In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
E-Ambulances will get up to 35% PM E-DRIVE subsidyThe government will subsidise electric ambulances. This support is up to 35% of the ex-factory price. Rs 500 crore is allocated for 3,811 e...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
NSE IPO to create significant value for investors; Tata Motors a strong long-term bet: Dipan MehtaDipan Mehta of Elixir Equities views the National Stock Exchange's IPO as a significant event for India's capital markets, promising greate...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Pakistan police accidentally gun down nine-year-old Australian girl, injure family after mistaking them for robbersA nine-year-old Australian girl Hania Ahmed died and her father and brother were injured when Pakistani police opened fire during a robbery...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Bolt.Earth, ChargeZone partner to offer interoperable EV charging network with 1,500+ fast-charging locationsBolt.Earth and ChargeZone have partnered to enhance EV charging accessibility in India through network interoperability. This collaboration...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
IAF launches project to produce indigenous long-range kamikaze dronesThe Indian Air Force is developing long-range kamikaze drones with Indian companies. This initiative aims to strengthen preparedness for fu...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Brent climbs to $79.43 as traders weigh durability of US-Iran peace dealOil prices edged higher as investors assessed the implications of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormu...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
HAL, Tata, L&T among 10 firms in race for Rs 30,000 crore defence drone dealAround ten Indian companies have submitted bids for a major defence project. The Defence Ministry is acquiring 87 Medium-Altitude Long-Rang...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Deeptech VC YourNest closes Rs 400 crore continuation fundYourNest Venture Capital has launched a Rs 400 crore continuation fund, YourNest Continuum Fund I, anchored by HDFC AMC. This fund will inv...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'NYC take note': Japan fans celebrate World Cup draw at Shibuya Crossing, then clear streets in seconds for traffic in viral videoA viral video from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing shows Japanese football fans celebrating a World Cup draw, then calmly clearing the street for ...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
India's next telecom battle could be fought on highways, with connected carsIndia's telecom wars have traditionally revolved around spectrum, towers and tariffs. But a new consultation paper by TRAI on Vehicle-to-Ev...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Tesla presented misleading 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European regulatorsIn a bold move to secure European approval for its Full Self-Driving technology, Tesla has shared crucial safety data with Swedish and Dutc...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
In 1930, two brothers bolted a radio into a car dashboard, and the American road got its own soundtrackIn the revolutionary year of 1930, the Galvin brothers unveiled a groundbreaking invention: the car radio. This pivotal development infused...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
WFH 2.0 in Gurgaon? Haryana wants companies to adopt work from home to beat traffic, save fuelHaryana urges private firms to embrace work-from-home and staggered schedules to combat traffic congestion and rising fuel costs. This init...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
World Cup 2026: Body found outside Mexico stadium where Iran football team has been training, police launch probeIran's national squad is using Tijuana as its base during the World Cup due to visa delays, as well as travel restrictions imposed on the t...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.48 AM IST
Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern SwitzerlandBaidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe'...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Amazon leveraging own charging infrastructure to grow electric delivery fleet in IndiaAmazon is relying largely on charging infrastructure at its own delivery stations to power its growing electric vehicle fleet in India, eve...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST