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Many farmers switched to new genetically-engineered cotton seeds which are resistant to a deadly pest called bollworm and produced far higher yields and healthier crops with less use of pesticides.

Crop losses: Man gets Rs 4.70 as insurance in Madhya Pradesh

Uttam Singh, a farmer hailing from Tilaria village in the district, has received insurance claim of Rs 17 for his...

20 Sept 2017 2:35 AM IST

Prior to his death on Friday, Shangwang Shangyung Khaplang created a second rung of leadership led by his deputy Khango Konyak who may take over the responsibility of the organisation soon.

Myanmar no longer safe' for N-E ultras

S.S. Khaplang commanded tremendous respect among the tribal village heads of the border villages.

20 Sept 2017 2:34 AM IST

Kashmiri government employees shout slogans during a protest against the persecution of Myanmars Rohingya Muslim minority in Srinagar. (Photo: AP)

Kashmiri raps for Rohingya refugees

Emcee Ame' composed the song to highlight their plight.

20 Sept 2017 2:32 AM IST

The blocking of Apple mobile entertainment services in China poses fresh challenges for the tech company. (Photo: AP)

Why is Apple differentiating between India, China?

A few months back, Apple was showing its utmost commitment to China's black letter law .

20 Sept 2017 2:15 AM IST

Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Will you ask Dalai Lama to leave India?'

Will Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka be sent back as punishment for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, says Omar Abdullah.

20 Sept 2017 2:12 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh orders for enhanced cyber security

The Centre's demonetisation scheme announced last year had seen a sharp increase in online and cyber financial...

20 Sept 2017 2:05 AM IST

Cutting across their party line, almost all tribal organisations and NGOs supported the 12-hour dawn-to-dusk shutdown, which was called by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). (Photo: ANI)

12-hour protest in Arunachal Pradesh

Centre had decided to grant limited citizenship' to Chakma-Hajong refugees.

20 Sept 2017 2:02 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Shankersinh Vaghela (Photo: PTI)

Shankersinh Vaghela joins new front, to contest all Gujarat seats

According to him, Jan Vikalp will not have a high command system prevalent in other parties.

20 Sept 2017 1:41 AM IST

The Make in India initiative was launched in September 2014 with an aim to promote India as an investment destination and a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation.

US defence firms won't share tech

Technology transfer is at the heart of Mr Modi's drive to build a domestic industrial base.

20 Sept 2017 1:33 AM IST

Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, addresses the 2nd Smart Border Management conference at FICCI, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Government U-turn: No citizenship for Chakmas

At present, the refugees don't have citizenship and land rights but are provided basic amenities by the state...

20 Sept 2017 1:27 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: AP)

India seeks probe into N-links of Pakistan, North Korea

Swaraj's remarks came after North Korea fired another mid-range ballistic missile over Japan on Friday.

20 Sept 2017 1:24 AM IST

Lockheed has offered to shift its F-16 production line to India from Fort Worth, Texas, and make it the sole factory worldwide if India orders at least 100 single-engine fighters. (Photo: File | AFP)

US defence firms want control over tech in Make-in-India plan

Lockheed has offered to shift F-16 production line to India, making it the sole factory if India orders 100...

19 Sept 2017 6:59 PM IST