Malviya Nagar fire survivor from Bangladesh alleges Rs 1.8 lakh charged despite promise of free body transportA Bangladeshi survivor of the Malviya Nagar fire claims she was charged a hefty sum for body repatriation after a government promise of fre...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
'8647' mystery: What does the numbers mean? Sign appears in Washington's iconic National MallGiant numbers "8647" mysteriously appeared on the National Mall's grass, sparking a federal investigation and political controversy. The ma...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
AI workloads push data centres to upgrade fire and cooling systemsData centres are significantly upgrading fire safety, cooling, and electrical systems following a recent Google Cloud incident. The surge i...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Physical security startup Coram AI raises $35 million co-led by Ansa Capital, Battery VenturesThe San Francisco-based company was cofounded by Ashesh Jain, formerly head of autonomy at Lyft's self-driving division, and Peter Ondruska...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Betting big on mid and smallcaps; largecaps most expensive on PEG basis, says Dinshaw IraniHelios Mutual Fund is shifting investments from large companies to mid and small companies. This move follows earnings growth trends where ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Delhi weather: 120 kmph winds batter capital, flights operations affectedDelhi experienced a powerful dust storm on Tuesday evening, with Palam weather station recording wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, a record no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
New Zealand issues state of emergency as 11-metre waves batter Wellington coast; hundreds evacuatedAuthorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
India's EV penetration crosses 11% for first time as auto retail sales hit record in MayIndia's auto sales reached a record in May, growing 9.55 percent. Electric vehicle penetration surpassed 11 percent for the first time. Dea...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Heat waves demand more than just water for proper hydration; electrolytes intake necessary: ExpertsHealth experts warn that during heat waves, water alone is not enough for hydration. Excessive sweating depletes essential electrolytes lik...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST