He said that, in road accidents, children are more likely to fall on their heads, unlike adults, who instinctively use their hands to break the fall. Against the backdrop of the rising road accident fatalities in Maharashtra and vulnerability of children, experts have called for declaring road crashes a public health crisis and bringing stakeholders… Continue reading Road accidents in Maharashtra be declared public health crisis
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Heavy Industries Ministry likely to trim PLI-Auto outlay to ₹2,000 crore: Report
In June, Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had told Mint that the government expected to disburse about ₹2,000 crore in incentives to nine companies in FY26. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) plans to reduce the budgetary allocation for the ₹25,938-crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components to about… Continue reading Heavy Industries Ministry likely to trim PLI-Auto outlay to ₹2,000 crore: Report
Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing
Top auto executives from General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla have been invited to a Senate hearing. The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive have been invited to appear at a Jan. 14 Senate hearing on the impact of auto regulations and vehicle prices, Reuters has learned. General Motors CEO… Continue reading Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing
Trichy EV boom: Charging infrastructure lags behind rising demand
Electric vehicle registrations are surging in Trichy. However, public charging stations are scarce and often unavailable. Trichy: The demand for electric vehicles (EV) is rising sharply in Trichy, but public charging infrastructure remains largely stagnant, leaving daily users struggling for reliable options. Regional Transport Office (RTO) data shows that the four Trichy RTO jurisdictions recorded… Continue reading Trichy EV boom: Charging infrastructure lags behind rising demand
iGo Wise Mobility launches nationwide franchise push to scale premium light EV network
Franchisees will receive complete technical training and support to ensure seamless after-sales service. iGo Wise Mobility, an emerging electric vehicle start-up focused on urban mobility solutions, on Wednesday said it has launched a nationwide customer experience franchise programme as it looks to deepen its retail footprint and create premium, community-led mobility hubs across India. According… Continue reading iGo Wise Mobility launches nationwide franchise push to scale premium light EV network
How to choose the right EV for your lifestyle and budget
Modern EVs come loaded with features that cater to both practicality and comfort. Right now, switching to an electric vehicle (EV) seems like a step toward a greener future, with more options and better technology now driving the Indian market than ever before. But how do you decide what the most suitable EV according to… Continue reading How to choose the right EV for your lifestyle and budget
Uttar Pradesh frames energy roadmap to become green leader by 2047
Proposals are for large-scale solar parks, floating solar projects, hybrid wind-solar models, bioenergy projects and advanced energy-storage systems. A high-level workshop on ‘Infrastructure: Strategic Interventions for Viksit Uttar Pradesh@2047’ in Lucknow on Tuesday set out a long-term roadmap for clean and renewable energy to ensure reliable and affordable supply by 2047, the state energy department… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh frames energy roadmap to become green leader by 2047
Steel minister inaugurates facility at SAIL’s Rourkela plant in Odisha
Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday inaugurated a modern steel-making facility at SAIL‘s Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), and underscored the project’s importance for the region’s socio-economic development. The Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries was accompanied by Jual Oram, the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, on his two-day visit to the Odisha city,… Continue reading Steel minister inaugurates facility at SAIL’s Rourkela plant in Odisha
Haryana presents intensified action plan for pollution control
The project will support the strengthening of air quality management systems in the state, while synergising efforts being undertaken by the Government of India. Showcasing significant progress in its fight against air pollution, the Haryana government on Tuesday highlighted major achievements and new initiatives during a review meeting held by the Ministry of Environment, Forest… Continue reading Haryana presents intensified action plan for pollution control
Dalian iron ore extends rise on resilient demand, profit-taking caps gain
The contract had also hit a two-week high on Monday. Dalian iron ore futures rose on Tuesday for a second straight session to a two-week high thanks to resilient near-term demand in top consumer China, although profit-booking amid a narrowing basis limited some gains. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange… Continue reading Dalian iron ore extends rise on resilient demand, profit-taking caps gain