The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
India considers extending import tax exemption on petrochemicals to beyond June 30India will consider extending import tax exemptions on petrochemicals used for making plastics and pharmaceutical goods beyond June 30 to...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empireAustralian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Govt sets up six sector groups to fast-track ‘Make in India 2.0’ pushIn a bold move towards self-sufficiency, India is ramping up its domestic manufacturing initiatives! Six government-led teams are tasked wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import billThe Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunit...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuateA damaged chemical tank in Southern California shows a potential crack, possibly reducing explosion risk. However, 50,000 residents remain ...
25 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
200 kg of unhygienic peda found near Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple; Authorities launch strict crackdownAuthorities in Uttar Pradesh have launched a crackdown on unhygienic sweet shops near the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. During sur...
24 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Gujarat saunf adulteration: 3,500 kg of fennel seeds dyed with unsafe chemicals seized in major raidThe Gujarat Food Safety Department seized more than 3,500 kilograms of allegedly adulterated fennel seeds from Ganapati Cleaning Factory in...
24 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Barrow, not stealA trader smuggled wheelbarrows across borders for years. A man bought a globally manufactured toaster that exploded. The US and China negot...
23 May, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak: How an African lab identified the deadly Andes strainA hantavirus scare aboard a cruise ship off Cape Verde prompted a rapid scientific response, with researchers in Senegal quickly identifyin...
22 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Ban on sale of alcohol in tetra packs? SC seeks Centre's viewThe Supreme Court has flagged alcohol sold in tetra packs and sachets as deceptive. Notices have been issued to the government and manufact...
21 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST