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"Some States Failed...": Minister Announces Changes To Crop Insurance Scheme

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced crucial modifications to the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), citing the Centre's experience with the previous Jagan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh.

0.1% Conviction In Corruption Cases Filed By Probe Agency ED Since January

Only eight or 0.1 per cent of 5,892 cases filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the anti-money laundering law between January 1 and June 30 have led to convictions, the government told the parliament.

Audit Flags Safety Lapses Across Airlines, Aviation Regulator Says "Not Unusual"

The annual audits by India's aviation regulator have found 57 lapses at Alliance Air and 51 at Air India, among other airlines, highlighting a lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system.

"Chief Justice Office Not Post Office": Supreme Court Grills Cash Row Judge

The Chief Justice of India's office is "not a post office", and the person occupying it has a duty to the nation, the Supreme Court said today, asking tough questions to Justice Yashwant Varma, who hit headlines for the massive cash recovery

Opinion | The West Botched Up Russia ... And Now Wants India To Foot The Bill

The West has grudgingly recognised its inability to persuade India not to buy Russian oil. However, anti-Russian lobbies continue to apply pressure on New Delhi, seeing that their goal of imposing a strategic defeat on Russia has proved illusory.

Blog | Instagram Friends, Then Humiliation: On The Tragic Death Of Two School Students In Hyderabad

The deaths by suicide of two young Class X students in Hyderabad, who studied in the same school, within five days of each other, is a stark example of precisely that world.

Trinamool vs Delhi Police Showdown: FIR, Counter FIR To Be Filed

Just hours after the Delhi Police issued a statement calling a video shared by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "baseless and fabricated", the Trinamool Congress brought the migrant family seen in the video to the party office in Kolkata.

Behind Rs 140 Crore Fraud, Misuse Of PM Mudra Yojana Branding, 2 Arrested

The chairman of a cooperative society and his son have been arrested over a Rs140 crore financial fraud carried out under the pretext of the Centre's flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme.

K Annamalai Unlikely To Fight Tamil Nadu Polls, May Get National Role: Sources

Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai is unlikely to contest the assembly elections next year, sources said on Wednesday.

43 OTT Platforms Blocked Over Obscene, Sensitive Content: Minister

The government has so far blocked 43 OTT platforms in order to curb the spread of explicit, adult, violent or culturally insensitive content and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday

Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Pak Link' Jab To Gaurav Gogoi After Pahalgam Speech

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma raked up allegations of Pakistan links to Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and his wife, a day after the Jorhat MP delivered a fierce speech on Pahalgam and Op Sindoor criticising the government.

170 Hours In A Week: Mangaluru Student's Bharatnatyam World Record

A Mangaluru student has set a new world record by performing Bharatanatyam continuously for 170 hours, over seven days.

BJP To Hold Nationwide 'Tiranga Yatra' To Highlight Op Sindoor Success

The BJP is set to launch a nationwide Tiranga Yatra across all mandals (local units) from August 10 to 14. The campaign aims to spread patriotism and highlight the success of Operation Sindoor, according to sources.

Indus Water Treaty Will Be Held In Abeyance Until...: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday criticised Congress, saying they are "uncomfortable with history," while speaking about India's decision to put the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack.

Indian Woman Urges US To Deport Her Husband, Says "He's A Fake Asylee"

A woman living in India has taken to social media to urge the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport her husband, accusing him of abandoning her and their 7-year-old daughter after moving to the United States.

On Camera, Pet Husky's Sudden Attack On Woman At Posh Gurugram Complex

A woman's walk inside a posh residential complex in Gurugram turned into a nightmare when a pet Husky attacked her and bit her hand

Apple Introduces Video Call Support With Specialists For Shoppers In India

The service allows customers to get tailored, personalised advice, enabling them to compare models and learn more about their options to decide on the product that suits their needs. The service supports customers on both iOS and non-iOS devices.

Man Tries To Record Videos At Puri's Jagannath Temple With 'Spy Camera'

A man was detained on Tuesday for attempting to record inside the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri, using a camera embedded in his spectacles.

"Kaan Kholke Sun Le...": S Jaishankar To Opposition On Trump-Modi Phone Call

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday during a Rajya Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor, clarified that no phone calls took place between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi from April 22 to June 16.

Opinion | How Cholas Laid The Groundwork For Microlocal Governance In Southeast Asia

Chola models of governance played a significant role in opening up a participatory democratic structure within local contexts.