How a 22-year-old Indian techie dropped out to build an AI startupA 22-year-old Indian entrepreneur, Kinjal Nandy, has secured significant pre-seed funding for his AI startup, Sonatic, at a ₹191 crore valu...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Vegas Group buys over 10 acres of land in New Delhi for mixed-use projectVegas Group has acquired a significant land parcel in Dwarka, New Delhi. The joint venture plans to develop a large mixed-use project. This...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Visa overstayers caught: Delhi Police crack down on Bangladeshi nationals after tip offDelhi police apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals for overstaying their visas. The arrests followed a tip about suspicious individuals sp...
30 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
This Gujarat couple turns factory waste into affordable construction bricks that stay cooler in summer and absorb pollutionIn Gujarat, a startup named Co2ncrete is tackling India's housing shortage and industrial waste by building prefabricated homes from factor...
26 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
A university student uncovered a tiny footprint in Alaska that survived for centuries underground, and helped scientists understand prehistoric childhoodArchaeologists unearthed a remarkable human footprint at Swan Point, Alaska. This ancient imprint belonged to a child aged 8 to 12. The dis...
24 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
DTC to run special bus service for Delhi govt employees for office commuteDelhi government employees will now have special bus services connecting their homes to metro stations and the Delhi Secretariat. This init...
18 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Nearly half of India’s online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isn’t fading in the UPI eraCash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after recei...
15 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India’s cities need Rs 80 lakh crore investment to support urban growth: ReportIndia requires Rs 80 lakh crore for urban infrastructure by 2037. Cities will contribute significantly to the nation's GDP. A new Rs 1 lakh...
15 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Open to 4-5 acquisitions, but at sensible valuations: Ameera Shah, promoter and executive chairperson, Metropolis HealthcareMetropolis Healthcare is set for its next growth phase. The diagnostic chain will focus on genomics and specialty diagnostics. Strategic ac...
15 May, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Arunachal tightens ILP rules with QR checks, Aadhaar verification; Cabinet announces austerity measuresArunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves a modernized Inner Line Permit system with digital verification and enhanced penalties. The government a...
14 May, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
India crowns Meta AI; More layoffs hit techIndia is now the ground zero for Meta’s AI push, WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart told us. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
14 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST