India’s farmers have embraced the rabi sowing season with enthusiasm, pushing the total cropped area to a staggering 652.33 lakh hectares by January 16. This represents a healthy 20.88 lakh hectare increase over the 631.45 lakh hectares seen in the same period last year, according to fresh data released by the Union Ministry of Agriculture. The surge is a boon for the agrarian economy. Anticipated higher yields from this expanded cultivation are expected to bolster farmers’ earnings while keeping a lid on food inflation. Good residual moisture from the previous monsoon has been a game-changer, allowing sowing in areas typically…
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In a bustling New Delhi hotel, Satcon 2026 concluded triumphantly, hosted by Sattvik Certifications. This gathering marked a game-changer for the nation’s food certification landscape, attracting more than 250 experts from diverse fields like consumer products, high-end hospitality, education, certification agencies, and regulatory bodies. International flavor came from delegates across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, and South Korea, mirroring worldwide enthusiasm for authentic vegetarian and vegan ecosystems. The agenda zeroed in on consciousness, conversation, and cooperation, with sessions fortifying veg certifications, bolstering buyer confidence, and championing moral food habits. Deep-dive panels explored Sattvik awareness campaigns, veg innovations in premium…
Parveen Babi didn’t just enter Bollywood—she redefined glamour. During the 70s and 80s, her bold style and magnetic presence made her the ultimate dream girl. Yet, her collaborations with Amitabh Bachchan elevated her to superstardom, creating moments that fans cherish decades later. Hailing from Junagadh, Gujarat, Parveen was born into privilege on April 4, 1949. Adored by her parents after a long wait for a child, her idyllic life shattered at age five with her father’s death. Undeterred, her mother nurtured her talents in Ahmedabad, where Parveen thrived academically and athletically before earning a degree in English Literature. Stepping into…
Delhi’s legislative heart opened its doors to 170 dynamic youths from key Jammu and Kashmir districts—Anantnag, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Srinagar, and Pulwama—on Monday, as part of a government-backed exchange program. Organized under the ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ flagship of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry with Home Ministry collaboration, the tour underscored youth involvement in nation-building. Guided by Secretariat experts, the group discovered the assembly’s pioneering status as India’s first solar-operated legislature, spearheaded by Speaker Vijender Gupta. All sessions now run through the cutting-edge National e-Vidhan Application, epitomizing digital governance. The Speaker’s ambitious plan to elevate the site into a cultural…
Amid surging momentum in India-US trade negotiations, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal engaged in high-level discussions with US Ambassador Eric Garcetti and Senator Steve Daines in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting underscored the deepening strategic partnership between the world’s largest democracies. Goyal later shared on social media his pleasure in meeting the dignitaries again, noting a substantive dialogue on bilateral relations. Garcetti has previously highlighted the priority on trade alongside joint efforts in defense, anti-terrorism, energy security, tech innovation, education exchanges, and healthcare initiatives. Progress is evident: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announced the first phase of the bilateral trade…
South Africa’s Under-19 team etched their name in the annals of cricket history with a staggering 329-run victory over Tanzania in the U19 World Cup 2026. Played on January 19 in Windhoek, this Group D clash at High Performance Oval saw the Proteas bat first and plunder 397/5. Jason Rawles starred with an unbeaten 125 (101 balls, 10×4, 5×6), partnering with skipper Mohammad Bulbulia for a match-defining 201-run stand. Bulbulia departed for 108 (108 balls, 11 boundaries) after steadying the ship post early wobbles at 93/2. Zorich van Schalkwyk’s explosive 47 (34 balls) and Paul James’ 46 (18 balls) added…
Uttar Pradesh’s administrative machinery sprang into action following the heartbreaking death of an engineer whose car sank into a flooded pit in Noida Sector 150. In a decisive move, CM Yogi Adityanath removed Noida Authority’s CEO Lokesh M from his position and constituted a powerful three-member SIT to unearth the truth. Details of the mishap reveal a perfect storm of poor road maintenance, incessant rains causing water accumulation, and inadequate lighting. The young professional’s vehicle veered into the concealed hazard around midnight, trapping him underwater until it was too late. The incident site quickly became a flashpoint for anger, as…
In a electrifying moment for Nepali politics, Balen Shah, the ex-mayor of Kathmandu, delivered his inaugural political address in Maithili to a sea of supporters in Janakpur on Monday. The event came hours after his resignation from the capital’s top civic post, signaling his bold pivot to national leadership ahead of the March 5 parliamentary polls. Backed by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which has anointed him as their prime minister hopeful, Shah addressed the ‘Change Declaration Rally’ with passion. By choosing Maithili, his mother tongue from Madhes roots, he bridged cultural divides and emphasized authentic representation. Shah implored the…
In a shocking display of political muscle-flexing, Trinamool Congress activists stormed a government office in West Bengal’s Hooghly district, reportedly shredding voter deletion applications right under the nose of their own MLA. The Monday melee at the SDO (HQ) office disrupted Special Intensive Revision proceedings, fueling fears of electoral foul play. The draft voter list review was underway when MLA Asit Mazumdar’s group arrived unannounced. Sources say TMC loyalists, emboldened by his presence, targeted Form-7 forms meant to purge dead, duplicate, or migrated voters. Chaos ensued as papers flew and rival BJP workers retaliated, leading to scuffles. While Mazumdar rejected…
A wave of panic over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has resulted in three deaths across West Bengal. The incidents, reported from North 24 Parganas, Nadia, and Birbhum, involve individuals who were reportedly terrified of the implications of voter verification hearings. Choyed Sheikh of Hingalganj suffered a cardiac arrest following the arrival of SIR notices for his family members. His daughter stated that the inability of her brother to return from another state for the hearing caused their father fatal stress. In a separate incident in Karimpur, Nadia, Fijur Khan hanged himself after a notice was issued…