Chinese researchers are using the Gobi Desert to test Duzhong trees, a high-value rubber source vital for defence applications, including puncture-resistant tyres and electromagnetic shielding composites
03 February,2026 10:11 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies
US President Trump said the agreement was made “out of friendship and respect” for Prime Minister Modi and added that the deal would take effect immediately
02 February,2026 11:30 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Union Budget 2026 brings changes affecting household expenses and consumer choices. Smartphones, sports goods, select drugs, and capital equipment may get cheaper, while alcohol, tobacco, and stock futures trading become costlier
02 February,2026 08:58 AM IST | New Delhi
Smartphones and sports equipment may become cheaper, while cigarettes, alcohol, and futures and options trading will see higher costs, even as income tax slabs remain unchanged. The changes will come into effect from April 1
02 February,2026 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
