New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The Centre has earmarked ₹12,200 crore…
Nostalgia Meets Modern Fashion: KHUSH Launches Exclusive Shaktimaan Collection
Aug 30: For an entire generation of Indians, Shaktimaan was more than a television superhero—it was a Sunday ritual and a symbol of courage, truth, and doing the right thing. Bringing those cherished memories into the present, fashion and lifestyle brand KHUSH has launched an exclusive Shaktimaan-inspired collection in Delhi NCR, with veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, the iconic face of Shaktimaan, attending the special launch. The collection blends childhood nostalgia with contemporary everyday fashion, creating a bridge between 90s…
Indian Equities End Week Lower as Global Rate Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment
Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday but remained under pressure on a weekly basis as investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over the global interest-rate trajectory. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both registered notable weekly declines, extending their recent losing streak as traders closely tracked signals from major central banks. Market sentiment was restrained by concerns that global interest rates could remain elevated for…
Budget 2027-28 Preparations Begin, Centre Focuses on Smarter Spending and Stronger Revenues
New Delhi, Aug 29: The Centre has started the groundwork for the Union Budget 2027-28, asking ministries and government departments to prepare practical estimates of their expected expenditure and revenue for the coming financial year. The exercise comes well ahead of the Budget and is aimed at giving the government a clearer picture of its financial requirements, while ensuring that public money is directed towards…
India and Argentina Expand Economic Partnership with Focus on Lithium and Pharmaceuticals
New Delhi, Aug 29: India and Argentina are looking to strengthen their economic relationship by expanding cooperation in areas such as lithium, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and technology. The two countries reviewed opportunities to deepen trade and investment during the fourth meeting of the India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires. The discussions focused on improving market access, supporting businesses and identifying new areas where companies…
Swimming In Rivers And Lakes Linked To Higher Risk Of Stomach Bugs And Rashes
People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers found that people who swam in rivers and lakes were more than twice as likely to develop skin problems, while higher levels of bacteria linked to faecal pollution were associated with an increased risk…
EPIcenter Summer Research Program Helps Doctoral Students Advance Energy Research
Four Georgia Tech doctoral students spent the summer working on their dissertation research through the Energy Policy and Innovation Center’s (EPIcenter) Summer Research Program. The competitive program provides a full summer-semester stipend, along with mentorship and professional development opportunities, to support emerging energy scholars. “One of the goals of the program is to give students the time and support needed to make meaningful progress on…
Sterling Puts Bastar on the Traveller’s Map with its 80th Resort
Chennai, 29 August 2026: Sterling Holiday Resorts, one of India’s leading hospitality companies, has announced its entry into Chhattisgarh with the launch of Sterling Naman Bastar, Jagdalpur—its 80th resort in India and the first property in Jagdalpur to operate under a national hospitality brand. The milestone opens a gateway to one of India’s most fascinating yet relatively under-discovered regions—Bastar. Here, the dramatic waterfalls meet dense…
Sensex, Nifty Rebound After Two-Day Slide as IT, Pharma and Metal Stocks Lift Sentiment
Mumbai, August 28, 2026: Indian equities bounced back on Friday, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 breaking a two-session losing run as investors returned to select sectors, particularly information technology, pharmaceuticals and metals. The Sensex climbed 330.92 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 77,264.51, while the Nifty 50 rose 84.80 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 24,175.65 at the close. The recovery provided some…
Sugar Prices Slide 20 pc as Supply Measures Ease Market Pressure
New Delhi, Aug 28: Sugar prices have declined by around 20 per cent as government measures to discourage hoarding and maintain adequate supplies begin to ease pressure in the market. The fall in prices is expected to provide relief to consumers and businesses that use sugar as a key raw material. Lower input costs could benefit industries such as food processing, beverages, confectionery and other…