6-year-old Norway boy finds ‘rusty metal’ on class excursion; it turns out to be 1,300-year-old pre-Viking swordA six-year-old boy in Norway discovered a 1,300-year-old sword from the pre-Viking era during a school trip. The ancient weapon, found in a...
22 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
In 2010, a metal detectorist's unexpected find in an English field turned out to be a rare 2,000-year-old Roman parade helmetA Roman cavalry parade helmet, the Crosby Garrett Helmet, was discovered in Cumbria in 2010. This elaborately decorated artifact, dating ba...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Tata Steel UK wins exemption from US steel tariff rulesTata Steel UK has received a special exemption from US tariffs. This allows steel processed in Britain to be exported to America at a lower...
20 May, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
A 15-year-old Sierra Leonean teen built batteries and a radio station from scrap partsA young innovator named Kelvin Doe from Sierra Leone built batteries, generators, and a radio station using discarded electronics. He salva...
19 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...
15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India lacks adequate scrap supply, only 25% steel demand can be met through scrap-based production: Former Steel SecyIndia's steel sector grapples with limited scrap for green production. Only 25 percent of steel demand is met by scrap-based manufacturing....
13 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
07 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
India steel sector grows in April, crude output up 5.8%, consumption up 8.1%India's steel sector showed strong growth in April 2026. Production and consumption of steel increased significantly. This performance refl...
06 May, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Indian recyclers seek removal of import tax on aluminium scrap, letter showsSmall and medium recycling firms are urging the PMO to scrap the 2.5% import tax on aluminium scrap due to rising costs and tight global su...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
EU’s CBAM expansion to impact Indian engg, auto parts, machinery exports: GTRIIndia's exports of engineering goods, auto parts, and machinery to Europe face potential carbon tax hikes as the EU expands its Carbon Bord...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
EU's proposed CBAM expansion may impact Indian exporters: GTRIThe European Union is set to broaden its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which could lead to a spike in carbon tax expenses for Indian ...
16 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
No pre-shipment inspection certificate needed for metallic scrap import at Kattupalli Port from safe countries: govtThe safe countries include the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, besides the European Union. The other ports are Chennai, Tut...
24 Feb, 2020, 04.45 PM IST
Government notifies norms for metallic scrap importsAs per the provisions notified by the Commerce Ministry, importers will also have to submit that the metal scrap being imported is processe...
01 Jul, 2015, 02.54 PM IST
- DGFT to review pre-shipment inspection agencies, to redraft rules
DGFT has blacklisted and suspended 12 agencies who issue pre-shipment inspection certificates (PSIC) and is said to be in the process of re...
27 Dec, 2010, 12.40 AM IST
- Govt to play safe with scrap metal imports
India does not want to ban imports of scrap metal because it needs them, but it will push ahead with new import rules to ensure the safety ...
03 Nov, 2006, 01.06 AM IST
- Centre tightens metal scrap import norms
The government on Friday tightened metal scrap import norms, even as it admitted that the recent consignments that contained explosives ori...
15 Oct, 2004, 11.36 PM IST