Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline – research must be the centre of policymaking

Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton … Read more

‘Hey Pakistan, don’t come, you’ll be thrashed’: India World Cup-winner warns Mohsin Naqvi | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former India opener and 1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, urging Pakistan to stay away from the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup after Naqvi hinted at a possible withdrawal from the tournament.Pakistan have kept suspense alive over their participation, deferring … Read more

‘Animals in a zoo’: Players unite against privacy invasion at Australian Open | Tennis News

Coco Gauff’s raw post-match frustration at the Australian Open has sparked a wider, unified pushback from players against what they describe as an increasing invasion of privacy during tournaments, with some of the sport’s biggest names speaking in one voice.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The issue came into sharp focus after … Read more

Bitcoin for car insurance? Dubai becomes first to accept crypto for insurance premium | World News

Cryptocurrency Payments Approved for Insurance in the UAE / Image: File Forget writing checks or waiting for bank transfers. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the regional financial sector, Dubai Insurance has officially opened the doors for UAE residents to pay their insurance premiums using Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies. As of … Read more

Just 15% of Karnataka MoUs in project phase in 2.5 years | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU : Karnataka, holding roadshows within India and overseas to attract investments, has a 15% strike rate when it comes to converting memorandums of understanding into projects for the period June 2023 to Oct 2025.According to the industries department, as many as 117 MoUs worth Rs 6.7 lakh crore were signed, with the potential to … Read more

Ajit Pawar’s death: What were NCP chief’s last words before the tragic plane crash | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati amid the ongoing elections to Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra.Pawar was seated in a Learjet 45 XR aircraft along with his PSO Vidip Jadhav. Meanwhile, three people from the cabin crew … Read more

MeToo flagbearer Tanushree Dutta REACTS to Chiranjeevi’s casting couch remark; ‘Really far removed from the ground reality’ |

Tanushree Dutta, who sparked the entire MeToo movement in 2018, has reacted to Chiranjeevi’s statement that casting couches don’t exist. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the actress shared what steps should the superstar should do in order for the betterment of the women working in the film industry and much more.Chiranjeevi feels the casting … Read more

Upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 spied: What to expect, details

Fresh spy images of the upcoming Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 have surfaced from overseas test runs. While earlier test mules spotted in India hinted at a more aggressive, fairing-equipped version, the version spotted now appears without a quarter fairing. Here’s what we know so far and what can be expected from this upcoming motorcycle. … Read more