India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Jewellers may be louped in for idle gold mobilisationThe government is exploring a revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme, aiming to involve jewellers for the first time to tap into the vast amount...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Psychology says people who open their heart out to anyone at any place aren't emotionally secure all the time: What the behavior can mean?Psychology says people who open their heart out to anyone at any place aren't always showing emotional security or trust. Psychology explai...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A good neighbor is...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on true wealth, proactive connection and mutual supportProverb of the day: The Chinese saying, "A good neighbor is a found treasure," reminds people that true wealth is not measured only by mone...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 gets EFC nod with ₹1.2 lakh crore outlayIndia's semiconductor ambitions are set for a major boost with the Expenditure Finance Committee approving nearly ₹1.20 lakh crore for the ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Amit Shah unveils FCRA 2.0, e-OCI cardThe Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card ensures completely online processing, reduces paperwork and administrative costs, str...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
No single road to clean mobilityIndia stands at a pivotal moment in its mobility sector, where reducing oil dependency is critical due to global energy challenges. Ethanol...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
PM Modi appeal impact: Gold import growth down substantially in MayGold imports saw a significant slowdown in May, a welcome development following Prime Minister Modi's calls to curb consumption. This decel...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't forgetful: What this daily habit revealsPsychology says people who keep keys, phones, purse on the same place every day aren't simply following a routine without purpose. Psycholo...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Centre invites bids for green urea plants to curb import relianceThe department on Friday held a pre-EoI meeting with public and private sector companies, including NTPC, the Solar Energy Corporation of I...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Anti-dumping duty on electrical steel may push transformer costs, impact grid expansion: GTRIA potential anti-dumping duty on crucial cold-rolled grain-oriented electrical steel (CRGO) imports could significantly hike transformer ma...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Govt targets solar, hydrogen components to cut import dependenceIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing across solar, green hydrogen, and wind energy sectors to curb import reliance. Key focus areas inc...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST