Vehicle registrations soar by 10% in Pune ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations

RTO vehicle registrations rise nearly 10% ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali compared to last year. Vehicle registrations under the Regional Transport Office (RTO) here during the period leading to Dhanteras and Diwali registered an increase of close to 10 per cent this year, compared to the corresponding pre-festival time last year. In 2024, Dhanteras was… Continue reading Vehicle registrations soar by 10% in Pune ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations

Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa

Canadian and Chinese senior officials met in Beijing to discuss bilateral trade disputes, including canola and electric vehicles. Senior Canadian and Chinese officials discussed bilateral trade disputes involving canola and electric vehicles on Friday, Ottawa said, but gave no indication of any immediate breakthrough. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in… Continue reading Canada and China discuss disputes over canola and EVs, says Ottawa

GST reforms power festive demand surge, fuelling ₹20 lakh crore consumption boost: Government

Senior ministers say Next Gen GST reforms, launched on 22 September 2025, are boosting consumption, investment, and sales of electronics and automobiles. New Delhi: Senior Union ministers on Saturday said the Next Gen GST Reforms, rolled out on 22 September 2025, are already producing wide-ranging benefits. From cheaper daily-use goods to record-high electronics and automobile… Continue reading GST reforms power festive demand surge, fuelling ₹20 lakh crore consumption boost: Government

Rajasthan Mines Department to launch GPS, and vehicle tracking for transparent mining operations

the Mines Department of Rajasthan is set to implement online weighing scales, vehicle tracking, and GPS-based monitoring systems in the mining sector by the end of this year. In a significant move towards transparency and digital transformation, the Mines Department of Rajasthan is set to implement online weighing scales, vehicle tracking, and GPS-based monitoring systems… Continue reading Rajasthan Mines Department to launch GPS, and vehicle tracking for transparent mining operations

India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire

In the 1990s and early 2000s, while India’s economy was opening up and its cities swelling with new ambitions, Maruti Suzuki quietly transformed the way the nation moved. It wasn’t with luxury sedans or flashy imports, but with small, unassuming hatchbacks that prioritised efficiency over extravagance. At a time when personal mobility was a distant… Continue reading India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire

New subway in Mahoba to ease daily commute for over thousand vehicles

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, the city of Jhansi proudly unveils its new Limited Height Subway, a marvel designed to make travel easier. Jhansi: The newly-constructed Limited Height Subway (LHS) will be opened for public use from Saturday noon on the occasion of Dhanteras. Providing details, PRO NCR Jhansi Division, Manoj Kumar Singh, informed… Continue reading New subway in Mahoba to ease daily commute for over thousand vehicles

No more ‘didn’t get message’, challan alerts on WhatsApp now

People can also verify and pay their fines through the Delhi Traffic Police website. If you didn’t get an SMS about your traffic challan, you’re not alone. This is among the most common reasons cited during Lok Adalat hearings, where people attempt to settle long-pending fines. But this could change soon as Delhi Traffic Police… Continue reading No more ‘didn’t get message’, challan alerts on WhatsApp now

India’s logistics cost to reduce to single digit by December: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Logistics cost in India will come down to single digit by December this year, helped by rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday. Addressing ASSOCHAM Annual Conference 2025, Gadkari further said a recent report prepared by IIT Chennai, IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore has… Continue reading India’s logistics cost to reduce to single digit by December: Nitin Gadkari

Public EV charging infrastructure in Pune faces delays in setup, low usage due to challenges

Dhruv Ruparel, president of the Petrol Dealers Association Pune, said that while there were 970 petrol stations in Pune district, those with EV charging points are few. The civic body’s plan to set up 82 public charging points in different parts of the city remains incomplete after two years. This is despite the fact that… Continue reading Public EV charging infrastructure in Pune faces delays in setup, low usage due to challenges

European carmakers fear for production in dispute over chipmaker Nexperia

Nexperia chips are not technically sophisticated but are needed in large volumes. Its biggest manufacturing site is in Hamburg, Germany, but most of its chips are packaged and assembled into larger products in China. European carmakers could face significant disruption to manufacturing without a swift resolution to a trade and intellectual property dispute over chipmaker… Continue reading European carmakers fear for production in dispute over chipmaker Nexperia