Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary IslandsPassengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are flying home from Tenerife. They are being evacuated by military and governmen...
11 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Moon lava tubes are emerging as one of the strongest shelter ideas for future astronautsScientists are increasingly interested in lunar lava tubes. These underground formations offer natural protection from radiation and extrem...
07 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
This One Habit Is Quietly Damaging Your Furniture Over TimeDust is a silent destroyer of furniture, acting like fine sandpaper that wears down fabrics and dulls finishes. Research reveals that negle...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsOver the next few sessions, as the uncertainty caused by the Gulf war intensifies and makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Can Trump’s Iran blockade plunge India into an 'everything crisis'?India has so far managed the oil shock from the Iran war through policy buffers, diversified crude sourcing and intervention by the Reserve...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
You Bought It, You Love It… But Should You Really Wear It Yet? What Experts Say About New ClothesNew clothes purchased in America often carry hidden risks, from lingering chemicals like formaldehyde and artificial dyes to bacteria and e...
11 Apr, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Spices Board formulates comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ETO contaminationThe Spices Board has released comprehensive guidelines for exporters to prevent ethylene oxide contamination in Indian spice products, foll...
10 May, 2024, 09.38 PM IST
Sri Lanka unaware of ship carrying toxic wastes from the US: OfficialsThe Dali vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, carrying hazardous materials bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka. The shi...
02 Apr, 2024, 12.02 PM IST
Govt exempts ISRO from provisions of explosives ruleAccording to a notification of the DPIIT, the exemption is subject to a few conditions. "The central government hereby exempts Indian Space...
29 Nov, 2022, 12.46 PM IST
JSW Steel approaches Bombay HC against Goa govt’s cess of Rs 156.34 croreJSW, defended the challenge on maintainability of the petition by stating that the constitutional vires of the Act was being challenged in ...
25 Nov, 2020, 07.54 PM IST
Mass awareness programmes to kick off fight against plasticThe idea is to cut back single-use plastic significantly by 2021-2022.
02 Oct, 2019, 11.10 PM IST
Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesWal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes and agreed to pay a total of $110 million to settle the cases.
29 May, 2013, 11.07 AM IST
Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesUS retail giant Wal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes, including mishandling of hazardous waste and pesticides, an...
29 May, 2013, 10.16 AM IST
- Don’t nuke civil liabilities Bill
The Civil Liability Bill is a much-needed requirement & its opponents should focus on strengthening mechanism for compensation.
24 Aug, 2010, 03.49 AM IST
- US retailer to pay $10 mn in waste dump lawsuit
The home improvement chain came under investigation after a hazardous waste container exploded at its store.
18 Aug, 2007, 12.12 PM IST
- New norms to avert chemical disasters
Prevention and mitigation of chemical disasters will now not only be limited to strict regulation and safety audits of industries handling ...
28 May, 2007, 03.26 AM IST
- Pollution board serves notices to 10 Maharashtra units
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued notices to 10 industrial units across the state for non-compliance with the Hazar...
24 Dec, 2003, 07.59 AM IST