Blackouts hit Indian factories as coal crunch feeds into economyIndian industries and households are grappling with power shortages due to reduced coal supplies and extreme weather conditions. The weak m...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
El Nino pushes Pacific to its hottest ever, and global temperatures show no sign of coolingEl Nino has reached an all-time high in sea surface temperatures, significantly surpassing previous peaks. The rising temperatures are expe...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
TSMC expected to report sixth straight quarter of record profit thanks to AI boomAnalysts say demand for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's (TSMC) AI chipmaking capacity, as well as its advanced chip packaging techn...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
New draft steel policy targets 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047India has unveiled a new draft national steel policy targeting 604 million tonnes capacity by 2047. The initiative also aims to increase ex...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Two killed after gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Jharkhand's BokaroTwo people, including an ESL Steel executive and an engineer associated with a business partner, died following gas exposure at the company...
11 Oct, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
How 5 symbols on an ancient bowl found near Salem may change what we know about India's writing historyAn archaeological excavation at Thelunganur near Salem, Tamil Nadu, has uncovered a 3,200-year-old bowl bearing five graffiti symbols, pote...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
EU and China strike interim trade deal that could cut Chinese hybrid exportsChina and the European Union have agreed on a preliminary trade deal to address trade imbalances. This deal includes reduced tariffs on cer...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Tea Research Association launches TocklAI, the world's first AI model for teaThe Tea Research Association has launched TocklAI, an AI model designed specifically for the tea industry and trained on Tocklai Tea Resear...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
El Nino could rank among strongest since 1950, peak in December, last through February: UN bodyEl Nino is forecasted to intensify and peak by December, lasting through February 2027. Sea surface temperatures are expected to reach unpr...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Anand Mahindra post on 108-year-old engine patented by co-founder J.C. Mahindra, built by company on Founders’ Day goes viralAnand Mahindra announced the successful creation of an engine patented by his grandfather J.C. Mahindra 108 years ago. The engine prototype...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Hurricane Isaias Path: This Tropical storm could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 as Gulf Coast landfall nearsTropical Storm Isaias is currently in the Gulf of Mexico and may strengthen into a hurricane soon. As of Wednesday morning, it has sustaine...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
India steel ministry unlikely to seek new curbs on cheap imports, government source saysIndia's steel ministry has decided against new measures to restrict cheap steel imports for now. The country is dealing with increased impo...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Gold industry expects price rise to $5,013 an ounce over 12 monthsGold prices are set to soar to $5,013 per ounce in the next year, while silver is expected to jump from $61 to $97 per ounce. In addition, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Backward integration, captive power seen aiding profitability of secondary steel playersSecondary steelmakers in India are improving profitability by investing in captive power and backward integration, helping offset volatile ...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST