New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Kharif crop sowing, monsoon conditions, rainfall deficit, and the availability of seeds and fertilisers, directing officials to closely monitor drought-prone areas and coordinate with state governments. As of July 17, Kharif crops have been sown across 658.19 lakh hectares. While the Read More…
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Gold Price Rises by ₹70 per Gram in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Tuesday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold rising by ₹70 per gram. Following the hike, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,220 per gram and ₹1,05,760 for 8 grams (one sovereign). The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at ₹10,860 per gram and Read More…
Facebook, Instagram Hit by Global Outage; Users Report Login Issues
New Delhi: Thousands of users across the world, including in India, reported problems accessing Meta-owned social media platforms Facebook and Instagram on Sunday. According to outage tracking website Downdetector, reports of login and access issues surged during the afternoon before gradually declining a few hours later. Several Facebook users encountered an error message stating: “Account Read More…
Piyush Goyal Concludes Four-Nation Europe Tour, Boosts India-EU Economic Ties
New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Estonia, aimed at strengthening India’s economic partnership with Europe following the successful conclusion of India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. During the visit, Goyal held high-level meetings with ministers, government leaders, and business executives to promote trade, Read More…
Amit Shah Hails Bengal’s Political Transformation, Lays Foundation Stone for World’s Largest Curd Plant
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday praised what he described as West Bengal’s unprecedented political transformation while virtually laying the foundation stone for the world’s largest curd production plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project. The foundation stone ceremony was held from the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town, Kolkata, for the Read More…
Gold Price Crosses ₹1.05 Lakh per Sovereign in Kerala After Fresh Hike
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala surged again on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat (916) gold rising by ₹70 per gram, pushing the rate of one sovereign (8 grams) above the ₹1.05 lakh mark. According to the latest market rates, 22-carat gold is priced at ₹13,135 per gram, while the price of one sovereign (8 Read More…
Daman Gets First Direct Flight to Delhi as NAMO Airport Begins Operations
Daman: In a major boost to regional connectivity, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel on Friday flagged off the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from the newly operational NAMO Airport in Daman. Operated by Alliance Air, the service marks the Union Territory’s first-ever direct Read More…
PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train, Launches ₹14,000-Crore Projects in Haryana
Jind: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, describing it as a historic milestone that places the country among a handful of nations operating hydrogen rail technology. Addressing a public gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister said the launch marked a new chapter in the evolution Read More…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes E20 Petrol Supply, Urges Public Support
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday alleged that the supply of E20 petrol is causing injustice to consumers and urged people to unite against the issue. In a video message, Mann called on citizens to sign a petition demanding that the BJP-led Central Government address the concerns surrounding E20 fuel. He claimed that Read More…
Kochi-Lakshadweep Seaplane Service to Begin on July 19
Kochi: The much-awaited Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane service will be inaugurated on July 19, with regular commercial operations commencing from July 20. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the service after the successful completion of trial flights. The seaplane service is aimed at improving connectivity to Lakshadweep and boosting tourism. It will be India’s Read More…