EVs from last millennium, vehicles registered in 1900: Database anomalies set off clean-up drive

According to Vahan database, a little over 41 crore vehicles are registered in India, but even govt entities are unsure how many of these are actually in operation. Electric vehicles may have emerged as a class of vehicles in the wake of climate change concerns in the new millennium, but the Vahan registration database tells… Continue reading EVs from last millennium, vehicles registered in 1900: Database anomalies set off clean-up drive

TTD to replace conventional vehicles with EVs

Taxis and rental vehicles operating between Tirupati and Tirumala will also be encouraged to shift to electric vehicles. In a major initiative to preserve and enhance the sacred environs of Lord Venkateswara’s abode at Tirumala, the Tirupati trust has decided to replace all conventional vehicles operating between Tirumala and Tirupati with electric vehicles in a… Continue reading TTD to replace conventional vehicles with EVs

The 2025 Installer gift guide

Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. Plus: Stranger Things is back, Amazon’s space internet, Claude’s coding model, and more. by David Pierce Nov 30, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The… Continue reading The 2025 Installer gift guide

Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches

India’s automotive industry closed November on a high-energy note, shaped by three major currents that dominated policy, technology and product conversations. At the policy level, the government cleared a ₹7,280-crore scheme to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets–an essential EV component and a longstanding chokepoint in India’s electrification journey. The move signals the clearest… Continue reading Govt Clears ₹7,280-cr Magnet Plan, OEMs Resist Weight Relief, Mahindra-Tata Roll Out Big Launches

Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute

The Karnataka High Court’s Division Bench has ruled in favour of Boman Irani, co-founder of Classic Legends, affirming his ownership of the YEZDI motorcycle trademark. The judgment, delivered on 27 November 2025, overturns an earlier Single Judge ruling and marks a significant development in India’s intellectual property rights landscape. The court observed that Ideal Jawa,… Continue reading Karnataka High Court Rules in Favour of Boman Irani in YEZDI Trademark Dispute