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Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST- Centre extends duty relief on key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the import duty exemption on about 40 key petrochemical products by 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims ...30 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- NASA just discovered a living relic from the Milky Way’s earliest days hidden in plain sightNASA proved Terzan 5 is not a globular star cluster but a living fossil from the Milky Way's earliest formation. Webb and Hubble jointly re...27 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...27 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
- Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
- World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependenceIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas inc...26 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
- Kazakh President pitches for Middle Corridor to boost trade with EuropeKazakh President Tokayev's Brussels visit underscored the vital role of the Middle Corridor, a key Asia-Europe trade route, aligning with t...25 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Govt eyes fast-tracking local production of high-end medical devicesIndia is planning to boost local manufacturing of around 10 high-value medical devices, including MRI systems and pacemakers, to curb relia...24 Jun, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI AayogIndia's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearl...23 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...23 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
- API prices fall as West Asia tensions ease, boosting Indian pharma sectorPrices for active pharmaceutical ingredients have seen a decline of five to ten percent, thanks to the calming geopolitical climate in West...17 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
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