The Cabinet has approved ‘PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ with a Rs 24,000 crore outlay to boost agriculture in 100 under-performing districts over six years, starting 2025-26. This scheme aims to enhance productivity, promote sustainable practices, improve infrastructure, and increase credit availability, benefiting around 1.7 crore farmers.
Siddhesh Lad’s remarkable comeback for Mumbai saw him score a fighting 116 against Jammu & Kashmir. Embracing a defined role at number four, the veteran batsman emphasized stabilizing the innings and contributing to team victories. Lad expressed contentment with his position, prioritizing team success over individual accolades in his career’s twilight.
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Tripura’s school education department organized a vibrant boat rally on Dumboor reservoir to promote the NIPUN Mission, aiming to ensure foundational literacy and numeracy for all children. The event, featuring 20 decorated boats, celebrated the NIPUN Tripura and Bharat Missions, highlighting the state’s commitment to inclusive education and its positive social impact.
The US government has issued a warning. California, Washington, and New Mexico may face cuts in safety funding. This is due to English language requirements for truck drivers. The move follows a fatal crash in Florida involving an Indian-origin driver, Harjinder Singh. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demands compliance within 30 days. States risk losing millions…
Samsung’s new Chief Design Officer, Mauro Porcini, urges smartphone makers to move beyond minimalist design towards “expressive” aesthetics that cater to human needs for diversity and personalization. He advocates for products infused with purpose, emphasizing AI amplified by Emotional Intelligence and Human Imagination to counter fears of technology eroding human qualities and to foster optimism.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler faced legal trouble after a 2024 DUI arrest in Tennessee. Bodycam footage revealed his initial denial of drinking, followed by an admission. He refused a sobriety test, leading to his arrest. Cutler later pleaded guilty to DUI, with a gun charge dropped, receiving jail time and probation.
NASA scales back most operations due to a US government funding deadlock. This action impacts many ongoing projects. Essential tasks like monitoring astronauts on the ISS continue. However, research and mission planning face delays. Programmes like Artemis could see postponed timelines. Past shutdowns show similar disruptions. This situation affects global scientific collaboration.
Rani Mukerji and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, once dispelling the myth of rivalry between leading ladies, shared a heartwarming bond, exemplified by Rani’s affectionate video message on ‘Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai.
