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Coffee With Intercropping To Boost Tribal Farmers Income

Local production of quality seeds was prioritised to cut costs and suit local soil conditions

Shivaratri Fervour Grips Shaiva Temples in Seema

In Nandyal, collector G. Rajakumar directed officials to ensure foolproof security, while Kadapa collector Cherukuri Sridhar said arrangements we

Parliament cant raise questions on PM CARES Fund, says PMO

The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has told the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions and other parliamentary interventions on the PM CARES Fund, th

New I-T rules, forms by March; Income Tax Act to take effect from April 1, 2026

While income tax returns under the new Act will be filed by taxpayers in July 2027, under the new rules the forms, including advance tax and tax

Operating and maintenance costs, Consumer Price Index among parameters to recalculate metro fare

Responding to allegations that the State government had sought the fare hike, the Deputy Chief Minister maintained that the decision had been tak

India-Pakistan T20WC match on after Pak govt withdraws boycott call

Pakistan will play India in the T20 World Cup as scheduled. The decision follows persuasion from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The match is set for F

Haryana Oppn. alleges cut in no. of old age pension scheme beneficiaries

Reasi ropeway cant be pushed through against stakeholders' will: J&K deputy CM

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary stated a ropeway project in Reasi cannot be pushed through dictatorially. He noted a l

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant again

The facility had been offline since Japan pulled the plug on nuclear power after a colossal earthquake and tsunami sent three reactors at the Fuk

Parliament watch: Falling Re to give exports an edge; states, UTs granted GST compensation

Scheduled Commercial Banks have achieved a historic low in their Gross NPA ratio. India requires 307 GW of thermal power capacity by 2034-35. A f

The next big commodity is the mineable self

Stories, technology platforms and digital markets are transforming humans into commodities

T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan match on as Pakistan government withdraws boycott

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also received a call from Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who urged him to withdraw the boyc

Congress women MPs write to Speaker Om Birla, reject claims of planned unrest in Lok Sabha

Congress women MPs have written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. They deny allegations of planning unrest in the House. The MPs claim the ruling pa

Konkan Railway cautions against fraudulent job offers

Lok Sabha: Opposition places House truce formula before Speaker

Opposition leaders met with Speaker Om Birla to resolve the Lok Sabha deadlock. They proposed allowing some MPs to speak on Tuesday regarding iss

ET Graphics: 60% of Indias trade to shift to preferential terms after EU, US, GCC deals

India is set to conduct over 60% of its trade on preferential terms following recent agreements with the EU, US, and GCC. This strategic move aim

Endometriosis care needs a comprehensive approach

ICMRs EndoCare Indias multidisciplinary approach can introduce a standardised screening guideline for frontline healthcare workers and health pro

Deworming pills to be distributed to children on February 10

Man held for sexually harassing college student, police constable

Hosur airport not recommended to prioritise defence projects of national importance, says Civil Aviation Minister

He was responding to a question raised by DMK MP S. Kalyanasundaram in the Rajya Sabha on whether the Centre has examined the Hosur airport propo

Did Bad Bunny Burn the Flag? Was the viral image AI? What really happened

Bad Bunnys Super Bowl 60 halftime show grabbed huge attention online. A viral image wrongly showed him burning the American flag, which later tur

P Chidambaram slams Budget as 'cautious, parsimonious, forgettable'; BJP calls it aspirational

The Union Budget faces sharp criticism from the Congress party. They label it as cautious and forgettable, highlighting economic concerns like un

Chief Secretary holds meeting to monitor avian influenza in Chennai

Following the reports of avian influenza, GCC has examined the caretakers and people working in a park for respiratory infection

Lack of co-ordination, old practices posing challenges to DMK alliance

Industrial Relations Code must balance job security in the AI era

The government must monitor labour-market conditions, retain the option of discretionary intervention, and temporarily expand the coverage of emp

A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process

As chair of the Kimberley Process for 2026, and lead member of the Global South, India can steer meaningful reforms in global diamond governance

God of War prime video series casts Callum Vinson as Atreus

The God of War Prime Video series has cast Callum Vinson as Atreus, offering the young archer to life in this live-action adaptation of the famou

Udhayanidhi Attacks BJP, AIADMK

Palaniswami had found comfort in leading a slaves life when Periyar E V Ramasamy, founder of the Dravidian movement, had said that a life of self

Chennai Metro Rail completes tunnel from Light House to Thirumayilai for phase II project

he TBM passed below 151 buildings including Light House, All India Radio, Russian Embassy, Dominic Savio School, Rosary Church, and St. Raphaels

Lok Sabha adjourned amid standoff over Rahul Gandhis demand to speak before budget debate

The Lok Sabha faced an impasse on Monday. The Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, demanded he speak before the budget debate. The government and the

Police Trace 'Baba', Call Him Key Link In Delhi Triple Death Case

Police probing the Peeragarhi suicide pact case here have tracked down the man who was captured on CCTV footage sitting in the car dressed as a m

Sundaram Alternates Invests Rs 80 Crores in Vijay Raja Homes, Reinforcing Trust Built Over 75 Plus Years

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 9: The Vijay Raja Group has secured strategic funding of 80 crore from Sundaram Finance, strengthening the

Back on track: On Malaysia-India ties

India and Malaysia have set about repairing ties during Prime Minster Narendra Modi visit

Telugu Desam Infighting On in P Gannavaram

Rival groups swear in two leaders amid caste-based appointment row

MLA Assures Strict Action Against Accused After Girls Death

The MLA directed police to take strict action

Hyderabad and Cyberabad traffic police book over 900 drunk driving cases in special drives

Terror accused Abdul Rehman stabbed to death in Faridabad jail; probe ordered

Terror accused Abdul Rehman was murdered in Neemla Jail by another inmate, Arun Chaudhary. Rehman was lodged for alleged involvement in an Ayodhy

Stifling ideas: On Ghooskhor Pandat and FIR

Sentiments cannot be allowed to trigger a criminal process against art

Top Court To Hear Probe Agency's Plea Against Mamata Banerjee In I-PAC Case

As per the cause list published on the website of the top court, the matter is listed before a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sandee

'Assam CM rattled by Congress popularity': Gaurav Gogoi

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called the SIT report an imaginary story. He stated that his wife had no FCRA violations. Gogoi also pointed out tha

Pak Govt Has Withdrawn Boycott Of India Match In T20WC: Source

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi had earlier stated that a formal announcement on the matter would be done in the next 24 hours

J&K's unemployment rate of 6.7% much above national average

Jammu and Kashmir's unemployment rate stands at 6.7 percent. This figure is significantly higher than the national average. A survey identified 4

Import tariffs on agriculture items to be phased out over 10 years

India is set to embark on a gradual decrease in import duties on a variety of agricultural and intermediate goods from the US. This strategic, de

Fighter Jets To Missile Destroyers: US Firepower In Gulf As Iran Strike Looms

US President Donald Trump said in January that very big, very powerful ships were sailing to Iran and that America hoped to not have to use them.

'Walz, your day is coming': Graham issues chilling warning to Minnesota Gov at Somali fraud hearing

Meghalaya: CM declares judicial inquiry into fatal illegal mining incident

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has ordered a judicial inquiry into a deadly explosion at an illegal coal mine. The blast in East Jaintia

US may refund small penalties on India over Russian oil buys

Theres good news for India as it might see a reduction in penalties for importing Russian crude oil, with refunds applicable for duties collected

Houses torched in Manipur's Ukhrul district as tribes clash

Fresh tension flared in Manipur's Ukhrul district. Clashes and arson led to the burning of at least 20 Naga and Kuki tribal houses. One person wa

Pocharam School Teacher Held For Sexual Abuse

The matter came to light when the victims family noticed a mangalsutra around the neck of their daughter, a Class 10 student: Reports

Word of the day Leviathan: meaning, origin, and why this powerful term shapes modern politics, financial markets, and global power debates

Word of the Day Leviathan: Originally a biblical sea monster, it now defines massive authority. In politics, it represents a ig government keep

Liquor Scam: SC Refuses to Grant Regular Bail to Kasireddy

The court observed that the main accused appeared to be having direct links with the shell companies where Rs.750 crore was deposited.

India floats draft Digital Trade Facilitation Bill for e-trade documents legal recognition

The Indian government is seeking public feedback on the proposed Digital Trade Facilitation Bill, 2026. This legislation aims to give legal stand

Madhya Pradesh Cop Dies by Suicide, Blames Harrasment, Corruption In Note

A Head Constable in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district died by suicide on Sunday, leaving behind a three-page note that has raised serious allegat

France's Macron says Epstein affair 'mainly concerns' US

Macron's remarks came after Lang on Saturday offered to leave his post at the Arab World Institute following a decision by French prosecutors to

Sonam Wangchuk 'perfectly good', getting best of treatment: Centre to SC

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is in good health and receiving excellent treatment at AIIMS, Jodhpur.

Indian coffee steadily moving from commodity-led to quality, experience-driven market: Coffee Board

The tariff reduction from 25% to zero (0%)would boost Indias coffee exports in general and shipments of speciality coffees in particular, said th

Counterfeit currency probe leads to Rs 19 Cr cocaine seizure

Jammu Tawi: Questioning of an accused arrested in a counterfeit currency case led to the seizure of cocaine worth over Rs 19 crore in Jammu and K

Word of the Day: Camaraderie

Camaraderie is the warm feeling of belonging, trust, and mutual respect within a group, often forged through shared experiences and common goals.

Supreme Court declines bail relief to Kuldeep Sengar in custodial death case

The Supreme Court denied bail to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape victim's father's custodial death case. The court cited th

Pakistan Government Allows Cricket Team To Play vs India In T20 World Cup

Pakistan government has allowed its cricket team to 'take field' against India on February 15 in the T20 World Cup

IND vs PAK: Pakistan ends boycott threat, India match on Feb 15 to go ahead

Pakistan has agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match on February 15 in Sri Lanka, state-run Pakistan TV reported, citing requests from Ba

Pak national repatriated after crossing over IB

Jammu Tawi: A 45-year-old Pakistan national was handed over to the Rangers on Monday, a day after he was apprehended by Border Security Force (BS

King Charles ready to support police in ex-prince Andrew misconduct probe related to Epstein files

The U.K. police said they were assessing the misconduct allegations arising from files related to the late American sex offender Epstein

Interim Agreement With US, Not A Trade Deal: P Chidambaram Jabs Centre

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram argued today that what India and the US have arrived at is not a deal but an interim agreement.

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from US House panel

Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee

Call For Release Of Fee Reimbursement Amounts To Private Colleges

The colleges faced a serious financial crisis due to the non-release of this fund by the government and they were unable to pay salaries to their

J&K Hydro Power set for big leap; Capacity to cross 7,300 MW by 203031: CM

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set for a major surge in hydro power generation, with the Union Territory expected to add nearly 47 perce

AAP's Raghav Chadha Demands Inflation-Linked Wage Hike For All

Aam Aadmi Party member Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha on Monday demanded that the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax should be abolished for in

Weapons alone cant defeat terror; peoples trust is key: LG

Says protect youth from terror, drugs Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Calling upon the Jammu and Kashmir Police to hit terrorism hard and work hand in hand wit

Arrangements underway for early Panchayat, ULB polls in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said the State Election Commission is making necessary arrangements to hold Panchaya

Trump says China's Xi Jinping to visit US 'toward the end of the year'

Since returning to the White House a year ago, President Trump has introduced numerous tariffs. These levies have targeted specific industries, i

4 Youths Held With Methamphetamine Drug

The accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody

Congress Candidate Beats Sister-In-Law By 2 Votes In Maharashtra Local Polls

A Congress candidate won the Zilla Parishad polls in Latur by a wafer-thin margin of two votes, an official said on Monday.

High Potential Season 2 Episode 13 release date, time, spoilers and how to watch: Will new episode air tonight? Global release timings worldwide

High Potential Season 2 Episode 13 release date, time, spoilers and how to watch details are now confirmed. The ABC drama returns after a break i

Its been a huge learning curve for me as an organiser, feels SharathKamal

Digital arrest scams: Supreme Court raises alarm over bank officials role

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised bank officials for their alleged involvement in digital arrest scams. The court described the siphoning

Man held on charge of killing colleague

Speaker orders probe into use of microphone by PDPs Para

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate the alleged use of microphone by PDP

Gunadala Shrine Comes Alive For 102nd Annual Feast

Addressing the faithful, Rev. Fr. Nelaturi Francis said the holy church has recognised Mother Mary as the mother of unity.

Budget Promises Women's Hostels In Every District, Data Reveals State-Wise Gaps

As the Budget Session of Parliament continues, the issue of working women's hostels, highlighted prominently in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam

Chinese Woman Quits Job To Survive Alone On Remote Island In Harsh Conditions

Yue said she traveled for work approximately 300 days a year, and when she was in Beijing, her daily commute between her home and office took fou

MPs Seek Swift Approval For AP Defence Corridor

They hoped that these projects could transform the state into a major defence production hub: Reports

Light rain, snow likely in J&K on Feb 10

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:A weak western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir on February 10, bringing light rain and snowfall at many place

India pledges $175 million fund for Indian Ocean Region neighbour Seychelles

India has announced a significant $175 million development fund for Seychelles. This initiative follows extensive talks between Prime Minister Na

12-year-old Boy Drowns in Swimming Pool

Police contacted the victims family, who allegedly declined to file a complaint. Officials clarified that no criminal case has been registered so

Lancet study flags flaws in HbA1c test, says anemia distorts diabetes diagnosis in India

A new study in The Lancet highlights concerns about the HbA1c test for diabetes detection in India. This common test may not accurately show bloo

King Charles' brother Andrew shared UK trade files with Epstein, emails indicate

The former prince, 65, has faced years of scrutiny over his friendship with Epstein, a relationship that has cost him his role in the royal famil

J&Ks forest area shrinks to 48.8 pc

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:Forests cover nearly 48 per cent of the total geographical area of Jammu and Kashmir, with districts like Kupwara, Baramulla an

Oyo founder Post Ritesh Agarwal has an NFL tip for BCCI: 'Next IPL season better come with...'

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal was impressed by the NFL's Bad Bunny halftime show, suggesting the IPL incorporate reggaeton. While the Super Bowl's c

Govt collected Rs 48 Cr fees from jobless youth in 2 yrs

Jammu Tawi, Feb 9:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday said it has collected over Rs 48 crore in application fees from unemployed youth ove