In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Govt plans financial aid for contractors to provide temporary homes to labourers at project sitesHousing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced plans to financially assist contractors for temporary labourer housing at project sites, fun...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who clean as they cook are practicing small self-control loops that change how calmly they handle busy daysA messy kitchen can prolong stress, according to research linking clutter to higher cortisol levels. The 'clean as you go' habit, however, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
US-Iran signing ceremony imminent: Roadmap details sanctions relief, 60-day nuclear negotiation windowA proposed US-Iran peace pact involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the blockade, and pausing nuclear enrichment for 60 days. US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leaveIndia Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low,...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond ChinaGlobal mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure project...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilienceChina's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Maharashtra bets bigger on green data centres; expands policy to entire stateMaharashtra has significantly expanded its green data centre policy. The state now allows more projects across all regions, not just Mumbai...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
No legal provision of a 'separate group' inside Parliament: MP Sagarika Ghose amid TMC rebellionTMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said rebel MPs and MLAs cannot legally function as a separate group within Parliament or assemblies while...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sandra Cisneros: ‘You can never have too much sky. You can fall asleep and wake up drunk on…’ American writer on finding hope when sadness rulesSandra Cisneros's words offer solace amidst overwhelming sadness, reminding us to find freedom and safety in the "sky" – be it art, nature,...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Congress slams PM Modi's 'blind devotion to Israel', says national interest demands greater balanceCongress has criticized the Modi government's foreign policy. They state Pakistan's influence is growing, posing a challenge alongside Chin...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
War and AI force India Inc to rethink huge office dealsLarge office leasing deals in India are experiencing extended closing times as companies adopt a cautious approach to expansion amid geopol...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
China's May loan growth dips on weak demandAggregate financing, a broad measure of credit, increased ¥2.03 trillion ($300 billion), according to Bloomberg calculations based on data ...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Why crude oil markets suddenly reversed course today: US oil prices collapse below $87 after Trump cancels Iran strike plans, WTI crude drops 3%US oil prices collapsed below $87 as WTI crude dropped nearly 3% after President Trump canceled planned Iran strikes. The move reversed a w...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST