Thrissur: Saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, is traditionally associated with the cool climate of Kashmir. But James, a resident of Puthur in Thrissur, is experimenting with growing the spice in Kerala by using technology to overcome the state’s warm and humid climate. James has set up a soil-free saffron cultivation system on Read More…
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Piyush Goyal meets US business leaders, seeks investment in India
Washington: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met leading US business executives and discussed opportunities to strengthen partnerships and attract investments to India. Goyal held meetings in New York with Jonathan Gray, President and COO of Blackstone; George Walker, Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman; and Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO of The Read More…
Centre sets up team to assess drought situation in Maharashtra
Mumbai: The Centre has constituted a team to assess the drought situation in Maharashtra, where 265 of the state’s 358 talukas have been declared drought-affected, Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne said. The team will visit the affected areas in coordination with the state government and assess the severity of the situation before recommending relief and rehabilitation Read More…
Ayurveda-yoga combination shows promise in managing bedwetting in children
New Delhi: A clinical study by the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, has found that combining Ayurvedic medicine with yoga may help manage nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, among children. The eight-week study involving around 38 children aged 6-14 found greater improvement among those who received Ayurvedic medicine along with four yoga Read More…
President Murmu to visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026, according to an official statement. On October 6, the President will attend the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur in Bilaspur. On October 7, she will visit the Atal Tunnel at Rohtang in Lahaul-Spiti district.
SC: Revenue authorities cannot review own orders without specific statutory power
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has held that revenue authorities cannot review their own quasi-judicial orders unless such power is specifically conferred by law. The ruling came in State of West Bengal v. Jai Hind Pvt Ltd (2026), concerning Section 57A of the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953. The provision allows the state government Read More…
SC says it can annul EC decisions not in accordance with law
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would examine decisions taken by the Election Commission (EC) and annul those found to be contrary to law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, issued notices to the Centre and the EC on pleas Read More…
Calcutta HC asks committee to reconsider kidney transplant request
Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Monday set aside the refusal by the designated authorisation committee to permit a kidney transplant for a patient suffering from chronic renal disease and directed the panel to reconsider the request. The court observed that transplant permission should not be withheld unless there is definite material to establish financial Read More…
Coal India boosts coal supplies to power sector
New Delhi: Coal India Ltd (CIL) recorded a 7.6 per cent rise in coal offtake during the first half of FY 2026-27, reaching 384.2 million tonnes (MT), compared with 357 MT in the same period last year. Coal supplies to the power sector rose 6.1 per cent to 302.8 MT during the period, accounting for Read More…
Rahul Gandhi questions Delhi Police over alleged mistreatment of women journalists
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged mistreatment of women journalists by Delhi Police and sought justice for those who have faced violence or misbehaviour. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that a pattern of silencing women who raise questions was emerging in Delhi. Read More…