Cucumber can be another useful addition to a monsoon kitchen garden, particularly where temperatures remain warm. Give the plant a large enough container, good drainage and a trellis. Training the vines upwards saves floor space and also improves air circulation around the plant. ICAR includes cucumber among cucurbit vegetables suitable for kharif cultivation, while also … Read more
State-run telecom BSNL is expanding its 4G services to thousands of remote villages in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh by installing new mobile towers, aiming to bring previously unconnected areas under mobile and data connectivity. State-run telecom company BSNL is stepping up the expansion of 4G services in remote and previously unconnected areas of Odisha and … Read more
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visited a police arms exhibition in Amreli for the 80th Independence Day celebrations. He reviewed modern weapons and security devices used by the Gujarat Police and Chetak Commando Force and lauded their preparedness. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday visited a Gujarat Police arms exhibition organised at Samarth Vyayam Mandir … Read more
NSA Ajit Doval recalled PM Modi’s message to hunt down Pahalgam terrorists ‘in hell if needed’. Operation Sindoor, India’s response, involved military strikes in Pakistan/PoJK, terminating the Indus Waters Treaty, and showcasing a zero-tolerance policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clear message was decisively to go after those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack whether “they … Read more
Southwest monsoon remains active in Himachal Pradesh with heavy rain in some areas. The IMD forecasts widespread showers until August 18, issuing orange and yellow alerts, and advising caution near rivers and during travel due to poor visibility. The southwest monsoon remained active over Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, with several parts of the state receiving … Read more
Moviegoers in Mumbai have given a thumbs up to ‘Awarapan 2’, praising Emraan Hashmi’s intense performance, the storyline, music, and action. Fans highlighted the actor’s departure from his romantic image, calling the sequel a ‘blockbuster’. Emraan Hashmi’s much-awaited ‘Awarapan 2’ has received a positive response from moviegoers in Mumbai, with fans praising the actor’s intense … Read more
India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 14.14 billion to USD 707 billion for the week ended August 7. The sharp increase was primarily driven by a USD 9.95 billion rise in foreign currency assets and a USD 4.00 billion surge in gold reserves. India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 14.14 billion to USD … Read more
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured that Punjab receives RDF as per rules and invited state ministers for talks. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema rejected the claim, citing numerous past meetings on the withheld funds issue. Chouhan Assures No Discrimination in RDF Release Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said Punjab has … Read more
Anupam Kher has sparked a conversation about ageism via a social media video. He questioned the tendency to call older people ‘irrelevant’, arguing that while youth has energy, age brings invaluable experience that has no expiry date. Actor Anupam Kher has sparked a conversation about ageism and the value of experience with a social media … Read more
Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader has warned companies against producing or selling artificial paneer, cheese and butter, saying violators will face legal action. Authorities are also stepping up food safety inspections across Bengaluru. Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader has warned companies producing or selling artificial food products such as paneer, cheese and … Read more