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The country's crops are in trouble because of the persistent heatwaves. Experts say this could really hurt food grain and fruit output. Farmers are seeing "pest attacks on crops, which was unheard of a decade ago." This heat might also make it harder to grow the next crops.
An Indian woman shared 11 everyday comforts she misses in the UK. She noted that "doorstep everything," like food and medicine delivery, is common in India but often requires physical pickup in the UK. Household help, cheap repairs, and spontaneous arrangements are also less common and more expensive there.
Railways in Kota Division now use tokens for Tatkal tickets to make booking smoother. Passengers get tokens for AC classes from 9:00-9:25 am and Sleeper from 9:30-9:55 am. This helps manage queues better. The division said, "passengers will be served at the booking counters according to the token sequence."
Cashify is making a big splash by giving old phones a second life! They buy, fix, and resell used electronics, turning what was once waste into a thriving business. The founders learned that "electronics were not really 'waste'," and focused on making the economics work. This re-commerce model is growing fast, with plans for a public listing.
States can apply from June 1 for the Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to build industrial parks. The goal is to create 100 "plug-and-play" parks nationwide. Applications will be judged on connectivity and infrastructure. The first selection window is June 1 to July 31, 2026, aiming to pick up to 20 proposals.
An Indian vlogger showed a duplex hotel room in China for just Rs 1,100, amazing people online. The room had a projector, washing machine, and kitchen stuff. He said, "Come, let me show you how China is living." Many were stunned by the affordable luxury, comparing it to what's available in India.
LG Saxena launched a project to make barren land fertile in Ladakh. Using excess canal water, they're spreading it over 800 acres to boost soil moisture. This simple method aims to "trigger a process of natural rejuvenation of the soil," helping restore degraded land and improve farming.
UP's Chief Minister told officials to make sure everyone gets power without breaks, even with the extreme heat. He said, "During this challenging period of intense heat, the Energy Department should work with full sensitivity and promptness." They're boosting power generation and making the grid stronger to handle the high demand.
The government is making fuel pumps more accurate by tightening rules. Now, five new types of fuel dispensers, including for CNG and hydrogen, will be checked at approved centres. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs said "strengthening India's legal metrology infrastructure" is key. This helps ensure fair measures for cleaner fuels.
Big news from China! DeepSeek is permanently slashing prices on its V4-Pro AI model by 75%. They said, "keeping prices at a quarter of their original level." This means AI is getting much cheaper, possibly thanks to more Huawei chips. It's a huge deal for AI accessibility!
Get ready for a tricky monsoon in 2026! It's expected to be 92% of normal, with a good chance of less rain. Experts warned, "higher-than-usual probability of deficient or below-normal outcomes." This could impact our food prices, rural spending, and even the RBI's decisions.
To avoid paying taxes twice on the same income, you need a tax residency certificate. This official paper from India's income tax department proves you live here. It helps you get benefits from tax agreements with other countries. You have to apply for it every year to keep getting these benefits.