Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Five dead, 67 hospitalised after ammonia leak at Tamil Nadu seafood unitTragedy struck a seafood processing unit in Tamil Nadu as an ammonia gas leak claimed five lives and left 67 workers needing medical attent...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control lightOn May 16, 1960, Theodore Maiman made history by demonstrating the first functional laser at Hughes Research Laboratories. His innovative d...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: IndustryA significant Rs 25,016-crore coal gasification project in Odisha, recently inaugurated by President Murmu and PM Modi, is set to fulfill n...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India’s first export of fresh Uttarakhand Litchi to Italy marks entry into European marketUttarakhand's famed Dehradun litchis have officially entered the European market with the first export consignment reaching Italy. This sig...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
What Mukesh Ambani said as Jio IPO becomes Reliance's 'most important milestone' of 2026Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that the Jio Platforms IPO is a significant value creation milestone for the year, wit...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
JioStar rolls out JAMS, betting on GenAI to reshape premium content productionJioStar, Reliance's media arm, has launched JioStar GenAI Media Studio. This platform uses artificial intelligence to create premium conten...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Jio IPO: Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani to lead IPO process, says Mukesh AmbaniReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that the board has approved the draft prospectus for the much-awaited IPO of Jio Platf...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Intel taps industry veteran Seok-Hee Lee to lead foundry packaging pushThe American chipmaker has been trying to reinvigorate its manufacturing business under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, after missing out on the AI boom.
19 Jun, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Coempt Eduteck defends CBSE OSM system, says scanners were industry-grade and records open for scrutinyCoempt Eduteck has addressed concerns regarding the CBSE On-Screen Marking system. The company denies allegations of using low-quality scan...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fireHindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This re...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Govt waives customs overtime charges for cruise passengersInternational cruise passengers will no longer pay merchant overtime charges for customs clearance. This decision aims to boost cruise tour...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurersA shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST