Post-IPO block deals have become key exit route for PE-VC investors: ReportOnly 23 companies raised $2.3 billion through IPOs during the period, compared with a record 105 issues that raised $18.7 billion in 2025. ...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Govt says no assessment of share of vehicles compatible with E20 petrolThe government has not assessed E20 petrol compatibility for all vehicles. Extensive studies and field trials confirm E20 fuel is safe for ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Bombay HC allows Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, X over alleged E20 deepfakesThe Bombay High Court permitted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit. He is suing Meta Platforms, X Corp, and others over defa...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Inspired by the CJP, 'E20 Janta Party' launches campaign against ethanol-blended fuel, seeks Gadkari's resignationA new group, E20 Janta Party, launched an online campaign for 100% petrol choice. They also demand Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
SpaceX's latest Starship launch is different. Here's what changed in best re-entrySpaceX's latest Starship test flight delivered more than another launch, introducing engine fixes, advanced Starlink satellite deployment a...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced StarlinksElon Musk's SpaceX had replaced six of the 33 engines on the first-stage booster after they failed to ignite last week, resulting in a last...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 68: Is this company, part of a southern group, getting simpler, or more complicated?A business can trace its manufacturing history to 1962, yet sit inside a listed company incorporated only in 2017. That is only the first c...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Who was Vi Ripken? Why the mother of a MLB legend's unsolved kidnapping is being compared to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearanceThe kidnapping of Cal Ripken Jr's mother, Vi Ripken, is being re-examined. An ex-FBI officer noted similarities with Nancy Guthrie's recent...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Automobile industry urges formal mechanism for petrol pump fuel quality checks amid E20 concernsAutomakers want a formal system to detect fuel contamination at petrol pumps. Drivers report worsening vehicle performance after increased ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
No SSI payment in August 2026? Here's why millions of Americans won't receive a Social Security check next month—an important reason every recipient should knowMillions of SSI recipients are searching for answers about the August 2026 SSI payment schedule after learning there will be no regular SSI...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
E20 may lower mileage by 3-5% in some older vehicles, no widespread engine damage found: GovtE20 petrol may cause a slight fuel economy reduction in older vehicles. Extensive testing has not found widespread engine damage linked to ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Why digital platforms are changing how drivers handle traffic recordsDigital challan systems now manage traffic violations, replacing older paper methods. Automated cameras and ANPR software capture violation...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026 notified: From surge pricing to private carpooling to Rs 1 crore penalty, what changes for Ola, Uber, Rapido usersMaharashtra has notified new rules for app-based transport services, bringing aggregators under a uniform framework. These regulations mand...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Don’t become an alcoholic: India’s ethanol push risks solving one problem while creating anotherIndia's push for E20 fuel presents both benefits and drawbacks for vehicular efficiency. Ethanol offers cleaner burning properties but redu...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT KanpurIIT Kanpur researchers report no significant fuel efficiency drop with E20 petrol. Their studies found no evidence of engine damage from th...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
NCP (SP)'s Rohit Pawar alleges govt protecting Missing Link contractors as "they fund ruling parties"Addressing a press conference, Pawar claimed there was a "politician-contractor nexus" behind the government's defence of the Missing Link ...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST