Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

The Centre on Friday said it was shocking that India's rank was lowered on the Global Hunger Index and it termed the methodology used for rankings 'unscientific'.   IMAGE: An NGO worker......

Govt to revise minimum age of marriage for girls soon: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government will soon take a decision on revising the minimum age of marriage for girls after it receives the report from the committee set up for the......

All you need to know about World Food Programme -- Nobel Peace Prize winner

The 2020 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the WFP had acted "as a driving force in......

Pak 'not in favour' of escalating tensions with India

Pakistan on Thursday said it was not in favour of escalating tensions with India, days after it told Islamabad to reduce the staff in its high commission in New Delhi by half.   The Ministry......

As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts

As the kharif season is setting in, India is scrambling to source fertilisers from the international market. Photograph: Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters It is set to sign long-term contracts —......

India needs to be wary of imported inflation: Survey

Inflation has reappeared as a global issue in both advanced and emerging economies and India needs to be wary of "imported inflation", especially due to high oil prices, according to the Economic......

Will Modi's farm reforms ensure food security?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government is committed towards procurement of agri crops at minimum support price (MSP) and termed it as an important part of the country's food......

Locust invasion puts summer crop in many states at risk

The locusts initially entered Rajasthan from Pakistan and from there the swarms moved towards Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over the last few weeks and are now threatening to enter Uttar......

Lyngdoh, Bala Devi bag top AIFF awards

IMAGE: Eugeneson Lyngdoh. Photographs: AIFF Media Midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh ended Sunil Chettri's two-year hold on the AIFF men's Player of the Year trophy, while in-form striker Bala Devi was......

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B match at the Wanderers stadium Sunday. Batting first, the Kiwis posted an impressive 315 for seven and then restricted Sri......