Goldman Sachs picks ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank as top banking betsGoldman Sachs has begun its assessment of fourteen Indian banks, pinpointing its top selections. ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank stand o...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at a terrifying speed — and experts say it hasn’t peakedThe Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is accelerating rapidly. Many infections remain undetected, making the true scale unknown. This outbrea...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
In a 2026 study, scientists found enough lithium and magnesium in just 0.1% of the ocean to last 50,000 years. Now, an Olympic pool of seawater exposes the huge gap between abundance and accessibilityScientists are exploring the ocean as a potential source of critical minerals needed for batteries, electronics, vehicles, and clean-energy...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
NHAI, National Road Safety Board deliberate on strengthening road safety on National HighwaysThe NHAI and National Road Safety Board on Friday reviewed measures to strengthen road safety governance and improve safety standards on Na...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
JP Nadda reviews H1N1 influenza situation; calls for continued vigilance, robust surveillanceUnion Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the H1N1 influenza situation and national preparedness measures. He stressed the need for continue...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
NSUI flags ‘RSS links’ in NCERT political science textbook panelThe NSUI has criticized the NCERT's reconstituted textbook development team. They allege members have direct or indirect links to the RSS-a...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovation in Uttar PradeshBanaras Hindu University's medical institute received significant funding for six research projects. These initiatives focus on crucial nat...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Oil giants pool capital to ignite energy deeptechThe MC2+Ignite accelerator, in partnership with IIT Madras, will select about 30 startups at the prototype-to-early-pilot stage. The focus ...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 recordsA former adviser to Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government documents. David Morens admitted to evading public record...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Mahanagar Gas eyes 1 million new PNG connections in FY27, capex raisedMahanagar Gas Ltd is increasing capital expenditure by twenty percent this financial year. The company plans to triple daily piped natural ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Govt brings incentive scheme to accelerate household piped gas connectionsA new government incentive scheme aims to accelerate piped natural gas connections. Eligible companies will receive cheaper gas for new hou...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteriesA Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carb...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Tata Capital Healthcare Fund III invests $30 million in Tenet DiagnosticsTata Capital Healthcare Fund III and Blue Earth Capital invested $30 million in Tenet Medcorp. This investment marks a significant step for...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Veteran filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illnessVeteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning debut film Damu, died at 71 at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Su...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
No retirement of doctors till March 2027: Himachal CM Sukhu in Independence Day speechHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced several welfare initiatives for state employees. He also detailed plans fo...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
T-Hub launches founder fellowship 'Blueprint' for deeptech startupsAs part of the programme, startups will develop a 12-month operating plan and prepare for their next fundraise through investor-ready pitch...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST