100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Oil market calm masks a host of unknownsGlobal oil markets are experiencing an unusual calm despite a major supply shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, impacting sign...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Curious case of one stock, two companies. Only one of them makes brakesOn paper this is a friction-material company. In practice, the larger force inside the company is an investment portfolio. The friction bus...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
‘Make everyone drive ambulance first’: Pune cab driver’s late night idea about traffic jam solution in India leaves founder stunnedAn Uber driver in Pune, with 11 years of ambulance experience, shared a profound idea with a US founder: make new drivers operate an ambula...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Iranians are back online after months-long shutdown but still face heavy restrictionsInternet access is returning to Iran after months long shutdown although the service is slow and some apps remain blocked. The outage follo...
28 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Market wrap: Sensex rises 232 points, Nifty closes above 23,700 as rupee recovers from lifetime lowsIndian markets ended the week higher after recovering intraday volatility, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains amid hopes of easing ...
22 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Delhi-NCR taxi, auto unions strike enters second day over fare revisionCommercial vehicle operators and taxi unions in Delhi-NCR are on a 72-hour strike. They protest rising fuel and CNG prices. Drivers demand ...
22 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Gold prices drop below Rs 1.6 lakh/10 grams, silver falls Rs 1,350/kg as investors await Iran-US peace deal. What lies ahead?Gold and silver prices on MCX edged lower on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields and a rally in global equities reduced safe-haven demand...
21 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Delhi Chakka Jam live updates: Why drivers are on strike today in NCR; Check areas affected in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and NCRDelhi Chakka Jam News: A three-day transport strike has started today across Delhi-NCR. Commercial vehicle drivers are protesting rising fu...
21 May, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
The century-old secret of how airplane tires survive the full force of landing, and the answer will surprise youFor nearly a century, the exact mechanism behind carbon black's strengthening of rubber remained a mystery. New research utilizing supercom...
20 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Delhi taxi, auto strike May 21-23: Drivers demand fare hike amid rising fuel pricesDelhi's commercial vehicle drivers are set to strike for three days starting May 21. Unions are demanding a fare increase for taxis and aut...
19 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Do traffic police have the right to jump in front of your Car or bike and snatch keys? Viral video tells what you can do in such casesTraffic challan rules: A viral video sparks debate on Indian drivers' rights as a legal expert clarifies that traffic police cannot forcefu...
11 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
07 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Boardroom on wheels: How MPVs have begun to speak a new language of luxury on Indian roadsThe growing popularity of the MPV among top executives and celebrities signals the arrival of a new trend -- one that is defined by practic...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Karnataka truck drivers’ call for strike shows divided responseSection 106 (1 and 2) of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), punishes drivers w...
18 Jan, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
Ola, Uber drivers call off strikeHowever, the strike seemed to be losing steam over the last three days as most of striking union's members started plying their cabs.
23 Feb, 2017, 11.37 PM IST