Sunday, July 19, 2026

India’s rice fields now rank among world’s top methane hotspots

Irrigated paddy fields in India release around 3.9 million tonnes of methane every year, a little more than the entire annual methane emissions of Germany

NITI Aayog to review industrial corridor framework, seeks reforms to speed project execution

India's government is reviewing industrial corridor frameworks to enhance project delivery. NITI Aayog will consult stakeholders on necessary policy and regulatory changes. The review aims to identify bottlenecks and recommend reforms for industrial competitiveness. This initiative supports the nation's goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.

Stone Age tools to Sangam-era workshops: What a Tamil Nadu excavation has revealed

ASEAN, Africa lead India's export growth in first two months of FY27

ASEAN and Africa were the biggest drivers of India's export growth in the first two months of FY27, with exports to ASEAN surging 66.9% to $10.5 billion and shipments to Africa rising 53.1% to $9.6 billion, according to commerce ministry data. Together, the two regions contributed over $7.6 billion in additional exports during April-May.

Murmu departs for three-nation European tour to boost ties

She will visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania

India emerging as deep-tech powerhouse through sustained policy support: NITI Aayog Member Abhay Karandikar

14th Convocation of IISER Thiruvananthapuram held