To enhance the quality and supervision of national highway projects, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has mandated 10 projects per engineer for consultancy firms. The new directive aims to ensure rigorous monitoring of construction and maintenance activities across the country’s expanding highway network. The NHAI observed that the practice of assigning multiple projects… Continue reading NHAI caps projects for consultancy engineers at 10 for better quality and oversight
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Steelbird Helmets’ Mission Save Lives 2.0 aims to cut road deaths by 50% by 2031
The plan will be implemented in phases—starting with Tier 1 cities in 2028, followed by Tier 2 cities in 2029, and reaching rural regions by January 2031. A new national road safety initiative, Mission Save Lives 2.0 India, was launched by Steelbird Helmets Managing Director Rajeev Kapur at the National Summit on Vulnerable Road Users… Continue reading Steelbird Helmets’ Mission Save Lives 2.0 aims to cut road deaths by 50% by 2031
Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future
A person familiar with Austin’s autonomous-vehicle policies said the city has been meeting regularly with Tesla since December and that the company has shared some deployment plans with the city. Tesla faces an existential test this month as it aims to launch self-driving “robotaxis” in its home base of Austin, Texas, where public-safety officials are… Continue reading Tesla robotaxi rollout in Austin tests Musk’s vision of self-driving future
India has ‘no basis’ to seek WTO consultations on auto tariffs: US
I observe US and Indian delegates discussing automobile and parts tariffs. Scale models and documents lay on the table, emphasizing the negotiation’s focus. The US has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that there was “no basis” for India seeking consultations with it under the trade watchdog’s safeguard agreement over American tariffs on automobiles and… Continue reading India has ‘no basis’ to seek WTO consultations on auto tariffs: US
Maruti Suzuki denies operational impact amid rare earth magnet concerns
A disruption lasting beyond a month may delay EV launches, impact production schedules, and weigh down the sector’s growth momentum, the agency warned. New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday clarified that its operations remain unaffected by the ongoing rare earth magnet supply constraints, even as the Indian auto industry grapples with uncertainty stemming from… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki denies operational impact amid rare earth magnet concerns
Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban
By then, it warned, millions of tons will be exported, “enriching foreign capital while eroding our chances for sustainable economic development”. Zimbabwe will ban exports of lithium concentrates from 2027 in hopes that mining companies start processing and refining the critical mineral locally, the government said. With the largest lithium reserves in Africa and exporting… Continue reading Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban
Over ₹17k challans pending against Hyd police vehicles
Lokendra Singh, a volunteer with Hyderabad City Security Council said such traffic violations set a bad example for the public. At a time when citizens are turning traffic vigilantes, law keepers are found breaching regulations. As per a RTI filed by city-based traffic educator Lokendra Singh, a fleet of vehicles registered under the Director General… Continue reading Over ₹17k challans pending against Hyd police vehicles
Is the power behind green mobility truly green?
As the city embraces electric mobility, public infrastructure agencies like MahaMetro and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) are taking steps to support a cleaner, greener future. However, environmental experts urge that the focus should not only be on electric vehicles (EVs) but also on the source of the electricity used to charge them. Even though… Continue reading Is the power behind green mobility truly green?
Rajasthan Government Begins RSRTC Overhaul with 1300 New Buses, Depot Upgrades, EV Push
The reforms come at a time when state-run transport services in India are facing financial stress and declining ridership. The Rajasthan government has launched a broad reform initiative to modernise the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) under its successive state budgets 2024–25 and 2025–26. The initiatives focus on augmenting bus fleet size, improving infrastructure,… Continue reading Rajasthan Government Begins RSRTC Overhaul with 1300 New Buses, Depot Upgrades, EV Push
India closely watches US-China trade talks amid rare earth tensions
India, while not directly involved in the negotiations, is exploring options to reduce its dependence on China. As trade negotiations between the United States (US) and China near a 90-day deadline, global concerns over rare earth supply chains are intensifying. The US has indicated a possible easing of technology export restrictions in exchange for improved… Continue reading India closely watches US-China trade talks amid rare earth tensions