Australia changes skilled visa processing rules: Who gets priority now?Australia has changed the processing order for several skilled visas, giving higher priority to applications linked to sectors such as heal...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill RecyclingRose Hill Recycling story ultimately shows how an everyday environmental problem can become an opportunity for resource recovery. In 2017, ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.59 AM IST
Australia turned food scraps into biogas at EarthPower; the result powered 4,000 homes while processing 62,500 tonnes of food waste and producing soil improver in SydneyEvery year, major metropolitan hubs produce hundreds of thousands of tonnes of organic waste, a significant portion of which ends up decayi...
20 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Investment for Viksit Bharat needs significantly greater participation by pvt capital: CEA NageswaranIndia’s large savings base needs to grow further, but significantly greater private-sector participation will be essential to mobilise the ...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
AI capitalist China vs command-control USChina and the United States pursue contrasting approaches to artificial intelligence development. The US government leads with public resou...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
In 2024, engineers lowered a 28-ton underwater kite off the Faroe Islands; it generated up to 1.2MW by flying figure-eights faster than the tideAn innovative underwater kite created by a Swedish company is making waves in renewable energy. This device generates significant electrici...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — A timeless lesson that while money cannot guarantee every outcome, financial power can shape opportunities, influence decisions and affect access to justice, highlighting the importance of fairness and equality in societyJapanese Proverb of the Day: A Japanese proverb highlights money's power over judgment. This saying suggests wealth can sway even ultimate ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India’s mining, metals sector needs technology shift to strengthen supply chains: ReportIndia's mining and metals sector needs technology adoption for future competitiveness. Resource efficiency and supply chain resilience are ...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Shillong petrol bomb attacks: Three incidents in 24 hours target police, DHS, and Mineral Resources officesShillong experienced three petrol bomb incidents within a 24-hour period. A police booth and the Directorate of Health Services campus were...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Take steps to accelerate discovery of new mineral resources, says NITI AayogNITI Aayog suggests improving access to geological data and capital for exploration companies. Streamlining approvals and procedures will h...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart DhungyelExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister ...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
What if India’s waste could power its growth? Bhupender Yadav makes the circular economy pitchIndia should view the circular economy as a way to make growth more resource-efficient, resilient and sustainable rather than simply as a w...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side eventAt a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan ...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Developed world should provide finance for biodiversity conservation: BRICS nationsBRICS leaders urged developed nations for financial and technological aid for biodiversity conservation. They emphasized fair benefit shari...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Sony Pictures Networks India appoints Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources OfficerSony Pictures Networks India has appointed Amit Mehta as Chief Human Resources Officer. He will lead the People & Organisation function and...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Vedanta Resources raises $400 million via bond tap issueVedanta Resources has secured an additional $400 million from a recent bond issuance. This new funding brings the company's total raised th...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST