The kharif sowing season is closing the gap with last year’s pace, though key crops remain under pressure. Farmers planted 108.63 million hectares as of 4 September, only 1.6% below the same period last year, according to agriculture ministry data. This is nearly in line with the ministry’s normal benchmark of 110.45 million hectares.The headline number masks sharper declines in…
Bageshwar Dham chief created an uproar on the internet ever since he issued an advisory to keep non-vegetarian food away from Durga Puja. He further called those who consume non-veg during Durga Puja 'impious'. Amid mixed reactions to his comment, PM Narendra Modi's economic advisor has strongly opposed Shastri's remark.Taking to X, Sanyal said interference with Durga Puja wouldn't be…
India is stepping up coal supplies to thermal power plants as inventories at dozens of stations fall to low levels, with state-run producers loading 444 railway rakes for the power sector on Sunday.The increase comes as 58 thermal power plants have coal stocks below 25% of the required, prompting the coal ministry to closely monitor the plants and put corrective…
