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E20 shift must not leave drivers behindThe government's rollout of E20 petrol, while extensively consulted, lacked clear communication to vehicle buyers, fueling misinformation. ...
Ladakh LG Saxena approves 25% production-based incentive for Pashmina herdersLadakh's Pashmina industry is set for a significant boost with two key decisions by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena. A new incentive program ...
Trump ramps up war on regulations with 702 cuts in pipelineThe Trump administration is aggressively cutting federal red tape, aiming to eliminate 702 regulations by September. This move, unprecedent...
E20 scientifically tested, safe for older vehicles: Industry expertsIndustry experts have reassured the public about the safety and efficacy of E20 ethanol-blended petrol. They emphasized that the fuel has u...
Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into forceIndia and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Th...
El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Fed's Warsh: Will decide on rate hike when policymakers 'shut the door' at next meetingAt an international monetary policy forum, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stressed the necessity of maintaining a 2% inflation target. H...
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
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...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
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...
India remains fastest-growing major economy; reforms key to sustaining momentum: HUL ChairmanIndia's economy is leading global growth, driven by a young population, robust digital infrastructure, and supportive policies. HUL Chairma...
European shares steady as tech gains offset Middle East ceasefire cautionEuropean markets showed resilience on Monday, buoyed by a surge in technology stocks. Investors are cautiously optimistic following a de-es...
Suits & Sayings: Hot ShotET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers in corporate corridors.
'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of t...
China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report saysPresident Donald Trump's rollback of federal regulations has spurred an unprecedented wave of lawsuits in defence of climate protections, a...