Bird evolution didn’t happen steadily: AI reveals 45 million years of climate-driven changes in skeletonsBird skeletons reveal evolutionary history shaped by climate shifts and environmental upheaval. Artificial intelligence analyzed thousands ...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Best baby boy names for 2026 starting with D and their meanings: These picks are hard to resistParents can find many baby boy names beginning with the letter D. Popular choices include Daniel, David, and Dylan with established meaning...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Boosting connectivity with Russia: India plans to send first cargo ship along Northern Sea Route in 2027India plans its first cargo ship voyage along the Northern Sea Route next year. Russia's Arkhangelsk region is discussing economic potentia...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
PM Modi says India securing critical minerals, deepening global supply partnershipsIndia is increasing efforts to secure critical minerals and forge partnerships. The nation is strengthening access to vital resources for t...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Mining for better RoI, better sharing nextIn a significant legislative shift, the Centre has revised a 1957 Act to enhance its oversight of mineral resources. The newly established ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Government plans to set up critical minerals processing parks across 4 statesIndia is embarking on a transformative journey with plans for four specialized critical mineral processing parks in strategic states, empha...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India-SACU trade pact talks to begin by September, conclude within a yearIndia and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclud...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetimeGamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now chall...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India’s import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to ParlIndia imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told ...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Uzbekistan invites Indian firms for mining, minerals push ahead of PM Modi's visitIn a bid to enhance economic ties, Uzbekistan is inviting Indian investments into its mining and metallurgy sectors, highlighting lucrative...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan could explore FTA, says Piyush Goyal; Uzbekistan invites Indian investment in mining, rare earthsIndia and Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade to three billion dollars within three years. Businesses are urged to increase investment...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Next ECMS tranche may greenlight rare earth magnet plantsRare earth permanent magnets (REPMs), made using elements like neodymium and dysprosium, are essential for modern electronics manufacturing...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critic...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
China export curbs put $6.5 trillion global supply chains at risk: IEAGlobal supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges. China's export controls on rare earth elements impacted...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 PM IST