Highly dangerous plutonium offers no quick fix to US nuclear fuel crunchAmerica is exploring turning surplus plutonium into nuclear fuel for new reactors. This move aims to meet rising power demands, particularl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Global markets: Stocks rise as SpaceX makes market debut; oil slides on Gulf peace hopesGlobal equities rose Friday, led by a surge in SpaceX's market debut, which pushed its valuation past $2 trillion. Wall Street ended higher...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
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
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Elon Musk's xAI, SpaceX hit with class action over data center 'nuisance'The lawsuit, made public on Tuesday in federal court in Oxford, Mississippi, claims Musk's companies negligently failed to curb the distu...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
US stocks today: Nasdaq crashes 1,100 pts, Dow 600 pts as chip stocks slide; jobs data fuels rate hike fearsWall Street tumbled as a strong U.S. jobs report dimmed hopes of rate cuts, triggering a sharp selloff in overheated tech and chip stocks. ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Switzerland just buried solar panels under a live train track to get clean energyA Swiss startup, Sun-Ways, has installed solar panels between railway tracks in western Switzerland. This innovative project tests if train...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do nowWhy are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold and silver prices declined on Frid...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
28 May, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseIn the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the ...
24 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
US redirects travelers from Ebola-affected countries to one airport for screeningAmerica is now directing travelers from Ebola-hit nations to Washington Dulles International Airport for health checks. This new rule appli...
22 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST