In the 1950s, a Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait and pumping the ocean to melt the Arctic, a deliberate plan to thaw the top of the world and warm SiberiaA Soviet engineer proposed damming the Bering Strait to warm the Arctic. This ambitious plan aimed to melt ice and change global weather pa...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Banking on gear shift for pickup: After cleaning up bad loans, banks now need a new reform pushIndia's banking sector requires reforms for sustained growth and improved credit access. Banks must grow significantly to meet microenterpr...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Anti-paper leak bill, Supreme Court judges amendment on Parliament agendaThe Lok Sabha will consider a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Another bill aims to increase the number of Supreme Cour...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Budget has buffers to tackle global risks, no need to revisit govt's budget estimates yet, says SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated no need to revise Budget estimates. Adequate fiscal buffers exist to manage global uncerta...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 3,030 crore Bhavya Rasayan Scheme for three chemical parksWith a financial commitment of Rs 3,030 crore, the Union Cabinet has approved the Bhavya Rasayan Scheme. This forward-thinking initiative w...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
ITR filing deadline FY 2025-26: Due dates, penalties, and what happens if you miss July 31 deadlineTaxpayers will file Income Tax Returns for FY 2025-26 under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The due date for most individuals is July 31, 2026, w...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Top OMCs post losses with government weighing relief measuresState-run oil companies HPCL and BPCL reported significant losses for the April-June quarter. This occurred as they sold petrol, diesel, an...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Global Market: UK's Rachel Reeves defends fiscal record ahead of leadership change; investors eye policy continuityBritain's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves defended her economic record ahead of an expected Labour leadership transition, while investors as...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
China's car slump has a new escape route — the rest of the worldChina's auto sales decline prompts manufacturers to boost overseas exports. Domestic demand has fallen significantly, pushing companies to ...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
India breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lessonIndia has launched its first export-import (EXIM) shipping container for global deployment, marking its entry into a sector overwhelmingly ...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Obsession, the steady rise of ‘horror-coated’ drama films and their quiet takeover of the mid-budget theatrical spaceLow-budget horror film 'Obsession' has shattered expectations, raking in over $400 million worldwide and becoming a top-grossing horror fli...
06 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
PFC-REC merger explained: Swap ratio, rationale, other key details as merger set to create Rs 11 lakh cr power financing giantThe proposed merger of Power Finance Corporation and REC will create India's largest power sector financing institution with a combined loa...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
NSE IPO to value exchange at Rs 5 lakh crore? 2 scenarios every investor should watchNSE's proposed IPO could value the exchange at around Rs 5 lakh crore, making it one of India's most valuable listed financial institutions...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
State borrowings must focus on asset creation, not just revenue expenditure: FM Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged state governments to invest borrowed funds in long-term assets like schools and hospitals, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
BEST strike day two: Commuters face hardships as buses remain off roadsMumbai's public transport ground to a halt for a second day as BEST employees continued their strike despite government intervention and th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
BEST bus strike in Mumbai today: Check timing, affected services and areasBEST Srike in Mumbai Today Update: Mumbai commuters face potential public transport disruption as BEST employees start an indefinite strike...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST