US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources sayThe Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national se...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
India's fuel demand fell 2.8% y/y in AugIndia's overall fuel demand saw a slight decrease of 2.8 percent in August compared to last year. Gasoline consumption increased by 8.2 per...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Indian steel prices set to rise further on coking coal costs, demand revivalIndian steel prices are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand from infrastructure and automotive sectors will tight...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Copper hits new peak of $14,533/metric ton. Can its reddish glow brighten even further?Copper prices hit a record high of $14,533 per metric ton as tight mine supply, a weaker dollar and structural demand from electrification,...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Hindustan Copper shares jump 4% as copper prices surge to all-time high. What’s driving the red metal’s red hot rally?Hindustan Copper shares jumped over 4% as copper prices hit record highs amid supply concerns and a weaker US dollar. LME copper touched $1...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
In the early Holocene, West Siberian peatlands started storing carbon. Today, 11,700 years later, the lowland holds 70 billion tonnes, but thawing puts the store at riskThe West Siberian Lowland holds a vast carbon store dating back to the early Holocene. This immense peatland, the world's largest, contains...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Copper prices scale fresh record high as focus turns to tight supplies outside USCopper prices hit a record high as concerns over shortages outside the US boosted buying, while a weaker dollar supported metals. LME coppe...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
IIM Bangalore’s PGP jumps to No. 21 globally in FT MiM 2026, retains India’s top spotIIM Bangalore’s two-year PGP has climbed to 21st globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking, up from 28th in 2025 a...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
India's vegetable oil imports strain port storage, delaying unloadingIndia’s aggressive edible-oil imports have clogged major ports, delaying vessel unloading by up to 10 days as storage tanks fill. At least ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sectorIndia is considering liberalizing foreign direct investment norms for plantations. More commercial crops like bananas could be included und...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Google co-founder’s Rs 4,300 crore yacht docked where Spanish Navy refuels: The reason and its refuelling cost will surprise youGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin’s 142.1-metre superyacht Dragonfly requires industrial-scale port infrastructure because of its enormous size...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...
05 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Telco operators reject quality of service norms for 5G slicingTelecom operators oppose Trai's draft quality of service norms for 5G network slicing. They argue proposed resource utilization benchmarks ...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growthLatest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between out...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Inside the Mesh: How autonomous AI agent teams actually ship in productionAutonomous AI stopped being a research demo the moment enterprises needed more than one agent talking to more than one system. Real autonom...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
India seeks applications for remaining raw sugar import quotaIndia has opened up applications for its remaining raw sugar import quota, allowing eligible millers and refiners to apply for this lucrati...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST