NEWS
RBI allows rupee transactions by non-residents using rupee accounts in India
19 Jan 2025
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has liberalised the extant Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, facilitating rupee transactions between non-residents
Central staff, pensioners may get around 25% hike in salaries and pensions
19 Jan 2025
The union cabinet has approved the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission for central government employees and pensioners that would potentially effect a 25 per cent increase
Bharat Mobility Expo: Tata Motors unveils driverless Harrier EV, new Sierra and Avinya X
18 Jan 2025
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 opened in New Delhi on Friday with Indian and foreign auto makers displaying their state-of-the-art technologies
India, Nepal to jointly develop 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro power project in Nepal
17 Jan 2025
India and Nepal will jointly develop the 900 MW Upper Karnali hydro-electric project over River Karnali, the largest hydro-electric power project in Nepal.
Isro revolutionises space exploration with successful SpaDeX Mission
17 Jan 2025
Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully completed its pioneering space docking experiment (SpaDeX) with precision docking
Hindenburg founder to close short-seller behind Adani, Nikola selloffs
16 Jan 2025
One man who is bound to be very happy with the news of Hindenburg Research closing down will be Gautam Adani
As costs of saying final goodbyes rise UK families resort to crowdfunding to pay for funerals
By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2025
The cost of saying a final goodbye to loved ones in the UK has reached a grim new high, leaving families grappling with unexpected financial burdens.
Biggest IKEA retailer to channel $1 billion into recycling ventures
15 Jan 2025
The investment division of the Ingka Group, recognized as the foremost global IKEA retailer, has unveiled plans to channel €1 billion ($1.03 billion) into recycling enterprises.
Oil edges upward, but ambiguity over sanctions restrains momentum
15 Jan 2025
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, reversing a part of an earlier session’s decline. The reason – apprehensions over potential disruptions tied to sanctions on Russian oil tankers
EU revisits antitrust scrutiny on Apple, Google, and Meta
14 Jan 2025
In what could become a dramatic turnaround, the European Union is reevaluating its scrutiny of tech behemoths, including Apple, Meta, and Google.
US tightens control over global AI chip exports
13 Jan 2025
The U.S. government announced new measures on Monday, 13th January 2025, to further restrict exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips and technology.
Steady GDP growth and rate cuts in 2025 to boost corporate credit access in FY26: Fitch
13 Jan 2025
India’s steady economic growth, an improved banking sector, and anticipated interest rate cuts in 2025 are set to enhance credit access for corporates in the financial year 2025-26
Books
view more
Videos
History of hovercraft Part 3...
Today I shall talk a bit more about the military plans for ...
By Kiron Kasbekar | Presenter: Kiron Kasbekar
History of hovercraft Part 2...
In this episode of our history of hovercraft, we shall exam...
By Kiron Kasbekar | Presenter: Kiron Kasbekar
History of Hovercraft Part 1...
If you’ve been a James Bond movie fan, you may recall seein...
By Kiron Kasbekar | Presenter: Kiron Kasbekar
History of Trams in India | ...
The video I am presenting to you is based on a script writt...
