Maersk sees congestion in Asia and Mediterranean ports

Oil Prices Rise Amid Tensions

Oil prices increased on Thursday due to heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, despite a significant rise in U.S. crude inventories. Key movements: Brent crude rose 96 cents (1.3%) to $73.77. WTI crude increased 99 cents (1.4%) to $69.74. Earlier, prices had gained more than $1 in intraday trading. Geopolitical Tensions Key developments driving oil prices: Ukraine’s Missile Strikes: Deployment of British and U.S. cruise missiles against Russia. Russia’s Retaliation: Launching an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, marking its first use in the conflict. The ..

IIT Guwahati’s Geopolymer Innovation Unveiled

A team at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, led by Prof. Anil K. Mishra, has pioneered a groundbreaking solution to address two significant global challenges: industrial waste management and sustainable construction. Their innovative research utilizes industrial byproducts and waste materials, such as water treatment sludge (WTS), fly ash (FA), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), to create a geopolymer with significant environmental benefits. With increasing urbanization and industrialization, managing industrial waste, particularly water treatment sludge, has become a ..

Telangana CM Launches Development Projects

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has initiated transformative development projects across the Rajanna Sircilla district, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and cultural enrichment. Aimed at empowering displaced families and advancing public welfare, these initiatives represent a significant investment in regional growth. Under the Indiramma housing scheme, new housing developments worth Rs 235 crores are being constructed to benefit 4,696 displaced families near the Mid Manair Reservoir, addressing long-standing rehabilitation needs. Complementing this, the CM has greenlit the Rs 166..