MUMBAI: Amid a prediction of below normal monsoon season, which has resulted in 22% decline in total area sown under kharif crop in June, finance ministry has called for the need to “reorient” agricultural pricing policies to incentivise the cultivation of climate-resilient crops and disincentivise water intensive ones, along with building water buffers. “The weak…
The countdown to the release of Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has finally begun, with fans gearing up for the film’s July end release. With advance bookings already raking in the big bucks, early reports indicate that the superhero film will be swinging into theatres with one of the longest runtimes of any live-action…
Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez, left, celebrates after winning the World Cup Round of 32 match against Germany. (AP Photo) FIFA has broken its silence over the controversial VAR decision that overshadowed Germany’s shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, insisting the disallowed extra-time goal against Paraguay was in line with new refereeing guidelines introduced before the tournament.The…
A pleasant, useful day stands before you, Aquarius. The Moon supports gains and practical planning, while Jupiter adds a protective hand over choices that can help you later when life gets rough.This is why investment looks auspicious now. Think of it as storing water before summer bites. What you put aside today, or where you…
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerable groups, weaponizing age and innocence (Representative image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: Behind the glowing screens of everyday devices lies a rapidly evolving digital battlefield, where age, gender and innocence are increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals. From financially draining senior citizens to exploiting women through intimate data and targeting children…
Priyanka KakodkarMumbai: Admitting that although dance bars were banned in the state, they were exploiting a loophole in order to continue functioning, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis told the state assembly on Tuesday that the govt would move to amend the Bombay Police Act to bar the grant of performance licences to such establishments.“Dance bars have…
The video clipping shows men engaged in a street brawl in front of the Vidhana Soudha on June 28 Bengaluru: A street brawl in front of the Vidhana Soudha has led to the arrest of four Nepalese men, police said Tuesday. The incident occurred between 5.45pm and 6pm on June 28 near Vidhana Soudha Metro…
Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko lost his temper at a press meet in Chengalpet when reporters asked him about his recent association with DMK of which he had again turned critical.Vaiko told reporters corruption was prevalent during DMK’s five-year tenure. “There was collection, corruption and commission everywhere in the (previous) DMK govt. In land registration,…
CM orders Yadagirigutta land policy, seeks TTD model for allotments Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to formulate a comprehensive policy with clear guidelines for the allocation of land to mutts, caste associations and other entities within the limits of the Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam, while ensuring that ownership…
Kolkata: The state govt has announced a revised minimum wage structure for workers employed across 31 scheduled industries and services sector, effective from July 1. The new structure classifies Bengal into two wage zones — Zone A and Zone B. The minimum wage increase will be Rs 172 per month in Zone A and will…
