Charting the global economy: Price pressures continue to bubbleThe personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy, rose in line with expectations in July.
30 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data showsShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This occurred while a geopolitical standoff between the U...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...
23 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Why did the Maya hide a jade stone inside their tooth? A mysterious inlay found in an ancient molar offers new clues about one of history’s most intriguing dental practicesNew research indicates that the ancient Maya employed jadeite inlays to repair damaged teeth, as demonstrated by a piece found embedded in ...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Fans deployed to dry damaged Lucknow-Kanpur expresswayA newly inaugurated expressway in India experienced damage shortly after its opening. Contractors deployed pedestal fans to accelerate dryi...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Parliament Watch: India-US BTA push, EPFO relief, highway slowdown among key updatesA parliamentary panel has recommended the swift conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing the need for safeguards a...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
India's fuel demand increased 2.9% in July, with gasoline and diesel sales showing strong growthIndia's overall fuel demand saw a 2.9% increase in July compared to last year. Gasoline consumption climbed 9.2%, while diesel usage rose b...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacksVessel crossings through the Strait of Hormuz decreased significantly this week. This drop occurred after a fresh exchange of attacks betwe...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
India's fuel consumption drops 3.7% in June from previous monthIndia's fuel consumption fell approximately 3.7% in June from the previous month. Liquefied petroleum gas consumption saw a significant yea...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Bharat Petroleum to expand retail offerings, EV charging networkBharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd is investing significantly to expand its retail offerings. The company aims to increase its market share b...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
After Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, potholes emerge on Rs 6,695-crore Pune-Mumbai Expressway just 2 months after inaugurationJust two months after its inauguration, the Pune-Mumbai Expressway's Missing Link is showing signs of wear, with pothole-like patches appea...
06 Jul, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Stocks in news: Bajaj Auto, ZEE, BPCL, HDFC Bank, HUL, Tata Motors CVIndian markets saw a subdued trading session on Monday, with key indices declining due to mixed global signals and profit-taking. Several p...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Shell, Tiki Tar venture to expand value-added bitumen businessBharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is acquiring a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, marking its significant entry into ...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 croreBharat Petroleum Corporation is set to acquire a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, bolstering its presence in India's ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Word of the day: BitumenBitumen meaning: Bitumen, a sticky black substance, builds our modern world. Ancient civilizations used it for boats and buildings. Today, ...
06 Mar, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Bitumen demand surges 47% in August as road construction activity picks upBitumen demand in India rebounded sharply in August, surging 47% after a monsoon-induced slump in previous months, driven by renewed road c...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.31 PM IST