New Delhi: In view of the growing damage to litchi crops in Bihar, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has constituted a special expert task force to assess the situation and recommend immediate relief measures for farmers. The decision was … read more
New Delhi: In a major step toward strengthening disaster preparedness, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday launched the ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’, aimed at delivering real-time emergency warnings directly to citizens’ mobile phones. The system has been developed with the support of … read more
Patna: A sudden change in weather has brought relief from intense heatwave conditions across Bihar, but powerful storms accompanying the shift have claimed at least 13 lives and caused significant damage in several districts. Over the past few days, temperatures … read more
Balaghat: In a significant boost to India’s conservation efforts, Madhya Pradesh has reintroduced the Asiatic wild water buffalo into the Supkhar–Topla landscape of Kanha Tiger Reserve, marking a key step in restoring the region’s ecological balance. 6 Chief Minister Mohan … read more
Kolkata — The Election Commission of India has ordered a focused crackdown on crude bomb manufacturing units across West Bengal ahead of the second phase of Assembly polls scheduled for April 29. Central forces deployed for election duty have been … read more
New Delhi: India’s electricity demand has surged to a record 252.07 gigawatts (GW), driven by soaring temperatures and increased use of cooling appliances, according to data from the Ministry of Power. The new peak, recorded on April 24, surpasses the … read more
Itanagar: In a major push to position Arunachal Pradesh as a premier travel destination, the state government has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop the Subansiri Lower Pondage into a world-class mountain-and-river tourism hub. The initiative is centered around the … read more
New Delhi — The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to declare Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army (INA) as the force responsible for securing India’s Independence. The petition also requested that … read more
New Delhi — India is increasingly combining traditional conservation practices with cutting-edge technology to safeguard its rich heritage, according to a recent government fact-sheet. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) currently protects 3,686 centrally maintained monuments across the country. These … read more
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has stepped up its efforts toward gender diversity, with the number of women employees across its operations crossing 1,300. A significant part of this growth has come from increased hiring on the shopfloor … read more