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Biogas sector expected to see ₹5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA

As of date, more than 100 compressed biogas (CBG) plants have been commissioned, and the year 2025 witnessed strong interest from investors and stakeholders

Biogas sector expected to see ₹5,000 cr investment in 2026-27: IBA
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

Kodaikanal data helps scientists unravel one of Sun's enduring mysteries

The team found that most magnetic activity clusters between 40 degrees north and south latitude, with pronounced peaks around 15 degrees to 20 degrees

Kodaikanal data helps scientists unravel one of Sun's enduring mysteries
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan calls for protests after 17-year jail sentence

Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each by a court on Saturday in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case

Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan calls for protests after 17-year jail sentence
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:57 AM IST

BSF recruitment: Ex-Agniveer quota hiked to 50%, age relaxation allowed

In addition, candidates from the first batch of ex-Agniveers will be eligible for an upper age relaxation of up to five years

BSF recruitment: Ex-Agniveer quota hiked to 50%, age relaxation allowed
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:50 AM IST

Navi Mumbai airport to provide free Wi-Fi, digital passenger services

Passengers connecting to the airport's Wi-Fi network will receive real-time updates through the Adani OneApp, which will function as a virtual assistant

Navi Mumbai airport to provide free Wi-Fi, digital passenger services
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:43 AM IST

Par Panel urges Railways to resolve crew crisis affecting DFC train ops

The committee's comments came after the Ministry of Railways acknowledged that the biggest challenge faced by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India

Par Panel urges Railways to resolve crew crisis affecting DFC train ops
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

'Share of coal in India's energy mix to shrink to 30-35% by 2047'

India achieved over one billion tonnes of coal production in FY25, with coal-based power contributing 72 per cent to total electricity generation

'Share of coal in India's energy mix to shrink to 30-35% by 2047'
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

Parl panel suggests funding boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining

IREL (India), a central public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is the only company in India that is engaged in the mining of rare earth ores

Parl panel suggests funding boost for IREL to prioritise rare earth mining
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Australia retain Ashes with two Tests to spare after tense Adelaide win

Australia started Day 5 needing four wickets to retain the Ashes, with England resuming at 6-207 and still 228 runs away from the victory target of 435

Australia retain Ashes with two Tests to spare after tense Adelaide win
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:29 AM IST

Home loan book set to cross ₹10 trn in FY26 on strong demand: SBI chief

At 14 per cent growth rate, SBI is well on the path to achieve a milestone of Rs 10 trillion home portfolio next financial year, he said

Home loan book set to cross ₹10 trn in FY26 on strong demand: SBI chief
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

10 killed in mass shooting in South Africa's Johannesburg; gunmen at large

The police said around 12 unidentified gunmen allegedly opened fire on people inside the tavern and continued shooting indiscriminately as they fled

10 killed in mass shooting in South Africa's Johannesburg; gunmen at large
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:16 AM IST

GNTO eyes 1 mn overnight stays by Indian tourists in Germany in 2026

GNTO India was hoping to cross the 1 million milestone in 2025, but it did not happen due to a variety of factors, including visa issues and tourists choosing to travel to other countries

GNTO eyes 1 mn overnight stays by Indian tourists in Germany in 2026
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Securities Markets Code Bill caps Sebi's inspection, probe powers at 8 yrs

However, this eight-year limitation will not apply to cases that have a systemic impact on the securities market

Securities Markets Code Bill caps Sebi's inspection, probe powers at 8 yrs
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:54 AM IST

Isro's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24

AST SpaceMobile (AST & Science, LLC) is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network, which is accessible directly by smartphones

Isro's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

India extends Cyclone Ditwah relief to Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region

Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has deployed engineering and medical teams to restore damaged connectivity and support affected communities

India extends Cyclone Ditwah relief to Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna region
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:42 AM IST

India adds 50 GW renewable energy capacity with ₹2 trn investment in 2025

The world's fastest-growing economy now has a total installed generation capacity of about 510 gigawatts, comprising 247 GW of fossil-fuel sources and 262 GW of non-fossil fuel sources

India adds 50 GW renewable energy capacity with ₹2 trn investment in 2025
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:41 AM IST

Titan expects watch biz to cross billion-dollar sales mark in next 2 yrs

Riding on the premiumisation wave, trend of revival of analogue watches, Titan is expanding the network of its Helios and the new Helios Luxe format

Titan expects watch biz to cross billion-dollar sales mark in next 2 yrs
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 10:29 AM IST

Elon Musk becomes first in world to get past $700 bn after Tesla pay ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion, lifting Musk's fortune to a record $749 billion and cementing his lead over the world's other billionaires

Elon Musk becomes first in world to get past $700 bn after Tesla pay ruling
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission office in Bangladesh

The enhanced security measures were put in place to ensure that 'no third party can exploit the situation'

Security tightened at Indian Assistant High Commission office in Bangladesh
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 9:46 AM IST

PM begins interaction with students at Pariksha Pe Charcha event in Assam

A total of 25 students from various schools of Assam are taking part in the event

PM begins interaction with students at Pariksha Pe Charcha event in Assam
Updated On : 21 Dec 2025 | 9:34 AM IST