Sarthak PDS: Cabinet clears Rs 25,000-crore overhaul of public distribution systemThe Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 25,000-crore Sarthak Public Distribution System scheme. This initiative aims to modernize India's foo...
27 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
26 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
The ocean near Panama quietly skipped a season and scientists are still trying to understand whyFor the first time in over 40 years, the Gulf of Panama experienced a complete break in its annual upwelling cycle. This vital process, dri...
11 May, 2026, 03.39 AM IST
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
01 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Census 2027 to be India's first digital enumeration exerciseIndia is gearing up for Census 2027, the nation's 16th census. This massive undertaking will be the world's largest, featuring digital inte...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Data heist of the century? Hacker claims to steal top-secret files from China supercomputer - data up for saleThe China supercomputer data breach is shaking global cybersecurity circles with one shocking number. More than 10 petabytes of allegedly s...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Uzbekistan launches ambitious "Uzbekistan–2030" strategyUzbekistan has launched its Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy, a comprehensive plan for national reform and development. The strategy outlines 100 m...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Oil, inflation and uncertainty: James Knightley breaks down market risksGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran, are creating significant market uncertainty and keeping investors o...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Antarctica Was Hiding an Entire Landscape Under Its Ice, and Scientists Just Found ItScientists have unveiled an unprecedentedly detailed map of Antarctica's hidden landmass, revealing complex topography like sharp ridges an...
27 Mar, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
India 6th most polluted country; UP's Loni world's most polluted city, Delhi 4th: ReportIndia ranks as the sixth most polluted country globally due to fine particulate matter, with Loni identified as the world's most polluted c...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
We don't outsource our software, says ex-ISRO chief SomanathFormer ISRO chief S Somanath highlights the agency's dedication to in-house software development across various domains. At the Software Pr...
01 Mar, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
Fix watering holes to mitigate dry daysThis year's monsoon will hopefully replenish reservoirs. But let's not lose sight that water storage is not just directly linked to water a...
07 Jul, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
Agri minister for use of modern farm tech to tackle climate changeAgriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Thursday pitched for increased use of cutting-edge technologies including transgenics to address ...
15 Dec, 2016, 07.43 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry for use of modern farm tech to tackle climate changeSingh was speaking at the meeting of his ministry's consultative committee on 'Emerging biotic is a challenge under changing climate'.
15 Dec, 2016, 07.19 PM IST
Space agencies of 60 countries agree to engage satellites to monitor greenhouse emissionThe key to effectively implementing the Paris Agreement lies in the ability to verify that nations are fulfilling their commitments to curb...
03 Jun, 2016, 09.42 PM IST