Government directs CEA to prepare roadmap to phase out import of critical power systems by 2030India is focused on eliminating imported SCADA systems by 2030, with the Central Electricity Authority actively developing a comprehensive ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran warThe US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Fastest-growing India has scale, growth and a young population, Sitharaman tells Canadian investorsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Canadian investors to tap India’s fast-growing economy, highlighting its scale, young population,...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.04 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
Bengaluru traffic restrictions August 26: Traffic diversions announced for Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession; check major roads affected and alternative routesBengaluru traffic update August 26: Bengaluru traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions for the Eid Milad-un-Nabi processio...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Indian defence firm Sigma deepens ties with UK's Rolls-Royce in Rs 1,600 crore dealSigma Advanced Systems secured a new £125 million contract with Rolls-Royce. This agreement expands their existing partnership and builds o...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Healthtech startup Healthify merges with US-based Berry StreetHealthify has completed an all-stock merger with the US-based nutrition firm Berry Street, bringing together Healthify's AI-led platform wi...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Infosys, HCLTech, other IT stocks gain on Nvidia’s likely price hikes. Are AI bubble worries coming true?Indian IT stocks gained on Monday as reports of Nvidia’s potential server price hikes revived concerns over rising AI infrastructure costs ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Fresh low-pressure system to bring more rain in EastA fresh low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more rain to south West Bengal from Monday, with scattered showers li...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
The End of Oak Street OTT release: When and where to watch the sci-fi adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor after theatrical runThe End of Oak Street, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, is currently playing in theatres after its August 14, 2026 release. The sc...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streetsNew York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary sto...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Titagarh Rail Systems shares gain 3% after Indian Railways' approval for traction motor supplyTitagarh Rail Systems shares rose after Indian Railways approved the company as a vendor for supplying three-phase asynchronous traction mo...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a monthThe San Jose, California-based company raised $700 million, with trading firm Jane Street continuing its backing by leading the round, jo...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST