A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Maruti, Tata lead hatchback revival as India's carmakers rediscover the mass marketIndian carmakers are rediscovering the hatchback. For years, SUVs dominated sales. Now, rising prices and economic challenges mean small ca...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Hot wheels got intelligent: Carmakers are device-fying, and tech companies making cars are bringing their world view with themThe automobile is transforming into a smart device. Traditional carmakers face a challenge as software and data become more valuable than h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costsXiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investi...
26 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
She got $400 million and a dream; now she's the woman who defied America's tech blockade - who is China's 'Chip Queen'?She was handed $400 million and one impossible mission — make Huawei independent from foreign chips. Years later, He Tingbo emerged as Chin...
25 May, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Bihar hits a rare earth mineral jackpot: Cobalt found in Banka, gold in Jamui, says state ministerBihar rare earth minerals discovery: Bihar is poised to join India's rare minerals race with the discovery of cobalt, titanium, and rare ea...
21 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasin...
20 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Why Samsung shares just surged 7% to save Kospi from a tragic market meltdownSamsung Electronics shares surged sharply on Monday after the company resumed mediated wage negotiations with its largest labour union, eas...
18 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
She had nothing at 15. At 55, she's China's wealthiest woman sitting at the world's top table with Elon Musk and Tim Cook; here's the story of Zhou QunfeiChina’s richest woman, Zhou Qunfei, once worked factory shifts after leaving school at 15. Today, her billion-dollar tech company supplies ...
15 May, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Sebi approves IPO plans of Neolite Lightings, Aspri Spirits and SS RetailSebi approved IPO plans of Neolite ZKW Lightings, Aspri Spirits and SS Retail, enabling them to raise funds through fresh issues and OFS ro...
15 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphoneA lab accident in 1916 led to a breakthrough in crystal growth. Jan Czochralski's method for creating pure silicon crystals is fundamental ...
11 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
In Finland, Europe's first complete lithium mine begins operationTrucks loaded with crushed rock and ore made their way through a craterlike landscape in western Finland, the first place in Europe to hous...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Intel earnings signal recovery at US chip makerIntel's shares surged after exceeding earnings expectations, signaling a potential recovery. Despite a reported loss, revenue increased, an...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
South Korea Inc meets Modi; Cos including Samsung & LG looking to expand in key market, export moreTop South Korean business leaders met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed expanding their operations in India. Companies like Sams...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
Xiaomi SU7: This Chinese SUV has the whole auto world talking about it and it has smashed sales targets; here's why it has become a runaway hit and has Tesla worriedXiaomi, often seen as a competitor to Apple, is making significant strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market with its SU7 model. The SU7 ...
22 Nov, 2024, 01.55 AM IST
Don't block Chinese electric car firms, India urged"India should allow Chinese companies to bring in competition and challenges for Indian electric car makers," said Hu Weijia of the state-r...
31 May, 2017, 07.40 PM IST