Ankur Warikoo on why he gave 500,000 students free access to WebVeda subscription despite potential ₹100 crore lossAnkur Warikoo's learning platform, WebVeda, offered free annual subscriptions to 500,000 existing users when shifting to a new model, a mov...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Crude oil prices fall up to 2%, head for weekly losses as Hormuz supply fears easeGlobal crude oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent slipping below $75 a barrel, as fears of supply disruptions through the Strait o...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
VCs pivot to EV infra & energy storage in new $65 million funding waveSeveral Indian battery-tech and energy transition startups are actively seeking to raise approximately $65 million, signaling a potential r...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Iran fired on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, say US officialsIran fired on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two US officials cited by Reuters. The vessel had earl...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait: Maritime agencyThe UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast o...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India’s $55 billion green energy pipeline faces climate damageIndia's ambitious renewable energy expansion faces a significant climate threat, with $55 billion in planned solar, wind, and hydropower as...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Air India appoints former civil aviation secretary as advisor to chairmanAir India has appointed former civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola as executive advisor to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, aiding in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Trump says Iran pledges 'no tolls, no charges' on Hormuz transitUS President Trump stated Iran has assured the US it won't impose tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, countering media claims. He also ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Healthium Medtech CEO Anish Bafna steps down, moves to non-executive chairman roleHealthium Medtech's CEO Anish Bafna is transitioning to non-executive chairman as KKR-owned company seeks a new chief within a month. Bafna...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Andy Burnham will run to succeed Keir Starmer as British prime ministerFormer Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, followin...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
‘1 cow for 30 acres’: How Dahod farmers in Gujarat doubled profits using cow dung & urineFarmers in Gujarat's Dahod district are achieving remarkable profits by ditching chemical fertilizers and embracing natural farming. A sing...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India's C&I energy storage market to expand to 22-31 GWh by 2032: IESAIndia's commercial and industrial energy storage market is set for significant expansion. Projections show growth from under 1 GWh in 2025 ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEFGlobal energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST