Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary urges people to give up power subsidyBihar CM Samrat Choudhary announced the escalating subsidy costs related to the free electricity scheme. He encouraged consumers who can af...
14 Nov, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Indian Railways approves weekly train service connecting Nepal's Janakpur Dham with AyodhyaIndian Railways has approved a new weekly train service connecting Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya, enhancing cross-border travel. The service wi...
14 Nov, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Coloured gemstones rock the jewellery marketSales of coloured gemstones surged by 40% in India's jewellery market during this festive season. Consumers are diversifying their investme...
14 Nov, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
US revokes over 6,000 visas in Trump’s birth tourism crackdownThe Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on birth tourism, with the US State Department revoking more than 6,000 visas linked...
13 Nov, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- US returns over $12 billion in oil proceeds to Venezuela since Maduro's ouster, report says
The Trump administration has reported returning over $12 billion in oil revenue to Venezuela as of September 30. Almost all funds from oil ...
13 Nov, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
In the 1920s, Utah’s Coal City was planned for 2,600 lots, but only about 200 were sold; the mining company dissolved in 1936In the early 1920s, George A. Storrs aimed to create a unique mining town in Utah. The planned community was intended for miner-ownership w...
12 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
By 1910, Tercio, Colorado's coal mines employed around 1,000 men and supported 300 families; the mine closed in 1915, and its coke works followed in 1918Tercio, Colorado, was once a thriving coal mining company town built around the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. Home to hundreds of mining ...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
11 countries, 3,500 exhibitors to take part in India International Trade Fair from November 14Thailand, China, Iran, and Bangladesh will participate in the upcoming India International Trade Fair in New Delhi. The event will feature ...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Mundra to Chile, Adani amps up the volume of its heavy metal rockAdani Group has signed an agreement with Codelco to explore a copper project in Chile. This partnership aims to ensure a secure supply of c...
12 Nov, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India needs suitable evaluation matrix for awarding exploration and mining projects: NITI CEONITI Aayog CEO Anurag Jain underscored the development of an evaluation matrix for gold mining projects. The focus is on promoting technica...
11 Nov, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
In 1872, Alta, Utah, drew thousands of seasonal residents during a silver boom; by 1920, George Watson was reportedly its only residentOnce a bustling mining hub fueled by silver, Alta, Utah saw its fortunes decline in the 1920s. The last resident, George Watson, relinquish...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
In the 1920s, Madrid, New Mexico, grew into a coal-mining town of 2,500; by 1960, only two families remained as demand for coal declinedOnce a bustling coal mining hub, Madrid, New Mexico, boasted around 2,500 residents until the arrival of natural gas in 1949 prompted a swi...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Why is the glittering gold losing its sparkle?After hitting a record near $5,600 an ounce in January 2026, gold has fallen roughly 29% from its peak. Here is what drives gold prices, wh...
11 Nov, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
15,000 trains, 100+ special train pairs and a Vande Bharat: Indian Railways has a big Diwali & Chhath Puja gift for Bihar passengersIndian Railways will operate 15,000 trains to and from Bihar to manage the festive rush during Diwali and Chhath, compared with around 12,0...
06 Nov, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Silver prices jump over 4% to reclaim $51/oz as Democrats secure US midterm victory. What’s happening?Silver prices surged over 4% to reclaim the $51/oz mark after Democrats secured a victory in the US midterm elections, weakening the dollar...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
In the 1890s, Montana’s Marysville gold camp grew to about 4,000 people; today, its population is officially 82, with local estimates closer to 90–100Marysville, Montana, once stood as a vibrant mining hub in the late 1800s, largely thanks to the rich yields from the Drumlummon Mine. At i...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
‘A new gold standard’: Anand Mahindra reacts as Bihar Museum ranks 9th among the world’s best museumsBihar Museum in Patna has ranked ninth globally and first in Asia in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. Anand...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.14 PM IST