Vrinda Goel

What is AEBS, the auto-braking system govt wants in all new cars from 2030?

AEBS is a key feature of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a collection of more than 100 electronic technologies designed to improve road safety

Tibet earthquake kills 16: A look at major Himalayan quakes in recent years

From Tibet and Nepal to northern India, powerful earthquakes have killed thousands, destroyed homes over the years, highlighting the Himalayan region's vulnerability to seismic activity

Prolonged pre-trial detention cannot become punishment without trial: SC

The Supreme Court granted bail to two accused in an alleged Rajasthan Jal Jeevan Mission tender scam, saying the gravity of charges alone cannot justify indefinite pre-trial detention

Singapore Airlines ordered to pay ₹50k for not serving food on 15-hr flight

Punjab State Consumer Commission held Singapore Airlines liable for deficiency in service after a family alleged inadequate food, including milk for an infant, on a 15-hour Delhi-Melbourne flight

SIM-binding rules: WhatsApp, Telegram to require active SIM from Jan 2027

WhatsApp and Telegram may stop working if the registered SIM is removed, replaced or deactivated under the DoT's new SIM-binding rules, set to take effect from January 1, 2027

Vijay Mallya's flamboyant lifestyle delaying loan settlement: Karnataka HC

The court made the observation while granting relief to Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV in a dispute over shares held by Mallya in UBL

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders

Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals

Govt mandates caller name display from Nov 1: Here's what the new rules say

The government has mandated caller name display from November 1, 2026. The service will show callers' names alongside their numbers, with specific rules for domestic, international and business calls

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine disrupt military operations: What we know

Ukraine's military operations were disrupted by sudden Starlink restrictions, raising concerns over foreign control of satellite connectivity and national security risks

US proposes unfreezing Russian assets to revive Ukraine peace talks: Report

European delegates, however, rebuffed the proposal, which was pitched by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner

Explained: What is Account Aggregator framework, and how does it work?

From November 1, financial institutions will pay a standard fee to access customer data through the Account Aggregator network. Here's how the framework works and what the new pricing means for users

Not served with any suit: BoB responds to BR Shetty's $15 bn lawsuit

Bank of Baroda said it had not been served with the suit and could not comment on the contents of the pleadings, which had not been tested in court

CJP leaders sent to 5-day judicial custody, to be lodged in Tihar Jail

Ashutosh Ranka, Ajinkya Shinde and Saurav Das were detained early Tuesday for allegedly breaching barricades to enter Jantar Mantar

Delhi protest updates: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge and others move SC over SIR

Opposition parties begin march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral roll irregularities, while CJP seeks permission to continue its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Robert E Hall, Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026

Their research has strengthened economists' ability to understand and respond to economic shocks, including energy crises and sudden shifts in household consumption

Delhi-NCR firecrackers curb: SC calls for balance, safer celebrations

The Supreme Court called for a balance between public health concerns and religious sentiments, urging people to adopt less polluting ways of celebrating festivals

Explained: Why Starlink's India launch plans have raised security concerns

Starlink's proposed India launch has raised concerns over national security, data privacy, foreign influence and the use of unauthorised terminals

RBI rate cycle: How much did borrowers and savers actually benefit?

The RBI's previous rate cycle shows that changes in the repo rate did not translate equally into loan and deposit rates, with the impact varying across borrowers and Depositors

Nana Patekar dies at 75: A look at his remarkable five-decade career

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest in Goa, ending a nearly five-decade career marked by acclaimed performances, iconic characters, and awards

INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today

The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru today over alleged voter deletions during SIR, ahead of its October 10 'Delhi Chalo' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar