From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
EU plans energy standards for data centres amid concerns over soaring power useThe European Union is set to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for data centres. This move comes as data centre power consumpti...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Cabinet approves widening of NH-63 Armoor-Mancherial section under Hybrid Annuity ModelThe government has approved significant road development projects in Telangana. The Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial section of NH-63 will be wide...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Sikkim govt revokes odd-even restrictions for private vehicles across state, Gangtok excluded from relaxationThe Sikkim govt has lifted odd-even vehicle restrictions across most districts. This decision comes as fuel stocks are now sufficient. Howe...
31 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Listed new-age internet firms brace for a costly ride as war clouds mathThe March quarter was largely stable for companies, with most firms reporting revenue growth in line with expectations and improving operat...
29 May, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Govt says India has ample petrol, diesel supply, calls for crackdown on diversionThe govt has confirmed that petrol and diesel supplies are ample for every home and community in the country. Instances of regional shortag...
27 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
"Fuel saving is fuel creation": Maharashtra launches campaign for State Transport to conserve dieselMaharashtra State Road Transport Corporation will implement a new fuel-saving initiative. The plan aims to reduce daily diesel consumption ...
26 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Driving at 75 mph burns 27% more fuel and most drivers have no ideaDrivers are losing money at the gas pump due to high speeds. Driving faster than 50 mph drastically cuts fuel efficiency. For every 5 mph o...
20 May, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Next bullet train at 350 kmph: Railway Minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia's next bullet train will reach speeds of 350 kmph. Design work starts in six months. Indian Railways will also boost domestic cargo m...
20 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Metal in your ordinary kitchen foil could soon replace some of world’s most expensive metals like platinum & palladium: Here’s what researchers have foundResearchers from King's College London and Trinity College Dublin have developed a new aluminium compound called cyclotrialumane that could...
12 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
How Volkswagen’s “E” gear changed manual driving in the 1980sThe "E" gear in older manual cars, notably the 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit, stood for efficiency. This innovative mechanical concept was an extr...
08 May, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Toll plazas to be removed by the end of 2026: Nitin Gadkari says you could drive at 80 kmph without bothering about toll paymentsIndia is set to eliminate physical toll plazas by the end of 2026. A new automated system will charge vehicles based on distance travelled....
07 May, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
India needs rapid scale-up in power capacity: Sagar AdaniSpeaking at The Economist Enterprise’s Resilient Futures Summit in New Delhi, he said the ability to create large-scale infrastructure with...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST