Iran says BRICS unable to reach consensus on West Asia conflict due to UAE stanceIran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated the UAE is hindering BRICS consensus on the West Asia conflict. He expressed Iran's...
13 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Iran seeks India’s role in West Asia peace efforts ahead of BRICS meet; plans new Hormuz shipping frameworkIran welcomes India's efforts to bring peace to West Asia. The nation is creating a new framework for ships passing through the Strait of H...
13 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Lexus introduces first three-row EV TZ with 300-mile range and lounge-inspired luxury cabinLexus has unveiled its first three-row all-electric SUV, the 2027 TZ, aiming for up to 300 miles of range. Built on the TNGA platform, it f...
07 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Forget Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains to get new seats, better toilets and smoother ridesShatabdi and Jan Shatabdi: Indian Railways has started a nationwide revamp of Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains to significa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Meet Gen Ahmad Vahidi, the man who now calls the shots in IranIran's internal hardliners are now dictating policy. Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure, leads the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. His...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
World’s first 100% electric cruise ship revealed — can carry 1,900 guests at seaA German company has unveiled the first all-electric cruise ship. This massive vessel, named Project Vision, will carry 1,900 guests. It ai...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Basmati rice exports hit by Hormuz crisis; 4 lakh tonnes of cargo stranded right now: Abhishek GovilkarThe Strait of Hormuz crisis has severely impacted India's basmati rice exports to the Middle East, stranding four lakh tonnes of cargo and ...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
DGS asks port authorities, terminal operators to immediately pass on concessions to exportersThe Directorate General of Shipping has ordered port authorities and terminal operators to directly pass on concessions to exporters. This ...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
OnePlus Nord 6 launches in India with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 165FPS gaming, and a massive 9000mAh battery, starting under Rs 40,000OnePlus has launched the Nord 6 in India, positioning it as a performance-focused mid-range smartphone under ₹40,000. Powered by the Snapdr...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Universal charger rules now a mandate in EU. What it means and what to expect in India?USB Type-C is now a mandate in the European Union. EU made this move for environmental sustainability and consumer convenience. The mandate...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
India's wait for uniform charging ports gets longerAccording to officials aware of the details, while there is consensus on the proposal to adopt USB Type-C as the standard charging port, th...
07 Dec, 2023, 09.17 AM IST
Hyundai joins EV charging port revolution, adopts Tesla standard: Who's next?Hyundai has revealed its intention to embrace Tesla's electric vehicle (EV) charging protocols, aligning itself with major players in the a...
05 Oct, 2023, 09.33 PM IST
USB Type-C to be standard mobile charging port from March 2025"In India the directive will kick in three months after the European Union," he added. According to the latest directives from the EU, all ...
27 Dec, 2022, 12.46 AM IST
Panel to set timeline for adoption of standard chargersThe committee will be headed by Nidhi Khare, additional secretary at the department, and will have some IIT professors as members. The comm...
01 Dec, 2022, 11.53 PM IST
Industry agrees to type-C chargers for smartphones, tablets & laptopsThe consensus was reached at an inter-ministerial task force meeting held the same day. It was chaired by Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, dep...
17 Nov, 2022, 07.33 AM IST
Mobile Industry, govt meeting on Wednesday on uniform device chargersThe government is exploring the option of having a single charging port – USB Type-C, across all mobile devices including laptops, smartpho...
16 Aug, 2022, 08.41 PM IST