In 1997, NASA sent a lightning sensor into orbit aboard TRMM to study storms. 29 years later, the mission’s data still helps scientists understand lightning, rainfall and climateNASA's Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard TRMM studied lightning's role in weather. Earlier missions observed lightning from space, revealing ...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
RBI working to give banknotes in your pocket a longer lease on lifeThe RBI is exploring ways to extend the life of banknotes, including surface coatings and polymer notes for lower denominations, Deputy Gov...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
In 1997, Carnegie and Russian scientists turned sulfur into a superconductor at 93 GPa. 29 years later, the discovery still helps physicists understand materials that can conduct electricity without resistanceSulfur is an ordinary element, familiar from minerals, volcanic deposits and industrial materials. Yet under extreme pressure, it can behav...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Golgappa and vegetable sellers far intelligent than Rahul Gandhi: BJP attacks Congress for 'mocking' UPIThe Bharatiya Janata Party criticised the Congress for its past doubts about the Unified Payments Interface. This digital payment system ha...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
SC declines to direct reopening of CBSE re-evaluation portal for class 12 answer sheetsThe Supreme Court refused to reopen the CBSE portal for re-evaluation requests. Students sought access after the portal closed for on-scree...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
UPI completes 10 years: PM Modi calls it a major turning point for India’s digital paymentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) a "major turning point" in the country's digital paymen...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
US refiners face historic stress test as global crisis loomsUS refineries are running near maximum capacity to fill global fuel shortages caused by the Iran war and disruptions in Russia. While this ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
How India’s consumers are reshaping the future of food and businessIndia is a fast-growing consumer market and a source of innovation. Its food processing sector connects farmers with consumers seeking qual...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
IAF turning to predictive AI and digital twins to prepare for future challenges: Air Chief Marshal AP SinghThe Indian Air Force is using artificial intelligence for future defence planning. Predictive AI and digital twins help forecast scenarios ...
23 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Vietnam expands VNeID eligibility for foreign nationals in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City from September 28Foreign nationals can obtain VNeID accounts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City starting September 2026. This change expands access to Vietnam's ...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Karnataka launches KEO to take AI-ready computing to homes, schools and rural communities: DK ShivakumarKarnataka has launched KEO, an AI-ready computing platform developed within the state, with an aim to bring advanced technology to students...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
South Africa adds R500 processing fee to ETA system; here’s what travellers will paySouth Africa has introduced a R500 processing fee for applications made through its Electronic Travel Authorisation system. While the digit...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Cross-border payments, India’s global UPI push in focus at GFF 2026The seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 to be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11, will bring together policymakers, ce...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
RBI deputy governor Murmu calls for focus on meaningful financial inclusionBanks must measure financial inclusion by effective usage and informed decisions. Technology shifts and consumer behavior necessitate respo...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EUThe company last year changed App Store rules and fees in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barr...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST