Heavy rains, hailstorms, and downpours have damaged apple crops, while leaf drop disease has further exacerbated the problem. The situation is dire, with many farmers struggling to make ends meet.
Young orchardist Anil Deshta from the Tikkar area of Shimla district told ANI that this year's weather hit production severely. "We were badly affected by excessive rains. The leaves got damaged, and the quality of the apples dropped. Market rates did not even match the production cost. Leaf
A fireworks show in Tibet by Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and brand Arc'teryx drew backlash after toxic debris was left behind despite eco-friendly claims. Locals are clearing hazardous waste, sparking criticism of ecological exploitation in Tibet and renewed debate on China's environmental
Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising publicly announced the establishment of a high-level committee and a dedicated fund to facilitate the reconstruction. The move aims to provide necessary financial resources for repair, rehabilitation, and economic restoration
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 25: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced the launch of Flipkart Trust Shield, an industry-first post-purchase protection program that places Flipkart as the sole point of contact for any product-related issues within 30
Wankhede has sought relief in the nature of a permanent and mandatory injunction, declaration, and damages against the production house, Netflix and others, adding that he has been aggrieved by a false, malicious, and defamatory video in Aryan Khan's directorial debut show, 'The Ba***ds of B
"I demand that the central government provide a substantial relief package to Maharashtra...I demand that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis use the money he spends on his banners and newspaper advertisements to send to our farmers, forgive their debt immediately, and compensate them for the d
PM Shehbaz Sharif told IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that Pakistan is meeting programme targets but urged factoring in flood damage in the upcoming review. He also met World Bank President Ajay Banga, praising support and welcoming a $40 billion partnership framework for reforms and climate
Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts remain o