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August 7, 2025 4:21 PM

Cost of home-cooked vegetarian thali dips 14% in July: Crisil report

The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 14% and 13%, respectively, in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, driven by softer commodity prices, according to Crisil’s monthly indicator of food plate costs. ...

August 7, 2025 4:32 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on National Handloom Day, celebrates India’s weaving heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Handloom Day, calling it a day to celebrate India’s rich and diverse weaving traditions. In a post on social media platform X, the Prime Mini...

August 7, 2025 3:55 PM

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 409 rescued so far from flood-hit areas; more rescue personnel deployed to Uttarkashi

Several individuals stranded in disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi were rescued and brought to Harsil on Thursday, bringing the total number of rescued people to 409, Uttarakhand officials involved in the ongoing relief and rescue efforts confirmed. T...

August 7, 2025 3:30 PM

Soumya Swaminathan lauds PM Modi’s resolve to ensure farmers’ welfare

Soumya Swaminathan, Chair of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General (DDG) at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's steadfast commitment to safeguarding the welfare o...

August 7, 2025 3:20 PM

New US tariffs no big problem for India, which has huge domestic market: Mark Mobius

Billionaire investor Mark Mobius on Thursday said that the upcoming 50 per cent tariffs on India, announced by US President Donald Trump, are unlikely to significantly impact the country, thanks to its massive domestic market and relatively lower dep...

August 7, 2025 3:14 PM

PM Modi urges scientists to shift focus from food to nutritional security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Indian scientists must now move beyond food security and focus on achieving nutritional security. Prime Minister Modi underlined the sanctity of food, saying that “food is life itself and must n...

August 7, 2025 3:45 PM

India’s AI tech spending projected to reach $10.4 Bn by 2028: Report

India’s AI technology spending is estimated to reach $10.4 billion in 2028, with an annual growth rate of 38%, a report said on Thursday. Around 40% of organisations in the country have already implemented agentic AI, and about 50% of them are pla...

August 7, 2025 2:24 PM

Dharali-Harsil road connectivity to be restored within 3 days after cloudburst damage: BRO chief

Following a devastating cloudburst and heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched swift operations to restore road and bridge connectivity to the affected areas of Dharali and Harsil. BRO Director General Lt Gen ...

August 7, 2025 2:14 PM

IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Northeast, eastern India, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a prolonged spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Northeast and adjoining eastern India over the next seven days, with extremely heavy showers (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated places i...

August 7, 2025 1:42 PM

On 11th National Handloom Day, India vows to protect its weaving traditions

The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and most vibrant cottage industries globally. With a legacy dating back thousands of years, it reflects India’s rich culture and skilled craftsmanship. Indian weavers have long been known for the...

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