IIT Council's 12-month plan to fix MTech programmes
IIT Council identifies outdated specialisations & scarce internships as key reasons for falling MTech admissions. A 12-month reform plan, including a dual-track model, has been approved. Read more.
IIT Council identifies outdated specialisations & scarce internships as key reasons for falling MTech admissions. A 12-month reform plan, including a dual-track model, has been approved. Read more.
Unsold housing stock in India's top 7 cities rose to 5.76 lakh units in 2025 as new launches outpaced sales. Explore city-wise trends and the outlook for the real estate market.
India's electricity demand surged nearly 7% in December 2024, reaching a peak of 139,000 MW, driven by heating needs during a severe cold wave. Explore the data and grid implications.
Delhi's electricity demand hits record highs on Dec 31 & Jan 1 due to celebrations, cold weather, and extended commercial hours. Discover how the grid copes and the shift to renewable energy. Read more.
The Indian rupee closed 2025 with a 4.72% annual decline, its worst performance since 2022. It began 2026 weaker due to corporate dollar demand. Read the full analysis.
India's electricity demand rose 7% to 138.39 billion units in December 2024, signaling strong economic activity. Read the full analysis of power sector trends.
Silver's 178% surge signals a structural shift driven by acute scarcity and Asian demand, not speculation. Inventories collapse as industrial users hoard metal. Read the full analysis.
Record-high gold prices reshape India's buying habits. Jewellery demand falls 26% as investment in coins and bars rises 13%. Discover the new trends for 2026.
The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, ends a 30-year wait, spotlighting the country's severe demographic decline and record-low birth rates. Read this inspiring story of hope.
Silver prices surge to record highs in 2025, driven by a structural deficit, strong industrial demand, and China's export curbs. Discover the key factors behind the rally.
2025 saw a major shift as oil demand surged, defying peak predictions. India emerged as the top growth engine, reshaping global energy dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Students in Silchar launch a massive signature campaign demanding a flyover. They aim to collect 6000 signatures to submit to the CM's office, citing critical infrastructure needs.
ICICI Bank faces a GST demand of Rs 238 crore from tax authorities for FY 2018-19. The bank plans to appeal the order. Get the full details here.
Retail credit in India surged in Q3 FY25, driven by festive spending and optimism around GST rationalisation. Discover the key growth sectors and economic outlook.
India's electricity consumption saw a marginal decline of 0.31% in November 2024, reaching 123.4 billion units. Experts attribute this to reduced use of cooling appliances as winter sets in. Discover the latest power demand trends and future projections.
Karnataka witnesses 26% increase in vacant seats for professional courses MBA, MCA and MTech. 19,771 seats remain unfilled this year compared to 15,670 in 2024. Discover the changing trends.
New research reveals heatwave action plans must incorporate electricity demand management alongside health responses. Learn how India can build climate-resilient infrastructure.
India's recent Test losses expose alarming decline in specialist batters. Analysis reveals lack of pure Test players as team struggles with technique and temperament.
Japan's economy shrinks 0.5% as exports drop amid global tariff pressures. First contraction in six quarters raises concerns about economic recovery trajectory. Read full analysis.
Japanese tourism and retail stocks plummet as China warns citizens against travel to Japan amid diplomatic tensions. Shiseido crashes 11.4%, Don Quijote operator plunges 10%. Market updates.
Japan's economy contracted at annualized 1.8% in July-September, marking first decline in six quarters. Trump's tariffs trigger export slump while domestic consumption provides cushion.
Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
Political analyst Tavleen Singh analyzes Congress's devastating Bihar defeat, highlighting the party's grassroots collapse and leadership failures. Read why introspection is crucial for survival.
Anusha S Rao questions bizarre palace gossip about goat-horn remedies for sons, highlighting India's alarming sex ratio of 882 females per 1000 males. Read this critical analysis of outdated beliefs.
RJD's electoral decline in Bihar signals urgent need for new opposition leadership as caste resentment and 'jungle raj' memories haunt prospects. Analysis of 2025 assembly results.
Walt Disney braces for prolonged fight with YouTube TV as channels go dark, potentially costing $60 million in revenue. Get the latest on the carriage dispute.
New DNA-based research reveals significant elephant population decline due to shrinking habitats and fragmented redistribution. Learn about the conservation crisis and its implications.
Canada's main stock index recorded its steepest decline in seven months, falling 573.94 points as technology shares led broad-based selling. Discover what triggered the market correction.
Jharkhand police report significant decline in Naxalite-affected districts from 22 in 2016 to just 9 in 2025. Intelligence-based operations and development initiatives drive success against Left Wing Extremism.