In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India’s built environment faces a talent crunch as Viksit Bharat ambitions growIndia’s infrastructure ambitions are outpacing the availability of industry-ready professionals. Ashwani Awasthi, MD, RICS South Asia, expl...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...
30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Manufacture in India, build for the world: Sitharaman urges global investorsIn a strategic appeal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged global investors to set up manufacturing and innovation centers in In...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
SBI General Insurance Q1 GDPI rises to Rs 3,506 crore; comprehensive income jumps 17%SBI General Insurance reported 10.9% year-on-year GDPI growth to Rs 3,506 crore in Q1 FY27. Comprehensive income rose 17.4% to Rs 573 crore...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
In an Australian study, waste glass replaced up to 60% of river sand in concrete; the recycled mix gained strength and resisted chloride penetrationEngineers in Australia have found that substituting sand with waste glass in concrete mixes can be beneficial. By using up to sixty percent...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Brazil, South Africa, India Key global south partners: Mauro VieiraBrazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has described Brazil, South Africa and India as major democratic partners of the Global South, stre...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Plant-based protein market poised to reach Rs 9,000 cr in five years: Industry body PBFIAIndia's plant-based protein ingredient market is set to double to Rs 9,000 crore within five years. Consumers are shifting towards targeted...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Companies may get a consult for nuclear power entryDepartment of Atomic Energy is proposing a new consulting subsidiary for NPCIL. This unit will guide private companies entering the nation'...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
JSW MG seeks PHEV tax incentives, targets 70% localisation by 2027JSW MG Motor India is pushing for lower taxes on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The company targets 70% localization for its Windsor and...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India, Seychelles agree to deepen cooperation in fisheries and blue economyIndia and Seychelles agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries and the blue economy. They will focus on sustainable marine resource managem...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top marketIndia witnessed a robust eighteen percent increase in engineering exports in July 2026, totaling over twelve billion dollars. This growth o...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
TVS Supply Chain, Japan's Sankyu join hands to expand supply chain, engineering services; shares jump 8%TVS Supply Chain Solutions has signed a strategic MoU with Japan’s Sankyu Inc. to jointly pursue opportunities across supply chain and engi...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
What Will Define the Next Chapter of Enterprise AI? Octave Shares Its Perspective.Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly moved from experimentation to enterprise adoption. Yet as organisations race to deploy increasingl...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
TNEA Counselling 2026: Round 3 allotment list released, over 1 lakh seats vacant; how to check allotment, direct link and what comes nextTNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Na...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST