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Opposition protests electricity fee hike in Kashmir, Omar Abdullah calls it compulsionOpposition parties in Kashmir protested the recent electricity tariff increase. The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission approved a 6.83...- ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Our reform express will move forward at even greater speed, says PM ModiBuilding on the theme of Shared Futures for the ET World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the future of every country is in...
- BMW has a new luxury car customer in India: CEO Hardeep Singh Brar reveals who is giving BMW an edge over other German rivalsIn an interview with ET Online, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar discussed the changing luxury car market, the growing ...
- Delhi’s ageing Lutyens bungalows now carry a Rs 92-crore upkeep bill for ministersAnnual expenditure on Lutyens bungalows reached a record Rs 92.35 crore in 2025-26. This spending has more than tripled since 2014-15, refl...
- Ambani's Rs 2.7 lakh cr underground bet can save India from shocksReliance Industries has proposed a Rs 2.73 lakh crore, 30-year investment to develop an underground coal gasification complex in Andhra Pra...
- California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tiresThe California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter ...
- In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1°C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor testsEngineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by dir...
- A reflective roof coating reduced peak roof temperature by 14.1°C and indoor temperature by 2.4°C; later research found evaporative cooling could add further benefitsInnovative roofing technologies are changing the game for building temperature regulation. By utilizing white reflective coatings, sunlight...
- In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
- A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...
- Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma sets $1 billion free cash goal, sees fintechs gaining lending shareVijay Shekhar Sharma, the founder of Paytm, has set an ambitious target of generating one billion dollars in free cash flow. He envisions t...
- A colder fridge setting is not always better; adjusting it by 1°C could reduce energy use by 8 to 11%Lowering your refrigerator’s thermostat beyond what’s required can lead to excessive energy usage. Surprisingly, the ambient room temperatu...
- Why aluminum foil can turn a cardboard box into a working solar oven: It redirects sunlight toward a dark surface that converts it into heatAn exploration of box-type solar cookers showcased the benefits of incorporating reflectors for improved thermal performance. With the addi...
- Building for scale, security and privacy: Inside PhonePe’s AI playbookAs AI capabilities become more deeply embedded across products and platforms, the interface itself becomes less visible. What matters is wh...
- The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...
- Green energy federation asks govt to extend CBG blending rule to industrial consumersThe Indian Federation of Green Energy wants to expand compressed biogas blending obligations. This move aims to include large industrial ga...
- Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
- In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
- ‘Kitna deti hai?’ is no longer enough as Indian car buyers start doing the maths beyond mileage and EMIIndian car buyers are increasingly looking beyond purchase price and mileage to assess total ownership costs, including fuel or electricity...
- From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the USAmericans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households ...
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