New Delhi: Bengaluru-based EV startup Pravaig‘s all-terrain stealth vehicle, Veer — the world’s first operational EV designed for tactical defense use — has undergone military trials and won the prestigious iDEX award from the Ministry of Defence. “In a major step towards strategic autonomy, Pravaig has won the prestigious iDEX Award for its VEER Electric… Continue reading Pravaig’s all-terrain stealth vehicle undergoes military trials, gets iDEX recognition
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SAIL to scale up Rourkela Steel Plant capacity to 9 MT by 2030 at Rs 30,000 cr investment
New Delhi: State-owned SAIL has plans to more than double the capacity of its Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to around 9 million tonne per annum at an investment of Rs 30,000 crore, a move which will boost supplies to sectors like defence, oil & gas, automobiles among others. Post expansion, which will come up over… Continue reading SAIL to scale up Rourkela Steel Plant capacity to 9 MT by 2030 at Rs 30,000 cr investment
India’s auto industry gears up for growth, driven by EV push and job boom: Report
New Delhi: India’s automotive sector is expected to witness positive growth in the coming year, driven by supportive government policies and a growing job market, according to a report. The primary reason behind the growth is the impact of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) scheme, which has been… Continue reading India’s auto industry gears up for growth, driven by EV push and job boom: Report
Traffic violations surge over 100% during Holi in 2025
These teams were stationed from 8 am to midnight to detect and prosecute traffic violators. Traffic violations surged by more than 100 per cent during Holi celebrations this year, an official said on Saturday. A total of 7,230 challans were issued on Holi this year, marking a sharp increase from 3,589 violations recorded in 2024,… Continue reading Traffic violations surge over 100% during Holi in 2025
Andhra Pradesh eyes 3,000 tonnes green hydrogen exports by 2030: Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar
A green hydrogen hub project is being set up in 1,200 acres in Pudimadaka in Anakapalle district with an investment of Rs 1.85 lakh crore in partnership with NTPC and Nredcap. Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar has set a target to export about 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and added that Andhra Pradesh will… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh eyes 3,000 tonnes green hydrogen exports by 2030: Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar
Delhi’s border traffic woes may soon end: Here’s what you need to know
A major source of gridlock is the positioning of toll collection points directly on the main carriageways of highways leading into Delhi. Commuters travelling between Delhi and its neighbouring NCR cities face a daily ordeal—either pay a Rs 100 entry fee for cabs or sit in endless queues at border crossings. The Municipal Corporation of… Continue reading Delhi’s border traffic woes may soon end: Here’s what you need to know
Steel buyers enter tariff era as ships rerouted, trucks halted
This is the kind of disruption that has been replicated across the country as US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs played out. An ocean freighter from India pulled into the bustling Port of Tampa Bay Tuesday loaded with hundreds of tons of aluminium destined for multiple US stops. Abruptly, the entire shipment was… Continue reading Steel buyers enter tariff era as ships rerouted, trucks halted
Iron ore production within six months in Goa: Union minister
The chief minister said that Reddy has said he will follow up with the environment ministry to grant environmental clearances to three mineral blocks pending with the ministry. Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that within six months, full-fledged mining activities will be seen in Goa. Chief minister Pramod Sawant… Continue reading Iron ore production within six months in Goa: Union minister
India’s first exploration licence auction for deep-seated minerals launched
Secretary, Ministry of Mines, VL Kantha Rao emphasised that this auction marks a pivotal step in India’s journey towards mineral self-reliance. India’s first-ever auction of exploration licences, a significant reform aimed at unlocking the nation’s untapped critical and deep-seated mineral resources, was held in Goa. On Thursday, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister… Continue reading India’s first exploration licence auction for deep-seated minerals launched
JSW Energy signs PPA with Bengal for its 1,600 MW thermal output
The greenfield thermal power project, to be constructed at Salboni, is scheduled for commissioning in five years. JSW Energy on Thursday said it signed a power purchase agreement with the state electricity company of West Bengal for a new 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) super/ultra super critical thermal power plant. This is the largest greenfield capacity… Continue reading JSW Energy signs PPA with Bengal for its 1,600 MW thermal output