Agri Minister targets fake seeds, pesticides; aims to expand ICAR outreachICAR aims for financial self-reliance through innovation and tech commercialisation by 2029. The institution released 43 new crop varieties...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
EU plans biggest carbon market overhaul: What's changing and why it mattersThe European Union plans significant changes to its carbon trading system. These revisions aim to balance climate targets with industrial c...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
How Steve Jobs' billionaire widow Laurene Powell went from skipping family holidays to building a $14 billion fortune and becoming one of the richest women in the USApple co-founder Steve Jobs' billionaire widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, overcame childhood financial struggles and student loan debt. Once too...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Ather Energy raises Rs 1,200 crore from India-Japan Fund, Hero Motocorp, founders, launches Rs 1,500-crore QIPAther Energy secured Rs 1,200 crore through a preferential issue. Hero MotoCorp and the India-Japan Fund are key investors in this round. T...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Calcutta Stock Exchange, R.I.P.The initiative to revive the Calcutta Stock Exchange seems misguided for West Bengal. With many regional exchanges folding due to dwindling...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Karnataka to roll out comprehensive data centre policy to support infra requirements of AIKarnataka will soon unveil a comprehensive data centre policy to support AI infrastructure needs. This policy aims to create essential digi...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Piyush Goyal holds key meetings with EU, Belgian leaders to deepen trade, clean energy, agriculture cooperationUnion Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level meetings in Brussels with EU Commissioners and Belgian officials. Discussions focused on enhanc...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Flipkartās West Bengal story gets a major boost: Company invests in infrastructure, jobs, and market accessFlipkart is increasing its investment in West Bengal's digital commerce infrastructure. The company's largest fulfillment center in Haringh...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA likely to enter into force by year-end: Minister Todd McClayIndia and New Zealand's free trade agreement is expected to take effect by year's end. This pact will significantly enhance economic and tr...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
India targets self-reliance in atomic energy to meet net-zero goals, says Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology ChairIndia's atomic energy strategy aims for net-zero emissions by 2070. The parliamentary panel reviewed operational expansion and new internat...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Investors rush to fund solutions for India's AI power crunchEnergy transition is emerging as a new thematic bet for venture capital and private equity firms and investors look to back startups buildi...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homesMeta will invest C$13 billion to build its first Canadian AI data center in Alberta. This massive facility will require electricity equival...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Assam Budget 2026-27: Spotlight falls on polygamy after big announcement by state FM Jayanta Malla BaruahAmong Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Smarter citizens for dumbed-down citiesIndian cities face chronic waterlogging each monsoon season. This recurring problem stems from poor civic planning and administrative negle...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Misinformation is shaping world, from climate change to wars: Cambridge University Professor Sander van der LindenProfessor Sander van der Linden studies how people fall for misinformation and manipulation. Digital technology accelerates the spread of f...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Ladakh tourism surges as June arrivals jump 43% and foreign visitors double from 2025Ladakh experiences a significant tourism surge, with visitor numbers climbing substantially. Foreign tourist arrivals have nearly doubled, ...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.01 PM IST