India’s auto sector posts record 3.28 lakh EV retail sales in July: FADA
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s electric vehicle (EV) transition hit a new milestone in July as retail sales touched an all-time high of 3,27,901 units, up more than 66 per cent year-on-year, according to data released by the Federation of…
SUVs account for two in three of cars sold in India in FY26; CV sales surge 12.5 pc
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle sales rebounded sharply in FY2026, with SUVs now accounting for two in three cars sold and commercial vehicle sales up 12.5 per cent, a report has said. The report from Rubix Data Sciences said that SUV’s…
Seoul shares turn lower amid renewed Hormuz tensions
Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) Seoul shares turned lower late on Friday morning as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. After opening 1.09 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) traded down…
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over alleged harm to young users
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) A court in the US state of New Mexico has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million to address alleged harms caused to young people by its Facebook and Instagram platforms, according to multiple reports. The ruling that was…
APEDA strengthens India’s presence in global organic market to boost agri exports
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In a bid to provide a platform for trade, knowledge exchange and business networking, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated participation of more than 35 international…
FM Sitharaman rejects UPI charge claims, accuses Jairam Ramesh of spreading ‘canard’
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hit back at senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh over his criticism of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, saying he should refrain from “spreading a…
Microsoft launches Hyderabad Cloud Region to boost India’s AI, cloud infra
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Microsoft on Thursday announced the general availability of its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, strengthening its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. The new facility expands…
IMD forecast of El Nino helped govt prepare for weak monsoon: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a below-normal rainfall forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season due to the El Nino event, thereby providing advance guidance for preparedness and planning by the…
Meta row: Parliamentary Panel seeks Mark Zuckerberg apology in 3 days
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Wednesday took strong exception to the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video from Facebook and has sought an apology from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg within three days.…
RBI targets rollout of polymer currency notes by FY28: Governor Malhotra
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank is targeting the introduction of polymer currency notes by FY28 with field trials currently underway to assess their performance before a broader…