Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
How India's Rs 52,000 crore defence proposals will strengthen security across land, sea and airIndia's Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit procurement proposals worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore, bolstering the nation's militar...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
St Petersburg region hit by major Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials saySt. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region faced a significant Ukrainian drone assault overnight, with reports indicating a hit on...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downtur...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Lessons from Op Sindoor: DAC nod to pseudo satellites, air defence systems, jet-based dronesIndia's Defence Ministry has greenlit a significant ₹52,000 crore procurement drive, bolstering the armed forces with advanced capabilities...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
India, Japan agree on crude oil stockpiling & reserve systemsIndia and Japan are joining forces to bolster energy security, creating joint strategies for crude oil and petroleum product stockpiling to...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Engineers create 3D-printed robotic fish that swim, play and recharge themselves through automated charging systems. Here's all you need to knowEngineers have developed robotic fish that mimic real aquatic life, offering an aquarium experience without the upkeep. These miniature sub...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
India's solar sector a big opportunity, could become exporter to Europe: Renewables Norway CEOIndia's burgeoning solar power sector is a significant driver for global climate action, according to Renewables Norway CEO Bard Vegar Solh...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Scientists just gave remote-controlled cockroaches tiny underwater suits, and the insects kept walking for up to 3 hours because the oxygen trick could help search flooded disaster zones and maybe even extreme worlds like MarsSearch-and-rescue teams may soon deploy a new six-legged ally: a cyborg cockroach equipped with a wearable diving suit. This innovation all...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
MGL rides PNG adoption wave, analysts see further upsideMahanagar Gas shares have surged on government's push for piped natural gas adoption, aiming for a 20% customer base increase. This move is...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reitera...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
ONGC, bp sign technical services contract to boost production from Western Offshore BasinONGC and bp have inked a deal to boost oil and gas output from the Western Offshore Basin. This partnership leverages bp's global expertise...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST