India Grain Reserves: India builds record grain reserves as El Nino returns: Rice stocks hit new peak, wheat stores at five-year high

India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 15 per cent year-on-year to a record high at the start of June, while wheat inventories climbed to their highest level in five years following strong procurement from farmers, according to official data.State reserves of rice, including unmilled paddy, stood at a record 68.43 million metric tonnes as…

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Viral video: Elephant scavenges plastic waste in Karnataka, sparks wildlife alarm | Bengaluru News

SLUG: PILGRIM INFLUXBengaluru: Cows scavenging through garbage are a common sight in cities, but on Monday a far more alarming scene unfolded at Male Mahadeshwara Hills when an elephant was spotted rummaging through a mound of plastic-laden waste in search of food.The disturbing sight came amid a massive influx of devotees to Karnataka’s second-richest temple…

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New Zealand Women 7/1 in 1.2 Overs | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Women Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Sri Lanka battle in crucial Group B clash

Although only the seventh match of the tournament, the meeting between New Zealand and Sri Lanka already carries knockout-style significance. Both teams arrive desperate for points after disappointing opening defeats. New Zealand were left frustrated after allowing West Indies back into the game through poor fielding, while Sri Lanka were overwhelmed by England in a…

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‘Sri Lankan players should also be educated’: India coach breaks silence on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi controversy | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavansh confrontation with Sri Lanka A player India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutale has addressed the controversy involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the heated scenes that unfolded after India’s dramatic defeat to Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla.The 15-year-old found himself in the spotlight after a confrontation with…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Halambage shoving incident: ‘Focus on the game, not collateral issues,’ says BCCI’s Devajit Saikia | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi-Halambage shoving incident MUMBAI: In the wake of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being involved in a heated exchange with Vishen Halambage, that led to physical contact on the field after Sri Lanka A beat India A in a Super Over finish in the one-day tri-series in Dambulla on Monday, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…

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Hero Xpulse 421 seen in Ladakh! Big ADV gets closer to launch

Image Credit: IG/omiiee_omkar Hero MotoCorp’s upcoming adventure motorcycle has been spotted on public roads once again. The latest test mule was spotted in Ladakh. The motorcycle, widely expected to be called the Xpulse 421, was seen undergoing high-altitude testing in the Himalayan region.Although the motorcycle remains heavily camouflaged, several key details are visible. The front…

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Bengaluru bizman scammed of Rs 81,000 in ‘Paytm Soundbox’ offer | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: A 56-year-old businessman fell victim to a financial fraud right inside his commercial establishment. The Rajajinagar resident was duped out of Rs 81,000 by a conman posing as an official from digital payments company Paytm.The victim, Ramesh SR, operates a juice shop in Rajajinagar II Block. The incident unfolded during evening peak business hours…

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‘Foolish to write him off’: Ex-India captain backs veteran for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has thrown his support behind Ravindra Jadeja, insisting that the veteran all-rounder still has a role to play in India’s plans…

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