After E20 petrol, Nitin Gadkari pushes for 15% isobutanol-blended diesel: What it is and why it mattersIndia is set to embrace a new biofuel initiative, allowing up to 15% isobutanol blending with diesel. This strategic move aims to curb reli...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Indian scientists recreate key human placenta functions on a chipIndian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking "placenta-on-chip" technology, a lab-grown model replicating crucial functions of the hum...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Goyal urges states to identify imported goods for domestic manufacturingCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal has called on states to identify importable products that can be manufactured competitively in India, aiming...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Quote of the day by Spencer Tracy, 'Know Your Lines and Don't Bump into the Furniture' is a life advice on concentrating on what truly matters increases productivity, reduces unnecessary errors in social media-driven worldQuote of the day by Spencer Tracy offers wisdom that extends far beyond the world of acting. It teaches that preparation, simplicity, profe...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.14 AM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Jewellers may be louped in for idle gold mobilisationThe government is exploring a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, aiming to involve jewellers for the first time to tap into the vast amount...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
How a Multi Asset Allocation brings equity, debt and gold together in one placeDiversification is key to successful investing, and Multi-Asset Allocation Funds offer a balanced approach. These funds invest in at least ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
No single road to clean mobilityIndia stands at a pivotal moment in its mobility sector, where reducing oil dependency is critical due to global energy challenges. Ethanol...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import relianceThe department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of I...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependenceIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas inc...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST