Economy maintains strong start to FY27 as industrial production rises 6.7% in July
One note of concern was the performance of consumer non-durable goods, where production was down 1% in July and up a mere 1.1% over April-July. India’s industrial sector maintained its strong start to 2026-27 despite the headwinds caused by the West Asia conflict, with its output rising 6.7% year-on-year in July, aided
Navy Chief Krishna Swaminathan: INS Nipun will enhance our critical underwater capabilities
INS Nipun is the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar Class and is a strong addition to the Navy’s deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. INS Nipun will significantly enhance the Navy’s niche underwater capabilities required for multi-domain operations, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said on Monday. He
Whales: Giants of the Ocean
Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air
Founding of YouTube A Short History
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to share video online. In the early 2000s, uploading and sending video files was slow, formats were inconsistent, and most websites weren’t built for smooth playback.
9 metres in 30 minutes: How an avalanche may have triggered Nepal’s flood fury
Scientists suspect an ice-rock avalanche in Lende Khola triggered Nepal’s deadly Rasuwa flood. The probe now centres on whether an upstream blockage could unleash a second surge. A suspected ice-rock avalanche high in the Himalayas may have unleashed the devastating flash flood that tore through Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August
14 days under watch, Rs 2.6 crore gone: The digital arrest behind a Rs 27,850 crore bust
A Goa woman’s complaint over a so-called digital arrest led the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to a multi-state money laundering network with over 300 victims. For two weeks in May 2025, a woman in Goa was never alone. She was on a video call she could not end, watched constantly by callers posing
A not-so-sweet surprise: How India went from a year of possible sugar glut to shortage & high prices ahead of festivals
At the beginning of this sugar season, the government and the industry prepared for a surplus Buying a packet of sugar in any of the major metros today will set you back by roughly 40% more than a fortnight ago. The reason: A severe supply crunch. This has prompted the government to
Whales: Giants of the Ocean
Whales: Giants of the Ocean Whales are among the largest and most remarkable animals on Earth. These marine mammals live in oceans around the world, from warm tropical waters to the cold seas surrounding the poles. Life Beneath the Surface Although whales spend their lives in water, they breathe air
India batting coach shares blunt response on Kuldeep Yadav’s Colombo Test omission
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation over whether Kuldeep Yadav would have played in Colombo if fit. Kuldeep missed the Test due to illness, while India took control after reaching 300 for five on Day 1. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was unwilling to engage
2 injured in gurdwara stabbing in Canada’s Edmonton; PM Carney calls attack ‘appalling’
The attack comes a week after police confirmed that they were looking into threat calls made to two Sikh gurdwaras in Calgary. Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at a gurdwara in Edmonton, Canada. The accused has been arrested but is yet to be identified.The knife attack took place at Nanaksar