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Rising sulphur prices put fertiliser sector under pressure, threaten higher subsidy burden- From counter-terrorism to climate finance, MEA Secy Dalela highlights India's priorities at UN meetings
- NUS researchers develop new Lutetium Atomic Clock with record accuracy that could advance precision timekeeping
- In 2012, 18,000 volunteers classified 1 million cyclone images; their crowdsourced assessments helped scientists study past stormsInitiated in 2012, the Cyclone Center mobilized volunteers to classify hurricanes via satellite imagery. This groundbreaking initiative sou...23 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- 8th Pay Commission: AIDEF demands Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor and 11-year commutation period8th Pay Commission news: AIDEF has put forth demands regarding family units and pay calculations for the 8th Pay Commission. They request a...23 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Look beyond premiumisation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to India IncSitharaman made a strong pitch for better-governed family businesses and greater corporate spending on research and development. She said t...23 Sep, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to courtFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and re...22 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Gaurav, 10-year-old Namibian cheetah, dies at Kuno National Park: Rescued from the wild after showing weakness, muscle wasting and dehydrationTen-year-old Namibian cheetah Gaurav died at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Monday while undergoing treatment after being rescued f...21 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- In 2022, researchers found that salt levels within water-quality guidelines could still damage lake food webs; tiny algae-eating animals were vulnerableA recent international study reveals that current salt limits for freshwater lakes are inadequate. Zooplankton populations significantly de...20 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...18 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- In 1845, two British ships entered the Arctic with 129 men searching for the Northwest Passage; both vessels and every member of the expedition disappearedThe collaboration between Inuit wisdom and Western scientific approaches facilitated the remarkable finding of two elusive ships from the F...18 Sep, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- From Hangzhou high to Nagoya test: India eyes another sporting leap at AsiadIndia's athletes face a significant challenge at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya. The nation aims to showcase its growing sporting depth and...18 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened nextA salt marsh restoration experiment began at Big Egg Marsh in 2002. Scientists raised the marsh with sand and planted thousands of cordgras...18 Sep, 2026, 02.29 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Dwight D. Eisenhower, 'Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it' offers inspiring message on motivation, voluntary commitment, trust, purpose, effective leadershipQuote of the day by Dwight D. Eisenhower offers motivation as an essential part of meaningful leadership. His message does not suggest that...17 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still growIn 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whethe...17 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
- WTO cites India-EFTA trade deal as unilateral mechanism to achieve market access outcomeTrade agreements beyond the multilateral trading system can also offer examples whereby unilateral enforcement mechanisms have been tailore...15 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- Engineers’ Day 2026 wishes: Why is it celebrated on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna M. Visvesvaraya, who setup key water infra in Pune, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and MysoreEngineers’ Day is observed in India every year on September 15 to honour engineers and recognise their contribution to the country’s develo...15 Sep, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- New Delhi plays peacemaker: Iranian President Pezeshkian meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of BRICS SummitIndia hosted the BRICS Summit, bringing together Iranian President Pezeshkian and UAE's Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Pres...12 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Together, we hunted down bin Laden: US tells UNSC on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacksThe UN Security Council adopted its first counter-terrorism statement in five years. This statement marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of ...12 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministryNepal estimates a $4.78 billion reconstruction bill following a deadly glacial flood. Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN Gene...12 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
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