Modi govt 'nearly signed death warrant' for Aravalli Hills: Sonia Gandhi

Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that the Modi government has displayed a particularly "venal streak of cynicism" in relation to environmental protection......

Volcanic ash clouds to clear India by 7.30 pm; thick haze in Delhi

Ash clouds from volcanic activity in Ethiopia are drifting towards China and will move away from India by 7.30 pm on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said. IMAGE: Visuals from the INA......

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   When I......

Earthquake rocks western Rajasthan

Western parts of Rajasthan were rocked by a moderate intensity earthquake early on Thursday morning, according to a meteorological department official. The intensity of the earthquake was recorded......

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year. IMAGE: Noida......

Farm profits likely to be higher this kharif season

India’s northern belt saw higher crop yields year-on-year as higher rainfall supported the production of paddy, while the southern belt and Gujarat were key laggards. Photograph: Amit......

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

BP Plc has won a bid to operate ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field by offering up to 60 per cent increase in output over baseline, the state-owned firm said on Wednesday. Photograph: Lee......