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Portraits | Faces of China's educators

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:17:44 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- China has an 18.7 million-strong teaching force, the backbone of the world's largest education system. Among them are those who have long served in rural areas, teachers who have made enduring contributions to scientific research, and educators who have crossed mountains and seas to bring knowledge overseas. On the occasion of the 42nd Teachers' Day, we present these faces of dedication, p

China's Xinjiang pivots to smart agriculture amid national digital push

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:45:20 GMT

URUMQI, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A glimpse of the vast cotton fields of Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region revealed a quadcopter gliding in the air while smart irrigation systems misted the soil below it. With no field workers in sight, a single operator orchestrated the entire harvest preparation effort remotely via a smartphone.

This high-tech scene is the daily routine at a 3,000-mu

IIT Guwahati study finds extreme temperatures reduce children's learning time

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:29:38 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 10 (ANI): A study conducted by Prof. Bhaskar Jyoti Neog, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, has revealed that extreme temperatures can influence how children allocate their time between learning and leisure.

Published in the prestigious Review of Economics of the Household, a Springer Nature journal, the

BRICS Summit 2026: India's chairship centres on four pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:31:15 GMT

By Baishnavi Sharma

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): As India finishes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations, New Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12-13.

The presidency, which began on January 1, 2026, is guided by the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability", deploying a human-c

Hundreds evacuated amid massive fires in Antalya, Trkiye

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:26:55 GMT

Wildfires are raging through the nations southern coastal tourist hotspot

Massive wildfires have broken out in Antalya Province, Türkiye, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies.

The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon sprea

Hundreds evacuated amid massive blaze in Trkiyes Antalya

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:26:55 GMT

Wildfires are raging through the nations southern coastal tourist hotspot

Massive wildfires have broken out in Türkiye's Antalya Province, forcing hundreds of people from their homes. Videos from the area that surfaced on social media show apocalyptic scenes of hills engulfed in flames and black smoke darkening the skies.

The fire broke out in Antalya's Aksu district on Monday and soon spre

9th ASEAN-India ministerial meeting on agriculture and forestry held in New Delhi

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The 9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, held on Wednesday in New Delhi, reaffirmed India and ASEAN's shared commitment to building a more food-secure, sustainable and resilient agricultural future.

Co-chaired by Francisco P Tiu Laurel, Secretary, Department of Agriculture, The Philippines, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture

Global community to convene in New Delhi for Dryland Congress 2026; over 800 global experts to deliberate on six key themes

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): The world's scientific, policy and farming communities working on drylands will convene the three-day Global Dryland Congress 2026, themed 'Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation', in New Delhi from September 10-12, 2026.

According to an official release, jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crop

"India's BRICS presidency has been phenomenal", says Women's Business Alliance chair Avarna Jain

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:30:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): Chairperson of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA) Avarna Jain has described India's presidency of the multilateral bloc as 'phenomenal,' highlighting key initiatives including a major knowledge paper on digital public infrastructure modelled after India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Speaking with ANI on the progress achieved under India's tenure, Jain outlined t

BRICS 2026: How India is steering BRICS towards decentralised development amid global challenges

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:57:12 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit against the backdrop of significant global flux and economic disruptions, prominent foreign affairs expert Professor Srikanth Kondapalli has lauded New Delhi's leadership in steering the bloc toward a decentralised and practical development agenda.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, the Jawaharlal Nehru Univ

The pulse of black soil, where every grain counts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:46:18 GMT

by Xinhua writer Ji Hang

HARBIN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- As our buses rolled across the endless plains of northeast China's Heilongjiang, golden-green rice paddies along the road stretched to every horizon. Harvest was still about three weeks away, yet the fields already hummed with anticipation.

Last week, I joined a reporting trip to explore the province's agriculture, visiting farms and agricultural enterpri

Govt to bring in new Seed Act; Agriculture Minister calls high-level farmer meet on Sep 10

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:29:26 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): In a major crackdown on fake and substandard seeds, the Union Government is set to bring in a stringent Seed Act. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called a high-level meeting with farmer leaders from across the country on September 10 to discuss the proposed act.

The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday at Krishi Bhavan. Ahead of the upcoming Parlia

PM Narendra Modi Witnesses Perfios' Showcase of the AI-Powered Future of Banking at GFF 2026

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:57:26 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: In a major milestone for India's financial technology sector at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, Perfios, India's leading B2B SaaS TechFin, was selected among an elite cohort of six technology companies to present its AI breakthroughs for BFSI directly to Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Unveils India's first Agentic AI Operating System for inclusive c

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-RICE-HARVEST (CN)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:45:13 GMT

(260909) -- SHUANGYASHAN, Sept. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An agricultural machinery operator maintains a harvester in a rice field of Youyi Farm Co., Ltd. under Beidahuang Group in Shuangyashan, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 8, 2026. As the farm's 550,000 mu (about 36,667 hectares) of rice paddies in the hinterland of the Sanjiang Plain enter the harvest season, the Heilongjiang Reclamation Area is advancing

Chinese technology boosts industrial transformation in Uzbekistan's Namangan, says governor

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:45:16 GMT

TASHKENT, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese technology is driving industrial transformation and injecting strong momentum into economic development in Uzbekistan's Namangan Region, Governor Shavkat Abdurazakov has said.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Abdurazakov said that Namangan is deepening practical cooperation with China across the board, with more than 70 joint projects underway in infrastructure, constructio

"No reciprocity - no access": Trump orders removal of Canadian products from US procurement program

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:58:30 GMT

Washington, DC [US], September 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that he has ordered federal agencies to stop buying Canadian products through the government's main purchasing catalogue until Ottawa provides equal market access to American businesses and farmers.

The directive orders the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (U

Maharashtra Dy CM unveils Tata Mumbai Marathon 2026 socio-economic and health impact report

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:03:53 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 8 (ANI): The Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM) has emerged as more than just a premier distance-running event, with its 2026 edition generating Rs 663.23 crore in socio-economic and health impact while driving change across fitness, health, the economy, communities and sustainability, according to a press release.

TMM, a World Athletics Gold Label Race and one of Asia's largest ma

7th India-Japan Joint Working Group Meeting on Forests held at Bengaluru

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:03:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): The 7th Meeting of the India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on cooperation in the field of forests was held in Bengaluru on 8th September 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh Kumar Pandey, Additional Director General (Forests), MoEFCC, Government of India, while the Japanese delegation was led by Shimizu Kotaro, Deputy Director General, Forestry Agency, Ministry of Agricu

International Innovation Challenge IIC 3.0 Inaugurated at Manipal University Jaipur

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:02:40 GMT

NewsVoir

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], September 8: Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, inaugurated the International Innovation Challenge (IIC) 3.0, a 36-hour innovation and entrepreneurship challenge aimed at encouraging young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions to pressing societal and industry challenges.

Organised by

"A 'Dushasana episode'": KTR slams Congress govt over attack on former Telangana ministers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:01:18 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8 (ANI): Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in Telangana, alleging a 'criminal mindset' behind the 'despicable' attack on former ministers Sabitha Indra Reddy and Sunitha Lakshma Reddy.

'It is the misfortune of the people of Telangana that a Chief Minister with a criminal mindset

BHU Botany faculty Surendra Kumar Gond attends international research meet in China

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:32:58 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India] September 8 (ANI): Dr Surendra Kumar Gond from the Department of Botany, Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (MMV), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), participated in an international collaborative research meeting at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China, held from August 26 to September 4, 2026.

During the conference, Dr Gond presented his research findings to an international audi

Kharif sowing area down 17.69 lakh hectares from last year as rice coverage falls: MoAFW

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): The total area sown under kharif crops stood at 1,086.31 lakh hectares as of September 4, down 17.69 lakh hectares from the corresponding period last year, affected by a sharp decline in rice coverage, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Rice coverage stood at 421.82 lakh hectares, compared with 438.19 lakh hectares during the corresponding period la

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:01:34 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by the Indian diaspora on Tuesday on his arrival at a hotel in Colombo.

The Defence Minister earlier touched down in the Sri Lankan capital to commence a three-day official visit centred on augmenting bilateral maritime and security cooperation.

During the visit, Singh is set to hold consultations with Sri Lanka

"Corruption increased multifold under TVK govt": EPS criticises Tamil Nadu govt

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:59:21 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 8 (ANI): AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday accused the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government of failing to address corruption, inflation, law-and-order issues and the problems faced by farmers in the state, saying that 'corruption has increased multifold' under the present government.

Palaniswami alleg

India-Sri Lanka ties reaching new heights amid unprecedented political and defence engagement: High Commissioner Santosh Jha

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:58:25 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 8 (ANI): Elaborating on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the island nation, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha stated that bilateral engagement between India and Sri Lanka has gained remarkable momentum over recent years, underpinned by a regular exchange of high-level visits.

Speaking to ANI in Colombo, Jha stated, 'If you l

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for 3-day visit to boost bilateral ties

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:57:11 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 8 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh touched down in Colombo on Tuesday to commence a three-day official visit centred on augmenting bilateral maritime and security cooperation.

During the visit, Singh is set to hold consultations with Sri Lankan authorities regarding several mutual priorities to consolidate bilateral relations, featuring a robust mari

MP CM Mohan Yadav focuses on logistics, clean energy and technology expansion in meet with global investors in Dubai

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:31:28 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 8 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav engaged in high-level discussions with global business leaders to drive investments into logistics, supply chain networks, energy, and technology infrastructure across the state. The meetings took place during one-to-one investor sessions on Day 3 of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress-2026) organized in Dubai.

During talks with DP

CHINA-FUJIAN-NINGHUA-LONG MARCH-HISTORY (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:15:24 GMT

(260908) -- NINGHUA, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An elder resident (1st R) introduces revolutionary history in Xiacao Village in Ninghua County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 8, 2026. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March by the Red Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Ninghua is one of the starting points of the Long March by the Central Red Army. Xi

Trumps envoys brought Kiev worse peace terms Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

US envoys came from Moscow with peace terms that were "even worse" for Kiev than previous proposals, Ukrainian MP Anna Skorokhod has claimed, arguing that weeks of pressure on Russia only weakened Ukraine's negotiating position.

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared K

Trump envoys brought Kiev worse peace terms Ukrainian MP

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:04:40 GMT

Anna Skorokhod says weeks of pressure on Moscow have only left Ukraine in a weaker negotiating position

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared K

CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-MEDIA PREVIEW (CN)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:17:55 GMT

(260908) -- BEIJING, Sept. 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2026 shows a view of the booth of a transportation company at an exhibition hall of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China. The 2026 CIFTIS held a media preview event here on Tuesday. This year's CIFTIS, set to be held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Beijing, will bring together exhibitors from over

China's foreign trade gains momentum as overseas demand powers exports

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:47:21 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained swift growth in the first eight months of 2026, with both exports and imports posting solid gains, and import growth continuing to outpace exports, official data showed on Tuesday.

The country's total goods imports and exports rose 17.6 percent year on year to 34.78 trillion yuan (about 5.13 trillion U.S. dollars) in the January-August period, accordin

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar inspects Yeshwanthpur APMC, directs police to book employers of children working as labourers

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:30:24 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 8 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday directed police officials to register cases and arrest those employing children in heavy labour at the Yeshwanthpur Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), after he found children as young as seven working at the market.

Shivakumar, who arrived at the APMC around 6 am, inspected the market and interacted with

Tanzanian president loses husband

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:07:00 GMT

African leaders have sent condolences to Samia Suluhu Hassan and her family following her spouse Hafidh Ameirs death

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while undergoing treatment for a heart condition in the country's semi-autonomous Zanzibar archipelago, the government has announced.

Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said Ameir died at ar

Anurag University and KETO Motors sign MoU

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:29:21 GMT

VMPL

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8: Anurag University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KETO Motors on August 25, 2026, to explore avenues for collaboration in the field of electric vehicle (EV) technology), industry engagement, research, and skill development.

KETO Motors, founded by Indian entrepreneurs committed to advancing clean mobility in India, has taken significant steps

India's Spice Industry Is Turning Quality & Traceability Into A Growth Opportunity

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:29:09 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], September 8: In April 2024, the Spices Board made ethylene oxide (ETO) testing compulsory for every spice consignment exported from India to Singapore and Hong Kong. This happened after Indian branded spice products were recalled in both markets.

Initially, this was seen mainly as an export compliance requirement. However, two years later, the issue has become much bigger. The focus i

India highlights comprehensive approach to food security at panel discussion in Israel

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:58:00 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 8 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, articulated India's multifaceted strategy regarding food security, emphasising the integration of climate-resilient agriculture and digital technologies during a high-level panel session hosted by Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

"Amb. JP Singh participated in a panel discussion alongside the Ambassadors of Georgia, E

BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New Delhi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:31:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the rapidly evolving intergovernmental forum of major emerging market economies and developing nations.

Initially established as the BRIC alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which convened its first Foreign Ministers' meeting on the sidelines of the

UP: 30 young agricultural entrepreneurs from 10 states participate in grafting techniques training in Varanasi

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:03:31 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 9 (ANI): A five-day hands-on training program on nursery management and grafting techniques in vegetable crops began at the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi for 30 farmers from 10 states.

The training was aimed at providing farmers with theoretical and practical knowledge of modern and scientific nursery management and grafting techniqu

National reservoir levels reach 70.3% capacity amid widening regional monsoon gaps: Report

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:03:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): All-India reservoir storage advanced to 70.3 per cent of capacity as on September 3, up from 67.8 per cent the previous week. The position against the ten-year normal also recorded an improvement, with the departure narrowing to -3.3 per cent from -3.7 per cent, according to a report by Dolat Capital. The data showed that weekly storage build-up slightly outpaced the historical sea

"Usually countries visit one, not both": Luxembourg FM Xavier Bettel lauds India's diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:29:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday highlighted India's distinct position in navigating major geopolitical conflicts, commending New Delhi's pragmatic diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine war while sounding alarms over growing economic and security disruptions in West Asia.

Addressing India's engagement with both sides of the Russia-Ukrain

No longer any disputes among states of Western region: Amit Shah in 28th meeting of Western Zonal Council

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:31:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa, announcing that 'there are no longer any disputes among the states of the Western Region.'

Shah said that all the issues included in the meeting were related to monitoring.

'There are no longer any disputes among the states of the Western Region; this is a major a

Pakistan: Sindh's farm crisis deepens as deregulation leaves growers at dependence of middlemen

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:00:37 GMT

Sindh [Pakistan], September 7 (ANI): The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) has criticised the provincial government's agriculture deregulation policy, arguing that weak market oversight has empowered financially stronger middlemen to purchase crops from farmers at low rates and sell them to consumers at substantially higher prices, reported The Express Tribune.

Speaking at a meeting in Hyderabad chaired by SAB President

YSRCP slams TDP coalition over aqua crisis

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:59:29 GMT

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 7 (ANI): YSRCP leaders on Monday accused the TDP-led coalition government of pushing Andhra Pradesh's aqua sector into a severe crisis by failing to control feed prices, power charges and the supply of quality seed.

They warned of legal action and statewide protests if the government failed to immediately protect aqua farmers.

Addressing the media at the YSRCP c

JORDAN-AMMAN-LETTUCE HARVEST

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:45:40 GMT

(260907) -- AMMAN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A farmer sprays pesticides in a lettuce field in southern Amman, Jordan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

From beekeeping to Vetiver Agarbathi: Khadi and Village Industries Commission provides training, financial support to rural MSMEs

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry, is supporting the transformation of rural entrepreneurs through training, financial assistance, improved tools and technology, market support and other interventions.

According to the MSME Ministry, across rural India, traditional skills and locally a

#CHINA-WHITE DEW-FARM WORK (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:16:03 GMT

(260907) -- BEIJING, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 7, 2026 shows a view of a paddy field shrouded by morning fog at a farm under the Beidahuang Group in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Farmers are busy with farm work around White Dew (Bailu), one of the 24 solar terms meaning dew curdles and the start to get cold. (Photo by Huang Yongxing/Xinhua)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-INT'L FAIR-INVESTMENT-TRADE-PREPARATION (CN)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:46:14 GMT

(260907) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member arranges bottles of French wine at the venue of the 26th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 7, 2026. The 26th CIFIT is slated to be held here from Sept. 8 to 11. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

Update: China to issue 300 bln yuan in special treasury bonds to boost capital of financial firms

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:48:11 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Finance said on Monday that it will soon issue 300 billion yuan (about 44.25 billion U.S. dollars) in special treasury bonds to support eight state-owned financial enterprises directly administered by the central government in replenishing their core Tier 1 capital.

This move is expected to further strengthen these institutions' operational capacity, resilience to

Punjab cabinet approves three key foodgrain policies for Kharif 2026-27

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:58:12 GMT

Chandigarh [India], September 7 (ANI): The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved three key policies aimed at ensuring smooth and hassle-free procurement, transportation and lifting of paddy during the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2026-27.

The Cabinet approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy for Kharif 2026-27, Punjab Foodgrains Transportation Policy 2027 and Punjab

Latest relief and rescue progress at mudslide-hit border port in China's Xizang

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:45:53 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal, struck Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Aug. 26, causing heavy casualties and leaving many missing.

Chinese rescuers immediately launched all-out search and rescue operations. Here is what we know about the deadly mudslide and the latest progress

Gujarat deploys AI analysers for paddy quality check at 10 procurement centres in 4 districts

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:58:17 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat)[India], September 7(ANI): The Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation has introduced AI-based grain analysers at 10 procurement centres across four districts as a pilot project to make the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement process more transparent and efficient.

The AI-based analysers were deployed at procurement centres in Mahisagar, Anand, Ahmedabad and Panchmahal districts during t

AP: BJP leader Sadineni Sharma visits Veligonda Project's Gottipatiya Dam, thanks PM Modi for supporting irrigation initiative

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:04:07 GMT

Markapuram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 7 (ANI): BJP National Council Member and Spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sharma visited the Gottipatiya Dam of the Velikonda Project in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district on Sunday and thanked PM Modi for supporting the irrigation project.

Recalling the 1978 BJP Padyatra over the initiative, Sharma mentioned during her visit that the BJP had also fought for the

Jairam Ramesh marks four years of Bharat Jodo Yatra, says "decisive turning point" in Indian politics

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:59:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday marked four years of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, calling the campaign led by Rahul Gandhi a 'decisive turning point' in contemporary Indian politics that infused 'new hope' and inspired a 'new resolve'.

In a post on X, Ramesh recalled the launch of the yatra from Kanyakumari on September 7, 2022, saying Rahul Gandhi had visited the Vi

Ambassador Gor Launches TRUST Fellowship, Champions India-US Partnership at Bengaluru Freedom 250 celebration

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:30:23 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 7 (ANI): United States Ambassador Sergio Gor marked the 250th anniversary of American independence at the US Mission's National Day reception in Bengaluru on Sunday, using the occasion to launch the TRUST Fellowship and reaffirm the Trump Administration's focus on delivering tangible results for American workers and businesses through the bilateral partnership, an official relea

Parliamentary panel to hold three meetings on wood panel industry, fertiliser subsidies, generic medicines today

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:03:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers will hold three meetings on Monday to deliberate on issues concerning the Indian wood panel industry, evaluation of fertiliser subsidy and innovation schemes, and generic versus branded medicines, with special reference to awareness and trust deficit.

The first meeting is scheduled to begin at 11 am at th

China's top grain-producing province turns paddies into tourist destinations

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:16:26 GMT

HARBIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Surrounded by four rice paddy art pieces stretching across the vast fields in northeast China, a giant piece in the form of a QR code catches many people's attention. It can be scanned to access an online store for agricultural products.

These art pieces, spanning 120,000 square meters, are located in a rice park in the city of Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Heilongjia

"Action taken on court order": Telangana BJP chief Rao slams AIMIM for "communalising" Saharanpur mosque demolition

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:29:52 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 7 (ANI): Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday defended the demolition of a mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, asserting that the action was taken following a court order and should not be communalised for political gain.

Speaking to ANI, Rao took a sharp dig at the AIMIM, accusing the party of trying to 'whip up' the issue in Uttar Pradesh to serve its own

"Name one work done in Bhiwani in 12 years": Bhupinder Hooda challenges Haryana CM Saini; slams BJP govt over debt, unemployment

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:29:28 GMT

Bhiwani (Haryana) [India], September 7 (ANI): Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government, challenging the Chief Minister to name a single major development project completed in Bhiwani over the last 12 years.

Addressing the media in Bhiwani, Hooda levelled serious allegati

"78% of Sankalp Patra promises fulfilled in 2.5 years": Rajasthan CM

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:08 GMT

Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], September 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Sunday said his government has fulfilled 78 per cent of the promises made in the BJP's Sankalp Patra within two-and-a-half years, asserting that the state has witnessed accelerated development under the BJP's 'double-engine government.'

Sharma held a grand roadshow in Ajmer to campaign for BJP candidates in the upcoming ci

"People want action, not compensation": AICC's Kunal Choudhary targets MP Govt over spurious liquor deaths

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:04:56 GMT

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 6 (ANI): AICC Secretary Kunal Choudhary on Sunday hit out at the Madhya Pradesh government over the alleged deaths due to spurious liquor in Sagar's Banda area, claiming that the actual toll was higher than the official figure and demanding accountability from the state administration.

"People want action, not compensation," Choudhary said, alleging that the govern

"Opposition wasted assembly time, ignored drought crisis": Karnataka Agriculture Minister Narendra Swamy

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:04:23 GMT

Mandya (Karnataka) [India], September 6 (ANI): Karnataka Agriculture Minister PM Narendra Swamy on Sunday accused opposition parties of wasting Assembly time over demands for Nagendra's resignation instead of discussing the drought situation and farmers' issues in the state.

Addressing a press conference at Halaguru in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, Narendra Swamy said the opposition had 'betrayed the public

iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18 Pro and more: What Apple could unveil on September 9

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:30:08 GMT

Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): Apple is preparing for one of its most consequential September events in years, with the company expected to unveil its 2026 iPhone lineup on September 9 alongside new Apple Watch models, AirPods and major software updates.

The headline announcement is expected to be Apple's first foldable iPhone, a device that could introduce an entirely new form factor to the company's flagsh

Local-level planning imperative for documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge: Bhupender Yadav

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): The 16th National Meet of the State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs) was inaugurated on Sunday in Chandigarh.

Organised by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), the two-day National Meet, being held from 6-7 September 2026, brings together Chairpersons and Member Secretaries of SBBs and UTBCs from across the country, alon

Pakistan's broken system leaves farmers behind as costs soar, output falls

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:29 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], September 6 (ANI): Pakistan's agricultural sector is facing a deepening crisis as farmers struggle with soaring production costs, declining competitiveness and what Pakistan Kisan Ittehad President Khalid Mahmood Khokhar described as fundamental failures in governance. Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on the creation of new provinces at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Khokh

National Biodiversity Authority crosses Rs 200-crore milestone in access and benefit-sharing disbursement

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:03:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed a significant milestone in implementing India's Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, with cumulative ABS disbursements exceeding Rs 200 crore.

According to an official release from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, as part of this continuing effort, the NBA has sanctioned Rs 8.23 crore in ABS

Pawan Khera slams BJP Goa over social media post showing National Emblem at PM Modi's "feet", demands legal action

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:57:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): A BJP Goa's post celebrating ISRO's EOS-05 satellite launch with a graphic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the national emblem has turned into a political row as Congress leader Pawan Khera called for strict legal action against state's unit, stating that the graphic they shared placed a 'minimised, camouflaged' image of India's national emblem beneath a depiction of PM,

Congress' Nana Patole calls PM Modi's 7.8% GDP growth claim "bogus," cites unemployment, farmer distress

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:57:34 GMT

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], September 6 (ANI): Congress leader Nana Patole on Sunday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on India's 7.8 per cent GDP growth, alleging that the figure was misleading and questioning the government's claims of economic development.

Reacting to PM Modi's address at the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Teachers' Day, Patole said, 'He has

Europes summer from hell seems over but is it really

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:47:53 GMT

Record heat, drought, fires, and floods battered the continent and scientists warn such extremes are becoming far more likely

Summer is officially over in Europe - and for millions of people, this may be remembered as the year when extreme weather stopped feeling particularly unusual.

Western Europe endured an extraordinary succession of heatwaves, drought, wildfires, and water shortages. T

CHINA-GUIZHOU-WEINING-APPLE-HARVEST (CN)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:45:25 GMT

(260906) -- WEINING, Sept. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Farmers harvest apples in the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining, Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 5, 2026. Early-ripening apples in the Yi-Hui-Miao Autonomous County of Weining are gradually entering the harvest season. The county has 150,000 mu (about 10,000 hectares) of apple trees bearing fruit, with more than ten apple varieties. The county's app

"Even getting daily bread is a struggle": Moradabad residents forced onto boats as floodwaters submerge low-lying pockets

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:35:53 GMT

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 6 (ANI): A flood-like situation has developed across low-lying areas of Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district, where rapidly rising water levels ranging from 5 to 10 feet have submerged primary connecting roads and vast stretches of agricultural fields.

The extensive inundation has cut off basic access, leaving local communities completely isolated and reliant on boa

World Nomad Games: 16 stone sculptures installed at Centre for Nomadic Civilisation

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:31:38 GMT

Ysyk-Kol [Kyrgyzstan], September 6 (ANI): As part of the cultural program of the 6th World Nomad Games, a collection of 16 monumental stone sculptures has been created at the Centre for Nomadic Civilisation in the village of Ornok, Issyk-Kul region, as per the Kabar News Agency.

The sculptures celebrate the history, culture, and philosophy of nomadic civilisation.

The sculptures were created especiall

Gujarat CM Patel chairs high-level meet to ensure proper management of drinking and irrigation water

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:30:27 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 6 (ANI): A high-level meeting was held in Gandhinagar on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure proper management of drinking and irrigation water in the state. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also joined the meeting via video conference.

During the meeting, three important decisions were taken to ensure adequate water availability

Bihar CM directs officials to expedite flood relief, ensure 24-hour community kitchens

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:57:51 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], September 5 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday inspected the Raghopur embankment in Bhagalpur's Naugachia and reviewed flood preparedness and relief operations in Begusarai, Munger and Khagaria, directing officials to intensify relief work, ensure 24-hour community kitchens and maintain round-the-clock surveillance of embankments.

Before attending the review meeting at

Arrangements made to distribute Rs 4 lakh to flood-affected families within 24 hours in Varanasi: CM Yogi Adityanath

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:33:25 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Varanasi on Saturday, conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas, and visited relief camps to meet with flood victims.

The Chief Minister enquired about the well-being of the affected families, provided them with relief materials, and assured them that the state government stands firmly with them

South Africa rolls out baboon-proof bins

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:55:47 GMT

The first 2,200 containers will be distributed in Cape Peninsula communities from mid-September

The first 2,200 of 6,000 lockable baboon-proof bins are due to reach priority areas of South Africa's Cape Peninsula from mid-September 2026, while a northern fence project awaits final environmental and administrative approvals.

The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT), mad

Climate change forcing WI fish fry to find new catch

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:10:20 GMT

By Jeff Oloizia for Madison Magazine.

Broadcast version by Judith Ruiz-Branch for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Pulitzer Center-Public N

Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Barely a week after African leaders met in Luanda, Angola to strengthen the African Union's conflict prevention capacity, escalating tensions in northern Ethiopia are testing whether the AU can turn early warning into action.

Tensions between Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Li

As pressures mount, food system overhaul finds audiences

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:03:52 GMT

A global summit just wrapped up, where topics centered around a more conscious way of growing and distributing food for populations all over, and in Minnesota, a top agricultural voice senses a desire for shaking things up.
The Global Conscious Food Systems Alliance held its first multiday meeting in Sout

French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:57:17 GMT

Frenchwineproduction this year is expected to fall 6 percent from 2025 after a summer of unprecedented heatwaves and drought, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, predicting the most paltry harvest for some 70 years.
France, the world's second-largest wine producer afterItaly, is expected to produce less than 34 million hectolitres in 2026, according to estimates released by the agriculture ministry.
Ac

Scorching summer pushes French wine harvest to new historic low

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:57:17 GMT

France, the world's second-largest wine producer after Italy, is expected to produce less than 34 million hectolitres in 2026, according to estimates released by the agriculture ministry.
According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which tracks global wine production and consumption, the 2025 figure was already a historic low, marking the lowest production in France since 1957.
The d

Wildfires, heatwaves threaten global air quality and health, UN warns

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:16:48 GMT

Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguardnature, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Monday.
The United Nations' weather andclimateagency underlined the links between air pollution andclimate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatw

How China's super-sized market powers African growth

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:53:31 GMT

Walk into a supermarket in China today, and you may find more than just familiar domestic produce. Avocados from Kenya, pineapples from Benin and tangy tangerines from South Africa are increasingly gracing supermarket shelves across China.

These fresh, high-quality African agricultural goods are evolving from niche imports into mainstream consumer favorites, serving as vivid examples of booming China-Africa trad

On the Heuristics of Fear: The Ecological Catastrophe Scenario

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:19:51 GMT

The escalation of the current crisis-ridden conditions in the areas of climate change, the economy, international security, and the development of democracyleading to dystopian future scenariosneed not occur in this form. However, there is a real possibility that they could occur if humanity fails to bring about a paradigm shift, makes the wrong decisions, and continues its destructive behavior toward the planet.

Youth of Africa, Africas Freedom in their Hands

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:42:01 GMT

The youth of Africa possesses the unbreakable spirit of Pan-Africanism and struggle, in the spirit of solidarity. The youth has the spirit of the unfinished work of Pan-Africanism forebears. It is fitting to consider Accra - the city that Kwame Nkrumah made the heartbeat of the continental struggle against colonialism and imperialism- when he declared that, "Ghana's independence is meaningless unless it is linked up wi

Week 1 Blog: Winning comes first

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:17:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
Wednesday, September 9
Winning comes first:When Coach Mike McCarthy spoke on Wednesday morning, he stressed the importance of keeping players fresh by rotating guys in on defense.
McCarthy was specifically talking about linebacker T.J. Watt, but defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, who is entering his 16th season, doesn't mind the same approach.
Becau

Stressing South-South Cooperation Drives Development, Secretary-General Observance Message Urges Global Solidarity Connecting Ideas, Ambition to Investment, Action

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:09 GMT

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on 12 September:

On the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, we celebrate the transformative power of partnership to accelerate sustainable development.

This year’s theme — “Solidarity Rising: Global Alliance for Inclusive and Innovative Deve

Sliman Mansour: An Artistic Tribute to Palestinian Identity

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:15:28 GMT

He enjoyed being photographed with my teddy bear, as he welcomed the idea of using something familiar to people's (inner) child to introduce them to something less familiar - something usually perceived as "foreign." The Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour met with me in 2022, shortly before the Israeli elections brought the current government to power.
He passed away at the age of 79 on August 24, 2026. I am grate

Across China: China's Xinjiang pivots to smart agriculture amid national digital push

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:15:37 GMT

URUMQI, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A glimpse of the vast cotton fields of Yuli County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region revealed a quadcopter gliding in the air while smart irrigation systems misted the soil below it. With no field workers in sight, a single operator orchestrated the entire harvest preparation effort remotely via a smartphone.
This high-tech scene is the daily routine at a 3,000-mu

El Nino poses food inflation risk across ASEAN: OCBC economist

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:15:09 GMT

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- El Nino is likely to pose a bigger inflation risk than a growth shock for ASEAN economies, with higher prices for rice, wheat, maize and vegetable oils expected to be the main channels of impact, OCBC Group Research said on Wednesday.
Lavanya Venkateswaran, senior ASEAN and India economist, said in a note that she sees the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand among the ASEAN econom

Roundup: Eastern Africa braces for heavy rains, floods amid grim El Nino forecast

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:49 GMT

NAIROBI, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Climate scientists have cautioned that El Nino's impact will be severe and vary across eastern Africa, heavily influenced by localized geography and fluctuating Indian Ocean sea temperatures.
Hussen Seid Endris, head of the climate diagnostic and prediction unit at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's Climate Prediction and Applications Center, told Xinhua that El Nino br

South Africa secures first access to China for cherry exports

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:39 GMT

CAPE TOWN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- South Africa has secured access to China for its cherry exports for the first time, in a deal that could spur investment and create jobs in the domestic industry, the Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday.
According to a statement from the department, Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp and Sun Meijun, head of China's General Administration of Customs, signed a protocol ope

Thailand's industrial confidence slips in August

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:10 GMT

BANGKOK, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's industrial sentiment dropped in August, dragged down by concerns over high production costs, weak purchasing power, and heavy rainfall and flooding in several areas, data showed on Wednesday.
The Thai industrial sentiment index dipped to 89.7 last month from 90.0 in July, as key components of the index deteriorated, led by higher operating costs and weaker orders, sales an

Letter from China: The pulse of black soil, where every grain counts

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:48:02 GMT

by Xinhua writer Ji Hang
HARBIN, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- As our buses rolled across the endless plains of northeast China's Heilongjiang, golden-green rice paddies along the road stretched to every horizon. Harvest was still about three weeks away, yet the fields already hummed with anticipation.
Last week, I joined a reporting trip to explore the province's agriculture, visiting farms and agricultural enterp

1st LD-Writethru: China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:17:13 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new specialties under existing occupations, reflecting evolving labor demand driven by technological advances, industrial upgrading and shifting consumer needs.
The new occupations, released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and other government departments, include shore-based ship management eng

Malaysia to strengthen presence at CAEXPO 2026, says trade agency

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:15:42 GMT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia will strengthen its trade presence in China through the participation of 67 Malaysian companies at the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) 2026, as it eyes growing trade opportunities and expanded market access, the country's external trade agency said on Wednesday.
Malaysian exhibitors will showcase products and services across key sectors, including artificial intelligence

News Analysis: China's rising tide lifts more than its own boats

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:17:27 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- For much of modern economic history, development has been a process of expansion and creation, which features emerging industries, lower production costs and growing markets benefiting more economies and peoples. That's what China has been contributing to the world.
Few examples illustrate this dynamic more powerfully than China's economic transformation. Over the past decades, China

China recognizes 11 new occupations as new industries create fresh roles

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:45:24 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday officially recognized 11 new occupations and 23 new specialties under existing occupations, reflecting evolving labor demand driven by technological advances, industrial upgrading and changing consumer needs.
The new occupations, released by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and other government departments, include shore-based ship management eng

Interview: Chinese technology boosts industrial transformation in Uzbekistan's Namangan, says governor

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:15:17 GMT

TASHKENT, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese technology is driving industrial transformation and injecting strong momentum into economic development in Uzbekistan's Namangan Region, Governor Shavkat Abdurazakov has said.
In a recent interview with Xinhua, Abdurazakov said that Namangan is deepening practical cooperation with China across the board, with more than 70 joint projects underway in infrastructure, constructi

Liquid gold: could we turn our pee into fertiliser?

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:57:14 GMT

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After our bodies absorb nutrients from our food, they excrete the rest - mainly via urine. An adult produces about 500 litres a year. This liquid gold is very rich in n