Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

The water crisis could jeopardise more than half of the world's food production and cause an average global GDP loss of 8 per cent by 2050, with lower-income countries facing up to a 15 per cent......

6 killed in coal mine blast in Bengal's Birbhum

At least six people were killed and three others injured when explosives kept in a truck went off in a coal mine in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, a police officer said. Image used for......

Will go on 28-day fast from August 15 if...: Sonam Wangchuk

Climate activist Soman Wangchuk announced on Sunday that he will launch a 28-day fast on Independence Day if the government does not invite Ladakh authorities for talks on demands for statehood and......

Why Did Naidu Meet Modi?

According to an Andhra government statement, Naidu 'reposed confidence' in the PM's leadership. IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu meets Prime Minister Narendra D Modi to......

Investors, Wait And Watch

'Invest only in stocks of those companies that deliver on earnings and there is earnings visibility too for the next few quarters.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments. Illustration: Ruvic/Reuters   The government's vast work has got modern help:......

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Photograph: Polina Devitt/Reuters Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks......

After SC's ruling on mineral rights, CIL stares at 'hard hit' in Odisha

State-owned mining giant, Coal India, is hoping to recover around 75-80 per cent of its liabilities from customers with whom it has long-term fuel supply agreements (FSAs) after the Supreme Court......