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India’s first flying taxi is here: When can you actually ride one

The ePlane Company, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, launched India's first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype earlier this month. The battery-powered aircraft.

With $21 bn subsidy bet, India may emerge among top five semicon players

India's $21-billion semiconductor push aims to place the country among the global top five by 2032, but attracting larger private investment remains the key challenge

Why are ISRO scientists leaving Inside India’s space talent shift

More than 100 scientists have reportedly resigned or taken voluntary retirement from ISRO in recent months. The Centre has now tightened exit rules for those working on flagship missions.

Draft CAFE-III norms explained: India is changing fuel efficiency rules for cars | Mileage | E20

The Ministry of Power has released the draft CAFE-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency and carbon-emission standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The five-year framework.

India achieved E20. But ethanol imports haven’t disappeared

India has achieved its ambitious E20 petrol target, becoming the world's second-largest ethanol blender. But here's the surprising part: the country is still importing hundreds of millions of dollars'

IBM’s $70 billion wipeout: How the AI boom caught it off guard | Business news | IT sector

IBM has survived wars, recessions and multiple technology revolutions. But the AI boom has dealt it one of its biggest setbacks in decades. IBM’s shares crashed 25%, wiping out

India’s per capita income explained: Why Sikkim earns 10 times more than Bihar

Sikkim continues to lead India in per capita income, while Bihar remains the poorest state. The gap between the two is now nearly tenfold. So, why has this divide persisted for over a decade?

Renewables account for 31.7% of global power generation in 2024: IRENA

Renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent globally in 2024, while India's renewable energy capacity increased 22.5 per cent in 2025, according to IRENA

India’s richest and poorest states: Why Sikkim earns 10 times more than Bihar

Sikkim continues to lead India in per capita income, while Bihar remains the poorest state. The gap between the two is now nearly tenfold. So, why has this divide persisted for over a decade?

Top iPhone exporter: How Tata electronics overtook Foxconn | Apple iPhone

Tata Electronics has overtaken Foxconn to become India’s largest iPhone exporter under the five-year PLI scheme. Between FY22 and FY26, Tata exported iPhones worth around $26.3 billion, ahead of Foxco

India’s credit card boom has a new face Gen Z and small town India

India's credit card market is changing fast. Gen Z and consumers from smaller towns are driving the next wave of growth, reshaping how Indians borrow and use credit. In this video, we break down the l

TCS Q1 results: Revenue beats estimates, stock jumps | IT sector results | AI

TCS reported a better-than-expected start to FY27, with revenue rising nearly 14% and profit growing despite macroeconomic challenges. The company also saw strong momentum in AI deals, while brokerage

Cows that burp less? Why India is closely watching New Zealand's experiments

Can science make cows burp less methane and help fight climate change? Researchers are testing innovative solutions—from special feeds and vaccines to slow-release capsules

Uranium to critical minerals: Key takeaways from the India-Australia joint statement | Business news

India and Australia have signed a series of major agreements covering uranium exports, defence, critical minerals, cyber security and trade, marking a significant upgrade in their strategic partnershi

What is SALT, India's first mobile 'liquid tree' to fight pollution?

India's first mobile Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) is an air-purification system developed by CSIR-CIMFR for crowded urban areas where planting trees is difficult.

Negotiators give fresh push to FTA with Asean after missing 2025 deadline

India and Asean have asked negotiators to expedite the review of their free trade agreement after missing the 2025 deadline, with talks focused on resolving pending chapters

Q1 earnings preview: Will India's banks deliver another strong quarter?

India's banking sector is set to kick off the Q1FY27 earnings season, and early estimates point to another healthy quarter. Strong loan growth, stable asset quality, and treasury gains

SEZ 2.0 Explained: Why India Is Rethinking a 20-Year-Old Policy

India is preparing the biggest overhaul of its Special Economic Zone, or SEZ, framework since the law was introduced in 2005. The government wants to make these export hubs

Datanomics: India sees trade deficit with Seychelles on aircraft imports

India's FY26 trade with Seychelles swung to a $267 million deficit as aircraft imports surged, despite 19 new agreements to strengthen defence, maritime security and infrastructure ties

India’s first private orbital rocket is ready: Why Vikram-1 matters

India is on the verge of a historic space milestone. Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket. If successful, the mission could transform th