100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
In 1846, a chemist wiped up spilled acids with an apron and found a dangerous new cottonA German-Swiss scientist, Christian Friedrich Schönbein, stumbled upon a powerful new substance in 1846. An accidental spill of strong acid...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
No winter, no snowfall, but everything turns white: Why this North Eastern state transforms into a snowy wonderland every summerManipur transforms into a summer wonderland as towering silk cotton trees release fluffy white fibres, creating a spectacle resembling snow...
25 May, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Rs 376 cr flyover in GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover in Guwahati, a Rs. 376 crore project completed ...
22 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
High UV index in sunlight recorded in Kerala; KSDMA urges cautionThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has alerted the public to high UV index levels recorded across the state, urging imm...
21 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Uzbekistan’s evolution in the international financial systemUzbekistan's National Investment Fund has made waves with its groundbreaking IPO, now trading on international stock exchanges. This pivota...
20 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Capital goods boom, apparel bust: India's manufacturing growth is concentrated where it creates the fewest jobsIndia's industrial growth shows a worrying divide. Capital-intensive sectors driven by domestic demand are performing well. However, labor-...
15 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif cropsThe Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower ...
13 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Delhi rolls out heatwave action plan; work breaks from 1–4 pm for outdoor labourers, ORS for students, water points across cityDelhi heatwave: Delhi is facing a severe heatwave. The government has launched a comprehensive plan to protect citizens. Labourers will get...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Bengal polls: Movement via Petrapole land port, other Bangladesh border routes restricted
Border movement is restricted in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. This curb is in place for the final phase of assembly elections....
28 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Gujarat: VGRC to open new doors of opportunities in Surat's textile sectorThe Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference will accelerate industrial growth in South Gujarat. This event aims to attract investments, connect...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Kerala records high UV index; public advisory issuedThe Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued a caution advisory due to high UV index levels recorded across the state. Orange ...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Trump weighs Spirit Airlines takeover, eyes resale after oil price drop report saysPresident Donald Trump is exploring a government takeover of Spirit Airlines. The plan involves buying the struggling airline with taxpayer...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
War hits Indian factories, but yarn makers spin export boom to ChinaIndian cotton yarn factories are increasing output to meet unprecedented demand from China. Disruptions from the Middle East war have impac...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
SIMA hails the cabbotage rule relaxation for cotton transportThough India is the largest cotton producing country and net exporter of cotton in the world, the domestic cotton textile industry could no...
24 May, 2018, 04.32 PM IST
- Formulate an effective network to reduce cost: SICA
South India Cotton Association has asked the Union Textile Ministry to prevail upon the transport ministry and arrive at a "hybrid transpor...
30 Sep, 2007, 03.40 PM IST