Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
The Himalayas look unchanged from below, but something is happening high in the mountains — Nepal’s disaster offers a frightening clueA recent disaster in Nepal highlights growing instability in the warming Himalayas. Massive rock and ice collapses unleash destructive floo...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woesWorldwide, farmers are grappling with severe challenges related to climate change and financial pressures that threaten food security. Spec...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
When roads end, drones carry dead home in flood-hit NepalDrones are now carrying the dead home from inaccessible flood-ravaged areas in Nepal. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also delivering vi...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
NRI selling inherited property in India? Agricultural land, farmhouse, and plantation property have stricter sale and repatriation rulesNon-Resident Indians (NRIs) hold the right to inherit property in India; however, selling such assets involves navigating a complex set of ...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Before Nepal floods, Himalayan glacier reports had warned of rising risksHimalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace, doubling ice loss rates since 2000. These glaciers provide water for nearly two bil...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Power sector stocks: Rising demand, uneven risk; best owned as a basket. 10 power stocks with upside potential of up to 28%For years, owning power meant betting on a slow, steady rise in demand as the economy grew. That story has suddenly changed. The machines b...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Rules eased to help exporters receive payments in rupeesIndia has eased rules for rupee-based export payments, allowing exporters to invoice and receive payments in Indian currency or foreign cur...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday to attend events on border securityUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri for three days starting Thursday. He will attend programs and chair meetings concerning b...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extraditionBangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pe...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoistingIndians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and ...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition again as India's envoy meets PM RahmanBangladesh requested Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner. The meeting also covered im...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturingIndia is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives foster...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on mariti...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Luxury hotel chains bet big on India's wellness boomIndian luxury hotel chains are investing heavily in wellness tourism. The Oberoi Group plans twenty new lifestyle resorts across India and ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visitIndia and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement a...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.07 PM IST