Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp its agricultural marketplace by setting up 38 model mandis across all 30 districts by 2026. The initiative, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving market access for farmers, was announced by Co-Operation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta on Friday. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that…
Mumbai: In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and safety of digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a fresh set of regulations governing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem. The changes, which came into effect today, are aimed at reducing network load, curbing misuse, and improving transaction transparency. Under…
Bengaluru: A 13-year-old boy who went missing on Wednesday evening was found dead just hours later, his burnt body discovered in a deserted area of the city. The victim, Nishchith A, a Class 8 student at Christ School, had left home around 5 p.m. to attend tuition but never returned. According to police, Nishchith’s parents…
Washington: Tensions between India and the United States have resurfaced, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil as a “point of irritation” in bilateral relations. His remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports, citing India’s trade ties with Russia…
Islamabad: Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flash floods across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), claiming at least ten lives and prompting authorities to impose a state of emergency in 37 regions. The scale of destruction is vast, with reports of missing tourists, injuries, and infrastructure losses estimated at over Rs 20 billion. Local authorities confirmed that…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the official schedule for the 17th Vice Presidential election, setting the date of polling for September 9. The election will fill the vacancy in the Vice President’s office, as notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 22. With the current term nearing…
Jaipur: In the wake of recent structural mishaps during heavy monsoon rains, the Rajasthan government has initiated a large-scale demolition campaign targeting unsafe buildings across the state. The Department of Autonomous Governance has ordered the sealing and demolition of 2,699 dilapidated structures, aiming to avert further tragedies during the ongoing rainy season. The decision comes…
New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan formally assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished naval career spanning over three decades. Soon after taking charge, Vice Admiral Vatsayan paid tribute to India’s fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War…
New Delhi: In a major decision reflecting a shift in Indian football’s coaching philosophy, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s national team. Jamil’s selection ends a 13-year gap since an Indian last held the position, signalling a renewed confidence in homegrown managerial…
New Delhi: Challenging a long-standing belief, a new study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River’s summer flow is primarily maintained by groundwater discharge rather than glacial melt. The findings, published in the journal Hydrological Processes, provide fresh insights into the river’s hydrology and call…
