PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his braveryCaptain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit do...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
"Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a heroUS President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During thi...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Startup of the Year and Midas TouchHappy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). A few days before our esteemed j...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran warAn Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected ev...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
E20 petrol may cut mileage by 3-5% in some vehicles, but benefits outweigh impact: Oil MinistryThe government acknowledges E20 fuel's minor fuel economy reduction. This impact is outweighed by benefits like better engine performance a...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Robots, drones could slash global food delivery costs to $1 per order, Barclays saysAutonomous food delivery robots and drones could cut costs by several dollars to as low as $1 per order, a shift that could unlock billions...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Who is Wang Zhongyuan? China honors the Navy pilot who deterred foreign jets in a 2-vs-4 fight; check his achievementsChinese Navy pilot Wang Zhongyuan has received his fifth second-class merit citation. This honor recognizes his exemplary service in carrie...
21 Dec, 2025, 03.28 PM IST
DPIIT inks pact with Zepto, Hero MotoCorp to support startupsShortlisted startups will have the opportunity to work on paid proofs of concept (PoCs), enabling successful pilots and unlocking valuable ...
12 Aug, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Maksym Ustymenko, the F‑16 pilot shot down by Russia, awarded Hero of Ukraine titleUkrainian F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko, a seasoned aviator and combat veteran, was posthumously awarded the title Hero of Ukraine following ...
30 Jun, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
From fighter pilots to face of Gaganyan: Astronaut designates for India's maiden human spaceflightAstronaut-designates Angad Pratap, Ajit Krishnan, Shubhanshu Shukla, and Prashanth Nair have become overnight heroes after being selected f...
13 May, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Climate tech startup Sprih raises $3 million in funding round led by Leo CapitalSprih raised $3 million for global expansion and aims for 40-50 customers with a revenue target of $6-7 million. Customers include Indigo P...
19 Mar, 2024, 02.19 PM IST
Hero MotoCorp partner, Gogoro Inc, eyes foray into electric vehicle marketThe collaboration with Hero MotoCorp – which also includes the establishment of a battery swapping network - does not restrict it from forg...
04 Nov, 2022, 07.23 AM IST
Swiggy signs agreement with Reliance BP Mobility for EV ecosystemSwiggy has also partnered with e-cycle maker Hero Lectro and the UK’s Fast Despatch Logistics for delivery using cargo e-cycles. Trials for...
05 Aug, 2021, 03.37 PM IST
India won't forget sacrifice of Pulwama attack brave hearts, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh paid his tribute to CRPF personnel, who lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on February 14 last ...
14 Feb, 2020, 09.22 AM IST
State funeral for Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh; flag to fly at half mast in DelhiThe last rites of Singh, who passed away at the Army's Research and Referral Hospital yesterday, would be performed at Brar Square here at ...
14 Jul, 2018, 12.48 PM IST
- IATA to celebrate 100 years of commercial aviation
To mark 100 years of commercial aviation, a re-enactment of the first ever passenger flight on January 1, 1914 will be staged in Florida.
12 Dec, 2013, 08.24 PM IST