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BSNL planning transition to 5G technology by June 2025: minister

16 Oct 2024

State-run telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is planning a quick transition to 5G technology by June 2025

Tata Motors, Tata Power team up for setting up commercial vehicle charging stations

22 Sep 2024

Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Ltd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with group company Tata Motors Ltd

BSNL to launch 4G services across India in August

08 May 2024

State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will be rolling out 4G services across the country from August

Xiaomi starts delivery of its smart car SU7

03 Apr 2024

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has started delivery of its end-to-end connected smart car, SU7, on Wednesday.

REC, BHEL team up for renewable energy projects

25 Mar 2024

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, and Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) have agreed to jointly develop utility scale renewable energy projects across the country.

NTPC-SAIL power invites bids for 15 MW floating solar PV project in Chhattisgarh

10 Jan 2024

NTPC Limited has invited bids for the development of a 15 MW floating solar photo-voltaic project to be installed over the Maroda Reservoir-1 in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

Tata’s Harrier and Safari awarded 5-star rating in maiden Bharat-NCAP crash test

22 Dec 2023

Two home-grown sports utility vehicles – the new Harrier and Safari models of Tata Motors – have been given 5-star safety ratings in the maiden crash-tests conducted by the newly-established Bharat New Car Assessment Programme vehicle safety assessment programme.

Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit-4 achieves criticality

19 Dec 2023

The 700 MW fourth unit of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) achieved criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 17 December 2023, marking the completion of the project.

Tata Power receives first set of battery energy storage system from Tata AutoComp

18 Nov 2023

Tata Power on Friday received the first set of energy storage batteries from Tata AutoComp for its energy storage site. The integration of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Metropolitan LPG cylinder prices surge by Rs 100 for 19-Kg commercial cylinders – stay updated on current rates

01 Nov 2023

Indian state-backed oil marketing companies, or OMCs, have increased the price of their 19-kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by about Rs 100.

Carlsberg CEO accuses Russia of corporate espionage of their Russian asset, Baltika

01 Nov 2023

In a decisive move, Carlsberg, the Danish brewing giant, has officially cut all ties with its Russian business, refusing to engage in any dealings with the Russian government that would legitimize the seizure

Tesla chief Elon Musk reveals plans to make 200,000 Cybertrucks annually

01 Nov 2023

Tesla, Inc. is setting its sights on manufacturing 200,000 units of its highly anticipated electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, each year.

World Bank warns Middle East conflict could trigger global commodity and oil price surge

31 Oct 2023

The World Bank has sounded the alarm, cautioning that the ongoing conflict between Israel and HAMAS in the Middle East has the potential to significantly

Vietnam explores chip industry expansion despite high costs

31 Oct 2023

Vietnam is currently in discussions with major chip companies to boost investments in the country, potentially leading to the establishment of its first semiconductor

DGGI investigates Godrej's Rs 2,825 crore acquisition of Raymond's consumer goods business

30 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is currently investigating a recent deal involving and Godrej.

Toyota sets plans to increase manufacturing capacity in India

26 Oct 2023

Japanese automobile giant Toyota Motor Corporation has started the process to increase manufacturing capacity in India as both their plants are running at full capacity.

Report: Record high U.S. electric vehicle sales lead to Tesla's market share decline

13 Oct 2023

The United States saw a drastic rise in the sale of electronic vehicles (EVs), with more than 300,000 units sold for the first time in the third quarter.

Wadias to exit Go First, show no interest in bidding for grounded airline

13 Oct 2023

Go First Airlines former owners, Wadia Group, have no interest in making a bid for the airline amid legal disputes and insolvencies. According to reports, only two candidates have shown expressions

Orkla ASA merges MTR, Eastern, and International Business to create Orkla India

12 Oct 2023

The Norwegian industrial investment giant Orkla ASA has merged its three Indian businesses into one. These business units are MTR, Eastern, and International Business (IB).

Indian automobile sales in September increased by 20% ahead of the festive season

09 Oct 2023

In a twist of fate, the Indian automobile retail industry saw a 20% increase in sales for September compared to the same month last year

Ather Energy reveals its expansion plans with new manufacturing plant on the horizon

09 Oct 2023

One of the top electric two-wheeler manufacturers, Ather Energy, is planning to add a new manufacturing plant to increase its production capabilities.

Tesla reduces prices on Model 3 and Model Y cars in the United States

06 Oct 2023

Elon Musk’s Tesla has recently reduced the prices of its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in the United States

Isro launches 6 Singaporean satellites on PSLV platform

17 Dec 2015

Cong-BJP shed crocodile tears – Dow rules supreme

17 Jun 2010

Even as politicians shed crocodile tears about the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy Dow Chemicals, the successor firm, carries out its business with no concerns or grief.

BSNL launches 24 Mbps broadband, the fastest in the country

24 Feb 2010

Public sector telecom giant BSNL has become the first internet service provider to offer the fastest broadband speed in the country by offering custom