Business
Aligarh Consumer Panel Fines Cigarette Firm & Retailer ₹10 Lakh for Overcharging
A consumer commission in Aligarh has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on a cigarette manufacturer and a retailer for charging a customer Rs 20 more than the printed price. Both parties have been held liable for unfair trade practices.
18 Jun 2026
BPCL Debunks Claims of Ants Being Attracted to E20 Petrol
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has refuted viral social media claims suggesting that E20 ethanol-blended petrol attracts ants. The company stated these claims are scientifically unfounded.
18 Jun 2026
Skyroot Aerospace Co-founder Discusses India's Space Revolution and Early Challenges
Pawan Chandana, co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace, shared insights into the difficulties of establishing the company in 2018, including policy gaps and talent acquisition, as India's space sector undergoes a significant transformation.
18 Jun 2026
India's Power Generation Capacity Surpasses 530 GW Milestone
India has achieved a significant milestone, with its installed power generation capacity now exceeding 530 Gigawatts. The nation is on track to further expand this capacity to nearly 600 GW in the coming year.
18 Jun 2026
India-Belarus Business Forum Explores Enhanced Trade in Key Sectors
The India-Belarusian Business Forum, held at the World Trade Center Mumbai, aimed to foster stronger trade relations, particularly in agricultural machinery and heavy engineering sectors.
18 Jun 2026
Creator Platform INFLUISH Secures Pre-Seed Funding at ₹25 Cr Valuation
INFLUISH, a platform aiming to be India's hub for content creators, has successfully raised its initial funding round. The company achieved a valuation of ₹25 crore in this pre-seed funding stage.
18 Jun 2026
UK Grants 5-Year Social Security Exemption to Indian Firms
Indian companies operating in the UK will benefit from a five-year exemption on social security contributions for employees relocated from India. This move is expected to significantly support major IT firms.
18 Jun 2026
Noida Airport Boosts Cargo Operations, Expressway Plans Advance
Noida's international airport has commenced cargo flight operations as part of its expanding services. Concurrently, progress is being made on a new 31-kilometer expressway intended to improve connectivity.
18 Jun 2026
Elon Musk's Minimalist Texas Home: A Look at the Billionaire's Lifestyle
Tech magnate Elon Musk reportedly resides in a compact 400-square-foot home in Texas, eschewing luxury for a life focused on business and innovation.
18 Jun 2026
Assam Poised for ₹700 Crore Boost from Live Entertainment Economy
A new report projects Assam's live entertainment sector could generate over ₹700 crore in economic impact over the next five years, potentially establishing the state as a major concert hub.
18 Jun 2026
Crude Oil Plummets to $76/Barrel, Lowest in Three Months
Global crude oil prices have seen a substantial decline, dropping to around $76 per barrel. This marks a significant fall from a recent high of $126 and represents the lowest price point in nearly three months.
18 Jun 2026
NCLT Allows Release of Vikram Bhatt's 'Haunted' on Condition of Revenue Deposit
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has permitted the release of Vikram Bhatt's horror film 'Haunted – Echoes Of The Past' on June 12, despite ongoing insolvency proceedings. The film's revenue must be deposited in a separate account as per tribunal directives.
18 Jun 2026