Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
NCR plan keeps Aravali safeguards after long debateThe National Capital Region's Regional Plan 2041 will keep the Natural Conservation Zone. This protects the Aravali ecosystem and sensitive...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Indian-American Nithya Raman leads in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral raceIndian-American Nithya Raman is narrowly leading the race for the second spot in the Los Angeles Mayor elections scheduled for November, af...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: J&K employee bodies seek fitment factor of 2.86–3.68, Rs 51,480 minimum basic payEmployee bodies from Jammu & Kashmir have urged the 8th Pay Commission to adopt a fitment factor between 2.86 and 3.68, which could raise t...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
India to host 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12India hosts the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12. Ministers and experts will discuss building inclusive and resilie...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
The coolest ideas are often the oldestWe need to think about what can be changed and what we can do without
30 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
29 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favouriteIndia's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...
26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST