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In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homes- Why rural healthcare needs India’s entrepreneurs to step in
- Divya Mittal IAS resignation reason: Why 2013-batch officer quit after 13 years in civil service in UP
- Jan Dhan at 12: Women hold 33 crore of 59 crore accountsOver Rs 53 lakh crore has been transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer to beneficiaries. Nearly 33 crore women now hold Jan Dhan accoun...28 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana has had unparalleled impact, transformative outcomes: PM ModiThe Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved unparalleled impact and transformative outcomes. This initiative has significantly reshaped...28 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- A 10% gold rally could create $400 billion in wealth for Indians. Jefferies names stocks set to benefitJefferies sees a 10% gold rally unlocking $20–25 billion in gold-backed loans and boosting household wealth by $400 billion, with Manappura...28 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Nestlé backs India’s front-of-pack labelling push, seeks science-based approachNestlé's global CEO welcomed India's mandatory front-of-pack labelling proposal. He suggested manufacturers contribute to making the progra...27 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026 | Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmersVaraha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathe...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- The Great Khali joins Assam flood relief drive, backs homes for affected familiesThe Great Khali is assisting flood-affected families in Sivasagar, Assam, with relief and rehabilitation efforts. He urged other public fig...26 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- Berkeley Lab built a roof coating of vanadium dioxide that flips at 67°C; across 15 US climate zones, it outperformed existing coatings in 12 and cut household electricity by 10%A team of researchers has introduced an innovative roof coating designed to respond to changing seasonal temperatures. This cutting-edge ma...25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- UPI transactions in value terms witnesses more than 4,000 fold jump over the decadeUPI has completed 10 years, with annual transaction value soaring from ₹0.07 lakh crore in FY17 to around ₹314 lakh crore in FY26. Transact...25 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Bangladesh's gas crisis hits factories, homes and transportIn the face of an acute natural gas scarcity, Bangladesh is witnessing the shutdown of key fertiliser plants, impacting hundreds of factori...23 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitterIndia’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reac...21 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Shashi Kapoor’s heroine, who turned down Raj Kapoor’s film offers, was named by Vogue as one of world’s most beautiful women, died lonely: ‘People abandoned her after…'Leela Naidu’s Bollywood career was not long or glorious, but she did leave an impact on the audience with her exotic looks and versatile pe...21 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Small towns emerge big growth driver for connected TV in IndiaConnected TV households in India now number sixty-two to sixty-five million viewers. Growth is significantly higher in smaller towns and ru...20 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- Live in France for free? Family home offers private room, meals and 2 days off for 25 hours of weekly workA family situated in Lot-et-Garonne, France, is on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various household and outdoor pro...19 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3 pc to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7 pcRegional Rural Banks saw gross loans rise 10.3 percent to Rs 5,78,349 crore. Their performance under Priority Sector Lending targets remain...18 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- India’s unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gainsIndia’s unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official P...18 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructureWest Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiat...17 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
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