India's crop insurers seek data protection law to expedite farm innovationIndian crop insurers are asking the government for regulatory data protection. This provision would encourage the introduction of newer, sa...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
State Farm Dividend Payout 2026: Million auto drivers to share historic $5 billion dividend poolState Farm is distributing five billion dollars to eligible policyholders. This large financial payback initiative stems from reduced vehic...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents showWhile it is normal for companies like Binance to comply when law enforcement agencies in countries where they operate make legitimate reque...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate powerResponding to a debate sparked by comments from investor Gavin Baker, Amodei said the choice between concentrating AI power through regulat...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
India’s next competitive advantage must be built, not inheritedIndia aims to lead global growth by building integrated capabilities and executing effectively. Its GCC base and digital infrastructure off...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Nearly 600 California workers have developed an incurable lung disease while making ‘quartz’ countertops since 2019; 65 needed lung transplants and 31 diedCalifornia has seen nearly 600 engineered-stone workers diagnosed with silicosis since 2019. Many workers experienced severe lung disease, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Karnataka faces fresh Cauvery squeeze as CWMA backs 12,000-cusec release to TNKarnataka's Chief Minister will meet officials on Wednesday regarding water release. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnat...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
India’s physical AI boom outpacing law: ExpertsIndia does not have a dedicated framework to govern physical AI. Existing laws covering product liability, consumer protection, workplace s...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
BLUE unveils AI-first video analytics infrastructure, targets 10X revenue growth by FY30Bengaluru-based BLUE has unveiled a groundbreaking AI-native video infrastructure platform that leverages a cutting-edge semantic codec to ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Absolute volume of business compliances remains major friction point for firms: Stakeholders to Parliamentary PanelDomestic enterprises face significant compliance burdens despite central deregulation efforts. Overlapping rules inflate operational costs ...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Regulators weigh bringing insurance surety bonds under RBI's CRILCFinancial regulators are exploring adding insurance surety bond exposures to a central credit database. This move aims to provide banks and...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial servicesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Saudi Aramco supplier HD Fire plans to launch IPO in OctoberFire protection systems manufacturer HD Fire Protect is planning to launch its IPO in October through an offer for sale of 2.6 crore shares...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST