In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Find the best point of exit to sell PSUsGovernment disinvestment is off to a good start this fiscal year. Small stake sales in public sector undertakings are generating revenue. T...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
At G7, PM Modi warns against misuse of AIPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned world leaders at the G7 summit about the dangers of artificial intelligence. He stressed the need fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
AI startup Pramaana Labs raises $27 million in seed funding led by Khosla VenturesPramaana Labs, an AI startup, has secured $27 million in seed funding. The company develops technology to ensure AI answers are mathematica...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
AI use in UK hits 'tipping point' as companies scale up, Google exec saysBritain is now at a crucial stage for artificial intelligence adoption. Companies are moving beyond just testing AI tools to using them for...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
HMT revival plan likely to focus on self-reliance in new-age manufacturing for ISROHindustan Machine Tools is set for a revival. The plan prioritizes self-reliance in advanced manufacturing. It will focus on producing capi...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 26% in one year, according to analystsWhen it comes to banking, remember this: PSU and private banks have different kinds of loan books; at the end of the day, however, both ope...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.53 AM IST
SEEPCO supplies 6 million barrels of Nigerian crude to Indian refinersAmidst West Asia crisis concerns, India's state-run refiners diversified oil supplies by sourcing nearly six million barrels from Nigeria's...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
HAL, Tata, L&T among 10 firms in race for Rs 30,000 crore defence drone dealAround ten Indian companies have submitted bids for a major defence project. The Defence Ministry is acquiring 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Rang...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fearsFrance is moving away from American AI technology for its intelligence services. The government announced it will stop using Palantir's dat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
You've probably used his code today, but the man behind YouTube, Netflix and TikTok isn't a billionaireFabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation, FFmpeg, is a corner...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Anil Agarwal bets $20 billion on aluminium, steel, and zinc, and says Vedanta is only getting startedVedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced a $20 billion capital expenditure plan over three years, aiming to triple group businesses. T...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA NageswaranAI's impact on jobs is broader than past tech shifts, affecting both cognitive and skill-based roles, according to chief economic adviser V...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
US stocks: S&P, Dow edge higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focusMajor US stock indices opened higher on Friday, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal. Investors also anticipated the historic ma...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Deeptech startup Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million from Avataar Ventures, Peak XV, othersDeeptech startup Ethereal Machines secured $28.5 million in funding. This capital will fuel the construction of a large manufacturing facil...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST