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Asia could take biggest hit from oil disruption: Goldman Sachs
Global crude oil markets are facing a fresh wave of tightening, with rising prices threatening to impact economies worldwide.
Could China's space solar plants be used for military purposes?
China is exploring the military applications of space-based solar power technology, a senior scientist has revealed.
China's gigantic underwater drones will be used for this purpose
China's ultra-large unmanned submersibles, the world's largest of their kind, are not intended to target the US West Coast.
Why was India-bound oil shipment rerouted mid-voyage to China
An Iranian crude oil shipment, which was initially headed for India, was diverted mid-voyage to China.
US readies its most lethal long-range missiles against Iran
The United States has reportedly repositioned its most advanced long-range missiles, the Joint Air-to-Surface Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER), in preparation for a possible military operation against Iran.
China's new gravity detector could help locate enemy nuclear submarines
Chinese researchers have developed a highly advanced gravity detector, which uses a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) to detect objects by measuring minute changes in gravitational forces.
India's crude supplies fully secured, no payment hurdle: Petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that India's crude oil supplies are fully secured for the coming months.
Seventh Indian LPG tanker crosses Hormuz; 17 ships still stranded
The Indian LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, has successfully crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Trump seeks $1.5T defense budget, largest since Korean War
United States President Donald Trump has proposed a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, the largest request in decades.
Chinese wedding paper-cutting: All about this folk art
Chinese wedding paper-cutting is a traditional art that holds cultural significance in many parts of China.
Goji berries: All about these tiny red gems from China
Goji berries, the tiny red gems, are taking the wellness world by storm.
Chinese stocks jump on yuan payments for Hormuz transit fees
Shares of Chinese firms facilitating cross-border payments have witnessed a significant surge after the news of the yuan being accepted for toll payments in the Strait of Hormuz.
India-bound ship carrying Iranian oil reroutes to China midway
The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, which was earlier signaling Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination, has now changed course to Dongying in China.
Apple releases critical update for older iPhones, blocking DarkSword attacks
Apple has released a critical security update for its older iPhone and iPad models.
CBSE rolls out new NCERT-approved curriculum: AI learning from Class-3
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a new curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for students of Classes 3 to 8.
Robotaxi outage in China sparks reliability questions for AI cars
A technical glitch has brought Baidu's autonomous taxis to a standstill in Wuhan, China.
Pakistan, China jointly propose five-part peace plan for Middle East
Pakistan and China have jointly proposed a five-part peace plan for the Middle East.
China bans storing human remains in empty high-rise flats
China is set to ban the practice of using "bone ash apartments" to store cremated remains.
This Chinese satellite network for navigation cannot be jammed
Chinese researchers have developed an 11-satellite network for a high-accuracy and jam-resistant optical navigation system.
China's new air-breathing engine could revolutionize aviation, missiles
China is working on a revolutionary air-breathing engine for its next-generation fighter jets as well as hypersonic missiles.
China's factory growth hits 1-year high despite war-related disruptions
China's factory activity expanded at its fastest rate in a year during March, an official survey showed on Tuesday.
Apple Intelligence makes brief and unapproved debut in China
Apple Intelligence, the company's advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tool, has made a brief and unapproved debut in China.
IndiGo enhances India-China air connectivity with daily Kolkata-Shanghai flights
IndiGo has launched a daily non-stop flight connecting Kolkata and Shanghai, starting March 29, 2026. The new service will be operated by A320neo aircraft.
Mounjaro-maker inks $2.7B deal to speed up AI drug discovery
US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has signed a massive $2.75 billion deal with Hong Kong-listed biotech firm Insilico Medicine.
DeepSeek outage leaves China's popular AI chatbot down for hours
DeepSeek, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, has suffered its biggest outage since the launch of its R1 model in January 2025.
'Project Hail Mary' crosses $300M worldwide, becomes Amazon-MGM's top grosser
The space odyssey, Project Hail Mary, has crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office.
Pakistan hosts 4-nation foreign ministers meeting for US-Iran talks
Pakistan is hosting a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and itself in Islamabad, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran names US Navy officers responsible for Minab school strike
Iran has publicly named two United States Navy officers it blames for a missile strike on a school in Minab, which left around 175 people dead.
This Chinese silicon-based chip can revolutionize quantum computing
A team of researchers from the Shenzhen International Quantum Academy in China has developed a silicon-based quantum chip capable of executing a complete set of error-detecting logical operations.
This lithium battery electrolyte can double range of EVs
Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary electrolyte that could significantly enhance lithium batteries.
OnePlus India CEO resigns amid market speculation
Robin Liu, the CEO of OnePlus India, has announced his resignation from the company.
ByteDance's AI video tool SeeDance 2.0 debuts amid copyright concerns
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant and creator of TikTok, has quietly launched its advanced video generator, SeeDance 2.0, on a global scale.
India, 4 other nations won't face blockade in Hormuz: Iran
Iran has announced that it will not block vessels from five friendly nations, including India, in the Strait of Hormuz.
OnePlus might stop selling its products in Europe
OnePlus, the popular smartphone brand, is reportedly planning to shut down its operations in key global markets.
Why Manus's co-founders have been barred from leaving China
China has barred the two co-founders of artificial intelligence start-up Manus from leaving the country, according to a Financial Times report.
NASA to build base on the Moon for $20B
NASA's Administrator Jared Isaacman has unveiled ambitious plans for a $20 billion base on the Moon.
Chinese scientists solve 160-year-old problem of turning coal into medicines
In a major scientific breakthrough, a team of researchers from Peking University have found a way that could enable China's coal-based chemical industry to produce valuable medicinal compounds.
This Chinese robot is a better surgeon than humans
Chinese researchers have developed a revolutionary surgical robot that can perform complex brain imaging procedures, almost 30% faster than traditional manual techniques.
2 Indian LPG vessels cross Hormuz with Iran's clearance
Two Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, have now begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
US visas to Indians, Chinese plummet under Donald Trump
India and China have been the worst affected by the Donald Trump administration's stricter immigration policies.
McDonald's now using humanoid robots to serve meals in China
A McDonald's outlet in Shanghai, China, has started using humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers.
Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' breaks records; collects $141M globally
The science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, has exceeded expectations at the box office. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it raked in a whopping $140.9 million globally during its opening weekend.
This innovative farm can drastically reduce China's grain imports
China is making strides in agricultural technology with the development of an unmanned ratoon rice farm.
Why India is opposing a China-led investment deal at WTO
India is facing the threat of political isolation as support for the China-backed Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) continues to grow.
First Russian oil tanker reaches India amid US sanctions waiver
The Aqua Titan, a tanker carrying Russian crude originally headed for China, has reached Mangaluru port in India. It is the first of seven such vessels to arrive in the country.
Why end of International Space Station is risky for US
The International Space Station (ISS), a key player in low-Earth orbit (LEO) for over 25 years, is nearing its end.
This Chinese software can accelerate designing of hypersonic weapons
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking software that can simulate the complex physics of supersonic fuel combustion in just one week.
This clock loses a second in twice the universe's age
A team of scientists from China has developed an ultra-precise optical clock that could redefine global timekeeping standards.
Iran strikes Qatar LNG plant, exports disrupted for 5 years
Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity has been severely affected by recent Iranian attacks, resulting in an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue lost, according to Saad al-Kaabi, QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs.
Pakistan among biggest nuclear threats to US: Intel chief Gabbard
United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan as one of the biggest nuclear threats to the US.
Why Modi government has launched an anti-dumping probe against China
The Indian government has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of ethyl chloroformate from China.
How scientists are using bacteria to attack cancer from within
Scientists from Shandong University in China have genetically modified a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) to fight breast cancer from within.
This company claims it can make fuel from air, water
Carbonology, a Shanghai-based start-up, has claimed that it can produce synthetic fuel using just air, water, and renewable energy.
China-bound Russian oil tanker makes U-turn; headed toward India
A Russian oil tanker, the Aqua Titan, has changed its course from China to India.
NVIDIA gets green light to sell H200 chips in China
Chinese authorities have approved the sale of NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to several local companies.
Modi government proposes locally-made solar ingot, wafer use by 2028
The Indian government has proposed that all clean energy companies use domestically produced solar ingots and wafers from June 2028.
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed along with son
Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's political landscape and head of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike near Tehran, Iran has confirmed.
China's new rare earth alloy might revolutionize quantum computing
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative rare earth alloy that is extremely cold and efficient.
Countries with most billionaires in 2026: Where does India rank?
The United States remains the world's billionaire capital in 2026, with a record 989 billionaires and a combined wealth of $8.4 trillion.
China now has 'cyber widows': Who are they?
A new social media trend, dubbed "cyber widowhood," is sweeping through Chinese online platforms.
This innovative Chinese robot can make you a centaur
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative wearable human-robot hybrid device, dubbed the "centaur robot."
Trump to impose tariffs 'in another form' after court blow
US President Donald Trump has vowed to continue imposing tariffs "in another form," following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his reciprocal tariffs.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
US to announce coalition for escorting ships through Hormuz: WSJ
The United States is reportedly planning to announce a coalition of countries that will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
India's iPhone output may hit $70B amid export surge
Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones worth around $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26.
China's economy beats forecasts in surprise start to 2026
China's economy has shown better-than-expected performance at the start of the year, with industrial production and retail sales both exceeding forecasts.
China will send a wheeled humanoid robot to the Moon
Chinese scientists have proposed a semi-humanoid robot on a wheeled platform as part of the infrastructure for China's lunar research station.