For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops 'E-Eye' for rapid detection of Cancer-causing heavy metals and other toxicantsIIT Guwahati researchers have developed an innovative optical sensing device for detecting water toxicants. This portable E-Eye device offe...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Google's $15 billion India data centre project battles water, wildlife concernsGoogle's planned data centre in Visakhapatnam is facing considerable resistance from environmental activists. Concerns have been raised reg...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Roll out the Durree for AI's AnnaDataIndia's data centre sector is attracting strong institutional investment, aided by infrastructure status, policy support and rising AI dema...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India’s BRICS Presidency gathers momentum with key Ministerial meets early AugustIndia will host several BRICS ministerial meetings over the next two weeks. These meetings precede the major summit scheduled for September...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Centre can grant post-facto environmental nod only through statutory notification: SCThe Supreme Court has quashed a 2021 office memorandum. This memorandum granted ex-post-facto environmental clearances to infrastructure pr...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Meet Amith Amarnath, the lawyer making Bengaluru cleaner and greenerAmith Amarnath has spent over a decade transforming Bengaluru's public spaces. His organization, Youth for Parivarthan, has cleaned over 40...
26 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Trump's tariffs just went from 12.5% to 10%: Why did India get a breather and what it means?The United States has reduced tariffs on most Indian exports to ten percent. This change follows India's recent actions against forced labo...
25 Jul, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
After Supreme Court rap, JDA swings into action, serves notices to illegal commercial units in JaipurWeeks after the Supreme Court pulled up civic authorities across the country over rampant misuse of residential properties for commercial p...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
AI's data centre boom is becoming a political problem across the globeAs governments race to attract AI investments, data centres are facing mounting opposition worldwide over their massive land, power and wat...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Bengaluru professor who gave 19 years to her college reinstated after one-line termination: Court rules in her favour after finding she was actively teachingAn assistant professor secured reinstatement after nearly two decades of service. Jain College terminated her employment with a one-line no...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Which countries use E20 or higher ethanol blends? A global guideCountries using E20 fuel: India has achieved its nationwide E20 ethanol blending target ahead of schedule. This transition significantly re...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Zostel hits Oyo IPO filings; PhonePe’s new CTOZostel asked Sebi to review Oyo’s IPO filings, escalating their dispute over the Zo Rooms acquisition. This and more in today's ETtech Top ...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
'Send the complaint to the dealer and me': Nitin Gadkari throws down E20 challengeUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari challenged critics to name any car facing issues with E20 petrol. He stated that India's fossil fuel dependenc...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
India-bound vessel hit by suspected drone attack in Gulf of Oman, all crew members safe: SourcesAn India-bound vessel from Qatar experienced a suspected drone attack. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz....
07 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
CBIC rolls out green channel to speed emergency imports during oil spill crisesIn a significant move to bolster environmental protection, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a dedicated 'green ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST