Bitumen deficit bridged, but price problem persists; India's roads set to face a real test this winterAs prices of bitumen continue to be on the higher side, road construction companies are watching the winter construction season closely. Ev...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway slippages point to design issue, affected stretches need rebuilding: OfficialSlippages on the Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway suggest design issues, not construction defects. Affected stretches will require rebuilding from...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
India hits FY26 fiscal deficit target, stays on debt-cut path: Nirmala SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister confirmed achieving fiscal deficit targets for 2025-26. The government plans to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to fi...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
UP: Three-storey building collapses at Swaminarayan temple premises in PrayagrajA three-storey building collapsed on the Swaminarayan temple premises in Prayagraj on Friday night. No casualties were reported as the buil...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Reliance Jio IPO: 7 risk factors investors should know as firm gets Sebi nod for Rs 37,000-crore issueReliance Jio’s proposed Rs 37,700-crore IPO has received Sebi approval, bringing the much-awaited listing closer. While the offering could ...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2012, Alaska counted 58 pigeon guillemots on Naked Island as mink threatened nests. 11 years later following restoration, their numbers had jumped nearly 400%, reaching 288 birds in 2023Pigeon guillemot numbers on Alaska's Naked Island Group have significantly increased. This recovery followed a multiyear effort to remove i...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Nearly 1 million Indians stuck in US green card queue—some may have to wait 179 yearsNearly one million Indians are stuck in the US employment-based green card backlog, accounting for 79% of those waiting in the first three ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
S&P retains India rating, keeps outlook stable on economic momentumLast year, S&P, the biggest of the global ratings firms, had raised its rating on India to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' after 18 years, citing the cou...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
S&P affirms India ratings at 'BBB/A-2' with 'stable' outlookS&P affirmed India's sovereign ratings at BBB/A-2 with a stable outlook. Strong economic fundamentals will help India withstand near-term p...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. Wh...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Nvidia shares rally 5% after stellar Q2; revenue guidance for 2028 tops analyst estimatesNvidia shares jumped 5% in extended trading on Wednesday after the chipmaker reported stellar Q2 results and forecast 70% revenue growth fo...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Nvidia investors beware: Firm flags 2 risks after better-than-expected Q2 earningsNvidia’s AI boom remains strong, but rising memory costs and growing debt are emerging as key risks. The chipmaker expects gross margins to...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
US debt burden raises longer-term risks as borrowing costs riseUS government debt remains a cornerstone of global financial markets, but rising borrowing costs, persistent fiscal deficits and stronger c...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Trump’s immigrant visa pause: Can Indian applicants see the US green card queue move back?The US pause on immigrant visa interviews could add delays for Indians already stuck in long green card queues. Priority dates will not aut...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Japanese financial institutions flag currency fluctuationsJapanese financial institutions noted currency fluctuations and policy issues affecting investment decisions. They expressed confidence in ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek SharmaGenes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators b...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Oracle layoffs August 2026 update: Which employees are at ‘high risk’ as fresh cuts loom and what could the severance package look like?Oracle layoffs 2026: Oracle layoffs could be back, with some teams reportedly facing double-digit cuts as employees worry about job securit...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST