June 15, 2024 9:37 AM

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Jharkhand govt to waive farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh

Jharkhand government has decided to waive farm loans up to 2 lakh rupees to provide relief to over 1.91 lakh farmers in the state. Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh asked the banks to present a proposal for the loan waiver, in a meeting with the officials of the State Level Bankers Comm...

June 15, 2024 9:33 AM

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NABARD organises ‘Mango Festival’ in Bhopal

If you are mango lover and want to taste naturally ripened mangoes, then the Mango Festival organized by NABARD in Bhopal is for you. You will get to see and taste around two dozen types of mangoes in this festival. The Mango Festival will end on June 18. Akashvani correspondent reports, in this fes...

June 15, 2024 10:25 AM

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

Cyril Ramaphosa is re-elected as South Africa's president following a landmark coalition deal between his African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties.   The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa's ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance and other smaller parties.  ...

June 15, 2024 2:20 PM

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Over two million people to perform Haj in Saudi Arabia today

Over 20 lakh people from across the world including India are performing Haj in Saudi Arabia today. Marking the beginning of five-day pilgrimage yesterday, Haj pilgrims spent the night at Mina. They are now converging at plains of Arafat for the main ritual of Haj -reciting prayers. They will spend ...

June 15, 2024 10:13 AM

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ATP Challenger: Sumit Nagal advances to men’s singles semifinals in Italy

In tennis, Indian star player Sumit Nagal has advanced to the semifinals in the men's singles of a ATP Challenger tournament in Perugia, Italy.    Sumit defeated Maks Kasnikowski of Poland 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinal in Perugia yesterday.    Sixth seed Nagal continued his superb form winn...