Global Market | BOJ may speed up rate hikes amid inflation, weak yen risks: MasuBOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu has signalled that the central bank may need to raise rates quickly if inflation accelerates, strengthening ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks slide as oil tops $100, stoking fresh inflation fearsUS stocks slipped as Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions and disruptions to oil shipments through the ...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growthThe operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positio...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Nepal-China trade hit as Bhotekoshi floods disrupt key border routes ahead of festivalsFlash floods in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River have disrupted vital trade with China. Damaged infrastructure has forced cargo trucks onto longer,...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Shipping nations warn global trade is fracturing — and everyone paysThe Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively shuttered after the US and Israel launched strikes against it in February, is a stark example ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paperA research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawflyA new frontier in pest management is underway as researchers test a groundbreaking method to tackle the wheat stem sawfly issue. Utilizing ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goodsDiesel prices soared to unprecedented levels in the United States on Friday, primarily due to the six-month conflict involving Iran. This r...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 as Iran war disrupts the flow of fuelUS Iran war: Diesel fuel has reached an unprecedented average price of $5.85 per gallon. This surge is directly linked to the ongoing six-m...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
US economic activity rises modestly, inflation pressures persist: Fed Beige BookRecent reports indicate a modest growth in US economic activity alongside slight increases in employment figures. However, moderate price r...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
₹25 ride: India’s bike taxis are cheap, fast and still fighting for a place on the roadBike taxis offer affordable, on-demand urban transport, bridging the last-mile connectivity gap. These services face regulatory hurdles des...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overallThe scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full ...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
Gas, milk, rickshaw ride: Mumbai's cost of living goes up a notch this SeptemberMumbai and its metropolitan region face higher expenses starting Tuesday. CNG and piped cooking gas prices have risen due to increased inte...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST