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How safe are Indian roads? A look at the latest report
India’s economic progress is often measured through expanding mobility, meaning more roads, more vehicles and faster connectivity. However, the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) 2023…
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Decades of service, uncertain future: TGSRTC workers warn stir over transfers
Hyderabad: Drivers and maintenance technicians at the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are facing an uncertain future after the management issued a notice on April 1 asking them to indicate their…
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Hyderabad: Not wearing helmets can now lead to 3-month driving license ban
Hyderabad: Riders caught without a helmet in Hyderabad will face a three-month suspension of their driving licence under stricter traffic rules being implemented by the city traffic police to curb violations and improve…
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BMW India posts record Q1 sales at 4,567 units with 17 pc growth
New Delhi: BMW Group India posted its highest-ever Q1 car sales with 17 per cent growth selling 4,567 cars during the quarter, driven by strong demand for luxury electric vehicles, long wheelbase…
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Nationwide shift to 20 pc ethanol blended fuel comes into effect
New Delhi: The government’s mandate of E20 petrol, now becoming standard, has come into effect from April 1, which requires petrol pumps across India to sell fuel blended with up to 20…
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TGSRTC offers 30 pc discount on Metro Deluxe, AC buses amid fuel pump rush
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) announced on Wednesday, March 25, a 30 per cent fare reduction on its Metro Deluxe and AC Metro bus services, as panic buying at petrol…
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BMW to hike its vehicle prices in India by up to 2 pc from April 1
New Delhi: BMW Group India on Thursday, March 19, said it will increase vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent across its vehicle range with effect from April 1, in order to…
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EVs to be subsidised by 90 pc for SC youth, says Hyderabad Collector
Hyderabad: Young men and women from the Scheduled Caste (SC) can apply for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers with up to 90 per cent subsidy, the Hyderabad District Collector announced on Thursday, March…
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Free bus scheme increased RTC bus occupancy to 98 pc : Ponnam Prabhakar
Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Wednesday, March 18, said that the Mahalakshmi free bus scheme has increased occupancy in RTC buses up to 98 per cent from the earlier 69…
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From April 1, all petrol pumps mandated to sell E20 fuel
New Delhi: The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories…
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Olectra secures Letter of Intent from TGSRTC for 1,085 electric buses
Hyderabad: Olectra Greentech Ltd on Monday, February 23, said it has secured a Letter of Intent from the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) through Evey Trans Pvt Ltd for 1,085 electric…
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Tata Punch EV facelift launched: price range, specs and details
Mumbai: Tata Motors on Friday, February 20 launched the facelift version of the Punch EV and said it expects the latest offering to democratise the adoption of entry-level EVs, which account for…
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Volvo launches new ultra-fast EV charging station on Mumbai-Nashik route
Mumbai: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday, February 19, announced the inauguration of an ultra-fast charging station on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway in collaboration with EV charging network operator ChargeZone for…
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China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
Hong Kong: China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release…
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Union Budget 2026: FM extends tax exemption for lithium-ion battery equipment
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery storage in the annual…
