Home gardeners rush to nurseries as high humidity leads to surge in plant fungal diseases | Pune News

Common diseases and infestations acquired by plants in the monsoon include powdery mildew, leaf spot, mealybugs; some vulnerable plants frequently grown in home gardens include hibiscus, roses, tomatoes, chillies, capsicum, tulsi (holy basil) and jasmine Pune: Home gardeners have been making a beeline to nurseries and horticultural stores to buy fungicides in recent times, with…

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India’s import bill begins to rise

India’s overall merchandise exports increased 13.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, largely supported by petroleum exports. (AI image) India’s import burden started climbing in April 2026, with the country’s merchandise trade deficit widening to $28.4 billion, compared with nearly $27 billion in April 2025 and $20.7 billion in March 2026. The expansion in the…

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1st Corps Commander-level India-China talks in eastern sector held over 2 days: MEA; says ties gradually moving in positive direction | India News

India-China hold 1st Corps Commander talks in eastern sector; ties improving NEW DELHI: The first-ever Corps Commander–level meeting between India and China in the eastern sector was a two-day engagement, marking a milestone in bilateral efforts to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).“The first highest military Corps Commander–level flag meeting took place…

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CSBC Bihar Police Driver Constable result 2025 released at csbc.bihar.gov.in: 15,516 candidates shortlisted for PET; direct link to download here

The Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC), Bihar, has released the Bihar Police Driver Constable result 2025. The result of the written examination conducted under Advertisement No. 02/2025 is now available on the official website csbc.bihar.gov.in.According to the official notice, 15,516 candidates have been shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process, which is…

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Middle East War: Dubai Airports update: International airlines cancelling flights to Dubai, Doha and Middle East hubs amid rising regional tensions

Given the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran, there has been a widespread disruption across global aviation. It has forced airlines across the globe to suspend or cancel flights to major Middle Eastern aviation hubs including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Airports across the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, and…

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