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Trump administration terminates parole programs for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Washington DC, March 22: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating the parole programs for "inadmissible aliens" from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, which were announced in 2022 and 2023, according to a statement by the DHS.
ICAR conducts workshop on pulse cultivation for Tripura farmers
Agartala, March 19: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research Kanpur (ICAR) and Tripura Agriculture College on Wednesday conducted a workshop on summer pulse cultivation for the farmers of Tripura in Bishalgarh.
Surrogate ads: Despite govt concerns, Pernod Ricard India unveils Ballantine's Soda campaign
New Delhi, March 11: Despite the government's stern warning against surrogate advertisements promoting alcohol, tobacco and related products, liquor company Pernod Ricard India's latest campaign is promoting Ballantine's Soda 'Celebrating Corporate Tribe in India'.
India and Nicaragua are ready for deeper engagement: MoS Margherita on advancing trade, investment
Managua, March 9: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday had a productive meeting with Laureano Ortega Murillo, Minister Advisor to the President of Nicaragua.
MoS Margherita holds talks with Nicaragua Foreign Min on expansion of bilateral ties
Managua, March 9: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held talks with Nicaragua Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke.
We weren't anywhere the levels we had to be against AZ Alkmaar, admits Postecoglou
London, March 7: After Tottenham Hotspur's shocking 0-1 defeat against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Europa League, head coach Ange Postecoglou admitted his side was not close to the levels they need to be to progress in the competition. An own goal by Lucas Bergvall separated the sides at the end of 90 minutes, with the second leg slated to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Thursday.
New gene bank to ensure food security, genetic resources for future generations: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 5: The new 'Gene Bank' will help conserve the country's genetic resources and will also ensure food security for future generations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
ICAR-IIHR to be granted deemed university status: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, March 1: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday announced that he would soon discuss granting deemed university status to the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), Hesaraghatta in Bengaluru with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
MoS External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita to visit Uruguay, Bahamas, Barbados and Nicaragua
New Delhi, February 26: Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita will pay an official visit to Uruguay from February 28 to March 2 , Bahamas from March 2 to March 4, Barbados from March 4 to March 6 and Nicaragua from March 6 to March 8.
UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict
United Nations, Feb 25: The UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis.
Farmers can earn more profit by doing integrated farming on their lands: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid emphasis on integrated farming and said that farmers can earn more profit by conducting multiple farming activities on the same land.
2,661 climate-resilient crops developed by govt during 2014-2024: MoS Bhagirath Choudhary in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, February 4: ICAR Institutes, State and Central agricultural universities have developed 2,900 varieties of different crops during 2014-2024, out of which 2,661 varieties are climate resilient, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Women's HIL 2024-25: Delhi SG Pipers overcome Odisha Warriors in shootout
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 23: The Delhi SG Pipers showed great composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance between the sticks saw them earn a 3-2 shootout win against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 clash here on Thursday.
Women's HIL: Delhi SG Pipers clinch last-gasp 3-2 shootout win over Odisha Warriors
Ranchi, January 23: The Delhi SG Pipers showed remarkable composure as Elodie Picard's brilliance in goal secured them a 3-2 shootout victory against the Odisha Warriors in the Women's Hockey India League (HIL) clash on Thursday.
How Los Angeles fires magnify deepening insurance crisis in California?
Los Angeles, Jan 13: The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have wiped out tens of thousands of homes and businesses, which could inflict a 150 billion US dollars wound as reported by local media Accuweather. The rising risk of wildfires and related costs are adding to a crisis in California's insurance market.
Northeast can outshine other regions in agriculture and horticulture: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, January 9: The Golden Jubilee and Farmers Expo 2025 commenced today at the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, marking 50 years of dedication to agricultural innovation and development in the Northeastern states of India.
NE can be a hub for country's vegetable, organic products, but logistical challenges big hindrance: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday highlighted that logistical challenges have hindered the potential growth of the agriculture and allied sectors in the northeast region.
Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agricultural wealth: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shillong, Jan 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Thursday said that Meghalaya is a treasure trove of agriculture and the hill state has immense potential to excel in the field.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan attends ICAR's golden jubilee celebrations in Meghalaya
Umiam, January 9: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the North Eastern Hill Region at Umiam in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.
Opelka beats Mpetshi Perricard in Brisbane, reaches first final since 2022
Brisbane, Jan 4: In a battle between two of the biggest serves on the ATP Tour, Reilly Opelka came out on top against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Brisbane International here on Saturday. In an absorbing clash, the 6'11” Opelka earned a 6-3, 7-6(4) win against 6'8” Mpetshi Perricard to reach his first ATP Tour final since 2022.