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Oregon couple earns $100K a year from 13 wind turbines on wheat farm

In Sherman County, Oregon, a wheat-farming family thrives, thanks to the wind turbines dotting their property. These turbines not only allow for uninterrupted traditional farming practices but also generate crucial income through payments from renewable energy projects. The McCullough family's success story highlights a unique blend of agriculture and sustainable energy, benefiting not just them but also providing significant tax revenue that nurtures local services and supports rural infrastructure.

Two Definitions Of Poverty In Jammu And Kashmir Fuel A Row Over Job Quotas

Since the criteria for EWS conflicts with the official data of the below-poverty-line (BPL) population, political leaders allege that the poor in the Valley are deliberately denied EWS certificates

Top Court Appoints Single-Judge Panel To Verify Genuine Noida Flat Claimants

In 2022, the top court had directed the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to allot multi-storeyed flats to 844 identified members of the Society and ordered examination of the claims of 133 subsequent purchasers.

"New Hero": Israeli Envoy Puts Up Billboard In Mumbai Praising flydubai Pilot

The flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had transmitted emergency signals on Wednesday and made a sharp descent of more than 17,000 feet from 34,000 feet before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airport in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk city.

Woman bought 94 acres in 1973, then state restricted 10 acres for 20 years

In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court has resolved a crucial land dispute involving landowner Elizabeth Mata. The court ruled that the state’s long-standing restrictions on her property, stemming from a proposed highway project, constituted indefinite takings. This ruling mandates proper compensation under eminent domain principles. The determination of the exact compensation will now be delegated back to trial courts, marking an essential step in the legal proceedings.

Maha govt took non-confrontational approach to avoid CJP stir getting bigger: Officials

In a remarkable display of solidarity, the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Shivaji Park drew approximately 10,000 participants. The event, which was marred by a lack of official sanction from local authorities, proceeded peacefully as Mumbai police effectively controlled the crowd, much to the appreciation of protest leader Abhijeet Dipke.

G7 Nations To Release 100 Million Barrels Of Oil Amid Fuel Price Surge

The announcement came after G7 leaders held talks to coordinate action on fuel prices, after the United States upped pressure on Europe to release its strategic reserves by threatening a diesel export ban.

Over 10,000 turn up for CJP’s anti-CEC protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

Russia's New Weapon Against Ukraine: AI-Generated Songs

In total, as many as 981 songs were found to be "pro-Russian war propaganda" according to Terrecon, with a majority of them being released after 2024 when AI song generators like Sudo and Udio took over the market.

2 Arrested For Fake Social Media Posts Triggering Punjab University Protest

Police said they also examined social media activity and messages circulated by students and other alleged troublemakers during the unrest.

Delhi-Bihar Bus Service Likely To Start Before Chhath, 18 Routes Identified

At present, private buses operate between Delhi and Bihar, but there is no government bus service connecting the two.

Bihar man dies after being hit by air-dropped relief material for floods

During a humanitarian aerial relief effort, a tragic accident occurred when a food packet dropped from an IAF helicopter, fatally striking local vendor Anil Kumar Singh. Additionally, Vimla Devi and her two children were hurt as they waited for aid on their rooftop and were rushed to Chhapra Sadar Hospital. The ongoing flooding in Parshurampur village has left many families in dire need of assistance and shelter.

PM Modi Attends Prayer Meet On Gandhi Jayanti, Interacts With School Students

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also attended the event, which was organised on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Two suspected Pakistani intruders shot dead in Tarn Taran

Hindi on Tamil Nadu highway sign board stirs row, 2 engineers suspended

Video: Vande Bharat Crosses Chenab Bridge At 100 kmph

The speed enhancement on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal section under the Jammu division of Northern Railway was successfully tested on Thursday, marking a significant operational milestone for the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.

Woman stripped, assaulted at Guwahati club; manager detained

A disturbing event unfolded at a nightclub in Khanapara, Guwahati, where a woman was assaulted and stripped. The club manager has been taken in for questioning regarding the incident. Several witnesses alleged that bouncers participated in the assault and saw the attack firsthand. A video on social media depicts the victim being abused by two women as others stood by.

Months Ahead Of State Polls, Congress Names New Chiefs For Punjab, UP

In Punjab, the Congress has gone with hockey legend Pargat Singh, while in Uttar Pradesh, Aradhana Misra Mona has been tasked with leading the party into next year's polls.

4k+ personnel, barricades, drones: How police turned Delhi into fortress

Delhi was heavily secured on Friday as police implemented strict restrictions near Jantar Mantar to deter protests. Over 4,000 police personnel were deployed to enforce these restrictions and monitor activities in the area. Barricades were erected throughout the city, particularly around the site of potential demonstrations. The order prohibited gatherings of five or more individuals and carrying various items associated with protests.

No entry in ‘round 2’: Protesters stopped short of Jantar Mantar