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...

~From NBK111, Vrushakarma and January 12 Vidudhala to Panchanama and Jayammu Nishchayammu Ra 2, Telugu Zee 5 brings together bold, homegrown stories that speak to the heart of South India~   Aug 30: At Zee 5, the belief is simple: India’s entertainment future will be shaped by the strength of its many languages and the creators who continue to push...

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...

Bengaluru, Aug 29:  Zee Kannada is set to bring one of Kannada cinema’s much-awaited entertainers to television with the World Television Premiere of The Devil on 30 August at 7 PM. Headlined by Challenging Star Darshan in a powerful double role, the film brings together action, political drama, romance and emotion in a gripping story of identity, ambition and responsibility....