Apple not so ‘fruitful’ for Himachal? Climate pressures hill state’s Rs 5,000 crore economy

Himachal Pradesh’s 5,000 crore apple economy is facing a sharp climate squeeze this year, with unseasonal rains, hailstorms and erratic weather set to cut production by nearly 40%.Back in 2025, the state’s apple output stood at 6.99 lakh metric tonnes. However, in 2026, production is projected to decline by 2.63 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese issues ‘unequivocal apology’ for over controversial remarks on Kylie Minogue amid intense backlash |

Australian OM apologizes for making comments about Kylie Minogue in a podcast episode last week. Following the backlash for his comments last week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued a formal apology for the ‘inappropriate’ comments he made about model and public personality Kylie Minogue. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologizes over comments about Kylie…

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Why ecologists are concerned about the Great Nicobar Project | India News

Ecologists concerned about the Great Nicobar Project India’s proposed Great Nicobar Project, one of the country’s largest infrastructure initiatives, has triggered an intense debate over development and environmental protection.The project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island, a largely forested island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, through the construction of a transhipment port, an international…

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‘Made the right decision’: Donald Trump confirms he asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun decision | Football News

Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-match suspension handed to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun, a move that has sparked major controversy at the FIFA World Cup, according to CNN.FIFA later announced…

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Beyond internships: IIT Gandhinagar lets BTech students earn credits through a full semester in industry and startups

How IIT Gandhinagar is making the workplace a classroom for engineering students Engineering education is increasingly moving beyond textbooks and laboratories, with institutes looking for ways to prepare students for the demands of a fast-changing workplace. While internships have long been a part of this journey, they often remain short-term experiences that sit outside the…

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‘People come and go but relationships remain’: Italy minister plays down Trump’s Meloni jibe

President Donald Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Italy’s deputy prime minister and defence minister have urged calm after US President Donald Trump posted a mocking photo of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Truth Social, saying transatlantic relations run deeper than public disputes.Trump on Sunday posted a photo of Meloni looking at him…

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Ali Abbas Zafar: ‘Anyone who doesn’t know Bhai well finds him intimidating’: Ali Abbas Zafar recalls how Salman Khan was the ‘only choice’ and said ‘YES’ in just 15 minutes as Anushka Sharma starrer ‘Sultan’ clocks a decade | Hindi Movie News

Marking 10 years of “Sultan,” Ali Abbas Zafar reflects on the wrestling drama’s origins and Salman Khan’s swift 15-minute yes to the role. He recalls casting Anushka Sharma, initial awkwardness that eased over time, and teases a possible fourth collaboration once the right script comes along. Even ten years later, ‘Sultan’ remains a firm favourite…

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‘Fresh Paneer’ to ‘100% organic’: FSSAI issues notices to multiple brands over misleading food claims

FSSAI issues notices to multiple brands over misleading claims NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday issued a notice to the brand ‘Heritage Fresh Paneer’ over its use of the claim ‘Fresh Paneer’ on product packaging, saying the label could mislead consumers.In a post on X, the food regulator…

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