The ministries of new and renewable energy and earth sciences are looking to develop a comprehensive weather prediction and analysis system to better project climate patterns that affect solar and wind output, three people familiar with the matter told Mint. As renewable energy capacity rises, unpredictable weather, from sudden cloud cover to drop in wind…
As multiplexes in big cities celebrate premium-format hits, hundreds of single-screens across India ask—where have the mass entertainers gone? For, much of this year’s theatre business has been driven by films geared toward premium urban audiences, leaving independent theatres and small-town cinemas struggling for footfall. Exhibitors say hits such as F1: The Movie, Mission: Impossible…
Mint explains the factors behind the projected demand growth, trends in other major economies and its impact on the global energy market. What is the projection for the global energy consumption? IEA, in its latest outlook, has said oil consumption would continue to grow till 2050, reversing its previous projections of ‘peak oil’ backed by…
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on how spectrum held by Aircel and Reliance Communications (RCom) will be treated under their insolvency proceedings. It concluded its hearing after listening to arguments by advocates representing Aircel, the resolution professional (RP) of Reliance Telecom Limited, a subsidiary of RCom, the lender State Bank of India…
Webtoon creator Toonsutra, webcomics platform Pratilipi Comics and Chhota Bheem-maker Green Gold Animation, among others, are distinguishing themselves by weaving stories that blend education, entertainment, and emotional intelligence, as today’s children can easily access global content, according to experts. Plus, some of the older viewers who find these stories appealing also have a higher propensity…
A flurry of illegal betting ads is once again in regulators’ crosshairs. The Advertising Standards Council of India, in its latest half-yearly report (April-September 2025), found that most of the complaints it got related to offshore and illegal betting ads. Why are these ads a problem, who’s involved, and are they on the right side…
Bengaluru: Office real estate investment trusts (Reits) plan to increase their portfolios through acquisitions and development, targeting higher occupancy and leasing, as India’s office market defies global workspace contraction and subdued sentiments. The four publicly listed office Reits in the country—Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET) and…
The bankers said that these are loans given to pawn brokers against gold that these brokers have taken as collateral from their own customers in the first place. The RBI, the bankers said, has now said that repledging of gold is not allowed and, therefore, lenders that made such loans will not be able to…
The State Bank of India (SBI) told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that telecom spectrum should be treated as part of the insolvency process and sold to recover dues, setting up a direct clash with the government over the treatment of this key asset when a telecom operator undergoes bankruptcy proceedings. Arguing in the Aircel…
The government has launched an online portal inviting industries, laboratories, and testing facilities to apply for recognition as government-approved test centres (GATCs). The portal, open until 30 November, is expected to expand India’s verification capacity and bring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency to trade measurement systems, the ministry of consumer affairs said in a statement…