Coal gasification projects may save India Rs 1.5 lakh crore in forex over 5-7 years: Coal Ministry SecretaryCoal gasification projects are expected to provide significant foreign exchange savings for India by substituting imports. The Coal Ministr...
05 Nov, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Google unveils $15 billion data centre investment in MalaysiaGoogle announced plans on Wednesday to invest $15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years to build data centres and other infrastructur...
05 Nov, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
US sanctions India-based couple, companies over alleged support for Iran's Shadow oil fleetThe United States imposed sanctions on Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid for aiding Iran's shadow fleet. Their network alleged...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
US slaps sanctions on Indian, Turkish firms and people for aiding IranThe sanctions are part of the Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast," which aims to cut off Iran's ability to sell oil to fund...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
In 1990, New Jersey placed five retired subway cars in a reef about 70 feet underwater; a decade later, they still provided three-dimensional structureIn an innovative move, decommissioned subway cars were submerged off the Jersey Shore, transforming them into artificial reefs. These under...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Delhi's winter pollution curbs kick off with Rs 68.4 lakh in fines, 1,539 vehicles turned back on day oneThe Winter Action Plan kicked off successfully in Delhi, with enforcement teams collecting fines of Rs 68.4 lakh on day one. A total of 14,...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu rejects forced displacement claims, says no decision taken on Siang damArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed concerns regarding the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project during a recent outreach. He...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
2 tankers explode after allegedly hitting naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claimsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking naval mines. Both ve...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Better forecasts save lives in cyclones, but India needs stronger defences and faster recoveryIndia experiences an average of five cyclones annually, with two becoming severe cyclonic storms. The Bay of Bengal generates more cyclones...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom fadedKirwin, a once-bustling mining community nestled in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming, experienced a fleeting boom in the early 1900s. The ...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Delhi pollution restrictions from November 1: 50% WFH, parking charges to double, vehicle curbs and more; check full list under winter action planDelhi vehicle restrictions from November 1: The Delhi government will enforce various anti-pollution measures to improve air quality from N...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Delhi gears up for pollution curbs from Nov 1; vehicle restrictions, construction ban among measuresDelhi is preparing to implement various measures aimed at reducing air pollution starting from November 1. Restrictions on certain vehicles...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
'Forever chemicals' can remain in water for years, but can a new UV technology finally destroy them? Here's how it worksThe process targets the carbon-fluorine bonds in PFAS compounds, which are responsible for their exceptional chemical stability. The compan...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Google went to Finland for its AI expansion. Now a cleared forest and a police probe threaten to overshadow its $15 billion investmentGoogle's planned expansion in Finland is facing scrutiny due to alleged environmental violations at a data centre site. Authorities are inv...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.17 AM IST
US Iran war: Ship seen ablaze in Strait of Hormuz off Oman coastA vessel is currently on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the crew's status still unknown. The UK Maritime Trade Operations have received...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in USMore than 7 million oysters have helped protect over 1,000 aquaculture and related jobs in the US while supporting marine conservation. The...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.33 PM IST