Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Iranian official claims 'first' victory over US, says 'ball in Trump's court' to release $24 billion of assets for breaking deadlockA senior Iranian adviser said Tehran views the recent conflict with the US as its first military victory and stated that talks remain stall...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
NLC India, Reliance Industries to jointly explore developing underground lignite gasification project in GujaratNLC India Ltd and Reliance Industries Ltd are partnering to explore underground lignite gasification in Gujarat. This collaboration aims to...
31 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Govt working on plan to rollout water metro transport system in 18 citiesIndia is set to launch a water metro transport system in 18 cities. This initiative aims to transform waterways into efficient public trans...
18 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Centre plans Guwahati Water Metro in Phase I of nationwide rollout: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is set to launch Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati leading Phase I. This initiative aims to transform waterways into e...
18 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Carbon-free, calcium-rich basalt may help reduce emissions from cement industry by 80 pc: StudyA groundbreaking study suggests a revolutionary shift in cement production could slash carbon emissions by over 80%. Researchers propose us...
15 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
India plans central back office for rural banks amid rising AI risksThe Indian government is set to revolutionize the landscape for Regional Rural Banks with the introduction of a central tech hub dedicated ...
15 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Indian real estate sentiment enters cautious recalibration phase in Q1India's real estate market is navigating a period of careful adjustment. With a noticeable downturn in sentiment during Q1 2026, global eco...
06 May, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
DFS approves viability plan 2.0 to improve operational efficiency of RRBsThe Department of Financial Services has approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks. This three-year plan, from 2025-26 to 2027-2...
05 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
MSME apprenticeships set for boost as India drafts roadmapIndia is embarking on an innovative strategy to enhance apprenticeship programs tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Focused ...
04 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Banks allowed to offer natural calamity relief suo motu from July 1The Reserve Bank of India is enabling banks to provide immediate relief to borrowers impacted by natural disasters. Banks can now offer res...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
NTPC, EDF sign pact to explore nuclear projects in IndiaNTPC Ltd has forged a promising partnership with Electricite de France (EDF) to investigate innovative nuclear power ventures in India. Thi...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
NFRA chief urges companies to adopt long-term viability checksNFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta urged corporates to voluntarily adopt a 3-5 year viability assessment, citing recent company insolvencies desp...
25 Nov, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
Geothermal projects may get funding after assessmentThe renewable energy ministry has said it may consider a national-level programme to provide financial support for geothermal projects once...
17 Sep, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
India to assess viability of crude oil import from KazakhstanTransporting oil from Kazakhstan will involve taking it to Iran via Caspian Sea or land route.
17 Jun, 2015, 08.41 PM IST