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India News: NEW DELHI: The share of cereals in total expenditure in rural India varies from 3% in Haryana, Kerala and Punjab to 7% in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Be.

Chicago, Illinois and Santa Fe, New Mexico Richard Paul Taub, 83, Professor Emeritus of the University of Chicago, sociologist of urban, rural, and communi

BJD wrests 6 assembly seats from BJP in the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, defying odds and capturing constituencies held by the BJP. Factors contributing to the victory include poor performance of BJP MLAs and the support of the people.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel rescued two minor boys being trafficked to Nellore in Andhra Pradesh from the Dhanbad-Alleppey Express at Chandrapura Railway station in Bokaro. One trafficker, Suresh Murmu, was arrested for luring and taking the children to Nellore on the pretext of providing work without informing their parents. The children are residents of Jamtara. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of child trafficking and the efforts of law enforcement to combat it.

Police allegedly resorted to lathi-charge as residents of Tirilbila village in Seraikela block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district protested against move to acquire land for an ongoing state highway project. The protest forced district officials to suspend construction work in the area. SDO Sunil Kumar Prajapati refuted claims of a police lathi-charge, stating that authorities were instead instructed to halt road construction work. This decision came after locals announced plans to hold a special pr...

In Mumbai and its suburbs, residents can expect a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain and thunderstorms

Goa Struggling To Give Genuine Cashew Nuts To Tourists.

IAS officer Sujata R Kartikeyan, wife of BJD leader V K Pandian, granted childcare leave for 6 months to care for her daughter preparing for Class X board exams. Timing of leave amid resignations of retired officers and criticism faced by Pandian. Recent surge in resignations in Odisha state govt post BJD's electoral defeat.

Margaret Baru, a 21-year-old woman from Christian Pada, becomes the first female safari driver at Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Sambalpur. She overcame her initial fear of wild animals and now also acts as a guide for tourists. Learn more about her inspiring journey.

Plantery, an Odisha-based startup, has developed a green and low-cost battery made from plant-based materials like grass. The battery is non-toxic, eco-friendly, and suitable for rural areas and street vendors.