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The government has not changed interest rates on small savings schemes for two years. It last revised them in early 2020-21. This is despite banks drastically hiking their home and deposit rates. These hikes followed the RBI’s 140 basis point repo rate increase since May 2022. Schemes like PPF, NSC, and Sukanya Samriddhi are vital … Read more
Agitated China has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal that NATO impose sweeping tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on Beijing over its continued purchase of Russian oil. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking in Ljubljana after talks with Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajen, stressed that “wars cannot solve problems” … Read more
A heavy downpour in Dehradun caused a cloudburst that swept away vehicles and stores, leading to the disappearance of two individuals. Rescue teams are on the scene to locate and save the missing individuals. Two individuals disappeared as intense rainfall caused a cloudburst in Dehradun early Tuesday, damaging homes and sweeping away vehicles and businesses. … Read more
Breaking News: Small Plane Crashes in California – Latest Updates 📍 Location: Near Riverside County, California 📅 Date: July 10, 2024 (Local Time) ✈️ Aircraft Type: Cessna 172 (Single-engine propeller plane) 👨✈️ Onboard: 2 people (1 pilot + 1 passenger) 🚨 Status: Fatalities confirmed (No survivors reported) 🔴 Latest Updates (As of 3:00 PM PT) … Read more
Rice (Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima) is one of the world’s most vital staple crops, feeding over half the global population daily. Its journey from wild grass to a dietary cornerstone spans millennia, shaping economies, cultures, and even geopolitics. Below is a detailed breakdown of rice’s rise to dominance. 1. Origins & Early Domestication Where … Read more