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India's coconut sector: From the tree of life to global prominence

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India's coconut sector supports rural livelihoods, agricultural growth, and cultural traditions. Nearly 30 million people, including around 10 million farmers, depend on the sect... Read More


Japan investment push to give big boost to UP manufacturing, create lakhs of jobs: Goyal

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- A large delegation of more than 200 Indian industrialists and investors visiting Japan is expected to strengthen investment ties and give a major boost to manufacturing and job c... Read More


Delhi Jal Board scam: AAP says Satyendar Jain was in jail when tender was floated, BJP hails investigation

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The arrest of former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain in the alleged Delhi Jal Board sewage treatment plant (STP) tender scam triggered a war of words on Wednesday, w... Read More


Assam: Rajdhani Express halted in Hojai to allow safe crossing of elephant herd through railway track

Hojai, Aug. 19 -- A Rajdhani Express was halted in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday morning so that a herd of wild elephants could cross the railway tracks safely. According to officials, strict v... Read More


Karnataka govt raises income limit for social security pension, orders continuation for 23.14 lakh beneficiaries

Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- The Karnataka Revenue Department has issued an order to continue pensions for eligible beneficiaries under the Social Security Pension Scheme whose annual income, after verificat... Read More


Chhattisgarh: Once a Naxal stronghold, scenic Nambi waterfall emerges as popular tourist destination

Bijapur, Aug. 19 -- As Bijapur of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division becomes free from the influence of Naxalism, the Nambi waterfall in the district is witnessing a steady influx of tourists, creating ne... Read More


Madonna leads 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods; Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter follow

Los Angeles, Aug. 19 -- The nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with pop icon Madonna leading with 11 nods. Madonna is closely followed by the likes of Taylor Swift w... Read More


Duleep Trophy final shifted to Chennai from Bengaluru to allow spectators

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final has been shifted from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the move aimed at allowing specta... Read More


Fertiliser sector seen committing up to Rs 90,000 cr capex over next six months: ICRA

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- India's domestic urea sector is set for a fresh investment cycle, with fertiliser companies expected to commit Rs 80,000-90,000 crore in capital expenditure over the next six mon... Read More


Odisha CM Majhi reviews infrastructure upgrade plans for SCB Medical College and Hospital

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 19 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing development works and infrastructure upgradation of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, at Lok... Read More