Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Paridhi Jain | November 6, 2023 6:29 PM

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 6 (IANS/ 101 Reporters) Looking at his barren fields, Udai Lal Suthar (50) describes the severe agricultural losses he suffered this year. Both the vegetables and maize that he had cultivated did not survive, thanks to the unpredictable weather patterns and the resultant increase in pest infestations and viral diseases.

Climate resilience: Role of water-energy-food nexus

By 101 Reporters | November 6, 2023 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS/ 101 Reporters) A recent conversation between Shreya Jai and Aditi Mukherji highlights critical issues surrounding water security and climate adaptation in India. Mukherji, an expert in water resource management, underscores the importance of water in climate adaptation and discusses India's challenges in addressing these issues.

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to college student accused of raping professor

IANS | November 6, 2023 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a 20-year-old college student accused of raping his professor.

Amazon worker loses Rs 1.7 cr worth stock after refusing to return to office

IANS | November 6, 2023 5:28 PM

San Francisco, Nov 6 (IANS) An Amazon employee, who quit the company after being asked to return to office in the US, has lost more than Rs 1.7 crore ($200,000) in company stocks but he apparently has no regret about losing such a large sum of money.

Delhi HC refuses to hear petition against prohibition of e-cigarettes on aircraft

IANS | November 6, 2023 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the prohibition on carrying e-cigarettes on aircraft.

No rank discrimination in maternity, adoption leaves in armed forces: MoD

IANS | November 5, 2023 11:13 AM

New Delhi, 05 November (IANS) Now there will be no rank discrimination in the maternity leave in armed forces. Women soldiers, sailors and air warriors will get equal Maternity, Child Care and Child Adoption Leaves that a officer is entitle.

Free Speech Tightrope: Guj arrests highlight State's struggle with dissent

Janvi Sonaiya | November 5, 2023 9:32 AM

Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) In the shadow of political sensitivity, Gujarat has recently witnessed intolerance towards criticism that resonates with the broader national trend of shrinking spaces for dissent. Two such incidents involving prominent political figures underscore the effects on freedom of expression.

Bridge components from GRSE in Kolkata restore connectivity in flood-hit Sikkim

IANS | November 4, 2023 6:36 PM

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IANS) Components of Bailey Bridges supplied by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd -- a premier defence shipyard based in Kolkata -- have helped restore road connectivity in Sikkim that was devastated by floods after eruption of the South Lhonak Lake in the first week of October.

Goa keen to have film city, develop film culture: Minister

IANS | November 4, 2023 5:15 PM

Panaji, Nov 4 (IANS) Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai on Saturday said that the state government is keen to set up a film city in the coastal state, which would develop film culture in Goa.

Kerala HC orders seizure of firecrackers stored in all religious places

IANS | November 4, 2023 10:23 AM

Kochi, Nov 4 (IANS) In a path breaking directive, Kerala High Court asked competent authorities to conduct raids and seize all firecrackers kept at all religious places.

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Climate-driven crop failures, pest infestations plague farmers in Rajasthan's Udaipur

Climate resilience: Role of water-energy-food nexus

Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to college student accused of raping professor

Amazon worker loses Rs 1.7 cr worth stock after refusing to return to office

Delhi HC refuses to hear petition against prohibition of e-cigarettes on aircraft

No rank discrimination in maternity, adoption leaves in armed forces: MoD

Free Speech Tightrope: Guj arrests highlight State's struggle with dissent

Bridge components from GRSE in Kolkata restore connectivity in flood-hit Sikkim

Goa keen to have film city, develop film culture: Minister

Kerala HC orders seizure of firecrackers stored in all religious places

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