ETtech Explainer: Why MeitY wants Google and Apple to remove e-rickshaw battery appsThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued notices to Google Android and Apple iOS to remove seven mobile apps, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Centre names 23 Pakistan-based Jaish, Lashkar operatives as terrorists under UAPAIndia has declared 23 Pakistan-based operatives from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorists under the UAPA. The Min...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app storesConcerns over e-rickshaws being remotely disabled via a Chinese app, BAT-BMS, have prompted government action. IT Secretary S Krishnan conf...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
BLS E-Services acquires Atyati Technologies for Rs 157 croreBLS E-Services has acquired Bengaluru-based Atyati Technologies for approximately Rs 157 crore in an all-cash deal. This strategic move aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Gujarat ATS arrests 8 'members' of terror outfit Jaish-e-MohammedGujarat's Anti-Terrorist Squad has apprehended eight individuals suspected of having ties to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. Arrested acro...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid trafficE-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. V...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
What's BAT-BMS? The bluetooth app that's stopping e-rickshaws or 'tirris' mid-ride across DelhiA disturbing trend is crippling Delhi's e-rickshaw drivers as pranksters use a smartphone app, BAT-BMS, to remotely disable their vehicles....
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Guardrails in the works to prevent tampering with EV batteriesAuthorities are set to introduce stringent measures to prevent tampering with electric two and three-wheeler batteries. New regulations wil...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
AI to be defining force for 'Viksit Bharat@2047': Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh proclaimed that India is set to achieve developed nation status by 2047, thanks to human-led AI advancements....
02 Jul, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Higher performance guarantees from lower bids in highway projects: Road transport ministryThe government is tightening rules for highway project bids, demanding higher performance guarantees for offers exceeding 30% below origina...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
E20 mixing in trial phase, Centre tells SC; court orders status quo on ethanol quotaThe Supreme Court has halted the Karnataka High Court's order to increase ethanol allocations for the 2025-26 supply year, urging state-run...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
India's e-commerce exports can add $10 billion in just a few years. Here's how.Indian e-commerce exports are poised for significant growth, potentially adding USD 10 billion in the next 2-3 years, according to a Direct...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
NEET-UG re-test: Brief tension outside Ahmedabad centre over hijab, sacred threadA brief commotion erupted outside an Ahmedabad NEET-UG re-test centre Sunday as parents protested the removal of Hindu sacred threads durin...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST