In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France; discusses investment and India expansion plansPrime Minister Narendra Modi met top business leaders in Paris. Discussions focused on investment and expansion in India. Companies from su...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
India’s electronics output hits ₹13 lakh crore; Vaishnaw eyes No. 2 export spotIndia's electronics production has reached Rs 13 lakh crore. The nation aims to make electronics the second largest export category. Two se...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Dixon Tech shares rally 5% amid reports of government nod for Vivo JV this monthDixon Technologies shares surged rose sharply on Wednesday after reports suggested the government may approve its long-pending joint ventur...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Govt likely to clear Dixon-Vivo JV deal this monthThe government is set to approve the Dixon-Vivo joint venture this month. Dixon Technologies will hold a majority stake in this new venture...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plantTata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dr...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Poland teams up with Foxconn to build EVs: PM TuskPoland's government will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to build electric cars. The venture aims to produce 400,000 electric SUVs each year....
16 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
What Maruti-Suzuki can teach India-JapanThe Maruti-Suzuki collaboration brought global manufacturing to India, democratising transportation and boosting the middle class. This par...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro Max price in India: Check expected price range, specifications, design changes and launch detailsApple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected in September 2026. These devices will likely feature performance boosts, better battery life...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Best apps to watch matches live on your mobile phone free in IndiaFIFA World Cup Free Apps: Looking for the best apps to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live? The FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun. Indian v...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India seeks French investments in manufacturingCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal invited French companies to invest in India. He emphasized India's large talent pool and manufacturing capab...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Chinese production continues despite tech transfer curbsChinese electronics companies are pushing ahead with their India expansion. Brands like Hisense, Haier, and Oppo are increasing local manuf...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST