Dhanbad DC Aditya Ranjan held an urgent meeting with BCCL officials over toxic gas leaks from abandoned mines in Kenduadih. Evacuation plans are underway as risks to residents and highway commuters rise.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
AIIMS and PGIMER have announced the shortlist for Stage-II Departmental Assessment of INI SS 2025. Check the list and video conference schedule for Dec 9-13, 2025.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly sees walkout by Congress over delayed compensation for farmers whose paddy crops were damaged by excessive rains in Sheopur. Details inside.
A Swiss university's independent audit gives UP's Gorakhpur Link Expressway top marks for ride quality. Ganga Expressway also assessed as state plans similar checks for other highways.
Two wild elephants from Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary are causing crop damage near Shivamogga. Forest officials aim to drive them back as fragmented corridors and illegal fencing threaten wildlife. Read more.
Haryana Revenue Minister suspends patwaris in Shambli & Amupur villages for fraudulent crop registrations. Crackdown on corruption in PM-KISAN scheme benefits. Read details.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan amends statement on receiving Maharashtra's crop damage memo. State seeks central aid for Rs 10,000 crore loss impacting 1.1 crore farmers. Details inside.
Union Home Ministry refutes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's 'no funds' claim, detailing Rs 481.6 crore release for disaster management. Get the full facts on the relief fund dispute and state-wise crop damage.
Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath leaves 4 dead in Tamil Nadu, inundates vast farmlands. Minister Ramachandran details relief efforts and compensation. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.
Shivamogga farmers are outraged over paltry compensation for rain-damaged crops, blaming faulty rain gauges and flawed data. MP vows to raise the issue in Parliament. Read more.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta intervenes to expedite delayed Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) payments for thousands of eligible farmers. Read about the directive and the reasons behind the hold-up.
Heavy rains in northern Tamil Nadu claim 4 lives, damage over 2 lakh acres of crops. IMD forecasts more heavy showers for Wednesday. Govt announces relief for farmers.
Officials assess cyclone-hit samba & thaladi crops across 4 Tamil Nadu districts. Farmers with >33% damage to get ₹20,000/hectare relief. Survey via mobile app aims for swift aid.
The Indian government's new digital credit assessment model for MSMEs aims to streamline lending, reduce bank delays, and boost financial inclusion. Learn how this initiative works.
CBSE releases strict SOPs for Class 10 & 12 practical exams 2025-26. Mandates same-day mark upload, geo-tagged photos, and warns of no deadline extensions. Get all details here.
Cyclone Ditwah's heavy rains and winds have destroyed lakhs of banana trees in Mayiladuthurai, causing massive losses. Farmers seek urgent government aid as crops lie ruined.
Punjab's Housing Dept issues notice for land acquisition in Mohali's Sectors 87, 101, 103. GNDU starts Social Impact Assessment. Public hearings scheduled for Dec 22-23.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in Q2 FY25, its fastest pace in 6 quarters. Yet, the IMF gives its national accounts a 'C' grade, sparking a debate on data quality. We explain the clash and what it means.
Heavy rains and virus attacks slash tomato yields in Karnataka, causing prices to skyrocket while onion markets see dramatic price drops. Learn how weather impacts your kitchen budget.
Cyclone Ditwah submerges over 1 lakh acres of samba and thaladi paddy in Trichy delta region. Farmers demand national calamity declaration and central assessment team for relief funds.
Cyclone Ditwah's relentless rains inundated over 1.25 lakh acres of paddy crops in Tamil Nadu's delta region, devastating farmers and threatening harvest. Read about the agricultural crisis.
IIIT-Delhi revolutionizes education by permitting AI tools in assessments. Students must submit prompts, focusing on critical thinking over memorization. Discover how this transforms learning.
After threat of intensified protests, 16,000 grape farmers in Vijayapura district finally receive crop insurance compensation for 2024-25. Learn how drought, rains and crop diseases impacted growers.
Farmers in Kendrapada and Jagatsinghpur districts face crop damage as IMD predicts cyclone formation. Officials urge immediate harvesting to prevent losses. Read full coverage.
IMF maintains C-rating for India's national accounts while government prepares new GDP series for 2026. Learn what this means for India's economic data credibility and upcoming changes.
Over 100 Scheduled Caste families in Bageshwar mining areas live in cracked, sinking homes. Poverty prevents them from seeking help as authorities ignore pleas. Read their harrowing story.
Assam govt completes 6 climate research projects, with 9 more in progress. The state's comprehensive Climate Change Action Plan features 211 actions across key sectors.
Discover 6 early liver damage symptoms visible on hands and feet. Learn about red palms, jaundice, and swelling. Seek medical advice if you notice these signs.
India releases updated seismic zonation map placing entire Himalayan arc in highest-risk Zone VI for first time. 61% of India now in moderate to high hazard zones. New building codes mandate stricter safety standards.