US midterm elections 2026: Democrat Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine Senate raceDemocrat Troy Jackson achieved a significant victory in the midterm elections by winning a Senate seat in Maine. He defeated incumbent Repu...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Senate seat, becomes first openly gay man elected to US SenateDemocrat Chris Pappas has won the open US Senate seat in New Hampshire by defeating Republican John Sununu. He will take over from retiring...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Forget solar and wind: India bets on heat buried deep underground for round-the-clock clean electricity; here's the big planIndia is stepping up efforts to tap its estimated 10.6 GW geothermal energy potential, with its first two geothermal wells commissioned in ...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Gold edges higher on softer oil; US midterm elections in focusFollowing a previous surge, gold prices experienced a minor uptick, influenced by declining oil rates and ongoing inflation concerns. Inves...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Smart fridge, security camera, video doorbell, router, car, thermostat: Everyday devices hackers can exploit and how to protect themCyberattacks involving supermarket refrigerators and freezers have raised concerns about the security of everyday internet-connected device...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.97 against US dollar in early tradeIn the early hours of trading, the rupee fell by 21 paise to 94.97 against the US dollar, influenced by a firmer dollar along with local ma...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
2 tankers explode after allegedly hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claimsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. Both ve...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Oil slips more than 1% as talks continue on ending Iran warOil prices witnessed a decline of more than 1% as Iranian and Qatari diplomats engaged in discussions regarding the US-Israeli conflict. Br...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Piyush Goyal says Assam's fragrant gold gets global gateway! Centre approves Guwahati airport as export point for agarwood; all about the 'scent of fortune'Assam's agarwood industry has received an export boost after the Centre approved Guwahati airport as an export point for agarwood chips and...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Built before America existed, this 1685 home is now selling for nearly $2 million – what makes its four fireplaces, pool and 3.67 acres so valuable?A house built almost 90 years before America's independence is now on sale for nearly $2 million. Located in Woodbury, Connecticut, the 168...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
JK Lakshmi Cement breaks ground on Project ‘Kamakshi’ in Assam, marking its first footprint in the Northeast IndiaJK Lakshmi Cement Ltd has launched Project Kamakshi to create an integrated cement plant in Assam. The plant will have a capacity of 2.5 mi...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Tanker in Strait of Hormuz hit by explosives attached to small boat, UKMTO saysA tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a small boat carrying two explosive devices on Thursday, triggering a fire in its engine room a...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Diwali Vastu Tips 2026: What to Discard, Where to Place Lakshmi-Ganesh and Rangoli Directions for Lakshmi PujaDiwali Cleaning Vastu 2026: Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Before Lakshmi Puja, many households follow Vastu Shastr...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Mizoram to get piped cooking gas by 2028, ₹491 crore pipeline underwayMizoram is set to receive piped natural gas connections for cooking by early 2028. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited is constructing a 119.45-k...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Currency markets subdued ahead of pivotal central bank weekAs the week kicks off, major currencies hover in narrow trading bands amidst pivotal central bank meetings. Oil prices experienced a declin...
26 Oct, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Heating bills may rise 21% for some US homes, while others could pay less. Who will feel the heat this winter?American households dependent on heating oil are in for a tough financial season, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts a...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST