A tree-based agriculture model promoted by Save Soil–Cauvery Calling has raised farm incomes in the Cauvery basin from about Rs 30,000 to as much as Rs 2.5–3 lakh per acre, the movement said on World Environment Day.“Tree-based agriculture is an economic solution to an ecological problem,” said Anand Ethirajalu, project director of Save Soil–Cauvery Calling, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of intermittent renewable energy generation on grid stability, state-run NTPC has decided to set up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to provide balancing support and ensure reliable power supply.The power giant said rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity was transforming the power sector and advancing the country’s clean … Read more
NEW DELHI: K Annamalai’s exit from the Bharatiya Janata Party did not remain a standalone development for long. Within hours of his departure, Tamil Nadu BJP vice-president Karu Nagarajan and 15 other party functionaries resigned, raising questions about the party’s ability to contain the fallout.The resignations came despite state BJP president Nainar Nagendran’s assertion that … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party issued a do’s and dont’s list for the upcoming protest on June 6 at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The organisation that started as a “tiny joke”, only to gain over 22 million followers on Insta, higher than any other political party in the country, has called upon the people … Read more
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit New Delhi: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, an ace fighter and a highly experienced test pilot, has been appointed the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff. He will assume his new charge on July 1.Currently, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, the officer has played … Read more
Bhagwant Mann (File photo) Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced that eligible women across the state will begin receiving financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna from July 1. The scheme aims to strengthen women’s financial independence and ensure dignity and self-respect.Under the initiative, eligible women will receive Rs 1,000 … Read more
Fuel-saving push, rising costs: Is public transport affordable enough? As fuel prices remain vulnerable to global events and governments continue urging citizens to use public transport, a practical question arises: how affordable is public transport in India today?While buses, metros and local trains are generally far cheaper than private vehicles, commuters often face additional costs … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai’s newly launched political movement, “We The Leaders”, appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of its launch after he formally quit the BJP on Friday.Calling on people passionate about “education, health, sustainability, or youth leadership” to join, Annamalai … Read more
NEW DELHI: Congress was forced to change its chief minister in Karnataka due to public anger against the state government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.The prime minister made the remark while making a broader point on India’s shift away from “negative politics.”He was speaking at an event in Surat, in his home state … Read more
During a White House press interaction, President Trump questioned an Indian journalist’s nationality before taking her question, later stating he was “kidding.” He then described Indian Prime Minister Modi as a “good friend” and expressed confidence in a trade agreement, asserting the US now benefits significantly from its economic ties with India.