Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Centre to set up national registry for skill trainersThe Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry is launching a Skill Instructor Registry. This initiative will create a central databas...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
7 must-know things about EPS-95 pension: Eligibility, pension formula, family benefits and moreThe Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, offers vital retirement benefits for organized sector workers. Managed by the Employees' Provident Fun...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.56 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
Best focused mutual funds to invest in June 2026Focused equity mutual funds, investing in a maximum of 30 stocks, offer the potential for higher returns but also carry increased risk. The...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extensionThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 has been extended. This extension will last until August or until guarantees ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Gujarat to introduce ‘Ultra Mega’ category in new industrial policyGujarat is introducing a new 'ultra mega' industry category. This requires at least Rs 10,000 crore investment and 3,000 jobs. The state is...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
India's climate-tech funding reaches $12.8 billion across 1,583 startups & 17 yearsIndia's climate-tech sector has attracted significant investment, with startups raising $12.8 billion by June 2026. Driven by decarbonisati...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Sops for private investors in nuclear energy on cardsThe Indian government is actively seeking private sector investment for its nuclear energy expansion plans, aiming to boost green transitio...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Saket building collapse: Delhi LG directs MCD to enforce bylaws, curb illegal structuresFollowing a fatal building collapse in Saket, Delhi's Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to s...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Shobha Karandlaje seeks CBI probe into Bengaluru's Rs 39,437 crore waste management tenderUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded the Karnataka government halt a massive waste management tender. She alleges serious irregula...
31 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST