Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes Rs 20.48 lakh materialMaharashtra FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. Eleven food manufacturing units in Thane were raided, seizing pro...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable futureIndia's BRICS presidency prioritizes climate action and energy transition for developing nations. Discussions will cover critical minerals ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
In 2009, researchers in Spain mixed grape waste with slate mining waste and created a soil-like material that could help barren mine dumps grow plantsResearchers in north-west Spain are turning grape waste into a soil-like material by mixing grape marc compost and vermicompost with barren...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Recyclekaro partners with TMK for recycling facility in UzbekistanRecyclekaro will establish a facility in Uzbekistan for e-waste and battery recycling. This strategic collaboration aims to recover critica...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
NMDC increases high-grade iron ore prices by Rs 150/tonneState-owned NMDC has raised its high-grade iron ore price by Rs 150 per tonne. The company fixed the lump ore price at Rs 5,400 per tonne, ...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
How BRICS can become a platform that helps businesses build togetherWhen consensus is required among all BRICS members, outcomes tend to settle at the lowest common denominator. These include knowledge excha...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Russian firms eye tech ties with India ahead of BRICSRussian industrial firms aim to boost manufacturing through technology transfers. They will showcase products and technologies at the upcom...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
NMDC to start commercial coal production next quarter; eyes 1 MT dry fuel sale in FY27: ChairmanState-owned NMDC plans to begin commercial thermal coal production at its Tokisud North mine in Jharkhand during the October-December quart...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
In US, a Missouri facility shreds up to 3,000 retired wind-turbine blades a year; the waste is reused in cement productionIn Missouri, retired wind turbine blades, known for their complex composite makeup, are being creatively repurposed. These enormous blades ...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Critical minerals race: India looks to UK, EU for supply chainsIndia is discussing partnerships with the UK and EU for critical mineral processing. The nation collaborates with the US on resilient suppl...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Spotlight on startups: India and EU seek deeper tech tiesIndia and the European Union explored deeper cooperation in critical minerals and processing. Discussions also covered fintech and artifici...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.28 AM IST
India’s auto parts makers face a new race: Localise, innovate, leadIndian auto leaders and ministers emphasized deepening localization for global supply chain strength. They stressed owning more value chain...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pushes deeper India-EU economic ties, critical supply chainsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis to deepen economic ties. They discussed trade, technology,...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
India reopens Zambia talks to secure critical minerals: ReportIndia has resumed talks with Zambia to explore investment opportunities in critical minerals. Officials from India's Ministry of Mines held...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.14 PM IST