Why is it recommended to put an A4 paper in the fridge during heatwaves?Millions are enduring a severe heatwave, and your refrigerator is working overtime. A simple paper test can reveal if your fridge's door se...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirementKarnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has a...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices cut on July 1: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and other citiesNayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre, attributing the move to easing international crude oil costs....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Nayara Energy cuts petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 amid softening oil pricesNayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide, marking the first reduction in over two years. Thi...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
How Pete Hegseth is destroying the Pentagon: Critics cite leadership purges, falling morale, and loyalty-driven decisionsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense scrutiny over allegations of damaging military morale and sidelining expertise. Critics cla...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
US job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in MayDespite the economic fallout from the Iran war and soaring energy prices, the U.S. job market shows surprising strength. Job openings in Ma...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026 to enhance accountability, timely execution of R&D projectsThe DFP-2026, unveiled here by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, aims to significantly enhance functional empowerment at various levels withi...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
8th Pay Commission: Level 1-5 employees may get up to Rs 10.8 lakh in arrears—see estimates for different fitment factors8th pay commission calculator: Central government employees’ 8th Pay Commission arrears will depend on the implementation timeline and fina...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Indian firm, CEO among 8 entities sanctioned by US for 'fuelling' civil war in SudanThe US has imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities, including an Indian national, for allegedly fueling Sudan's civil war. Alok...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import relianceThe department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of I...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Department of Atomic Energy sets up world's first hydrogen production facility at IGCARThe facility was inaugurated by Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AE...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST