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India’s coal production surpasses 1 billion tonne mark in FY25
22 Mar 2025
India has set a milestone in coal production, surpassing one billion tonnes (as of 20 March 2025) in the financial year 2024-25.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 back on Earth after 286-day science mission
19 Mar 2025
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov splashed down in the water off the coast of Tallahassee
Tesla applies for homologation of Model 3 and Model Y in India
17 Mar 2025
Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors, which recently opened its first showroom in Mumbai, is reported to have now applied for homologation of two cars – Model Y and Model 3 – tht are planned to be first introduced in India.
Sweden’s top EV battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy
12 Mar 2025
Swedish battery maker Northvolt AV has filed for bankruptcy, done down by rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand, marking one of the largest corporate
India’s telephone subscriber base estimated at 1,189.92 million at end-December 2024
12 Mar 2025
The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,187.15 million at the end of November 2024 to 1,189.92 million at the end of December 2024
KG Basin arbitral award a sham, says Delhi High Court
16 Feb 2025
The Delhi High Court has held the arbitral award passed in favour of Reliance Industries Ltd in the Krishna-Godavary Basin dispute as patently wrong and illegal
Honeywell to split into 3, spin off automation and aerospace businesses
07 Feb 2025
Honeywell on Thursday announced the completion of a comprehensive portfolio review, which would lead to the hiving off of its automation and aerospace businesses.
The cost of neglecting water transport
03 Feb 2025
Inland water transport is widely recognised as a cheaper and environment friendly mode of transport and, as per a report prepared by RITES
ABB, Skoda Group tie up to supply new battery-electric trains for Czech railways
24 Jan 2025
Electrical and instrumentation group ABB has entered into a long-term agreement with transportation group Skoda, under which ABB will supply its Pro Series battery packs
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
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.
Oil prices rise as US sanctions target Russian exports to China and India
13 Jan 2025
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Monday, with Brent crude crossing $80 per barrel for the first time in over four months.
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Berger, JSW look to acquire Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints business in India
11 Jan 2025
Berger Paints and JSW Paints are looking at acquiring Akzo Nobel, the maker of Dulux paints, as the Dutch multinational has started a review if its decorative pains business in South Asia.
Australia's Telstra ties up with Musk's StarLink for remote area connectivity
11 Jan 2025
Telstra, Australia’s top telecom service provider, on Thursday announced a collaboration with Elon Musk’s StarLink, to bring satellite-to-mobile phone connectivity to provide connectivity to customers in remote regions.
Tesla unveils redesigned Model Y in China to outpace competitors
By Cygnus | 10 Jan 2025
Tesla has launched a revamped version of its popular Model Y in China, aiming to strengthen its position in the highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market.
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach announce significant LPG price cuts
09 Jan 2025
In a move set to impact global energy markets, Saudi Aramco and Algeria’s Sonatrach have announced substantial price cuts for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
BP Eyes 44% boost in oil production from India’s largest field, says ONGC
09 Jan 2025
India’s largest oil and gas field, located off the country’s west coast, is set for a major output surge, as energy giant BP commits to ramping up oil production
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Hyundai Motor Group announces record $16.7 billion investment in South Korea for 2025
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2025
Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea’s automotive giant, is set to make a landmark domestic investment of 24.3 trillion won ($16.65 billion) in 2025,
Mahindra sets up integrated EV and battery manufacturing facility at Chakan
09 Jan 2025
Mahindra & Mahindra has set up a dedicated manufacturing facility for electric vehicles (EVs) and an assembly line for batteries at its Chakan complex in Pune
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SEBI warns Ola Electric over disclosure violations
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2025
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has issued a stern warning to Ola Electric for failing to follow disclosure norms.
Oil prices surge amid Russian and OPEC supply cuts, US crude stocks decline
08 Jan 2025
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as tightening supplies from Russia and OPEC members combined with a drop in US crude oil inventories.
ONGC partners with BP to boost production at Mumbai High Field
08 Jan 2025
India’s biggest oil and gas explorer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has teamed up with global energy giant BP to enhance oil and gas production from the Mumbai High offshore field
Tata Punch emerges 2024 top selling car, ends Maruti’s unbeaten 40-year run
08 Jan 2025
Tata Motors SUV Punch emerged the highest selling passenger car in India, with a sales volume of 2.02 lakh units in 2024
CSIR develops antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria, indigenous formula for Paracetamol
08 Jan 2025
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has reported important breakthroughs, which include development of an anti-biotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria
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The life and times of Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India
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On 27th December 2024 India and the world lost one of their finest statespersons in a hundred years. Manmohan Singh, born on 26th September 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan)
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