Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University’s soil science department has received the “Best Centre” award for micronutrient research at a biennial workshop in Bhopal. Recognised among 20 national centres, the facility was honored for its consistent excellence in soil health and sustainable crop management.PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal praised the team, noting the award affirms the university’s…
Bathinda: Nearly 72% of the estimated wheat has arrived in Punjab’s purchase centers as of Friday evening. Out of the total 122 lakh metric tonnes (MT) expected this season, 87.89 lakh MT has already reached the markets, with 95.5% of the arrived grain already purchased by various agencies.While procurement remains swift, the lifting of purchased…
Surat: As global attention remains fixed on the war between the the US, Israel and Iran, a city-based architect is turning to miniature war machines to explore how conflicts are fought, remembered and understood.Abhijit Pariyal, an alumnus of Cept University, recreated key moments from military history through more than 150 models of tanks, fighter jets,…
Guwahati: Lawyers of Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday wrote to the Gauhati High Court chief justice seeking his intervention in preventing ‘serious miscarriage of justice’ in Khera’s anticipatory bail plea, which was rejected by a single-judge bench on Friday. They also requested the recall of the rejection and a rehearing of the plea afresh.Khera’s…
Lucknow: The excise department concluded the third round of the lottery draw for leftover model shops in Lucknow, failing to find any takers.While composite shops have been usurped, entrepreneurs having a background in the liquor business are hesitant to operate model shops. Citing lack of financial viability, 41% of the model shop owners pulled out…
Jaipur: Two toddler cousins from Kunda village in Khajuria gram panchayat of Lasadiya block in Rajasthan’s Salumber district died within 24 hours of each other over Thursday and Friday, triggering alarm within the state health department and fear among villagers over a possible unidentified illness affecting children in the area.Six-year-old Asha, daughter of Teja Meena,…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday hailed the record 92 per cent voter turnout in the first phase of West Bengal assembly elections as a sign of robust democratic process in the country, after dealing with petitions challenging the special intensive revision, and deploying judicial officers for a fair scrutiny. A bench of Chief…
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has stirred a row after using a stand-up style joke to mock FBI Director Kash Patel and calling him incompetent.The clip was shared by commentator Richard Hanania on X and shows Fishback criticising Patel’s competence while comparing him to a failed food delivery investigation. In the short excerpt, Fishback…
A video featuring veteran actor Dinesh Hingoo recently went viral, sparking concern across the film industry over his alleged financial condition. In the clip, believed to be around two months old, the 86-year-old actor is seen interacting with a fan and speaking about continuing to work and needing money for medical expenses.As the clip spread…
Sanju Samson and Anshul Kamboj NEW DELHI: We are almost halfway through the league stage of IPL 2026, with 33 out of a total of 70 matches done and dusted. Slowly but surely, players in form are beginning to emerge from the horde of cricketers competing in this highly competitive tournament.The race for the top…
