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India's construction equipment sector needs to cut its ₹45,000 cr import bill: KumaraswamyIndia's construction equipment sector aims to reduce import reliance. A new government scheme will boost domestic manufacturing of critical...
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...
Finance Act 2026: Updated return rules change for taxpayers reporting reduced lossesThe Finance Act, 2026, has plugged a significant gap. Earlier, an updated return could not be filed if unaccounted income merely reduced a ...
In 2019, RMIT researchers fired clay bricks mixed with treated sewage sludge; a 25% biosolids batch cut firing energy by 48.6% while passing strength testsResearchers are exploring ways to recycle sewage sludge into building materials. Mixing biosolids into clay significantly cuts the energy n...
Why FIIs could continue moving out of largecaps and into mid and smallcaps: Motilal's Rajat RajgarhiaIf you look at India over a long period, the country has done well. However, the past two or three years have presented several challenges,...
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
Carbon emissions are worsening the western US water crisis, new study findsDecades of carbon emissions significantly worsened the western United States water crisis. Fossil fuel and cement producers' emissions redu...
A 2026 Australian study finds controlled breathing may reduce addiction cravings after scientists analyzed 20 studies involving 1,249 people; researchers found breathing-based interventions significantly lowered cravings for nicotine, alcohol and other drugsA new study found controlled breathing significantly lowers cravings for various substances. This simple intervention shows promise as a lo...
In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoringThe legacy of the LIFE Posidonia project extends beyond the original 2011–2016 funding period. Its work established better information abou...
In 2006, Delaware listed the Broadkill watershed for nitrogen and phosphorus impairment. 18 years later, BMPs restored 7.6 miles of Ingrams Branch, ending the phosphorusThe restoration of Ingrams Branch is a powerful example of how best management practices can produce measurable improvements in water quali...
In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro wins FDA approval for a major new cardiovascular benefitEli Lilly's Mounjaro received FDA approval for reducing heart attack and stroke risks. This new indication expands its use beyond diabetes ...
The US needs more aluminium and it needs it nowThe United States urgently requires more aluminium for its defense sector. Domestic production faces significant challenges and long lead t...
Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Raksha Bandhan Brings Family Bonding While Lunar Eclipse Energy Sparks Changes for All Zodiac SignsAccording to the traditional Vedic astrological interpretation for Friday, August 28, 2026, today carries a particularly meaningful combina...
Vedanta Aluminium at earnings inflection point? Here's why Motilal Oswal sees 21% upsideMotilal Oswal has reiterated its Buy rating on Vedanta Aluminium Metal with a target price of Rs 540, implying 21% upside. The brokerage ex...
Wholesale buyers savour softening sugar even as households' wait for a sweeter deal continuesWholesale sugar prices have seen a significant 15% fall due to recent government import decisions. Traders are optimistic about further red...
Conflict-hit oil supply crisis deepens as nearly half of global output comes from affected countriesNearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energ...
In 2019, Sydney replaced part of a busy road with concrete made from industrial waste. Five years later, the experiment had a surprising resultA road trial in Sydney tested the durability of concrete created from industrial waste, revealing impressive results. The geopolymer concre...
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....