Kolkata: Around 75% of Durga Puja committees in Bengal — those with budgets below Rs 10 lakh — are likely to continue receiving government financial assistance, with chief minister Suvendu Adhikari indicating to puja organisers that the new BJP govt will not withdraw support from organisers who genuinely need it.Bengal has around 43,000 officially recognised…
Pune: The sugar industry needs to move beyond conventional sugar production and evolve into a multiproduct biomass resource by expanding into ethanol, biogas, bio-CNG and other value-added products to improve its economic viability, former state home and finance minister Jayant Patil said on Friday. Speaking at the 71st annual convention of the Deccan Sugar Technologies…
Though buoyed by the notification, ST leaders remain skeptical over whether it will actually translate into reservation of seats in time for the next assembly elections Margao: A dominant view within the ST community is that only sustained pressure on state govt will compel it to complete the process of reservation of assembly seats before…
Stock market today: BSE Sensex jumps over 100 points, NSE Nifty50 opens above 24,590 Benchmark indices opened on a positive note, with BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty trading marginally higher in early deals. Nifty50 was up 26.45 points, or 0.11%, at 24,597, while BSE Sensex gained 103.09 points, or 0.13%, to trade at 78,602.26. Source…
VVS Laxman (Image credit: TNN) BENGALURU: The BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come under scrutiny amid a spate of recurring injuries among Indian cricketers. This is despite programmes for contracted players being laid out by the national team’s strength and conditioning coach and physio, with the CoE ensuring that the prescribed norms are followed.CoE…
Elton John, who has been a friend of the Beckham Family for years now, has been accused of supporting Brooklyn Beckham amid the ongoing family feud. (Instagram) The Beckham family rift now seems to involve pop icon Elton John as well. According to recent reports shared online, Elton John has found himself in the middle…
More than 20 US warships are currently deployed to the Middle East for military missions, including the naval blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Monday that its forces had redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others while enforcing Washington’s naval blockade against Iran. More than 20…
No plant actually survives with zero light forever. Photosynthesis is non-negotiable for anything green, and even the toughest houseplant needs at least some ambient light to keep functioning. What “survives without sunlight” really means in practice is a handful of remarkably tolerant plants that thrive in very low, indirect light, the kind found in a…
On August 10, 2026, ideas are set to surge, shaping key choices through concise communications and strategic meetings. Instead of lengthy discussions, focus on clear notes and well-timed decisions. Each zodiac will benefit from guidance on adaptable communication and reliable information. Taurus should prioritize checking storage and expiration dates when making bulk purchases, while Scorpio…
UP ITI result 2026: Check NCVT scorecard, SCVT merit list and admission schedule UP ITI Result 2026: The UP ITI Result 2026 for NCVT and SCVT examinations has been released today, August 10, 2026. Students who appeared for first-year, second-year or short-term certificate examinations can check their marks through the relevant official portal. Candidates should…
