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...

  Hyderabad, Aug 30:   IPACON 2026 , India’s largest congress dedicated to diabetic foot care and limb salvage , hosted by the Indian Podiatry Association (IPA), in association with the Indian Podiatry Association – Telangana Chapter , began at Firefox Sports and Resorts, Moinabad. The two-day National Congress, being held on August 29th and 30th, 2026; brought together more than 400 delegates,...

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: Hockey India has announced a cash reward of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian women’s hockey team in recognition of their impressive fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. The award acknowledges the team’s strong campaign on the international stage and their determined performances against some of the...

Mumbai, Aug 29: Making a strong mark with teamwork, and competitive spirit, Varanasi Mahadev Ascenders, spearheaded by Aspect Sports, have shown a great performance  in the Season 4 of the Pro Govinda League. After the first five rounds, Varanasi Mahadev Ascenders have secured 3,500 cumulative points and currently stand 10th in the league standings, showcasing the ability to rise to...

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...

Kolkata, Aug 29: South Bengal is likely to see another spell of heavy rainfall as a fresh low-pressure area is expected to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of West Bengal and north Odisha. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a cyclonic circulation over the north Bay of Bengal and neighbouring coastal areas is...