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Srinagar's agricultural university has welcomed Swiss Saanen goats, sparking immense interest for their high milk yield with less feed. These docile animals, capable of producing five to six litres daily, are being studied for their adaptability to Kashmir's climate and potential for crossbreeding with local breeds. Researchers believe they could revolutionize dairy farming, even for urban households.

The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited a strong room, alleging EVM manipulation and obstruction by Central forces. She vowed to fight "life and death" against alleged bias by the Election Commission, despite exit polls favouring the BJP. The state saw record voter turnout amidst political tensions.

Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death certificate has been updated, now stating her pregnancy status in the year prior to her death is unknown, a change from previous reports. The document also confirms her cause of death as "multiple penetrating injuries" and manner as "homicide," with other details like the exact injury circumstances now listed as unknown.

A sudden storm capsized a cruise boat on Jabalpur's Bargi Dam reservoir, claiming four lives and leaving 17 missing. The vessel, carrying 43 people, was caught in 60-70 kmph winds. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with survivors alleging delayed life jacket distribution amid the chaos. An inquiry has been ordered.

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey trade between Scotland and Kentucky. This decision, influenced by the recent visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla, aims to bolster long-standing trade ties, particularly concerning wooden barrel exchanges.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai tabled the resolution and said that for the dignity, overall development and empowerment of women, one-third reservation for them in the Lok Sabha and all Legislative Assemblies should be enforced immediately following the delimitation exercise

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said Karnataka will make its counselling-based transfer system for sub-registrars a permanent, annual exercise, replacing a process that had long been viewed with suspicion

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is heading home from the Middle East after an extended 10-month deployment, reducing US naval power amid ongoing Iran tensions. This withdrawal, despite stalled diplomatic efforts and continued blockade enforcement, marks the longest deployment for a modern US carrier, raising concerns about crew and vessel readiness.

A preliminary meeting regarding the setting of data parks was held by Karnataka Ministers K.J. George, M.B. Patil, and Priyank Kharge

Domestic urea production has bounced back to last year's levels, with April output reaching 21 lakh tonnes, a significant recovery after a March dip. With natural gas supplies largely restored and robust import assurances, the government confirms ample fertilizer availability to meet the upcoming kharif crop needs, ensuring farmers remain unaffected by global price hikes.

The State landed an estimated 6.85 lakh tonnes of fish, a slight increase from 2024 when it was 6.79 lakh tonnes, despite facing two cyclones; it surpassed Gujarat that landed 6.43 lakh tonnes

‘Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk,’ says Anantha Nageswaran

India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mandates that a portion of these ships be built domestically, facilitating technology transfer and strengthening local manufacturing. The government aims to aggregate demand for hundreds of vessels to enhance self-reliance in the maritime sector.