Factories faced weaker demand, higher costs in July as Iran war grinds onIn July, China's manufacturing activity experienced a decline attributed to dwindling demand alongside escalating costs. Meanwhile, the Eur...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks slide as global AI selloff hits chipmakers; Alibaba rallies on new AI modelChinese equities declined on Monday as a global selloff in AI-linked stocks weighed on semiconductor shares, while Hong Kong's technology s...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
China factory growth slows to 4-month low in July, survey showsChina's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in four months during July. Output and new orders rose more slowly, while export ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supplySurvivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, in...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese tech stocks surge as AI optimism returns, policy support lifts marketsChinese technology stocks rallied sharply on Friday, mirroring global markets. Investors regained confidence as the artificial intelligence...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Global Market: China's factory activity contracts unexpectedly in July; metal, commodity stocks may stay under pressureChina's manufacturing activity unexpectedly slipped into contraction during July. The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fel...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ keeps rates unchanged, signals readiness for further hikes as yen remains under pressureThe Bank of Japan maintained its key interest rate at 1% on Friday. This decision followed government intervention to support the weakening...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Factory floors find their footing againIndia's industrial rejuvenation thrives on the backs of electronics and automotive sectors, driving economic vitality forward. The manufact...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Six in ten Indian companies believe AI to play a significant role: PWCIndian manufacturers anticipate artificial intelligence significantly aiding strategic goals within five years. This optimism surpasses glo...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
KILAUEA VOLCANO LIVE STREAMING: Episode 52 eruption sends 300-foot lava fountains into the skyHawai'i's Kilauea volcano has begun its 52nd eruptive episode with lava fountaining. The eruption started within Halema'uma'u Crater, reach...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
US customs officials inspect China-linked factories in Vietnam: ReportU.S. customs officials conducted spot inspections at China-linked factories in Vietnam. Inspectors examined documents and production proces...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
US core capital goods orders climb 0.9% in June, beats expectationsU.S. manufacturing showed resilience in June with increased equipment investment. New orders for capital goods excluding aircraft rose sign...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
US business activity hits 8-month high but supply strains, costs riseUS business activity expanded at its fastest pace in eight months during July. Strong domestic demand for services offset cooling factory p...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI showsEuro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders and stronger ma...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
India's private sector growth slumped to over four-year low in July, PMI showsIndia’s private sector growth slowed sharply inJuly, reaching its weakest level in more than four years, mainly due to a significant slowdo...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST