Motorists in for a shock as RTA hikes service charges overnight; NOC fees jump fourfold, with most licence and vehicle-related services now costlier by ₹100 to ₹1,000. Applicants attempting to book slots for various transactions at the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) woke up to a rude shock on Sunday as they found a sudden hike… Continue reading Motorists fume as RTA drives up service charges
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Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study
Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields, says Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy; the discovery boosts India’s prospects in clean energy and high-tech manufacturing. Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday informed Parliament that promising reserves of rare earth elements (REE) have been discovered in the Singrauli coalfields of Madhya Pradesh, following detailed… Continue reading Rare earth elements found in Singrauli coalfields; extraction viability under study
Autorickshaw union plans to launch app to tackle refusal menace in Mumbai
Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union to launch app ensuring autorickshaw rides at RTO-approved fares, tackling driver refusals and easing commuter woes. The Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union on Sunday announced its plan to launch an app aimed at combating the refusal menace. The app will assure commuters of a ride and allow autorickshaw bookings while ensuring payment is made… Continue reading Autorickshaw union plans to launch app to tackle refusal menace in Mumbai
Audio interview| China speed: How Chinese companies accelerate product development and enable faster time-to-market
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “China Speed: How Chinese Companies Accelerate Product Development and Enable Faster Time-to-Market” Ron Hesse speaks with Lukas Hofmann. Mr. Hofmann is Partner in Roland Berger’s global Operations platform, based in the Frankfurt, Germany office. Lukas is part of the leadership team of the Roland Berger competence clusters on “Supply Chain… Continue reading Audio interview| China speed: How Chinese companies accelerate product development and enable faster time-to-market
SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025 gears up for Flag-Off at Buddh International Circuit
This year, a total of 61 teams from reputed engineering institutes will participate—13 teams in the Electric Vehicle (EV) category and 48 teams in the Combustion Vehicle (CV) category. With less than 20 days to go, the 12th edition of SUPRA SAEINDIA, titled “Maruti Suzuki Presents SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025”, is set to take place from… Continue reading SUPRA SAEINDIA 2025 gears up for Flag-Off at Buddh International Circuit
ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company’s… Continue reading ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
Hilti’s Vadodara plant becomes first in India to receive DGNB gold certification
The facility incorporates inclusive design features under DGNB’s sociocultural criteria. Hilti Manufacturing India’s facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, has become the first industrial plant in India to receive the DGNB Gold Certification from the German Sustainable Building Council. The DGNB certification assesses buildings throughout their life cycle—covering planning, construction, operation, and decommissioning. It evaluates sustainability based… Continue reading Hilti’s Vadodara plant becomes first in India to receive DGNB gold certification
Vedanta awards ₹865 crores integrated service contract to AESL
Vedanta Ltd. awards ₹865 crore integrated service contract to Asian Energy Services Ltd., AESL announced on Sunday. The contract is awarded for field development and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract. The total contract value is ₹865 crores, including GST. The mentioned integrated service order will be executed by Asian Energy Services Ltd. over a span… Continue reading Vedanta awards ₹865 crores integrated service contract to AESL
Good if US trade pact sealed by Aug 1, but nation first: Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said it would be good if India and the US can do a trade agreement before August 1 but New Delhi’s priority is to protect its national and public interests. “Koi deadline ke hisab se Bharat negotiate nahi karta (India doesn’t negotiate its… Continue reading Good if US trade pact sealed by Aug 1, but nation first: Goyal
NTPC Green Energy looks to develop RE, battery energy storage projects in Bihar
The MoU with BSPGCL aims for development of Battery Energy Storage Projects and Renewable Energy Project for decarbonisation and energy transition in Bihar. State-owned NTPC Green Energy Limited has plans to set up renewable energy and battery energy storage projects (BESS) in Bihar, a move which will increase the company’s portfolio and presence in the… Continue reading NTPC Green Energy looks to develop RE, battery energy storage projects in Bihar