For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
Auto correct: How electrification is rewiring the humble autorickshaw in more ways than oneElectric three-wheelers are reshaping India's last-mile mobility sector. Lower running costs and reduced maintenance are driving this signi...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Delhivery Q1 Results: Net profit tumbles 65% YoY to Rs 32 crore, but revenue rises 28%Delhivery reported a 65% year-on-year decline in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 31.9 crore, despite a 28% rise in revenue to Rs 2,930.7 crore. EB...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Oil companies reject E20 fuel contamination claims, say nationwide tests found no quality issuesState-run oil companies have dismissed concerns regarding E20 petrol quality. Extensive nationwide testing found no evidence of excessive m...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
10-year-old Volvo passes emission test but denied PUC certificate; owner moves Supreme Court; here's why it mattersA Volvo XC-60 owner has moved the Supreme Court after Delhi authorities refused to issue a PUC certificate for his 10-year-old diesel vehic...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Powerful Quote of the day by Malala Yousafzai: 'With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill...' - The world's youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate's timeless lesson on choosing books over bullets.Globally recognized, Malala Yousafzai passionately promotes education for girls and upholds human rights. She boldly opposed Taliban author...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focusThe Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies conf...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
HSBC picks ICICI Bank, Titan, 8 other stocks to ride a potential $25 billion FII inflow as AI trade volatility loomsHSBC expects India to attract up to $25 billion in foreign equity inflows if global investors rebalance portfolios away from volatile AI-dr...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
PNB Housing Finance shares rally 5% after Q1 profit rises 4% YoY, loan assets jump 15%PNB Housing Finance shares gained after the lender reported steady Q1 earnings, supported by loan book expansion, stable asset quality and ...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Microfinance lending dips as uneven monsoon alters the landscapeIndia's microfinance sector contracted in the first quarter after a previous rebound. Uneven monsoon progress weighed on rural demand and l...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
SIAM withdraws letter on fuel quality, says automobile industry fully supportive of E20 initiativeSIAM has clarified media reports concerning fuel quality parameters. The organization highlighted rigorous testing and ongoing technical di...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
- Spokane wildfires explode as thousands flee and hundreds of homes burn
Thousands of residents evacuated as Washington wildfires spread rapidly near Spokane. Flames have destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In 1825, French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the worldA 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabri...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
From protection to competitiveness: How FTAs can help India become a global dairy export leaderFTAs could be used as a catalyst for reforms in India's dairy ecosystem, say experts.
03 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India doubles down on strategic manufacturing--from semiconductors to hydrogen trains: Finmin ReportIndia is accelerating a broad-based industrial strategy that spans semiconductors, electronics, commercial space, green mobility, rare eart...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
E20 petrol FAQs: Govt clarifies impact on older vehicles, mileage and warrantiesThe government clarified E20 fuel program, addressing social media claims about engine damage. No verified evidence links E20 fuel to wides...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Will using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? Here’s what govt saysThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified E20 petrol use. Insurance claims cannot be rejected solely based on using E20 fuel....
28 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST