Seeking relief: Onion growers want an MSP of Rs 3,500/quintal and a Rs 1,500-a-quintal compensation for distress sales Rain clouds rolled over Maharashtra’s onion belt. Then came war winds from West Asia. Prices collapsed. Crops rotted. Farmers counted losses in rupees — and sold tears by the quintal. Across Nashik, Solapur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, onion…
El Niño is a climate pattern of warming of the ocean surface in central and eastern tropical Pacific. NEW DELHI: With the shadow of El Niño looming large over India due to its potentially negative impact on monsoon, a study by a group of farm scientists from an ICAR institution shows that El Niño years…
Bengaluru: With mobile phone thefts in trains running through Bengaluru becoming a serious issue, Railway Protection Force (RPF) Friday recovered five devices, worth Rs 2.5 lakh, from an Andhra Pradesh-based duo.The hunt for the duo started following a complaint lodged by a Kerala-based man last Wednesday. His mother’s phone was stolen from Platform No. 2…
This photo released by Moscow Region Governor’s official telegram channel shows a house on fire after a Ukrainian attack in Khimki, just outside Moscow. MOSCOW/NEW DELHI: An Indian worker was killed and three others were injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy in Russia said on Sunday.Russian media reported that…
US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran on Sunday as diplomatic efforts to end months of conflict in the Middle East appeared to edge closer to collapse. Fresh tensions erupted after reports emerged detailing Washington’s demands for restarting nuclear negotiations, while a drone strike near the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant further…
Bengaluru: Keegan Smith was bathed in the afterglow of victory on Saturday evening, having lifted the Karnataka Open ATP Challenger Trophy at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. The applause, post-match photo ops and adulation marked a moment of fulfilment for the 27-year-old American. But beneath the victory lies a story of pain, resilience and survival.During…
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister-designate V D Satheesan on Sunday evening unveiled a 21-member UDF cabinet ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony. Of the 21 ministers, 14 — including Satheesan himself — are first-timers. The ministry also includes two women and two members from the Scheduled Caste community.Announcing the cabinet after submitting the list of ministers to Governor…
AHMEDABAD: In an undercover operation in the US by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), a US-based tech professional of Gujarati origin has been arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to exploit minors.The accused, Siddharth Sunil Kumar Patel, 41, a resident of Frisco, Texas, was taken into custody on May 14. According to a Lake…
Amitabh Bachchan recently surprised fans by sharing an intriguing Instagram video about an ancient Hindu Vishnu temple situated in Bandar Abbas. Through the post, the veteran actor shed light on a unique historical connection between India and Iran, drawing attention to the role of Indian traders in the region during the 19th century.The clip focused…
Andre Agassi (L) and Steffi Graf celebrate a point during their doubles match against Andy Roddick and Eugenie Bouchard during Pickleball Slam 3 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on February 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are two of the most successful retired tennis players and…
