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Kesar Mangoes To Pashmina Stole: What PM Modi Gifted Leaders During 5-Nation Tour
Prime Minister presented a range of culturally significant gifts to the world leaders during his 5-nation tour, highlighting India’s traditional crafts, agriculture diversity and musical heritage.
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Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
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The 'Red' In This Once-Maoist-Hotbed Is Now Sweet. NDTV Captures Turnaround
Launched as an experiment by the district agriculture department to help farmers in a region emerging from Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the initiative has now gained traction, with more farmers adopting the crop.
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Staff Shortages Cloud Madhya Pradesh's Farmer Welfare Push
While the Madhya Pradesh government is observing 2026 as the "Farmers' Welfare Year" with goals to increase rural incomes, the state's Agriculture Department is currently operating with a significant staff shortage.
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US-India Strike Interim Trade Deal, Tariffs Cut To 18% In Economic Reset
In a significant recalibration of one of the world's most consequential economic relationships, the United States and India on Saturday announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade
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This State Is Known As The 'Bread Basket Of India.' Here's Why
India's most iconic comfort foods begin their journey in one state's fertile plains - a place that transformed the nation's plate.
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IIT Guwahati Researchers Identify 492 Himalayan Regions At Risk Of Glacial Lake Formation
IIT Guwahati Research: GLOFs cause significant socio-economic and environmental damage, including loss of life, destruction of agricultural land, damage to hydropower projects.
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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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"Deeply Grateful": Chhattisgarh Farmers Praise PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Farmers in Chhattisgarh are expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the continued support through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which they say has brought significant changes to their agricultural lives and economic stability.
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Indian Team In US, Trade Talks To Begin Tomorrow: Report
An Indian commerce ministry team has reached Washington for another round of talks from Monday on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said.
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4-Day Closed-Door Talks On India-US Trade Deal Conclude. What Was Discussed
Significant progress was made in the latest round of talks between India and the United States over a possible interim trade deal expected within weeks
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India's Innovations Transforming Global Health And Agriculture: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India's significant role in global health and agriculture, highlighting the country's growing influence in these fields.
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Satya Nadella Shares Video Of AI-Powered Farming In India, Elon Musk Reacts
In a post on X, Mr Nadella shared the story of small-town sugarcane farmers who have historically faced significant challenges.
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Kesar Mangoes To Pashmina Stole: What PM Modi Gifted Leaders During 5-Nation Tour
Prime Minister presented a range of culturally significant gifts to the world leaders during his 5-nation tour, highlighting India’s traditional crafts, agriculture diversity and musical heritage.
-
Regular Exposure To Pesticides May Raise Cancer Risk By 150%, Says New Study
Pesticides are part of everyday exposure, found in food, water, and air. However, most earlier research examined single chemicals in isolation
-
The 'Red' In This Once-Maoist-Hotbed Is Now Sweet. NDTV Captures Turnaround
Launched as an experiment by the district agriculture department to help farmers in a region emerging from Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the initiative has now gained traction, with more farmers adopting the crop.
-
Staff Shortages Cloud Madhya Pradesh's Farmer Welfare Push
While the Madhya Pradesh government is observing 2026 as the "Farmers' Welfare Year" with goals to increase rural incomes, the state's Agriculture Department is currently operating with a significant staff shortage.
-
US-India Strike Interim Trade Deal, Tariffs Cut To 18% In Economic Reset
In a significant recalibration of one of the world's most consequential economic relationships, the United States and India on Saturday announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade
-
This State Is Known As The 'Bread Basket Of India.' Here's Why
India's most iconic comfort foods begin their journey in one state's fertile plains - a place that transformed the nation's plate.
-
IIT Guwahati Researchers Identify 492 Himalayan Regions At Risk Of Glacial Lake Formation
IIT Guwahati Research: GLOFs cause significant socio-economic and environmental damage, including loss of life, destruction of agricultural land, damage to hydropower projects.
-
'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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"Deeply Grateful": Chhattisgarh Farmers Praise PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Farmers in Chhattisgarh are expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the continued support through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which they say has brought significant changes to their agricultural lives and economic stability.
-
Indian Team In US, Trade Talks To Begin Tomorrow: Report
An Indian commerce ministry team has reached Washington for another round of talks from Monday on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said.
-
4-Day Closed-Door Talks On India-US Trade Deal Conclude. What Was Discussed
Significant progress was made in the latest round of talks between India and the United States over a possible interim trade deal expected within weeks
-
India's Innovations Transforming Global Health And Agriculture: Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has praised India's significant role in global health and agriculture, highlighting the country's growing influence in these fields.
-
Satya Nadella Shares Video Of AI-Powered Farming In India, Elon Musk Reacts
In a post on X, Mr Nadella shared the story of small-town sugarcane farmers who have historically faced significant challenges.
-
Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
