July 19, 2024 10:01 PM

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Government discusses draft rules for moisture meters in agriculture

Government discussed draft rules for moisture meters used for measuring moisture level in cereal grains and oilseeds with all stakeholders. Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Nidhi Khare chaired the meeting in New Delhi on Friday. A moisture meter is a specialized device used to measure the ...

July 19, 2024 9:56 PM

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Amit Shah to address Jharkhand BJP executive committee in Ranchi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is coming on a day tour to Ranchi on Saturday. Mr Shah will address the extended executive committee of Jharkhand BJP. Mr Shah will attend the meeting of the BJP state core group. He will also interact with party workers ahead of assembly elections in the state. This is...

July 19, 2024 10:26 PM

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri calls on Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Friday. The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed the close bonds of friendship India shares with Bhutan and India’s firm commitment to further strengthen India-Bhutan ties as per the priorities of the Bhutan government and peo...

July 19, 2024 9:48 PM

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PM Modi expresses condolence at passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolence at the passing away of Dr. MS Valiathan, who was a pioneer in the field of healthcare and medical research. In his message, Mr Modi said his contributions have left an indelible mark and benefited countless people. He added that he will be rememb...

July 19, 2024 9:59 PM

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Israel’s presence in Palestinian occupied territories is unlawful: ICJ

The International Court of Justice has said that Policies and practices used by Israel in its occupation of Palestinian territories are in breach of international law. The top U.N. court said, Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is unlawful and called for an end to it.   D...

July 19, 2024 9:43 PM

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EAM Dr Jaishankar discusses mutual interests with Ukrainian counterpart

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday afternoon and discussed issues of mutual interest. Briefing media in New Delhi on Friday afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has several engagements with Ukraine, including...

July 19, 2024 9:05 PM

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5 killed, 8 missing after torrential rains hit northwest China’s Shaanxi

At least five people died and eight were missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji, northwest Shaanxi Province, China. The local authorities said on Friday that heavy downpours lashed Baoji with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological recor...

July 19, 2024 9:03 PM

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Kharif crop sowing crosses 704 lakh hectare

Kharif crops have been sown in over 704 lakh hectare till date as against 680 lakh hectare last year. Crop sowing data released by the Agriculture Ministry reveals that rice has been sown in over 166 lakh hectare, which is around 11 lakh hectare more than the last year. The Ministry said, over 85 la...