White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources sayThe White House is exploring using the Defense Production Act to boost oil refining capacity. This consideration follows President Trump's ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacksAmericans are commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Memorial rituals and volunteer projects honor the nearly thre...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
The making of Munir-Pindi: How Pakistan’s military tightened its gripA recent court order reversed a 2022 ruling against the Pakistan Navy's real estate projects. This reversal impacts a luxury sailing club b...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warningsThe reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmak...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
US Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in MissouriThe U.S. Supreme Court blocked Missouri's redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans. This decision dealt a setback to President Donald...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as investors await key US inflation, Fed cuesBitcoin traded near the $78,000 mark on Thursday as investors awaited key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s September 16 rate dec...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Mix 2 tbsp castile soap and 2 tbsp borax in hot water; cleaning guidance recommends to spray the oven from a bottle, wait 20 minutes, then scrub the softened grime awayLooking for a kinder way to clean your oven? Check out a recipe from the University of Georgia that combines castile soap, borax, and hot w...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Will OpenAI, Anthropic decide humanity’s fate? Inside the growing push to regulate AIAI researchers are sounding the alarm over existential threats posed by the swift advancement of artificial intelligence. They warn that th...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks Trump for pardon after mistrial as defense signals openness to plea dealLindsay Clancy's defense attorney has asked President Trump for a pardon. The defense is now open to negotiating a plea deal with prosecuto...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- In 1813, iconic newspaper first used term 'Uncle Sam' to refer to the United States, the nickname was linked to local meatpacker, after over 200 years later President Donald Trump is on name-changing spree
Samuel Wilson supplied meat to the U.S. Army in barrels marked "U.S.", meaning United States. According to the traditional story, workers a...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Germany wanted more foreign workers. A far-right win may rewrite the immigration storyGermany spent years opening new routes for foreign workers and easing citizenship rules. The AfD’s record victory in Saxony-Anhalt does not...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
In 2009, Illinois used 38,881 tons of fly ash in highway construction; IDOT reported spending $1.75 million while reducing landfill use and cement demandIllinois highways are increasingly integrating fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, as a sustainable option for road construction. This...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
ED raids multiple locations in Kolkata in Rs 290 crore bank loan fraud case against Kohinoor PowerThe Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple Kolkata locations on Thursday. This action is part of a money laundering inv...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
US judge bars EPA effort to send California vehicle emissions rules to CongressA judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
In 1905, William Kent bought 611 acres of California redwoods; he later donated 298 acres, helping protect the forest and create Muir Woods National MonumentIn 1905, William Kent bought redwood forest land to safeguard it from loggers. However, when a water company proposed constructing a reserv...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent $7 million on fish ladders in 1938 to move salmon past Bonneville Dam; decades later, the system carries 1 million a season in good yearsThe Bonneville Dam’s fish ladders, designed as part of a New Deal initiative, remain operational after decades of service. The construction...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST