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
‘Dazzling Ocean of Light’: Harsh Goenka's viral Mars night sky video leaves netizens spellbound. WatchA stunning video of Mars' night sky, shared by industrialist Harsh Goenka, has captivated Indians, showcasing a breathtaking vista of stars...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to participate in International Yoga Day in LadakhVice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Leh for a three-day visit to Ladakh, coinciding with International Yoga Day celebrations. He wil...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
PLI, duty incentives soon for Lithium, Nickel processing units in IndiaThe proposed scheme, which is close to securing approvals, will offer production-linked incentives and waive import duties on capital goods...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
These nearly invisible crystals could rewrite what we know about the early Solar SystemMoon impact 3.5 billion years ago reveals hidden Solar System history through tiny mineral grains. The discovery shows asteroid bombardment...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
57 light-years away, a Pink Planet is raining salt, here's whyFifty-seven light-years away, a striking pink planet is showing scientists just how diverse the universe can be. Observations from the Jame...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Earth’s North Pole has moved 1,400 miles. What happens next has experts paying attentionEarth’s magnetic north pole has been quietly on the move for decades, traveling thousands of miles from its original position in Canada tow...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Forget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips longForget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips long and scientists have now mapped...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
China's rare-earth export value jumps 44.9% in Jan-May despite modest rise in volumesChina's rare-earth exports saw a modest 2.2% volume increase in early 2026, but export value surged by 44.9% to $243.63 million. This signi...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
NASA is training AI on billions of Earth observations and the results could change climate researchNASA is expanding its AI strategy to transform decades of Earth observation data into actionable scientific insights. By combining artifici...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
What Elon Musk's trillion would mean in real termsElon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire. This unprecedented wealth accumulation follows the market debut of his compan...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunnedScientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just t...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST