BRICS Summit: Arctic partnership to figure high in Modi-Putin meetIndia and Russia are ramping up their collaboration in the Arctic, with a strong focus on resource development. A meeting between President...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Coal India bets ₹50,000 crore on life beyond coal; goes big on gasification, critical mineralsCoal India is investing nearly fifty thousand crore rupees in coal gasification projects. The company is also actively seeking overseas cri...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
US pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on ChinaG20 members face stalled talks on global trade and fiscal imbalances. United States officials are urging higher barriers on Chinese goods t...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky: “Do not be afraid of men’s sin, love a man even in his sin, for such love is akin to....” — Inspiring life lessons from a timeless quote on love, compassion, forgiveness, empathy, acceptance, and why understanding human weakness can change the way we see ourselves and othersQuote of the day by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: “Do not be afraid of men’s sin, love a man even in his sin,” urging us to look beyond a person’s wo...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 2026, scientists recreated 15,000 years of solar wind exposure on Moon soil in 4 hours; the experiment could help with future lunar resource miningInterlune has recreated the effects of around 15,000 years of solar-wind exposure on lunar soil in just four hours, using accelerated heliu...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
At 10, he solved complex math problems. Unlocked the atom's true power. But his 3-word question about aliens changed how scientists see the universeEnrico Fermi was a child maths prodigy who went on to become one of the most important physicists of the 20th century, helping advance nucl...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
In US, rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewaterWest Virginia University researchers are extracting valuable rare earth elements from acidic mine drainage. This process cleans up environm...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
The not-so-great visa wall of China: Why Indian business is stuckChina's security focus is now restricting Indian business visas, impacting economic ties. India eased investment rules, and China tightened...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
In 1945, Hiroshima’s atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloyAfter decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidenc...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.03 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
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
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