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World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST- ‘Every time I turn, I slip’: Techie’s hostel mattress story hilariously captures Indian's obsession with plastic coversParimal’s hilarious hostel memory about falling off a plastic-covered mattress three times has struck a nostalgic chord online. He recalled...04 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Italy eradicated black rats from Zannone in 2007; nine years later, Scopoli's shearwater nesting pairs had nearly tripled from 27 to 80 on the Mediterranean islandZannone, a volcanic island near Rome, successfully removed black rats that threatened local seabird populations. Conservationists undertook...04 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- On rat-free D’Arros Island, scientists counted 2,768 wedge-tailed shearwater pairs in 2016, nearly 10 times the 2009 estimateD'Arros Island in Seychelles has witnessed a remarkable revival of wedge-tailed shearwaters after the successful elimination of invasive ra...04 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Andhra Pradesh commercial tax collections rise 18 pc to Rs 30,436 cr in H1Andhra Pradesh’s commercial tax collections rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 30,435.98 crore during April-September 2026, with September recordi...02 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- India’s fuel demand splits in September as petrol, diesel rise and LPG fallsPetrol and diesel sales increased in September by 7.2% and 4.9% year-on-year, respectively. The rise in petrol consumption was supported by...02 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
- Could astronauts on the Moon manufacture their own tools? NASA tests lunar dust material that could reduce supplies from EarthNASA researchers are developing a composite material that combines lunar regolith with a biodegradable plastic called poly(3-hydroxybutyrat...01 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban IndiaIndian households in urban areas are showing a decline in quarterly expenditure while rural spending is increasing. A study indicates urban...01 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
- In 1951, two Phillips Petroleum chemists discovered plastics that later found uses in everyday products; US production reached 136 billion pounds in 2025In 1951, an intriguing twist of fate brought Robert Banks and Paul Hogan to Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they stumbled upon significant pl...01 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt t...30 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Why many Indian families refuse to remove plastic cover from TV remote? Food habits could be the main reason, say netizensIn many Indian families, unique traditions are cherished and passed down through the years. A particularly noteworthy practice involves enc...30 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Asian Games Day 10 schedule: Gulveer Singh targets third medal as India eyes packed day of actionGulveer Singh will compete in the men's 5000m final as India continues its campaign at the Asian Games. Several medal opportunities exist i...29 Sep, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
- Asian Games 2026: Indian archers Dhiraj Bommadevara, Neeraj Chauhan enter recurve quarterfinalsDhiraj Bommadevara won against Cheng Hsiang-Hui with a score of 6-2 in the Round of 16. Neeraj Chauhan achieved an upset victory over Kim J...29 Sep, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
- Gulveer Singh wins silver in 1500m, Vithya Ramraj claims bronze in women's 400m hurdlesIndian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh won silver in the men’s 1500m final at the 2026 Asian Games with a personal best of 3:36.72. Vith...28 Sep, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Plastic eggs in your kitchen? FSSAI shares update; here’s how to check if an egg is fresh or stale at homeEgg test at home: FSSAI has shared a simple egg freshness test that can be done at home amid social media claims about “plastic eggs”. The ...28 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Asian Games 2026 Day 9 full schedule: Men's cricket, javelin, steeplechase headline India's action-packed dayIndia is set for a busy Day 9 at the Asian Games, with multiple medal events scheduled across different sports. The men's cricket team will...28 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- Asian Games 2026: Tajinderpal, Rohit, Avinash, Parul in focus as India gear up for athletics campaignTeam India begins its athletics campaign at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Several star athletes will compete in various track and field eve...22 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
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