West Bengal mid-day meal row: Which is a better source of protein, eggs or soya?A controversy has erupted in West Bengal as state-run schools may cease serving eggs under ISKCON's midday meal program. ISKCON asserts tha...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential con...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Seven Naga groups oppose Centre-Assam-Nagaland energy deal before settlement of issuesNaga groups are opposing a new energy exploration deal between the Centre, Assam, and Nagaland. They argue that natural resource ownership ...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Brazil ready to ramp up crude supplies to India as Iran war disrupts gulf flowsBrazil is ready to increase oil supplies to India. This comes as India seeks to diversify its crude sources due to shipping issues. Brazil'...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Mongbwalu residents split over disease threat and government responseAn Ebola outbreak is devastating Mongbwalu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Many residents deny the virus's existence, complicating...
29 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Rs 236 crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ launched to boost Tripura farmers’ incomeA Rs 236 crore, three-year 'Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura' project was launched to boost the state's GI-tagged pineapple. The initiative...
27 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Not mangoes. Meet the fruit that helps India beat the heat in summer. It also improves digestionBeat the summer heat with ice apple, a refreshing fruit popular across India. Known by different names like Taal in West Bengal and Nungu i...
25 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
25 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threatsCanada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wave...
16 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Venezuela soon to become America's 51st state? Here's truth to Donald Trump's shocking remarksDonald Trump has made similar comments about Canada. Rodríguez went on to say that Venezuelan and U.S. officials have been in touch and are...
12 May, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
To tax or not to tax mineral rights in India? SC to hear pleas on May 20The Supreme Court will hear pleas on May 20 concerning legislative power to tax mineral rights, as the Centre's curative petition is pendin...
06 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST