Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centersBig Tech companies are increasing their presence at the Calgary Stampede. Alberta is actively seeking data center investment, offering affo...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Private life insurers outpace LIC as industry new business premium rises 16.6% in Q1Life insurers saw a 16.6% rise in new business premium during the first quarter. Private sector players grew faster than LIC, driven by reg...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
General insurers clock 16.7% premium growthThe general insurance sector saw a 16.7% premium income rise in June. Standalone health insurers led this growth with a 31% increase. First...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winterA powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming m...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
TPG to buy NIIF’s green NBFC Aseem Finance for $500 mnLaunchpad for new financing platform that US PE Group is setting up with GIC of Singapore, ICICI Bank. TPG’s investment is being made throu...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
BRICS Women's Working Group meeting begins in Kochi; focus on women-led developmentIndia is hosting a crucial BRICS Women's Working Group Meeting in Kochi, focusing on women's empowerment and development. Senior officials ...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
FIFA 2026: World Cup propels surveillance to new heightsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in Pennsylvania is under surveillance, with governments and private firms monitoring attendees' faces, movements, a...
05 Jul, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into forceIndia and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Th...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
8th Pay Commission extends key data submission deadline to July 31; here's why it matters8th Pay Commission latest news: The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for submitting crucial employee data to July 31, 2026, cit...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report saysThe Environmental Integrity Project reviewed 74 gas-fired US power plant projects proposed or planned to provide electricity directly to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
GST collections rise 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore MoM in JuneIndia's GST collections surged by nearly 14% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. This robust g...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Economic indicators point to resilient Indian economy despite global headwinds: MoSPI SecretaryIndia's economy is demonstrating remarkable resilience against global challenges, according to Saurabh Garg, Secretary of MoSPI. He highlig...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST