Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment 2026 payment date announced; Check eligibility, beneficiary status and eKYC detailsPM Kisan 23rd installment 2026: Farmers across the country are eagerly awaiting the PM Kisan Scheme date 2026 and looking for updates on th...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear programAmerica and Iran have reached a two-month interim agreement concerning Tehran's nuclear program. This deal aims to reopen oil shipments and...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Trump veers toward exit in Iran war but risks loomPresident Trump has reached a preliminary peace deal with Iran. This agreement aims to end a costly war and stabilize global energy markets...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
₹635 crore Bengal Global Business Summit scam alleged, CM Adhikari calls for probeWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a probe into an alleged Rs 635 crore scam related to the Bengal Global Business Summi...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu DCCB housing loan up to Rs 10 lakh: Check eligibility, how to apply, documents needed and moreTN DCCB house loan: Tamil Nadu residents can now access housing loans up to Rs 10 lakh. The scheme, offered through District Central Cooper...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Anthropic vs OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AIThe fierce competition between Anthropic and OpenAI is accelerating AI advancements and driving a race towards blockbuster IPOs. This rival...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Human kindness of the day from America: At 85, theatre worker woman finally retires after 45 years, gets $146K from strangersAn 85-year-old movie theatre worker in Tennessee received a life-changing surprise after a customer shared a video of her working. Moved by...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.05 AM IST
Govt extends validity of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions upto August 31The Finance Ministry has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 until August 31, 2026, or until Rs 20,000 c...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Worried about future of your child with special needs? How making a trust can help your child when you are not aroundFor parents of children with special needs, a special needs trust offers a vital long-term plan for their child's care and financial securi...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Annapurna Bhandar portal in Bengal: How to apply at socialregistry.wb.gov.in, eligibility, application process and how to check ₹3,000 payment statusWest Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar scheme can be accessed through socialregistry.wb.gov.in.. Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 monthly direct...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Court grants over Rs 2.5 crore compensation to road accident victim in VisakhapatnamA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs 1.6 crore to an Indian Navy MARCOS commando, now with 88% permanent disability after a 2018 roa...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
SIR process begins in Uttarakhand; door-to-door visits from June 8 to July 7: Uttarakhand CEO PurushottamUttarakhand's Special Intensive Revision process begins soon. Booth Level Officers will visit homes from June 8 to July 7. They will collec...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Social Security payment schedule 2026: Why 7 million SSI recipients will see three months with no checksMore than 7 million Americans receive Supplemental Security Income, making every Social Security payment date critical. In 2026, some Socia...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest playersFrom Anthropic to SpaceX to OpenAI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public to access more capital in the race to shape the tec...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST