Chemical
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Gujarat ATS foils Ricin plot, reviving memories of poison letters to Obama and Trump
World | Nov 10, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTThe ATS claims one of the accused, a doctor with a Chinese medical degree, was involved in a plan to create ricin — a toxin classified under Schedule 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Gujarat: Operation to remove 12-ton chemical tanker hanging from Gambhira bridge enters final stage
Gujarat | Aug 05, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTAfter a 23-day delay, authorities are taking precautions to safely remove the tanker, which has been precariously hanging since the bridge collapse. The removal process involves using airbags to lift the tanker and is being conducted with utmost caution to prevent any mishaps.
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Are chemical colours causing irritation, itching on skin post-Holi? Adopt these remedies to get reli
Beauty | Mar 16, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTHoli is a festival of colours and in most cases, these colours are made from strong chemicals. These chemicals can cause allergies, irritating contact dermatitis, worsen existing skin conditions, cause irritation, and in some cases even lead to hair loss.
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Holi 2025: Protect your skin from chemical colours by applying this oil on your face-hair
Beauty | Mar 13, 2025, 10:57 AM ISTPlay safe, play colorful! Protect your skin and hair from harsh chemical colors with a simple, natural solution. Witness the miracle oil that's your Holi 2025 skincare saviour!
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Maha Kumbh 2025: UPSDMA conducts mega training to deal with chemical, nuclear contingencies
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 04, 2025, 05:27 PM IST400 officials from the Indian Army, DRDO, Department of Atomic Energy, BARC, NDRF and other stakeholders participated in the training conducted by the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA).
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What are ketones? Know how this chemical functions, its anatomy, symptoms, tests and more
Health | May 27, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTLearn about ketones, their role in metabolism, structure, symptoms of imbalance, and diagnostic tests. Discover how ketones impact your health and more in our comprehensive guide.
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US bans most uses of toxic chemical methylene chloride that causes brain cancer
Health | Apr 30, 2024, 08:00 PM ISTThe US implemented a sweeping ban on methylene chloride, a hazardous chemical linked to brain cancer. Explore the implications of this crucial environmental and health policy shift.
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Maharashtra: Tanker carrying ethylene oxide overturns on Pune-Ahmednagar road, fire engines rushed
Maharashtra | Nov 27, 2023, 09:52 AM ISTThe officials said that there was a risk of fire and explosion and water was being continuously sprayed on the tanker until rescue and repair team of Reliance Petrochemicals Company arrives.
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Chemical stock looks to drive profitability aided by govt initiative to promote industry
Business | Oct 15, 2023, 12:58 PM ISTThe Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in a statement said that the portal (charak.chemicals.gov.in) will facilitate the collection of statistics related to various aspects of the chemical sector, such as production, installed capacity, export, import, purchases and sales.
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Ministry of Science recognised specialty chemicals major to set up research laboratory
Business | Aug 19, 2023, 06:53 AM ISTThe new laboratory will enhance its research capabilities by adding high-end scientific laboratory instruments. The objective behind setting up a new facility is to foster a dynamic research environment that encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and drives innovation.
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Ministry of Science & Tech recognised specialty chemicals provider secures fresh order
Business | Jul 16, 2023, 01:10 AM ISTLast month, a PTI report said that Vikas Ecotech is aiming to become debt-free by the financial year 2023-2024.
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THIS specialty chemicals stock is riding high as foreign institutional investors raise stake
Business | Jun 19, 2023, 06:19 PM ISTJust recently, Mauritius-based foreign institutional investor AG Dynamic Funds Limited and two other FIIs bought stakes in the small-cap company having a market cap of Rs 321 crore.
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US: Ohio train derailment may turn into worst river disaster as 10 toxic chemical barges plunge
World | Mar 29, 2023, 11:46 PM ISTOne of those barges was carrying 1,400 tons of methanol and was partially submerged.
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US seizes made-in-China toys, popular in India, for having dangerous chemicals
World | Oct 22, 2021, 08:33 AM ISTCBP officers and CPSC compliance investigator initially inspected the toys on July 16, according to an official statement.
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UP becomes largest producer of ethanol in India
India | Jul 25, 2021, 09:46 AM ISTA total of 58 crore litres of ethanol was produced by 54 distilleries established across UP.
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Dozens treated after chemical leak at Texas water park
World | Jul 18, 2021, 07:30 AM ISTKPRC-TV reports that some of those who became sick were children, including a 3-year-old who was hospitalized in stable condition.
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Delhi Pollution: Toxic foam floats on surface of Yamuna River
News | May 22, 2021, 05:00 PM ISTA thick layer of toxic foam was found floating on the surface of river Yamuna near Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area. River Yamuna is again overflowing with thick foam of toxic due to high level of pollution in Delhi. The toxic chemical is cause due to dumping of waste materials into water body, industrial wastes.
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'Jangalraj 2.0': Pushpam Priya slams Nitish govt after party candidate attacked
Elections | Nov 02, 2020, 06:11 PM ISTPlurals Party chief Pushpam Priya Choudhary hit out at the JDU-BJP government in Bihar after one of her party candidate from Siwan, Dr. Rameshwar Kumar, was attacked by chemical ink, leading to cornea damage.
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Coldest ever chemical reaction observed
Science | Nov 29, 2019, 01:03 PM ISTThe researchers, including Kang-Kuen Ni from Harvard University in the US, said at such intense cold -- 500 nanokelvin, or just a few millionths of a degree above the lowest possible temperature in the universe -- their reacting molecules slowed to glacial speeds.
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Delhi: One more dead after coming in contact with chemical spilled on road near Kashmere Gate
India | Nov 25, 2019, 11:09 PM ISTThe two-wheeler slipped on the main road where a liquid chemical had spilled, suspected to have leaked from a truck which has been identified after analysing the CCTV camera footage of the area, a senior police officer said.