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New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Tesla India on Monday said it has commenced deliveries of Model Y after introducing the model in July this year. Within two months, the company has started the deliveries of the Model Y; this marks a significant step forward and creates a new chapter in electric vehicle ownership and sustainable development in India, the American electric vehicle maker said in a statement. New Model Y owners will be provided with a complimentary wall connector, allowing convenient installation in their parking space for easy home charging, it added. The redesigned Model Y, the world's best-selling electric vehicle in 2023 and 2024, is available in two trims: rear-wheel drive and long-range rear-wheel drive, which provide 500 km and 622 km (WLTP) range, respectively, the company stated. Tesla said it will also start deliveries for Long Range Model Y customers soon. The company had opened its first experience centre in Mumbai in July followed by second experience centre in Delhi at Aerocity in August. PTI MSS MSS MR
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida, Jun 27 (PTI) End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Around 500 fuel stations in Delhi have inst ...Read More >
Gurugram, Jul 12 (PTI) VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast, has signed agreements with 13 dealer groups for opening 32 dealerships across 27 cities, a statement said on Saturday. VinFast, which is gearing up to launch its electric vehicles in the Indian market, aims to establish 35 dealerships across the country by the end of 2025, according to the statement. These collaborations underscore VinFast's commitment to establishing a robust 3S (sales, service, spares) network and laying the groundwork for the upcoming pre-booking of the VF 6 and the VF ...Read More >
Mumbai: The death toll in Monday's BEST bus crash rose to seven and the number of injured to 42 even as the driver, Sanjay More, booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, claimed he had noticed a spark and mistakenly accelerated the bus instead of applying brakes. Seeking More's custody, police said they want to investigate if he intentionally used the vehicle as a weapon. The bus on Route 332 had accelerated on a congested 200m stretch near Kurla station hitting vehicles and pedestr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) VinFast Auto India on Monday said it has tied up with myTVS for after-sales support as the electric car maker prepares to launch its first vehicle in the country. VinFast aims to establish 120 extended service workshops by partnering with potential service providers to boost its after-sales operations across India. Under the strategic collaboration, myTVS will ensure VinFast customers receive comprehensive service coverage across the nation, the electric vehicle maker said in a statement. The collaboration is also aimed at strengthening VinFast's charging network acr ...Read More >
AMD sees India as a key market. Reliance Jio is using AMD's GPUs in its data centers. Both companies are working on future plans. AMD aims to support India's sovereign AI capabilities. The company is collaborating with various large players in India. AMD also emphasizes its open ecosystem and collaborative approach.India is a "super important" market for AMD and the largest telco Reliance Jio is among the customers using the graphic processing units (GPUs) in its data centres, a senior official has said. The company, which has around 8,000 employees here, considers India as a key hub from an ...Read More >
In an interaction with PTI here, Stellantis India CEO and MD Shailesh Hazela said that any investor who comes to India would like to see a little longer horizon in terms of policies. "So our wishlist for the government is that whatever they decide to put across, it should be for a longer period," Hazela stated when asked about government actions which could propel growth of Indian auto industry. It would be great if there could be uniformity in policies across the country in terms of EVs (elect ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Inter-ministerial consultations are underway for a ₹1,345-crore scheme to subsidise production of rare earth magnets in India with two select manufacturers proposed to be given incentives, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday. The proposed scheme comes in the wake of China restricting exports of rare earth magnets that has hit global supplies, impacting EV makers, including in India. It will provide end-to-end support for conversion of rare earth oxides into magnets. The proposal may be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval once the inter-m ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tesla has officially confirmed its entry into the Indian market this month. While the company is not yet manufacturing in the country, it is set to open its first showroom in Mumbai on July 15, IANS reported. The "experience centre" for Elon Musk-led automaker will operate from a 4,000 square feet commercial space in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), near Apple's flagship store in the city. The showroom is expected to offer prospective customers access to pricing, available variants, and trip options. The move is being seen as Tesla's broader expansion strategy in India. Last month, ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 9 (PTI) JSW MG Motor on Wednesday said the global shortage of rare earth magnets, a key component in motors used for electric vehicles, has not impacted its production currently and is unlikely to impact it in the immediate future, but it is keeping a close watch on the developments. The company, which launched its first premium car showroom, MG Select, in Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan region, also said that the curbs by China on the supply of magnets have been impacting not only the EV makers but ICE (internal combustion engine) powered vehicle makers as well. Also Read | Kol ...Read More >
Tesla New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car company Tesla is finally entering India this month, the company announced on Friday, putting out a teaser on its India-focused X handle. 'Coming soon,' reads the brief X post, attached with a graphic that indicates Tesla will be in India this month (July 2025). Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India; instead, they are opening showrooms here, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy had indicated in early June. In the later part of June, Kumaraswamy said Tesla is only interested in opening a showroom he ...Read More >
Mumbai: The driver of the BEST bus Sanjay More on Tuesday was sent to police custody till December 21. The bus that rammed into pedestrians and multiple vehicles in Kurla West on Monday evening, claimed seven lives and left 42 others injured, As many as 22 vehicles were damaged in the incident at around 9.30 pm on Monday on the SG Barve Marg in Kurla (West). The bus operated by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking hit several vehicles and pedestrians following which More, was detained. The injured persons were undergoing treatment in various medical f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: NBR Group, one of South India's most trusted and progressive real estate developers, has announced the launch of its new premium residential offering-- 'Soul of the Seasons', exclusive 3 BHK apartments at Mullur, off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The project has received approval from RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). Conceptualized around the idea of 'Resort Living, Every Day', the project blends modern urban lifestyles with the rare luxury of open, green spaces--bringing together elegance, community, and conscious living in one of Bengaluru's fastest ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Ahmedabad-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Jindal Mobilitric on Wednesday said it is planning to scale up its dealership network to 100 by next year. The company, a subsidiary of the textiles manufacturer Jindal Worldwide, has 35 dealers across the country. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for July 09, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Jindal Mobilitric has set up a manufacturing plant with a production capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles per annum in Ahmedabad. It has also set up an in-house ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai on July 15, having imported US$1 million (S$1.3 million) worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market despite CEO Elon Musk's complaints about high import tariffs. Grappling with excess manufacturing capacity at its other factories and falling sales, Tesla has pivoted to selling imported cars in India on which it will need to pay about 70 per cent import duty and other levies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has for years wooed Tesla, including forming a new policy to at ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to push its sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, for the first time, global EV manufacturer Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is all set to enter the Indian market next week with the inauguration of its maiden showroom at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on July 15. The carmaker's first offering here will be the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs from its China plant. Ahead of the launch, Tesla has reportedly imported about $1-million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market. These imports are primarily from China and the US. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) Murugappa Group-run TCI Clean Mobility subsidiary TIVOLT Electric Vehicles on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with EV charging solutions provider Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to build a charging ecosystem for its electric commercial vehicles. Under the collaboration, Tata Power Renewable Energy will bring its extensive experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV charging infrastructure at strategic locations across the country to TIVOLT dealerships, customer locations, and high-traffic public spaces, the company said in a statement. "This str ...Read More >
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New Delhi: In his latest rant against the administration and the 'Big Beautiful Bill', Tesla CEO Elon Musk on June 5 claimed that US President Donald Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his support. The billionaire further accused Trump of "ingratitude". "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, the Democrats would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate," he posted on X. This comes after President Trump said that he is disappointed with the former DOGE chief, who recently stepped down as his senior adviser. Now, Musk is going after the administ ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) India has hardened its position on issues related to agriculture as negotiations with the US team in Washington have entered a crucial stage, an official said on Monday. The official also said that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department of commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is expected to be extended further. The team is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. Both sides are rushing to close a deal ahead of the July 9 deadline for the full implementation of a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff which has been suspe ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 2: Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, officially launched its services in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. With this launch, Sri Lanka has become the third country in South Asia -- and another of India's neighbours -- after Bhutan and Bangladesh to get access to Starlink's internet services. The announcement was made by Starlink on social media platform X, where the company said: "Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Sri Lanka!" Starlink is getting closer to launching its services in India. Last month, the company received a key lice ...Read More >
Mumbai: Finally, Elon Musk's Tesla is opening its first showroom in India on July 15, 2025 at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. The American Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer's India foray comes at a time when Tesla demand in European and Chinese markets has plummeted. Citing Reuters and Bloomberg, media reports said Tesla showroom opening on a 4,000 sq ft retail space at Unit G 1B, 2 North Avenue, Maker Maxity, BKC in Mumbai will not only showcase Tesla models but it will also be an "Experience Centre" for the potential buyers. Along with test drive, the Tesla Experience Centre will p ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida, Jun 27 (PTI) End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Also Read | UK F-35B Lightning II Stealth F ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) In line with the steps to modernise the Army's artillery regiments and enhance operational readiness, indigenously-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) will replace the vintage and smaller calibre guns, with the Defence Ministry on Wednesday calling the project an "exemplary mission mode success". ATAGS is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Also Read | Volkswagen Reports Electric Vehicles Sales Surge in 2025. The ministry shared a post on X along ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tesla is all set to make its formal debut in the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15. The electric vehicle giant has been teasing its entry into the country with a "coming soon" post on its newly created X handle. Tesla's teaser has generated a big buzz among fans and buyers. The Mumbai showroom, dubbed the 'Tesla Experience Centre', will offer customers a unique experience, allowing them to compare model options, check prices, and configure orders. Initially, the showroom will be open to VIPs and business partners, with ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies have been invited to the deliberations, they added. Earlier in March last year, the government rolled out an electric-vehicle policy, under which duty ...Read More >