On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and moreOn This Day in History, July 2 witnessed landmark moments that shaped politics, civil rights, aviation, literature and international relati...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Nearly half of Indian households need electrical upgrades for EV charging: ReportA significant portion of Indian homes need electrical upgrades to safely charge electric vehicles, a new study reveals. This infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Kolkata godown collapse death toll rises to nine; five arrested as rescue operation continuesA devastating under-construction godown collapse in Kolkata's Taratala area has claimed nine lives and injured 20. Rescue operations are un...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
3 dead, 21 rescued after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata; 12-18 feared trappedTragedy struck Taratala, West Kolkata, as an under-construction warehouse roof caved in Wednesday afternoon. Several individuals are feared...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
DMRC begins work on Central Vista metro corridor at Central Secretariat stationConstruction has begun on the Central Secretariat metro station, a key part of the new Central Vista corridor. This nearly 10-km undergroun...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Trapped: From Lucknow to Delhi and Jaipur, the deadly pattern behind India's summer blazesA wave of deadly fires across India in recent months has exposed critical safety lapses and lax enforcement of regulations. From coaching c...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath forms SIT to probe Lucknow fire; team begins investigationA devastating fire in Aliganj, Lucknow, claimed 15 lives and injured nine, prompting the UP Chief Minister to form a special investigation ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildingsAn Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing emergencies. This in...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Fable 5 wake-up call; Indians chase SpaceX jackpotHappy Monday! The Fable 5 disruption has triggered fresh calls for India to build its own AI muscle. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
India has emerged as world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market, says Delhi CMDelhi CM Rekha Gupta highlighted India's infrastructure and digital growth, noting the metro rail network's expansion to 26 cities and incr...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
More than 500 lives lost in fire incidents over six years, raising serious safety concernsA devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar bed and breakfast, claiming 21 lives, has renewed scrutiny of Delhi's fire safety infrastructure. Thi...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
How Trump's ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violenceCeasefires in Gaza, Lebanon, and Kuwait are not stopping violence. Despite U.S. efforts, fighting continues in these regions. President Tru...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
'Paudhon mein paani de rahe hain': Noida Ivy County video sparks debate as fire brigade water reaches only 6th floor during 12th-floor fireA viral video of a high-rise fire in Noida shows firefighters' water jets falling far short of the 12th-floor blaze, sparking outrage over ...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
After Delhi Malviya Nagar fire, Noida high-rise in Sector 75 sees blaze, horrific video shows panic among residentsA massive fire broke out in a 12th-floor apartment of a 28-storey residential tower in Noida's Sector 75, triggering panic and a swift evac...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST