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Common pesticide may contribute to global obesity epidemic [here's how]

A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, finds a study.

Aug 29, 2021

Taliban suspends trade with India days after taking over Kabul

India now exports sugar, pharmaceuticals, textiles, tea, coffee, spices, and transmission towers to Afghanistan

Aug 19, 2021

Key Infection Mechanism of Global "Crop Killer" Bacteria Discovered; Could Help Fight Plant Pathogens [Details]

Through a new study, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, have identified the precise cellular-level mechanism employed by Xanthomonas to hijack and override a plant's biological processes.

Aug 18, 2021

Taliban takeover worries dry fruit traders in India, to impact bilateral trade

Afghan exports to India include dried raisins, walnut, almond, fig, pine nut, pistachios, dried apricot, and fresh fruits such as apricot, cherry, watermelon, and medicinal herbs, which will be heavily impacted after the takeover of Taliban

Aug 18, 2021

Asymptomatic Covid patients organise flash mob at Covid care centre in Karnataka

Weekend curfew imposed in 8 Karnataka districts bordering Kerala and Maharashtra

The weekend curfew will be enforced in Belagavi, Bidar, Chamarajnagar, Dakshina Kannada, Kalburgi, Kodagu, Mysuru, and Vijayapura districts bordering Kerala from 9 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday.

Aug 7, 2021

'Bhut Jolokia' chilli now heads to London

"Bhut Jolokia" - hottest chilli in world - heads to London; Nagaland gets international recognition for yields

After Assamese lemon and red rice, GI-tagged world's hottest chilli, Bhut Jolokia, is now being exported to London for the first time from Assam.

Jul 29, 2021

Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as new Chief Minister of Karnataka [profile]

Known for his pioneering work in India's first 100% piped irrigation project at Shiggaon in Haveri district, Basavaraj Bommai remained a close aide to Yediyurappa since 2008

Jul 28, 2021

J&K seeks to redouble farmers' income through "Parvaz" scheme [details]

Now farmers can sell their products in Dubai and Sharjah for better prices under the scheme

Jul 17, 2021

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Nearly 500 tons of mangoes exported from Bengaluru in 4 months; Doha, London get most [details]

Bengaluru Airport has processed nearly 500 tons of mango exports in four months, with the highest exports taking place in the month of June.

Jul 16, 2021

Mehul Choksi granted bail on medical grounds; to be sent back to Antigua [details]

Indian fugitive Mehul Choksi pleaded that the decision to charge him for illegal entry violated the law and, accordingly, was null and void.

Jul 12, 2021

J&K Govt takes cognizance of Budgam woman's allegations; transformer, HT wires could be relocated

The local authorities swung into action when the video of a Budgam woman went viral. She was complaining about her walnut tree being chopped by the PDD officials and illegal wires passing through her land.

Jul 12, 2021

YSRCP MPs meet Speaker, renew call to disqualify rebel MP Raghuram Raju

Nearly a year has passed since the ruling party first asked the Speaker to disqualify Raju, and the Narasapuram MP continues to enjoy a rapport with many BJP leaders.

Jul 9, 2021

Lockdown extended in Karnataka's Covid-hit Kodagu district

The state government has extended the lockdown in the district of Kodagu by another two weeks to reduce COVID cases below 5 per cent.

Jul 5, 2021

Nutritionist Aanchal Chugh shares 8 tips to boost immunity against Covid-19

Aanchal Chugh said A good diet must be followed by an exercise routine. Regular exercise for at least 45 mins or walking 10,000 steps a day can go a long way in releasing toxins

Jun 29, 2021

India and Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors

The agreement was signed by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Fiji's Minister of Agriculture, Waterways and Environment Dr Mahendra Reddy during a virtual meeting.

Jun 23, 2021

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