In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check detailsBYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technolog...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Jeep recalls over 1 million Wranglers and Gladiators that could catch fire even when parked with the ignition offNHTSA has issued an urgent alert for owners of nearly 1.1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles (2021-2025) due to a potential fire ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
AGI for all among OpenAI’s ambitions for its next phaseOpenAI is entering a new phase to make advanced AI widely available and affordable. The company plans to build AI researchers to accelerate...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
India turns to nuclear power as Gulf risks riseIndia is boosting its energy security. Investments are growing in solar, wind, and nuclear power. Recent geopolitical events highlight nucl...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Railways clears Rs 163-crore traction upgrade on Bengaluru-Tumakuru routeIndian Railways is upgrading the electric traction system on the Bengaluru to Tumakuru rail route. This Rs 163 crore project will boost cap...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Railways approves Rs 448 crore upgrade for key South India routesIndian Railways is upgrading electric traction systems on the Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal and Bengaluru-Tumkur routes. This project wi...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Payal Industrial Park, Fourier partner on hydrogen energy storage pilotPayal Industrial Park is partnering with Fourier, an energy startup. They will deploy a hydrogen-powered energy storage system in Dahej, Gu...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Tata Steel shares dip over 2% as UK project may face 6-8 month delay amid electricity access issuesTata Steel's ambitious low-carbon steel project in the UK is facing a significant delay. The commissioning of the new electric arc furnace ...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity accessTata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
EU plans lower taxes on clean energy in drive to cut power billsThe European Union is set to propose new regulations next month. These plans aim to cut taxes on renewable energy and boost electricity sys...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
“AC bill too high even at 24°C?”: Expert reveals how to run air conditioner with up to 30% lower power consumptionEnergy auditor says AC electricity bills can be reduced by up to 30% through a combination of simple habits, low-cost upgrades, and regular...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Inside Switzerland’s massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cellsSwitzerland is building a massive underground energy storage facility, set to be one of the world's largest, by 2029. Utilizing advanced va...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
The hidden shortage threatening the AI boom - how to prepare for what comes nextAI data center power shortage: The AI boom's next frontier is electricity, shifting focus from models and GPUs to the immense power needed ...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: JoshiIndia is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the c...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST