India's passenger vehicle sales jump 16 pc in March: Report

IANS | April 14, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers increased by 16 per cent (year-on-year) to 4,42,460 units in March, driven by improved demand and inventory build-up at dealerships, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Tuesday.

Suspect in Sam Altman residence attack had target list of AI executives

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) A 20-year-old Texas man -- accused of targeting Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI -- has been charged with multiple state and federal offences after allegedly carrying out a Molotov cocktail attack on a residence and attempting to set a business on fire in San Francisco, authorities said.

US blockade likely to cut off 2 million barrels a day of Iran oil from market

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) With the US military starting its blockade of Iran's ports, around two million barrels of Iranian oil per day is expected to be shut out from the world's markets, tightening global supply and leading to a further rise in prices of petroleum products, according to reports.

Google's Gemini adds 'NEET' practice tests for students

IANS | April 14, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Tech giant Google has expanded its AI-powered learning tools by introducing full-length practice tests for NEET UG on its Gemini platform, aiming to support medical aspirants with exam-like preparation.

Adani Green Energy achieves highest ESG score of 87.3 among Indian companies

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:01 PM

Ahmedabad, April 14 (IANS) Highlighting its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate strategy, resource stewardship and transparency, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has received the ESG 1+ rating with a score of 87.3 from CARE ESG Ratings Limited (CareEdge-ESG), which is a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-registered ESG rating provider.

Crude oil trade 3 pc lower on hopes of fresh US-Iran talks

IANS | April 14, 2026 10:38 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) International crude oil prices on Tuesday pared their gains, falling up to 3 per cent on hopes of renewed US-Iran dialogue to end the conflict, which helped ease concerns over supply risks linked to the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.