CBIC rolls out green channel to speed emergency imports during oil spill crisesIn a significant move to bolster environmental protection, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched a dedicated 'green ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
No one had entered this cave near the legendary Rock of Gibraltar for 40,000 years. Then archaeologists opened itA hidden Gibraltar cave sealed for 40,000 years has revealed a rare Neanderthal time capsule. Scientists uncovered a chamber that may hold ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Hormuz traffic eases, ships continue using disputed Oman routeDespite a projectile striking a vessel, ships are continuing to use a non-Iranian-approved passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic le...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Traffic through Strait of Hormuz slows after attack on shipStrait of Hormuz traffic saw a dip Friday after a Taiwanese ship was attacked, prompting a pause in evacuation efforts. Despite this, sever...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait ...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Qatar offers crude for July-August loading via tender, sources sayQatarEnergy has launched a tender to sell crude oil for July-August loadings, offering its Al-Shaheen, Marine Qatar, and Marine Land grades...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
ED files case, carries out searches in 2017 Tamil Nadu polytechnic teacher hiring 'fraud'The Enforcement Directorate has launched a money laundering investigation into a 2017 Tamil Nadu government teacher recruitment scam. Searc...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Cummins India bets on local demand as Middle East conflict clouds exportsCummins India anticipates robust domestic demand to fuel its fiscal 2027 growth, despite ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions impactin...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the UAE to address concerns over a new Iran deal. The agreement, brokered by Vice President JD Vanc...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
All eyes on China: From the deck of USS Portland, a new spy drone takes America’s maritime surveillance further into the South China SeaUS Marines have successfully launched a V-BAT drone from the USS Portland in the South China Sea, showcasing enhanced long-range intelligen...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
What’s behind the giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic ocean?A giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic is revealing how closely Earth's oceans, climate, and ecosystems are...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Gujarat's dolphin count tops 680, boosts conservation effortsGujarat's coastline is now a thriving dolphin habitat, with over 680 recorded individuals. A recent survey revealed a significant populatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST