Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Men not needed! Scientists have found an all-female species that's been cloning itself for the last 100,000 yearsThe Amazon molly, an all-female fish, has defied evolutionary expectations by surviving for 100,000 years without males. This remarkable sp...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
850 acres of vacant defence land in Uttar Pradesh to host 250 MW solar power plantA significant solar power project is set to be established in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Defence Ministry clears 250 MW solar project with battery storage in Uttar Pradesh's SitapurThe Indian Defence Ministry has taken a pivotal step in renewable energy by sanctioning a 250 MW solar power project featuring integrated b...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
NH builders seek predefined input rates for projects under active bidsRoad builders are asking the government to set fixed rates for bitumen and fuel. This is for highway projects currently up for bidding. The...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
Fadnavis approves 65 MahaRail projects, vows to make Maharashtra a railway level crossing-free stateMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved sixty-five railway infrastructure projects. These projects aim to eliminate railw...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Avani Infratech to invest Rs 750cr on 3 new realty projects at Gurugram, Sonipat in HaryanaThe Delhi-based company has developed few projects so far, including an industrial township, and holds a land bank of more than 300-acre fo...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Bitcoin rebounds to $63,000 after holding key support, but ETF outflows of $3.4 billion remain a concernBitcoin climbed back above the $63,000 level on Monday after successfully defending a key support zone, despite persistent ETF outflows of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the lightA routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Hindustan Construction Company secures Rs 127 crore Bhutan hydropower project contractHindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) has won a Rs 127 crore contract in Bhutan. The deal is for construction works at the Wangchhu Hydr...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrageThe Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grin...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
Dharavi to become a smart city: HSBC says Asia's largest slum could soon have metro stations, green spaces & 125,000 new homesDharavi's massive redevelopment project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group, aims to transform the Mumbai s...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Bitcoin consolidates near $73,600 as whale outflows hit highest level since FebruaryBitcoin hovered near $73,660 as whale outflows hit their highest level since February, adding to short-term selling pressure. Major altcoin...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST