Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of a new, more affordable variant of the Venue diesel automatic. The new HX8 diesel AT is priced at Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and previously, the diesel AT powertrain was only offered with the top-of-the-line HX10 trim priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The introduction of the new…
Samsung recently expanded its mid-range A-series with two new smartphones — Galaxy A55 and A35. The more expensive Samsung Galaxy A55 starts at Rs 39,999 and is the first mid-range Smartphone from Samsung to come with 12GB RAM. However, the 12GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 45,999. The smartphone features a Full HD+ display,…
The government has announced that from April 1, 2026, petrol sold across India will have to meet a new standard. Oil companies will be required to supply E20 petrol (fuel blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol) with a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95. The directive was issued by the Ministry of…
Trump administration plans $10 billion freeze on California aid over alleged fraud The Trump administration has announced plans to freeze about $10 billion in federal aid for families in California and four other Democrat-led states, citing concerns over fraud. The move comes after a similar freeze in Minnesota, where federal officials claimed some daycare centers…
January tends to pass quietly for most people, but above Earth, it rarely does. The International Space Station keeps moving, orbit after orbit, while small changes continue to shape its future. Early in the year, two planned spacewalks will take place outside the station, part routine work, part long-term preparation. Before any astronaut steps outside,…
India’s Axar Patel celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Criticism continues to mount over India’s decision to bench vice-captain Axar Patel for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against South Africa national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.The team management, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav,…
UAE’s Hope Probe Extended to 2028: What More Will We Learn About Mars? The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has announced a major extension of its Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), known widely as the Hope Probe, extending operations all the way through 2028, three years beyond its original mission timeline. The announcement was made by…
Tata Motors today launched the new Tata Punch EV facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first facelift for the model since its 2023 debut, bringing subtle design updates, additional features, a new battery pack option, several mechanical changes and a few other enhancements. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Dragon delivers final orbital boost to the ISS before return (AI-generated) The International Space Station received another small lift late last week, continuing a routine but essential process that keeps the orbiting laboratory at the right height above Earth. On Friday, January 23, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft attached to the station fired…
The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…