Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute referred to parliamentary panelThe Indian Statistical Institute is set to receive a legislative upgrade as a bill has been dispatched to a parliamentary committee. This i...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
India’s growth beat suggests economy on cusp of investment boomIndia's economy grew at a brisk 7.8% pace in the recent quarter. Manufacturing, construction, and services sectors drove this strong econom...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Start career help from class 8, fix schooling to curb coaching: PanelA government panel suggests starting career guidance from Class 8 and creating a national aptitude portal. Voluntary after-school classes w...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
NCDEX launches Chennai rainfall futures to hedge monsoon risksNCDEX launched RAINCHNNAI, a rainfall-based weather futures contract, enabling participants to hedge Northeast Monsoon risks. Covering Sept...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
ITC Infotech to acquire 22.1% stake in Happiest Minds for Rs 1,330 crore; firms to mergeET had first reported on March 20 about ITC Infotech potentially looking to pick a stake in Happiest Minds. On August 29, ET reported detai...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Want NSE shares before the IPO? Here’s how the unlisted market worksThe National Stock Exchange’s anticipated IPO nears, prompting investors to consider buying unlisted shares now or waiting for the public o...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Indian Consulate in Dubai warns UAE Indians against biometric data fraudIndian nationals in the UAE face warnings from their consulate regarding fraudulent agents. These agents offer services for visa regularisa...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
NHAI's new AI rule for pothole-free, top-quality highways: How projects above Rs 500 crore will now have to use AI-powered machines to prevent quality shortcutsNHAI has mandated the use of automated construction technology for major highway projects. The technology will be deployed across key layer...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
India is growing at 7%. It may still be too slow for Viksit BharatIndia may need to sustain annual growth of more than 9% to achieve its developed-economy ambition by 2047. Economists say reaching that goa...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
In 1951, Soviet dog Smelaya ran away before her rocket launch; after she returned, she flew safely with MalyshkaDuring the initial experiments in space exploration, Soviet engineers evaluated dogs for their survival skills during launch. Female dogs w...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Carbon pricing, emissions tracking key to protect India's exports under EU CBAM: CII ReportIndia must enhance carbon pricing and emissions tracking systems for exporters. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ent...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Australia data centre firm NextDC reports rising water, energy use with profit beatThe company's water usage effectiveness (WUE) ratio climbed to 2.40 litres per kilowatt-hour in the year to June, from 2.25 the prior year,...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
UK settlement rules: Indians top ILR and citizenship grants as tighter norms loomIndian nationals topped UK settlement and citizenship applications last year. Proposed rules will double the residency period required for ...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Vietnam expands VNeID eligibility for foreign nationals in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City from September 28Foreign nationals can obtain VNeID accounts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City starting September 2026. This change expands access to Vietnam's ...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST