Power Bank

Power bank triggers fire in Mumbai local train, no injury reported

A power bank exploded inside a passenger's bag in a ladies' compartment of a Mumbai local train, triggering panic among commuters, railway officials said on Saturday. No one was injured in the incident that occurred around 12.30 pm on Friday on a Badlapur-bound local train from Dadar. A Central Railway (CR) spokesperson said a woman's bag caught fire following a suspected power bank explosion before the train reached Ghatkopar station. Thick smoke filled the compartment, prompting passengers to pull the alarm chain. Alert commuters removed the burning bag and extinguished the fire with water. While nobody was injured, the female commuter's belongings were destroyed, the official said. The train was halted at Ghatkopar station between 12.51 pm and 12.53 pm for safety checks. Railway staff inspected the train before it resumed its journey, the official added. A similar incident occurred on a Wadala-bound AC local train from Panvel on Saturday night, officials said. A passenger's m

DGCA bans powerbank model after fire on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight

Following an onboard fire scare, the DGCA has directed airlines to prevent passengers from carrying the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 powerbank on any flight in India

TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 becomes first India-made satellite battery

The made-in-India satellite battery-powered an experimental payload at an altitude of 450 km, validating its performance through launch and harsh orbital conditions

Ador Powertron unveils a 30kW EV-charger power module to strengthen local supply chains

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Can you still use power banks on planes? Some airlines tighten the rules

After a tarmac fire destroyed an aircraft in South Korea, airlines and regulators across Asia and the US are tightening rules around power banks and lithium batteries

Tech wrap Jan 10: Xiaomi Pad 7 launch, OnePlus 13 sale, DailyObjects LOOP

Xiaomi Pad 7 launched in India. OnePlus 13 along with Sapphire Blue Buds Pro 3 goes on sale. DailyObjects launch new Qi2-certified power banks. Redmi 14C sale. new Google AI features

DailyObjects launches new Qi2-certified LOOP power banks: Price and details

The Qi2 certification ensures compatibility with a range of devices such as iPhones from the iPhone 12 series onwards and select Android smartphones

Xiaomi launches Redmi 13 5G, Buds 5C, RVC X10, and more: Prices, features

Alongside, Xiaomi introduces two new power banks - Pocket Power Bank 10000mAh and Power Bank 4i 10000mAh. Check the details in the article below

Samsung power banks with up to 20,000 mAh battery, 45W charging launched

The 20,000 mAh power bank from Samsung supports 45W wired charging and the 10,000 mAh power bank supports 25W wired and 7.5W wireless charging

Ecoflow River 2 Max review: All-in-one power station for creators on the go

Ecoflow River 2 Max is an all-in-one power station with 512Wh LFP battery. It has multiple power inputs available, including super-fast charging on mains (at 660W), Car, USB-C (100W), and solar (220W)

Year in review: AirPods to power bank, top Apple iPhone accessories of 2022

From power bank to charging cables and earbuds, here are the accessories that can help you get the most out of your Apple iPhones

Realme C11, Realme 30W Dart Charge Power Bank launched: Price, specs, more

The Flipkart-exclusive Realme C11 and Realme 30W Dart Charge Power Bank will be available on July 21 and July 22, respectively

Ubon PB-X12 powerbank review: A multi-tasker that meets basic expectations

The new Ubon powerbank meets basic expectations and also has a few things that are special

Anti-profiteering body dismisses complaint against China's Xiaomi

"We do not find the present case to be a case of profiteering," NAA said in its order

Realme power bank review: Easily the most beautiful performer in segment

Priced at Rs 1,300, the 10,000 mAh Realme power bank is a good buy, both for its powerful performance and sleek looks

Vingajoy power bank review: A compact charger for all your gadgets

Priced at Rs 1,549, this 10,000 mAh charger weighs only 170 gm, so it is easy to carry around or even keep in your pocket

Power banks can be Rs 180 bn sector, create 80,000 jobs by 2025: ICEA

According to the mobile phone and component industry body, India consumes about 33 million power banks a year worth about Rs 20 billion