Politics

Belagavi farmers turn to turmeric as tobacco acreage drops

Belagavi’s farmers are shifting from tobacco to sugarcane and turmeric, boosting profitability, while tobacco cultivation declines due to health awareness.

Politics

Bangladesh hands over Assam farmer hours after his abduction near zero line

Ranjit Das’s family claimed that they received a call from a person telling them the abduction was allegedly carried out in retaliation for a Bangladeshi’s killing

Politics

New lynx spider species discovered in Meghalaya, no bigger than a fingernail

The discovery extends the known range of the lynx spider genus ‘Hamataliwa’, which had previously been documented in parts of southern India, China and Southeast Asia.

Politics

‘Still in the dark’: Confusion shrouds TMC rebels’ merger with NCPI

The NCPI announced the merger decision on its Facebook page, saying that with 20 MPs, it is now the “largest parliamentary force from West Bengal”.

Politics

Congress moves Karnataka legislators to resort ahead of MLC elections

Congress has moved its Karnataka MLAs to a resort ahead of the June 18 elections to prevent cross-voting and secure five out of seven seats.

Politics

Brother, sister-in-law held for ‘killing’ man over alleged harassment in Delhi

The accused have told their interrogators that they killed the man following prolonged disputes over his alleged objectionable behaviour towards the woman.