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Himachal’s apple crop feels the squeeze

In Himachal Pradesh—India’s second-largest apple producer after Jammu & Kashmir—an unusual combination of low snowfall, erratic rains, and fungal infections is threatening this year’s harvest. With early arrivals already thin in local mandis, retail prices are holding firm and could stay elevated until the larger Kashmir crop arrives in September. The expected shortfall in Himachal’s…

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EV trajectory: Electric car sales may cross 7% penetration by FY28, says CareEdge report; hinges on rare earth supply, infrastructure

Electric car sales in India are projected to cross 7% of total car sales by FY28, provided supply chain disruptions in rare earth elements (REEs) are resolved in a timely manner, according to a report by CareEdge Advisory. The projection is backed by an accelerating pipeline of new model launches, expanding charging infrastructure, and battery…

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Is American research safe? Why US officials are zeroing in on the University of Michigan

University of Michigan under US investigation after Chinese scientists charged with biological smuggling The University of Michigan is facing a federal investigation by the US Department of Education following the arrests of two Chinese scientists linked to its research facilities. The inquiry centers on the university’s handling of foreign funding and potential risks to national…

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‘Thug Life’ actor Arjun Chidambaram gets married; shares an adorable post with his wife – Deets Inside |

Arjun Chidambaram, the ‘Thug Life’ star, tied the knot with his long-time love, Jeyashri Chandrasekaran. The actor posted an adorable picture, with all smiles, from the ceremony, and the comment section blooms with congratulatory messages and red hearts. Arjun Chidambaram gets married… Chidambaram shared a black and white snap with the caption that read, “Married…

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IndiGo Delhi-Patna flight aborts landing: Go-around executed after unstable approach; passengers safe | India News

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Patna was forced to perform a go-around during its first landing attempt at Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport on Tuesday after the pilot detected an unstable approach. The Airbus A320 aircraft, operating as flight 6E 2482 with 173 passengers on board, landed safely on its second attempt,…

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UAE: Can developers cancel off-plan property deals without court in Abu Dhabi? What buyers need to know | World News

Under Abu Dhabi’s new law, developers can cancel off-plan contracts without going to court, but only if the buyer materially defaults/ Image illustrated using AI for creative purposes TL;DR Developers can now terminate off-plan SPAs without court approval. Buyers must be in material default for cancellation to begin. A 60-day notice and DMT-mediated settlement process…

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