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Despite the reduction in stubble burning over the years, farmers say the lack of incentive, plus the high cost of machines, pushes them to set fields on fire after harvesting paddy at the start of every winter.  The Hindu reports on the practice in Punjab and Haryana that causes smoke to drift across north India’s Gangetic plain

The summit, organised by the Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), themed ‘Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia’ saw participation from 32 countries with over 160 international participants

Maharashtra Chief Minister accuses Congress of copying its flagship popular scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ while announcing the five guarantees in Mumbai; welfare schemes of ruling alliance benefit everyone, he says

Initial reports suggested the victims were shepherds, and had gone to the upper reaches to graze their cattle. 

Strengthen beat system and track the movements of criminals externed from NTR Commissionerate, directs Rajashekar Babu

Sima Baidya also says she has lodged a complaint against the chairperson of the centre and has sought security from the university authorities as she has been intimidated

In recent weeks, Tamil Nadu has seen political voices emerge in favour of sharing power in the government. Actor politician, Vijay’s support for this concept has further stirred this debate. Why has Tamil Nadu not seen a coalition government yet?

Analysis of electoral bonds data took the gold in the Best Breaking News Article category and a deep-dive into the entrance exam coaching centres at Kota bagged silver in the Best Feature Article category

Indian Oil Corporation Limited and India Turns Pink launch breast cancer screening programme

It hits out at BJP leader for his remarks on Rahul Gandhi showing a ‘red-cover’ copy of the Constitution

Your selective amnesia about your own privilege is a disservice to those truly striving against adversity, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tells the Congress leader

Mr. Abdullah said that he will raise the voice through this Assembly “to convey the message” that the developments of August 5, 2019 were “not acceptable” to the people of Jammu and Kashmir

ICWA hosts 17-member delegation of military junta and linked groups; also plans to meet ethnic armed groups and rebel National Unity Government; such consultations being held on “regular basis”

Modi-Trump reaffirmed commitment to bilateral cooperation, global peace during call

Doctors are forced to take turns doing frequent 24-hour shifts — in some cases two to three 24-hour shifts a week. Inquiries with govt. OB-GYNs reveal that several health facilities have been short-staffed for years, and vacant posts remain unfilled