A man unloads sugarcane from a vehicle for sale Lucknow: Low cane yield, diversion towards Khandsari units, and inadequate payment by many sugar mills to farmers have emerged as the three key reasons that stopped UP from becoming the country’s largest sugar producer in the 2025-26 crushing season.Official sources in the cane development department said…
JAISALMER:Rajasthan’s Mangala oilfield sees rise in production with redevelopment efforts Against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuating global oil prices, the Mangala oilfield in Barmer has recorded an increase of nearly 2,000 barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil production, driven by focused redevelopment efforts at the mature onshore asset. The rise in…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the AIADMK during a poll rally in Tamil Nadu, alleging that the regional party had been hollowed out from within by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, while accusing the Centre of…
Britons are increasingly choosing UK staycations as rising costs and travel concerns disrupt overseas holiday plans/Image: Getty Images More people in the UK are choosing to holiday within the country this year, as rising fuel prices and concerns over international travel disrupt plans for trips abroad, according to a report by the Financial Times.The shift…
As the weekend approaches, many customers often check whether banks are open or closed on Saturday for pending financial work.So customers should know, that this Saturday, April 18, 2026, bank branches are open across India as it is the third Saturday of the month.Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday structure, banks are closed…
Director Vignesh Shivan’s film ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ is performing well at the box office. He shared insights into his relationship with Nayanthara, describing her anger as ‘terror’ and her involvement in his creative process. Shivan also revealed his ambitious financial goal of accumulating Rs 300-350 crore for fixed deposits, aiming for substantial annual returns. Director…
WB Madhyamik result date 2026 WBBSE Madhyamik result 2026: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officially announced the West Bengal Madhyamik result date 2026. According to the official notice, the Class 10 Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 result will be declared on May 8, 2026 (Friday).Students who appeared for the examination will be able…
Shreyas Iyer eyes title glory (Image: IPL/PBKS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has made it clear that while the ultimate goal is to lift the IPL 2026 trophy, the team is firmly focused on staying in the present and taking one game at a time. Under the leadership of Iyer and head coach Ricky…
Some festivals ask you to check the Panchang twice, call your family priest, and still worry if Rahu is sitting on your plans. Akshaya Tritiya doesn’t behave like that. This is the rare day our tradition calls an Abujh Muhurat, a time so clean and self-certified that it doesn’t demand extra permissions.Why such confidence? Because…
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will finally open parts of Bharat Vandana Park, including the Mini India zone, in May.Spread over 200 acres, the recreational project is designed in the form of a lotus, with each of its 10 petals representing a distinct theme and activity zone. The Mini India zone, featuring replicas of…
