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...

Bengaluru, Aug 30:   AUMOVIO   India , the Indian unit of the German technology and electronics company  AUMOVIO , has announced the  restoration  of  Dhunturu   Lake  in Kanakapura taluk, Ramanagara district. The initiative is part of the company’s continued focus on community development, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability.   The  Dhunturu   Lake   restoration  project is designed...

In partnership with Atlas Obscura, the trail showcases Osceola County’s vibrant Hispanic nd Latino food culture, from bustling food trucks to cherished family-owned restaurants. Aug 30: Originally created through a partnership with  Atlas Obscura  in October 2025, Experience Kissimmee 's Latin Culinary Trail  has expanded to include 40 restaurants, further showcasing the vibrant Hispanic and Latino heritage of Osceola County....

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...

New Delhi, August 29: Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang has expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives and property caused by floods, landslides and other natural calamities triggered by incessant and heavy rainfall across various parts of neighbouring Nepal. In a message, the Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, particularly...

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...

New Delhi, Aug 29: The government has moved to address concerns over the revised pricing of Compressed Biogas (CBG), saying the change is unlikely to have a significant impact on people who use CNG for transport or PNG for household cooking. The clarification comes after concerns that a sharp increase in the price paid to CBG producers could eventually make...