L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges inprojects: CFO R Shankar RamanLarsen & Toubro is embracing automation and technology for construction growth. The company is using robots for tasks like welding and plas...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Facing rebellion, Mamata turns to loyalists, old timers in TMC overhaulTMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has reshaped the party's leadership. New committees feature loyalists and old timers. This move follows a signi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Explained: Why Indian stock market has fallen prey to South Korea, Taiwan’s AI prowessSouth Korea's stock market has surged past India's, becoming the world's sixth-largest, driven by its semiconductor giants' AI boom. India ...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Morgan Stanley says Indian stock market poised for strong year ahead. Here’s whyMorgan Stanley remains bullish on Indian equities, citing an earnings upcycle, supportive macroeconomic conditions and strong domestic flow...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India-US trade negotiators to begin four-day talks on June 1India and the US are holding crucial trade talks in New Delhi. Chief negotiators will finalize details of an interim trade agreement. This ...
31 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
31 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre, TN govt to curb rising fertiliser pricesFarmers face distress due to soaring fertiliser costs. PMK leader C Ramadoss calls for government intervention. He urges subsidies and affo...
29 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: 'It is not accidental that all phenomena of human life are dominated by the search for...' - the pioneer of classical conditioning teaches a life lesson on how survival needs shape human behavior and societyQuote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: Ivan Pavlov's quote highlights how the fundamental drive for survival, symbolized by the "search for daily...
28 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
28 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
China is using a bacteria to turn desert into fertile soil in just 10 monthsA groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobac...
26 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
India and the new economics of constraintIndia is attempting to rise in a world shaped increasingly by AI, fractured supply chains, geopolitical rivalry, slowing globalisation, and...
26 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Heatwaves in India could rise 400% by century-end, putting health and jobs at risk24 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST