Highlighting the user-friendly nature of electric vehicles, the Union Minister said EVs offer significant ease of driving compared to conventional vehicles, with reduced physical effort and simplified operations. During his visit today to the Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo at Bharat Mandapam on Sunday, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences… Continue reading Union Minister Jitendra Singh visits EV Expo at Bharat Mandapam, highlights PM Narendra Modi’s vision for clean mobility and youth entrepreneurship
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Violations of GRAP norms net civic body 34 lakh in just a week, 55 lakh in December so far
Officials said intensive inspections are being done daily by 356 surveillance teams, comprising MCD officials, across all 12 zones between Dec 1 and 20. Intensifying zero tolerance towards pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed fines totalling ₹55 lakh in Dec against offenders involved in biomass burning, illegal dumping of construction and demolition… Continue reading Violations of GRAP norms net civic body 34 lakh in just a week, 55 lakh in December so far
Odisha steel output rises 19% as Centre pushes green steel measures
Steel is a deregulated sector and the govt supports the development of the sector through relevant policies. Minister of state, steel, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, said in Rajya Sabha on Friday that Odisha produced 18.07 million tonnes crude steel between April, 2025, and Oct, 2025 — an 18.8 per cent increase over the corresponding period in… Continue reading Odisha steel output rises 19% as Centre pushes green steel measures
1 lakh PUCC issued in 3 days, 12k fined for flouting norms
Delhi authorities conducted a rigorous three-day drive against polluting vehicles. Over one lakh Pollution Under Control certificates were issued. New Delhi: More than one lakh Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates were issued in Delhi during a three-day enforcement drive between Dec 17 and 19, as authorities intensified action against polluting vehicles, Transport minister Pankaj Singh… Continue reading 1 lakh PUCC issued in 3 days, 12k fined for flouting norms
Stellantis CEO says investments at risk in Europe after EU auto package
Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis. The new package of measures for the auto industry proposed earlier this week by the European Union puts at risk manufacturers’ investments in the region, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa told the Financial Times in an interview on Saturday. The European Commission unveiled a plan on Tuesday which includes dropping the… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says investments at risk in Europe after EU auto package
India auto growth seen holding in 2026 as policy support meets rising costs
India’s automobile industry is set to enter 2026 on a firm footing, with sales expected to grow 6–8 per cent, supported by policy measures such as GST rationalisation, easier monetary conditions and income tax relief. After a record-breaking year, India’s automobile industry is entering 2026 on a relatively strong footing, with sales growth expected in… Continue reading India auto growth seen holding in 2026 as policy support meets rising costs
How did two of India’s most loved vehicles —Mahindra Thar & Royal Enfield bullet—end up with a rogue reputation?
Haryana police chief’s remark linking Mahindra Thar and Royal Enfield Bullet to unruly driving sparks debate over vehicle blame versus driver responsibility. On a dusty winter morning outside Rohtak, Haryana, a wedding procession was briefly held up in traffic. This time the cause wasn’t the usual clash of brass bands, which impede the flow of… Continue reading How did two of India’s most loved vehicles —Mahindra Thar & Royal Enfield bullet—end up with a rogue reputation?
New EV policy to offer subsidies & incentives
Delhi will introduce a new Electric Vehicle policy from the next financial year. The government plans to offer subsidies to make EVs affordable. New Delhi: Delhi govt will roll out a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy from the next financial year, with a focus on subsidies, vehicle scrappage incentives and neighbourhood-level charging facilities to curb… Continue reading New EV policy to offer subsidies & incentives
High demand, server overload: Issuance of PUCC slows in Delhi
Delhi Petrol Dealers’ Association also said that several pumps faced server-related issues at their PUC centres. The technical snag resulted in many vehicle owners facing a long wait or trying their luck at multiple centres. The process of issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates slowed down across several parts of the capital on Friday as… Continue reading High demand, server overload: Issuance of PUCC slows in Delhi
Registration renewal hopes rekindled for BS-IV vehicle owners
As per vehicle registration (Vahan) data, Delhi-NCR has around 3.3 crore registered vehicles and around 2.1 crore have fitness certificates, meaning these are operational. New Delhi: The latest Supreme Court order granting relief from any coercive action against owners of BS-IV or newer emission-norm vehicles has rekindled hopes that such vehicles in Delhi-NCR will be… Continue reading Registration renewal hopes rekindled for BS-IV vehicle owners