How India's $13 billion plan aims to boost self-reliance in chip productionIndia is set to embark on an ambitious $13 billion venture to establish a robust domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. The aim is to dimin...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
In December 2025, China ran seven 5,000-ton coal trains across Inner Mongolia as a formation heavier than three Eiffel Towers combined, without physically connecting them; engineers believe it could boost rail capacity by over 50% without new tracksChina successfully tested seven freight trains operating as one unit. These trains were virtually coupled using advanced wireless control s...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Silicon Valley-backed Covenant unveils low-cost, mass-producible cruise missileCovenant has launched a new heavy-payload cruise missile, Anthem, aimed at revolutionizing warfare strategies. This cutting-edge missile fo...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
From Saket to Satya Niketan: 16 killed in 5 building collapses in Delhi this yearFive building collapses in Delhi this year have claimed sixteen lives. Unregulated construction and ageing structures are common causes of ...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Rs 7,288 crore IPO confusion as 10 issues available for subscription today. Which one to buy?The six issues opening on Wednesday are Rentomojo, Asset Reconstruction Co. (India), Manipal Payment & Identity Solutions, Steamhouse India...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
In 2011, Axion built a 90-foot plastic bridge over Scotland's River Tweed. 1 year later, ASME reported its six sections took just 4 days to assemble on-site in EdinburghEngineers have developed recycled structural composites from materials such as milk jugs and detergent containers. The technology, pioneere...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Conservationists spent £29,000 making 20 wildlife ponds in England. Two beavers created twice as many in half the time for freeTwo beavers created numerous ponds at Helman Tor nature reserve. This natural construction occurred much faster than human efforts. Conserv...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
In 2024, Michigan Tech mixed 6% treated waste glass into asphalt; dynamic stability rose 42.3%, and anti-skid performance improved 38.6% over standard mixesResearchers at Michigan Technological University have discovered an innovative way to utilize waste glass in paving roads. Their findings r...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Agra: Unborn baby dies after ambulance gets stuck in pothole for two hoursAn unborn baby died in Agra's Bah area after an ambulance became stuck. The vehicle remained immobilized in a large pothole for over two ho...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
AP woos Hyundai with readymade Kakinada portAndhra Pradesh is seeking HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for a new shipbuilding cluster. The state offers the Kakinada port for this proposed ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Small investors, big money! 15 retail-heavy subscribed IPOs of 2026 deliver up to 76% returnsSmall investors have profited significantly from 2026 IPOs with strong retail demand. Many of these issues are trading well above their ini...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
BEML bags Rs 180.6 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trainsBEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande B...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
BHEL pays Rs 283.56 cr final dividend for FY 2025-26 to Government of IndiaBharat Heavy Electricals Limited has paid a final dividend of Rs 283.56 crore to the government. This payment represents the equity held by...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST