In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
GST@9: Building a more seamless, certainty-driven input tax credit frameworkA more balanced and predictable approach can help safeguard revenue, reduce disputes, enhance taxpayer confidence, and create a more effici...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
In 1887, a father trying to fix his son’s rough tricycle ride led to the breakthrough invention that changed modern travelA father's simple desire for his child's comfort led to a world-changing invention. John Boyd Dunlop's pneumatic tire transformed bumpy tri...
26 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
In 1903, Mary Anderson saw a streetcar driver repeatedly stop to clear snow: Which isnpired the creation of the modern windshield wiperIn 1903, Mary Anderson observed streetcar drivers struggling with snowy windows. This led to her invention of the windshield wiper. The dev...
22 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Autofurnish IPO opens today. Check GMP, price band, subscription and other detailsAutofurnish's SME IPO opens for subscription on Thursday. Grey market activity shows flat sentiment with no premium expected. The company a...
21 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boostIndian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jam...
19 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Mandatory to install location tracking devices, panic buttons in taxis, public vehicles: SCA Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan observed that it was alarming that less than one per cent of transport vehicles were eq...
13 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
The toothpaste headlight hack keeps going viral, but the real issue is night visibilityA popular online hack suggests using toothpaste to fix cloudy car headlights. While it offers a quick cosmetic fix, experts warn it does no...
13 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Why Some Drivers Keep Kitty Litter in Their Car, and It Has Nothing to Do With CatsDrivers in the United States often carry kitty litter for a practical reason. It is a vital part of winter roadside safety kits. Kitty litt...
06 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Trai begins exploring spectrum allocation, pricing norms for wireless communication from vehiclesIndia's telecom regulator TRAI is exploring spectrum rules for vehicle communication. This move paves the way for autonomous cars. The Depa...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Jaguar Land Rover ordered to refund Rs 1.65 crore, panel slams 'deceptive' speed claims, chassis 'surgery'Jaguar Land Rover India must refund 1.65 crore rupees to a Roorkee firm. The company's flagship SUV had manufacturing defects and unauthori...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Pune: New age people and finance leaders could show the way into the future16 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: StudyA new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Utta...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Six airbags to be made mandatory in eight-seater vehicles: Nitin GadkariThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in January said that to enhance the safety of occupants of motor vehicles against later...
27 Jun, 2022, 11.07 PM IST
‘Safety gaps in auto supply chains’According to the report, nearly 90% of the injured workers that SII assisted and analysed were migrants, from UP, Bihar and Odisha.
10 Jul, 2021, 11.14 AM IST
Will have separate transport department for auto sector: Nitin GadkariTo oversee the automobile sector, government will set up a separate Transport Department in the Highways Ministry, Nitin Gadkari said today.
14 Jan, 2016, 04.22 PM IST