CM Yogi Adityanath (File image). Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has made a determined effort to address one of the most fundamental challenges facing its agricultural economy—reliable access to water. The completion of 29 major irrigation projects, along with 16 medium and six small projects, has helped expand irrigation capacity and bring long-awaited relief to millions…
DMK chief MK Stalin moves Madras High Court challenging TVK candidate VS Babu’s victory in Kolathur NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Monday moved the Madras high court challenging the victory of TVK candidate VS Babu from Kolathur in the assembly elections.In his petition, Stalin alleged malfunctions in…
Flor Juanga, a Shuar community representative from Ecuador’s Sucumbios Province. In Ecuador’s Amazon, planting a tree can mean much more than restoring a patch of forest. For Indigenous women such as Flor Juanga, a Shuar community representative from Sucumbíos Province, trees are tied to food, wildlife, family, culture and the future of the community. Juanga…
Iranian currency sinks to record low as US works on new sanctions Iran’s rial hit rock bottom on Monday, falling to a record low as Washington prepared what it called an “economic D-Day”. The fresh sanctions are set to pile more pressure on an economy already battered by existing restrictions and a US naval blockade.The…
Akshay Kumar is gearing up to explore a fresh genre with ‘Samuk’, a film that takes him into alien-themed territory. Filming has commenced on the ambitious survival-action thriller, which brings on board an international creature and stunt team as it aims to be one of India’s biggest theatrical genre spectacles. The project is directed by…
University pays students to play video games: How Roehampton’s esports scholarship is rewriting the rules of student funding What if there could be a scholarship for playing games? Ta-da! Wish granted. The University of Roehampton in the UK is offering esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate excellence in competitive gaming while keeping their academic…
Lancashire wicketkeeper-batter Joe Moores was dismissed in an unusual manner during their County Championship match against Northamptonshire, becoming only the 43rd batter in first-class cricket history to be given out for obstructing the field, Wisden reported.Moores had scored two runs in Lancashire’s second innings when the incident occurred in the 33rd over.Northamptonshire pacer Luke Procter…
Representational photo of a frozen optical fiber core in a glass capillary, which guides and couples light and sound waves efficiently. (Science Daily picture) Freezing liquid inside an optical fibre has helped scientists create an unusual environment where light and sound can interact more than 1,000 times more strongly than they do in ordinary optical…
Today’s cosmic energies push us to channel our focus into our careers. With Venus shining in Chitra Nakshatra, this is an opportune time to elevate your work presentations and professional interactions. Pay close attention to details, even in routine tasks, as meticulousness can catch the eye of your superiors. Pinpoint areas where you can develop…
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has personally overseen the progress of Etah district in Uttar Pradesh This region has undergone a significant transformation. From once being associated with crime, land encroachments and limited opportunities into a centre of excellence. Prior to 2017, the region was only looked at through the lens of vote banks and political…
