Centre bans export of Li-ion battery waste, scrap to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recoveryIndia has imposed an immediate ban on the export of lithium-ion battery black mass to strengthen its local recycling ecosystem. This decisi...
12 Nov, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Two weeks after the US restricted Nvidia’s China chips, a four-month-old Shanghai firm became a ‘preferred partner’ - here’s why the timing mattersA Shanghai company secured Nvidia's Preferred Cloud Partner status just four months after its founding and two weeks after the US expanded ...
12 Nov, 2026, 03.15 AM IST
India blocks battery waste exports to recover more lithium, nickel and cobalt at homeIndia has enforced a ban on exporting lithium-ion battery black mass to promote local recycling initiatives. The prohibition aims to ensure...
11 Nov, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Govt bans export of unsorted battery waste, scrapThe government has implemented a ban on the export of unsorted waste and scrap from certain batteries. This ban applies specifically to pri...
11 Nov, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
India drawing up list of export snags in South AsiaIndia is identifying regulatory and market-access barriers in seven South Asian countries to expand exports and reach its $1-trillion targe...
11 Nov, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Huang in suspense, chips may crackHuang is a hands-on boss at Nvidia. Although he owns a small amount of the company's stock, replacing him will be difficult. In the new pol...
10 Nov, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Tanker carrying Russian diesel halts off US coast, shipping data showsPresident Donald Trump last month announced a surprise deal with Moscow to import diesel from Russia to help lower prices at the pumps ahea...
10 Nov, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: ReportThe Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China...
10 Nov, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AINvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessin...
10 Nov, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
US-China AI race could face financial setbacks, mass layoffs over next three years: ReportThe report highlighted, the global artificial intelligence (AI) race is increasingly becoming a contest between China's state-led approach ...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Why is Sheikh Hasina's plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?Bangladesh has rejected a fresh passport request from former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who plans to return from exile in India in Decem...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Diwali Patakha from China: The world's fireworks capital is reinventing its centuries-old industryLiuyang in China's Hunan province is a significant hub for global fireworks production. The county supplies around 60% of the domestic fire...
07 Nov, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
How China's clean-tech machine is reshaping the global climate fightIn 2024, China took the lead as the top investor in global clean technology, directing $132 billion to developing nations to aid carbon red...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: NYTThe Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Secur...
07 Nov, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Good intentions, unintended consequences: The cost of regulationRegulation is vital for protecting consumers and building trust, but unpredictable or poorly calibrated policy changes can disrupt business...
01 Nov, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Russian oil refineries boost output as drone attacks halt after US-brokered deal, sources sayRussian oil refineries have increased crude processing by 25% in the second half of October. This increase followed the cessation of persis...
27 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST