In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Final rock falls at Zojila: India completes breakthrough in world's longest bi-directional road tunnelIndia has achieved a monumental breakthrough with the completion of excavation for the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel. This engineering marvel, co...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with RussiaUkraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
PM Modi completes 12 years in office; BJP, Union ministers hail his leadershipOn May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's Prime Minister with landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and aga...
26 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures...
14 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
An 8-year-old boy stumbles upon a 1,700-year-old statue fragment during a visit to Ramon CraterAn eight-year-old boy on a rock-collecting trip in Israel's Ramon Crater stumbled upon a 1,700-year-old statuette fragment. The intricately...
12 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
PM Modi’s work from home appeal explained: Why the PM is asking Indians to WFH like they did in Covid eraPrime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to embrace work-from-home and virtual meetings. This move aims to cut fuel use and reduce im...
12 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Boardroom on wheels: How MPVs have begun to speak a new language of luxury on Indian roadsThe growing popularity of the MPV among top executives and celebrities signals the arrival of a new trend -- one that is defined by practic...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
BJP determined to find a solution to Gorkha issue: Amit Shah ahead of Bengal pollsECI is conducting SIR to remove infiltrators while Didi is crying for them: Home minister
15 Apr, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Gadkari launches Humsafar Policy to provide a slew of facilities along national highwaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the 'Humsafar Policy' on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing essential facilities along India's national high...
08 Oct, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
Road ministry to seek Cabinet nod for townships alongside highways: Nitin GadkariGadkari also said that use of steel and cement should be reduced in road construction without compromising on quality through innovation an...
09 Jul, 2021, 04.00 PM IST
India will have 50,000 km highways network in 2 years: GovernmentNHAI, under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has another 20,000 km scheduled for completion in the next couple of years.
27 Sep, 2017, 10.49 PM IST
Government to upgrade eight National Highways to world class express highwaysThe stretches approved for upgradation into expressways include 249 km Delhi-Chandigarh section of NH-1 and NH-22.
06 Aug, 2015, 06.47 PM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh set to have world-class infrastructure
Having received a Rs 1,000 crore development grant from the Central Government, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has announced plans for...
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