New Delhi, August 30, 2026: For millions of Indian farmers, a failed crop can quickly turn a weather event into a financial crisis. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), now in its second decade, is increasingly positioned as a critical risk-management instrument for agriculture, providing a financial cushion against crop losses caused by extreme weather, pests and diseases. The...

    Aug 30: For 24 years, Peshawri at ITC Sonar has remained steadfast in its celebration of the robust flavours, age-old traditions and rustic spirit of the North-West Frontier. Marking this remarkable culinary milestone, Peshawri invites guests to celebrate its enduring legacy with  2X Reward Points on dining for Club ITC and Club ITC Culinaire members from 28th to...

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday but remained under pressure on a weekly basis as investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over the global interest-rate trajectory. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both registered notable weekly declines, extending their recent losing streak as traders closely tracked signals from major central banks. Market sentiment was restrained by concerns that global interest...

CU Researchers' Patent Two-Stage Filtering Device to Address Water Scarcity with Recycling of Kitchen Wastewater for Gardening, Cleaning and Other Uses CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when 80% of water supplied to households in India is released as wastewater even as over 60 crore people in the country are facing severe water crisis due...

New Delhi, Aug 29: The Centre has started the groundwork for the Union Budget 2027-28, asking ministries and government departments to prepare practical estimates of their expected expenditure and revenue for the coming financial year. The exercise comes well ahead of the Budget and is aimed at giving the government a clearer picture of its financial requirements, while ensuring that...

Bengaluru, Aug 29:  Zee Kannada is set to bring one of Kannada cinema’s much-awaited entertainers to television with the World Television Premiere of The Devil on 30 August at 7 PM. Headlined by Challenging Star Darshan in a powerful double role, the film brings together action, political drama, romance and emotion in a gripping story of identity, ambition and responsibility....

New Delhi, Aug 29: India and Argentina are looking to strengthen their economic relationship by expanding cooperation in areas such as lithium, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and technology. The two countries reviewed opportunities to deepen trade and investment during the fourth meeting of the India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires. The discussions focused on improving market access, supporting businesses and...

Mumbai, Aug 29: India’s digital merchant payments market continued to grow in July, with the total value of transactions rising 19.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 11.7 lakh crore. The latest data also shows a clear shift in consumer behaviour, with UPI strengthening its position as the preferred way to pay at shops and businesses. According to a report by...