The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched a dedicated high-level committee to fortify Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across Tamil Nadu. Announced on Wednesday, this step aims to scrutinize current functionalities, expand reach, and devise targeted interventions for better performance. Prompted by Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Erode tour, where FPO challenges in operations, tech integration, and markets were laid bare, the ministry moved quickly. Stakeholder inputs from the visit directly shaped the committee’s mandate. Diverse stakeholders anchor the committee: NABARD and NAFED for financial expertise, SFAF-Tamil Nadu for state insights, ICAR-NRCB for crop-specific knowledge, FPO voices, NGO perspectives, and ministry officials. Together,…
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A wave of misfortunes hit Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, resulting in four fatalities—including two visitors from outside the state—and leaving ten injured in a devastating house collapse in Bandipora. These incidents underscore the vulnerabilities in the region’s tourism hubs and residential areas during peak winter. Srinagar’s medical facilities received two tourists in critical condition, both pronounced dead shortly after. Taranjeet Singh, hailing from Uttar Pradesh and lodged near the iconic Dal Lake, arrived at SMHS Hospital unresponsive. Similarly, Maharashtra’s Ramchand Mahindrakar, based in a Hyderpora hotel, was transferred to SKIMS Soura from JVC Bemina, where life was confirmed lost.…
The fourth T20 International between India and New Zealand at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Stadium witnessed history in the making. New Zealand’s batsmen unleashed fury, reaching the 100-run mark in a mere 8.1 overs – the quickest ever by any team against India in T20Is on these shores. Devon Conway and Tim Seifert were the architects of this carnage. Conway’s 44 off 23 balls included four fours and three sixes, ending a thrilling knock just after the milestone. Seifert, anchoring the innings, motored to 62 off 36 with seven boundaries and three six-hitters, displaying impeccable timing and power. This partnership equals the…
Tamil Nadu’s political stage is buzzing with anticipation as assembly polls approach, and the DMK-Congress alliance is taking concrete shape. Kanimozhi, the influential DMK MP and parliamentary party leader, met Rahul Gandhi, Congress’s key strategist, in the national capital for in-depth talks on electoral alliances. The closed-door session, lasting nearly 60 minutes, marked a pivotal step toward finalizing the seat-sharing pact. According to informed sources, Kanimozhi handed over a proposed roster of constituencies DMK plans to cede to Congress, prioritizing areas where the national party has shown promise based on historical data and ground realities. Key sticking points included Congress’s…
In a stirring address at the Technology and Innovation Conclave 2.0 in New Delhi, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science, Earth Sciences, declared India’s preparedness to lead worldwide climate action through artificial intelligence. The event, a collaboration between UNESCAP’s technology center and India’s DSIR, underscored the urgency of collective global response to environmental threats. Singh painted a stark picture: climate change cannot be contained by individual nations. ‘We must work beyond boundaries to mitigate its effects,’ he urged. Effective countermeasures, including resilience to severe weather, hinge on deploying AI alongside human insight, cooperative frameworks, and international ties.…
Comedian Bharti Singh’s fans have a new reason to celebrate: the official naming of her second son, Yashveer. The star, who welcomed her bundle of joy just weeks ago, treated followers to exclusive snaps from the traditional naamkaran ceremony on her social media. The Instagram carousel features Bharti, Haarsh, and their firstborn Gola in a picture-perfect family portrait. Gola steals the show, cradling baby Yashveer with a protective grin, while his parents look on with teary-eyed delight. It’s a snapshot of domestic bliss that has gone viral within hours. ‘Introducing Yashveer,’ Bharti wrote, sparking an outpouring of blessings and well-wishes.…
The succession saga surrounding Sanjay Kapoor’s death continues to unravel in courtrooms. Rani Kapoor, mother of the late auto parts tycoon, saw her urgent petition against a purportedly bogus family trust postponed by the Delhi High Court to January 29. The trust, she alleges, was a sly maneuver by Priya Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor’s kids to monopolize Sona Comstar holdings and other assets. Presiding Justice Vikas Mahajan stepped aside, ensuring a fresh bench reviews the explosive claims on Thursday. A prior hearing on January 23 met the same fate. Rani’s filings paint a picture of deceit: during her grief-stricken state…
British Columbia’s gang underworld claimed another victim with the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Dilraj Singh Gill, an Indian-origin Vancouverite long on police radar. The brazen daylight attack unfolded on January 22 at approximately 5:30 PM in Burnaby’s 3700-block of Canada Way, prompting a swift RCMP response. Paramedics battled in vain to save Gill, who was hit multiple times. Minutes later, forensics teams probed a suspicious vehicle fire on Buxton Street’s 5000-block, linking it directly to the homicide. IHIT’s initial assessment points to a deliberate assassination amid the province’s spiraling gang wars, fueled by narcotics profits and turf battles. ‘Gill was…
The fatal Learjet 45 crash in Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four crew members has a disturbing backstory, confirmed by the Civil Aviation Ministry. The very same aircraft survived a dramatic landing accident at Mumbai Airport in September 2023. VSR Ventures, the owner, operates a diverse fleet of 17 planes, including the ill-fated Learjet. On that rainy day in Mumbai—September 14, 2023—the jet, registered VT-DBL, struggled amid low visibility with six souls aboard. All escaped injury in what experts call a miracle. That Mumbai probe lingers with AAIB, now intensified by the Baramati tragedy. The company’s…
Lithuania’s envoy in India has thrown her weight behind the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, labeling it the ‘mother of all agreements’ due to its groundbreaking nature. Ambassador Dana Mikneviciene, speaking exclusively, called it historic and transformative, praising its massive scale and geopolitical weight. This isn’t just any trade deal, she stressed. It bridges two democratic giants and major trading powers, offering a blueprint for commerce in an era of global volatility. The pact’s openness sets it apart, promising unparalleled market access for companies across borders. India’s rising stature in supply chains stands to gain immensely from closer EU integration, a…