The report shows ‘girdawari’ was completed on time in less than half of India NEW DELHI: With deficit monsoon causing worry among policymakers over kharif sowing, the latest report by the statistics ministry has revealed severe gaps in the agriculture data collection system tracking crop acreage and food production.The grassroots field data is used by…
For Yogi Adityanath, law and order was never merely governance. It has always been central to his political image. The imagery of a saffron-clad monk governing India’s most populous state with an iron administrative grip has remained one of the defining motifs of contemporary Uttar Pradesh politics.The “Bulldozer Baba” image, once used derisively by the…
Goddess Bagalamukhi is one of eighth Mahavidhya’s, who is mainly worshipped by the sadhaks to attain various powers. Bagalmukhi Jayanti is commemorated to celebrate the birth anniversary of Goddess Bagalamukhi. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. According to panchang, Bagalamukhi Jayanti is celebrated on Ashtami tithi of shukla paksha in…
Caption: Illustration showing the new porous material switching between magnetic states when exposed to light, heat or pressure, with a visible colour change. | Credit: IISc BENGALURU: IISc scientists have developed a new class of “smart” materials that can change their magnetic properties when exposed to light, heat or pressure, a breakthrough that could help…
President Donald Trump gestures at the conclusion of his speech during Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary US President Donald Trump on Saturday marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with a speech at the National Mall, combining patriotic appeals with partisan messaging after severe storms briefly disrupted celebrations…
Dame Parveen Kumar, a renowned gastroenterologist, medical educator and advocate for women in healthcare, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE), one of the United Kingdom’s highest royal honours, in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.The GBE is the highest rank within the Most Excellent Order of…
Walk a little slower today. That’s the first message. The Moon sits in a touchy position, and Mars adds haste, so careless movement, rushed driving, and impulsive reactions can create avoidable trouble.Some unnecessary worries may keep circling in your mind. Every thought is not worthy of your focus. A little bit of bad news, or…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Leo. On one hand, a long-pending matter can finally move, especially something linked with blocked money or delayed support. That will lift your spirits. On the other hand, your mind may still feel touchy, as if one small cloud is enough to cover a bright afternoon. Early…
The government will sell up to a 5% stake in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) through an offer for sale (OFS) at a floor price of Rs 352 per share, with the issue opening for institutional investors on Tuesday (June 16).Retail investors will be able to bid on Wednesday under the two-day OFS, reported…
The late WWE wrestler and film star Hulk Hogan has made headlines again with the release of the documentary titled ‘Hulk Hogan: The Real American’. Including clips from his last ever interview before his passing last year has been the topic of debate. However, another major factor that fans and netizens alike have been discussing…