NEW DELHI: India is estimated to have produced a record 376 million tonnes (MT) of foodgrains in 2025-26 crop year, which is 5.3% higher than the 357 MT reported in the previous year, said agriculture ministry while releasing latest estimates of crop production on Wednesday.For 2026-27 crop year, ministry has been gearing up to minimise…
Prashant Kishor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday claimed that the ruling BJP is “trembling with fear” over his decision to contest the Bankipur assembly bypoll, a move that marks his electoral debut.“One man has stood up, and the entire BJP, from top to bottom, is trembling with fear,”…
Representative AI-generated image NEW DELHI: India has nearly 47 GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity at various stages of development as the country ramps up storage infrastructure to support rapid expansion of renewable energy and meet rising electricity demand, power ministry informed Parliament Monday.As of June 30, nearly 16 GW of BESS capacity…
An empty wall is often what makes a corner feel unfinished in the first place, and floating shelves fix that without eating into floor space at all. Books, a few framed photos, candles, small ceramics, even a compact plant all of it works here, as long as there’s some restraint involved. Cramming every shelf full…
CBSE faces backlash after answer sheet portal crashes during crucial re-evaluation process NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India’s largest school examination body responsible for conducting board exams for lakhs of students every year, is facing mounting criticism over its handling of the Class XII answer sheet access process after its online…
Bengal has two poets whose vintage is considered above all others: Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam. Now, with full awareness of the absurdity involved, one may have to add a third name to the footnotes: MD Ahnaf Hossain.Hossain, a Bangladeshi-origin New Yorker, became a social media sensation after his chant: “My mayor’s Muslim, my…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday began a multi-nation visit to Vietnam and South Korea aimed at strengthening strategic military cooperation, defence industrial partnerships and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.In a post on X ahead of his departure, Singh said he was looking forward to expanding India’s engagement with both countries during…
Vizag’s Bhogapuram airport will get operational later this summer NEW DELHI: Flying in and out of Visakhapatnam will cost more once the upcoming new Bhogapuram airport gets operational later this summer and then commercial flights from the existing Naval airbase will stop. Domestic passengers flying out and into Bhogapuram will pay Rs 835 and Rs…
People from all over the world travel to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra every year because of its immense spiritual importance. But it is also one of the most grueling, rough-around-the-edges expeditions you will ever sign up for. Anyone thinking about doing this trek needs a clear picture of what to expect. A recent video on…
“What truly shapes a child’s future?” is a question that concerns many parents. Some feel it’s academics, while some believe its values. While all these values matter. Sometimes mindset also plays a powerful role. Some celebrities, athletes, and achievers carry such universal values and lessons. Whether it’s Shah Rukh Khan speaking about the importance of…