California startup JetZero’s ‘manta ray’ plane could change air travel forever: 250-seat Z4 aims to fly 5,750 miles and use up to 50% less fuelCalifornia startup JetZero is innovating the aviation industry with a new aircraft featuring a blended-wing-body design, aimed at accommoda...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plansSingapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
A road in Surrey could soon send its summer heat 100 metres beneath the surface, store it underground and bring it back during winter, turning geothermal energy into a defense against potholesWhat if roads could store summer heat and use it to prevent winter damage? A University of Surrey trial is exploring exactly that. Its geot...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
CA challenges ‘buy your home early’ advice: Why your 30s should focus on wealth buildingCA Nitin Kaushik challenges the advice to buy a home early, arguing that ages 25 to 40 should prioritise asset accumulation. He recommends ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaulTwo 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive stee...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.37 AM IST
Earlier this year, the U.S. Army Corps tested Chicago's invasive-carp barrier at 3 electrical levels. Now, engineers know how the system behaves when voltage rises to 4.6 volts per inch, helping prepare for a future Great Lakes invasion threatEngineers tested Chicago's electric fish barrier at higher electrical levels this year. This testing aimed to understand potential response...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Mahindra launches BLAZO i-TRK with AI-powered fuel tech, 48-hour uptime guaranteeMahindra Truck and Bus launched the BLAZO i-TRK heavy commercial vehicle. This new truck offers improved fuel efficiency and fleet profitab...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Boeing 737 Ryanair engine damage: What NTSB found after July incident left passenger partially sucked through windowA Ryanair engine experienced a malfunction after bird remains were discovered within it, leading to a drop in cabin pressure and necessitat...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
In 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused Mojave desert land. 8 years later, the site hosts 1.9 million solar panels, turning a historic aircraft testing ground into a massive renewable-energy hubIn 2018, the U.S. Air Force signed a 35-year lease for underused desert land at Edwards Air Force Base in California. What happened next wa...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures; autopilot disconnects before 300ft dropAir India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced technical warnings on August 4. The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a sudden 300-foo...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
AI agents are getting smarter. But can they actually get work done?The AI race is moving beyond chatbots towards agents that can access data, use software and complete tasks. But smarter models alone may no...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Lufthansa Technik eyes Bengaluru for expansion; Karnataka minister pitches state’s aerospace ecosystemIndustries minister MB Patil said this after meeting a delegation led by Marcel Pastuska, CEO, Lufthansa Technik Services India (Bengaluru)...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Lufthansa Technik eyes Bengaluru for expansion; Patil pitches state’s aerospace ecosystemBengaluru is under consideration by Lufthansa Technik for an expansion of its aircraft maintenance capabilities. Recently, representatives ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
HAL Q1 Results: Net profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 1,590 crore, revenue up 14%HAL Shares Q1 Results : Hindustan Aeronautics reported an impressive fifteen percent increase in net profit for the first quarter, showcasi...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Skytech Infinite to launch Rs 22 crore SME IPO on Aug 14 for fueling bigger automation projectsSkytech Infinite Platform is gearing up for its initial public offering set for August 14, aiming to raise Rs 22.68 crore. The funds will p...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Cement, bricks and AI: India's $650-billion real estate industry has a new formulaArtificial intelligence is transforming India's real estate sector beyond customer interactions. Developers now use AI for crucial decision...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
9 IPOs get Sebi approval as primary market pipeline gathers paceSebi has approved IPOs of nine companies spanning engineering, travel technology, gaming, drones, paper, renewable energy and digital platf...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST