Bengaluru entrepreneur shares 5 things to check before buying your first property. ‘These can be dealbreakers if missed’Navigating first-time property acquisition demands rigorous due diligence to mitigate high-stakes real estate risks. Before finalizing a la...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
The Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network; the result transformed divided forests into contiguous wildlife zonesThe Netherlands used 50 ecoduct bridges to solve habitat isolation across a 400km highway network by connecting nature areas divided by roa...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
DUSU Elections 2026: Delhi University votes today; counting on Sept 19, check candidates, security measuresVoting for the Delhi University Students’ Union elections is happening today, September 18, 2026. Over 1.51 lakh students are selecting rep...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Sonipat: Pitbull attacks and severely injures six-month-old child in Haryana, CCTV captures incidentA six-month-old child was seriously injured after a Pitbull attacked the baby in Sonipat’s Sikka Colony while the infant was being taken fo...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoiasGiant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed from the grove. Ecol...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Industry divided over lifting 60 kg cap for low-speed electric two-wheelersThe proposed rule change, which raises the motor power threshold from 250W to 600W while retaining the 25 kmph speed ceiling, has also trig...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2021, researchers found 52% fewer moth caterpillars beneath LED; lit hedgerows than nearby unlit ones, an overlooked cost of brighter nightsNew research indicates whiter LED streetlights significantly reduce insect populations. These lights are more detrimental to moth caterpill...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
For investors who know and accept that bears can roam the street longer: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 29%It is when the market displays the kind of sentiment it is doing now that most investors develop a strong desire to just get out. That’s qu...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wallNetherlands’ 60-metre Blade Barrier represents more than an unusual highway wall. It is an experiment in what a circular economy can look l...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
17-year-old British carpentry apprentice began building a small 12.5-sq-m trailer home from reclaimed materials; within three years, he owned it debt-free after spending just £6,000A Bristol carpentry apprentice built a 12.5 square metre tiny home on a donated trailer using reclaimed materials, achieving full debt free...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Duty of enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with law on wearing seat belts: SCThe Supreme Court affirmed existing seat belt laws are adequate for vehicle safety. It stressed law enforcement agencies must ensure citize...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten KauaiHawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy r...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Flouting regulations, collapsing buildingsRecent building collapses and hospital fires in Delhi underscore regulatory failures. Officials are suspended and investigations follow the...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projectsNHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway construction projects. This technology uses sensors and real-time data for precise road ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
That third brake light above your rear window isn’t styling; NHTSA says the high-mounted lamp cuts rear-end crashes 4.3 percent and saves $655 million in property damage a yearThe small red lamp, known as the Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp, has significantly decreased rear-end accidents by over four percent. The fe...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Bharat NCAP 2 to roll out from October 2027, entire vehicle safety chain to be assessed: Nitin GadkariIndia will enhance vehicle safety assessments with Bharat NCAP 2 starting October 2027. This program will evaluate the entire vehicle safet...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST