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New Delhi, October 27: Nothing, the UK-based smartphone brand, has started rolling out the Open Beta version of its latest OS, the Nothing OS 4.0 for its Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro models. The new update introduces several new features, including Lock Glimpse, dynamic lock screen wallpapers, and more. As per multiple reports, the new beta version brings a visual upgrade along with upgraded camera modes. It also features updated lighter icons, lock screen clock options, and a structured About sec ...Read More >
BEIJING/NEW DELHI: Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is rushing to get its orders of battery components out of China ahead of new export curbs, two people briefed on the matter said, as concerns mount worldwide about how Beijing intends to enforce its widening export control regime. A team from Reliance has travelled to China to speed up the work, one of the sources said. Reliance and China's Ministry of Commerce did not respond to a request for comment. The people decline ...Read More >
Tirupati: A large consignment of mobile phones in the luggage compartment of the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus may have significantly intensified the inferno and accelerated the loss of lives, it has emerged.A consignment of 234 new smartphones was being transported in the bus going to Bengaluru from Hyderabad. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Hyderabad-based businessman, identified as Manganath, was transporting the consignment of mobile phones, worth approximately Rs 46 lakh, Kurnool poli ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a new twist to the horrific bus fire on National Highway 44 (NH-44) near Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool town that claimed 19 lives in the early hours of Friday, investigations by the police revealed that the bus did not ram into a moving motorcycle, but ran over a bike lying on the highway after a road accident, police officials said. Kurnool district superintendent of police Vikrant Patil said on Saturday that Panchala Shiva Shankar (20) and his friend Erriswamy, both residents of Laks ...Read More >
Kurnool (PTI): A day after 19 passengers were charred to death in a fire in a private bus here, the Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday said the explosion of two 12 KV batteries contributed more to the blaze than the two-wheeler's fuel tank. The two-wheeler was dragged forward underneath the bus, leading to the bursting of its fuel tank and subsequent ignition of the fire. The driver of the bus and the additional driver have been taken into custody by the police, although they hold the former cu ...Read More >
Police said the bus owner has been summoned and would be questioned Over 40 passengers had a narrow escape as a moving bus caught fire in Ranchi on Saturday evening, police said. The incident happened on the Ranchi-Lohardaga highway when the bus was heading to Chatra from the state capital, they said. "There were nearly 45 passengers on the bus, which suddenly caught fire near Mandar Bazar," Manoj Karmali, the officer-in-charge of the Mandar police station, told PTI. "Fortunately, the bus wa ...Read More >
Ranchi: Over 30 passengers had a narrow escape as a moving bus caught fire in Ranchi on Saturday evening. The incident happened on the Ranchi-Lohardaga highway when the bus was heading to Chatra from the state capital, they said. Khalari Dy SP Ram Narayan Choudhary stated that the Ranchi-bound Mona bus had reached Mandar when the fire was noticed at the lower side of the vehicle adding all the passengers alighted from the bus on time.After receiving information police reached the spot and exting ...Read More >
Kurnool bus fire: The investigation into the tragic Kurnool bus fire incident has revealed how the fire intensified and killed at least 20 people. An investigation into the devastating Kurnool bus fire, which claimed the lives of at least 20 people, has revealed that the vehicle was carrying a consignment of 234 smartphones, which reportedly exploded, thereby intensifying the deadly inferno, forensic experts say, as per a report by NDTV. At the time of the incident, over 40 people were travelli ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire: The tragic Kurnool bus fire, which claimed the lives of 19 passengers, was made far worse by the presence of 234 smartphones on board. Investigators revealed that these phones, being transported as part of a commercial consignment, likely intensified the blaze. Forensic experts have suggested that the batteries in the smartphones exploded during the fire, amplifying the heat and destruction inside the bus. Eyewitnesses recalled hearing multiple battery explosions as the flames ...Read More >
The plan aims to boost domestic extraction of vital metals from batteries and gadgets. Industry experts believe technology acquisition and workforce development are crucial for realizing the plan's potential. Critical minerals recyclers are cautious about the prospects of the newly announced incentive plan for the sector. Players say the informal e-waste collection system and the lack of a supply chain can hinder the government's plan to establish a robust critical mineral extraction ecosystem ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): The Ministry of Mines has been actively engaging with the private sector to build enough capacity in India to fully utilize electronic waste and recover critical minerals within the next few years, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Mines on Friday. The initiative follows the Union Cabinet's approval on September 3, 2025, of a Rs 1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling. This scheme, a key component of the National Crit ...Read More >
Kolkata: Airport and airline officials at Kolkata airport are planning to roll out safety measures in response to a series of onboard fires linked to portable power banks worldwide. They are planning to urge passengers not to charge phones using power banks on flights and restrict the storage of such devices to the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of the passenger. Such devices may not be allowed to be kept in overhead bins.Airport officials said additional screening protocols and ...Read More >
New Delhi : Igniting the next wave of renewable innovation, Informa Markets in India, the nation's foremost curator of B2B growth platforms, proudly announces the 18th edition of Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, Asia's largest and most influential clean energy congregation. Scheduled from October 30 to November 1, 2025, at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, REI 2025 will once again be co-located with the 3rd edition of The Battery Show India, together advancing India's vision for a cleaner, green ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The heavy industries ministry has asked states to secure land and install infrastructure that will enable the rapid deployment of 72,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the country, two people aware of the development said. The push is part of a ₹2,000 crore incentive plan that states can avail funding from under the broader ₹10,900 crore PM E-Drive scheme. "Discussions with state governments have already begun," said one of the persons requesting anonymity. "The aim is to ush ...Read More >
Expected India prices: Find X9 around Rs 65,000 and Find X9 Pro near Rs 99,999, with official pricing to be revealed at launch. Oppo is now preparing to launch next-generation flagship smartphones, including the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro, in India soon. The Chinese smartphone has already confirmed its India debut and teased some details, including the design, colour options, and more, right ahead of launch. Both the devices have made their debut in China, and the Indian variants may get similar s ...Read More >
BMC officials said the blaze was controlled before it spread across the colony with the fire extinguished by 4.35 am. A teenager died while three others were injured after a fire broke out at a chawl in south Mumbai in the early hours of Monday. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the fire was reported around 4.15 am in a chawl at Macchimaar Nagar along the Captain Prakash Pethe Marg. The fire, locals said, broke out much earlier inside a one-plus-one storey chawl struct ...Read More >
According to company executives, significant progress has also been made on Reliance's 40 GWh battery-storage project, with the first facility expected to become operational next year. Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) will commission its solar cell manufacturing unit next month, marking a key milestone in the conglomerate's plan to build India's first fully integrated solar manufacturing value chain. The group is creating a new-energy ecosystem that spans the entire chain -- from solar modules a ...Read More >
A minor fire broke out onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2107 from Delhi to Dimapur on Sunday after a passenger's power bank caught fire inside the seat-back pocket, prompting the aircraft to return to the bay at Delhi airport. The airline said the crew acted swiftly to contain the situation. "The crew managed the situation quickly and diligently following the Standard Operating Procedure, and the incident was controlled within seconds," an IndiGo spokesperson said. "As per the set protocol, relevant a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Top business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region are set to gather in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, later this month for the APEC CEO Summit 2025, as per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea. As per the report, a high-profile business forum held in the run-up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit slated for October 31 to November 1. Also Read | Diwali 2025: Apple CEO T ...Read More >
Ai+ Smartphone Unveils Sparkle Red: A Bold New Shade for the Festive Season Sparkle Red 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2025 | 3:00 PM IST NewsVoir New Delhi [India], October 15: Ai+ Smartphone from NxtQuantum Shift Technologies has unveiled a new Sparkle Red colour edition across its Pulse and Nova 5G models. Inspired by the vibrance of India's festive season, the new color brings a bold, high-energy aesthetic to the Ai+ smartphone range, reflecting the confidence and individuality of its ...Read More >
Under the current state of federal energy policy, it's no surprise to find various high ranking officials denying that energy storage systems exist. And yet, they do. The latest example comes from the US startup Aslym Energy, which has just launched its a new safety-forward sodium-ion battery into the marketplace, with the aim of accelerating the renewable energy transition. Salt Batteries Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels, Globally Aslym is one of several sodium-ion battery innovators to pick ...Read More >
The truck was unveiled by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at the company's 10,000-capacity manufacturing facility in Pune. Blue Energy Motors (BEM) on Thursday said it has launched its electric heavy-duty truck featuring battery swapping technology. The truck was unveiled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the company's 10,000-capacity manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The Chief Minister also inaugurated India's first electric corridor between Mumbai and Pune, which is p ...Read More >
The Bengaluru-based EV maker is also offering festive discounts on Simple One Gen 1.5 and OneS models through e-commerce platforms. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy on Thursday announced partnerships with Amazon India and Flipkart to make its flagship electric scooters available for purchase through the two leading e-commerce platforms. The move aims to offer a seamless, digital-first buying experience, enabling customers to browse, book, and receive doorstep delivery of their sc ...Read More >
Pune: The increase in renewable energy production capacity will support sustainable mobility efforts in the state, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday."We have a robust solar power generation system. By 2030, I am sure that the share of renewable power generation in the state will be around 52%. This will help develop charging infrastructure using decarbonised power," he said at the launch of the EV truck developed and manufactured by Essar Group-backed Blue Energy Motors at its pl ...Read More >
Pune, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the state government will extend all possible support for the production of trucks and build other corridors like the Mumbai-Pune Electric Corridor. "The electric truck with swappable battery manufactured by Blue Energy Motors is a ' revolution on wheels ' and considering its technology and efficiency, this sector will expand to a large extent in the coming days. The state government will provide all possible suppor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ola Electric on Wednesday launched 'Ola Shakti', a portable device that can power homes, business establishments, and farm equipment. With this, the Bengaluru-based electric vehicle maker has forayed beyond mobility and entered into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), a Rs 1 lakh crore sector projected to surpass Rs 3 lakh crore in value by 2030. "We didn't name the company Ola Auto; we named it Ola Electric, and our vision has always been to bring the whole energy storage sup ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Delhi Patiala House Court on Thursday remanded Ashok Kumar Pal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Reliance Power Limited (RPL), to judicial custody in connection with the alleged fake bank guarantee and money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Pal was produced before Special Judge Kiran Gupta after the conclusion of his three-day ED custody. The court remanded him to judicial custody till October 29. His a ...Read More >
The order includes fully built buses and chassis for town, mofussil, and SETC operations, complying with the latest safety and performance norms. Ashok Leyland, among India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and the flagship of the Hinduja Group, on Thursday said that it has secured an order for 1,937 buses from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU). The company sees the order reinforcing its long-standing partnership with the state and its dominant position in the bus in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Ola Electric on Thursday said it has forayed into the country's Rs 1 lakh crore battery energy storage systems market, which is projected to grow to over Rs 3 lakh crore by 2030. The company has launched Ola Shakti, its first residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solution. "India doesn't face an energy shortage; it faces an energy storage opportunity. With Ola Shakti, we are turning that opportunity into energy independence," Ola Electric CMD Bhavish Aggarwal ...Read More >
Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd's (SECI) tender for 2 GW of solar PV projects coupled with a 1 GW/4 GWh energy storage system has yielded a lowest tariff of INR 2.86/kWh. The auction saw participation from several new entrants in the sector, with Shivalaya Construction Ltd securing the largest slice of 600 MW. India has breached the INR 3/kWh mark for a solar + 4-hour energy storage system (ESS) configuration, with the Solar Energy Corp. of India Ltd's (SECI) tender for 2 GW of solar PV project ...Read More >
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