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Centre's Scheme For Pregnant Women Severely Underfunded: Sonia Gandhi In Rajya Sabha
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has flagged a severe lack of funds for a government programme that aims to provide maternity benefits to pregnant women.
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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India's Masala Omelette Secures A Spot In 50 Best Egg Dishes In The World
Popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas has released the latest list of the top 100 egg dishes in the world.
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US Senator Says Democracy Doesn't Put Food On Table, S Jaishankar Responds
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday took a dig at the West and said it treated democracy as a Western characteristic.
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"Want Census Soonest," Demands Sonia Gandhi In Rajya Sabha
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked the government to complete a population census at the earliest, claiming that around 14 crore people in the country are being deprived of the benefits under the food security law.
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
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Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change
New research highlights a troubling acceleration in ocean warming, with the rate of temperature rise quadrupling since the 1980s. According to a study in Environmental Research Letters, ocean surface temperatures now rise at 0.27°C per decade, up from 0.06°C. This rapid warming, driven by greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, is worsening Earth'...
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New Dual-Reactor Tech Turns CO2 Into Protein for Food and Sustainability
A team of engineers in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that converts carbon dioxide into a high-protein product suitable for human and animal consumption. The two-stage process uses microbial electrosynthesis to turn CO2 into acetate, which is then used by bacteria to produce single-cell protein. This system promises a more su...
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Missi Roti Listed In '100 Worst Rated Foods In The World', Indian Foodies React
While garlic naan often secures a spot among the best global bread varieties, Missi roti was ranked among some of the worst dishes in the world, according to TasteAtlas.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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India Inc Seeks Cut In Personal Income Tax Rates At Pre-Budget Meet
Industry bodies also raised the issue of dumping of excess stock by China globally, including in India, and challenges posed to food security and inflation due to the "climate emergency", during the fifth pre-Budget consultation meeting.
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Opinion | Why An Unstable Middle East Is A Risk For India
Any volatility in Middle East will directly impact energy security, food security, economic engagement, maritime connectivity, and the welfare of 10 million Indian expatriates.
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Sebi Bans 5 Companies From Stock Markets Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement
Sebi on Thursday restrained five entities, including Mishtann Foods and its promoter and CMD Hiteshkumar Gaurishankar Patel, from the securities markets till further orders for alleged financial mismanagement, fraudulent transactions.
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
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Centre's Scheme For Pregnant Women Severely Underfunded: Sonia Gandhi In Rajya Sabha
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has flagged a severe lack of funds for a government programme that aims to provide maternity benefits to pregnant women.
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Explained: What Russia Will Get For Agreeing To Black Sea Security Deal
Russia said on Tuesday the US had agreed to help it lift restrictions on food, fertiliser and shipping companies in exchange for agreeing to a maritime security deal in the Black Sea.
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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India's Masala Omelette Secures A Spot In 50 Best Egg Dishes In The World
Popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas has released the latest list of the top 100 egg dishes in the world.
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US Senator Says Democracy Doesn't Put Food On Table, S Jaishankar Responds
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday took a dig at the West and said it treated democracy as a Western characteristic.
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"Want Census Soonest," Demands Sonia Gandhi In Rajya Sabha
Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked the government to complete a population census at the earliest, claiming that around 14 crore people in the country are being deprived of the benefits under the food security law.
-
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
-
Ocean Warming Rate Quadruples Over Four Decades, Accelerating Climate Change
New research highlights a troubling acceleration in ocean warming, with the rate of temperature rise quadrupling since the 1980s. According to a study in Environmental Research Letters, ocean surface temperatures now rise at 0.27°C per decade, up from 0.06°C. This rapid warming, driven by greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane, is worsening Earth'...
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New Dual-Reactor Tech Turns CO2 Into Protein for Food and Sustainability
A team of engineers in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that converts carbon dioxide into a high-protein product suitable for human and animal consumption. The two-stage process uses microbial electrosynthesis to turn CO2 into acetate, which is then used by bacteria to produce single-cell protein. This system promises a more su...
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Missi Roti Listed In '100 Worst Rated Foods In The World', Indian Foodies React
While garlic naan often secures a spot among the best global bread varieties, Missi roti was ranked among some of the worst dishes in the world, according to TasteAtlas.
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
-
India Inc Seeks Cut In Personal Income Tax Rates At Pre-Budget Meet
Industry bodies also raised the issue of dumping of excess stock by China globally, including in India, and challenges posed to food security and inflation due to the "climate emergency", during the fifth pre-Budget consultation meeting.
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Opinion | Why An Unstable Middle East Is A Risk For India
Any volatility in Middle East will directly impact energy security, food security, economic engagement, maritime connectivity, and the welfare of 10 million Indian expatriates.
-
Sebi Bans 5 Companies From Stock Markets Over Alleged Financial Mismanagement
Sebi on Thursday restrained five entities, including Mishtann Foods and its promoter and CMD Hiteshkumar Gaurishankar Patel, from the securities markets till further orders for alleged financial mismanagement, fraudulent transactions.
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
