Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Jairam Ramesh accuses centre of "calibrated capitulation" to China over power project decisionCongress MP Jairam Ramesh has slammed the Centre's "calibrated capitulation" to China, citing reports of Chinese-linked firms bidding for g...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Citi sees brent crude sliding to $60/bbl as supply fears easeGeopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, accordi...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush GoyalIndia and the EU are set to ink their free trade agreement by December 31, with legal scrubbing expected to conclude in 10-12 days, marking...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Desperately play catch-up: In the last year, India has appeared tired and enervated - time to turn the pageIndia faces a shifting global landscape, grappling with geopolitical realignments and the rise of AI as a strategic tool. The article highl...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
ITC enters cola business to add more fizz to beverages portfolioIndia's carbonated soft drinks market is intensifying as ITC launches a premium sugar-free Coconut Cola, aiming to compete with global gian...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
India aims to recycle 16,000 ships in next decade: Union Minister SonowalIndia is set to recycle approximately 16,000 ships in the coming decade, backed by an $8 billion financial commitment. Over 30 Indian ship ...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India bonds stuck in range as traders eye fresh triggersIndian government bonds remained stable as hopes of inclusion in the Bloomberg index balanced out geopolitical concerns and a declining rup...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
China unveils 350-kmph Xi'an-Shiyan bullet train, cuts travel time from over six hours to oneChina has launched the Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway, a crucial link connecting central and western regions. This 257-km line, designed f...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Easing oil prices, supply chains to soften external pressures on India: Finance ministryIndia's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties, with easing oil prices and improving supply chains offering some relief. Ho...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC's TiL for $1.4 billionAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone will sell a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port to MSC Group's Terminal Investment Ltd. for $1.397 bill...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Oil falls as investors focus on potential Iran-US talks in DohaOil prices dipped as markets keenly watched potential U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, following recent missile exchanges that tested a fragile cea...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment driveLee will preside over the event, framed as a national "great leap" due to be unveiled around 0500 GMT, his office said, with ministries c...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Forget power: The unquenchable AI thirst propelling water stocks up to 45%India's water sector is experiencing a surge, with stocks like Shakti Pumps and VA Tech Wabag jumping up to 45% in a month. This rally is f...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST