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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 84th Annual Session of the Indian Road Congress (IRC) at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar today. Gadkari inaugurated the event in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, PWD Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, IRC President Prof. Manoranjan Parida, and senior officials of the state government. In his address, the Union Minister said, "India is making a decisive shift from being a fuel-importin ...Read More >
A fire broke out in an Air India bus parked near Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, an official said. IMAGE: A fire breaks out in a bus near Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Photograph: Video grab/X Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI) Vichitra Veer, in a statement, said the bus was not carrying any passengers or luggage at the time of the incident. The incident was reported at 1 pm to the IGI Airport Police S ...Read More >
The restrictions will not apply to commercial vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, or vehicles running on CNG, LNG, or electricity. Commercial goods vehicles (CGVs) registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital starting November 1, 2025, authorities announced. The move follows directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to curb vehicular pollution in the city, according ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): In a move to curb rising air pollution in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday announced that all commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi and not compliant with BS-VI emission standards will be prohibited from entering the city from November 1. The official notification issued by CAQM states, "The Commission with a view to abate air pollution caused by high volume of transport/commercial goods vehicles ...Read More >
Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote's net worth has hit $30 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The index revealed that Dangote's fortune now stands at $29.8 billion, up $5.71 million from the previous day and $1.73 billion year-to-date. The increase comes amid strong performances from his liste ...Read More >
India is embracing sustainable mobility. A new report highlights a strong shift towards electric, hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. Government policies and industry investments are driving this change. Several states are leading in electric vehicle adoption. India is following a multi-fuel approach to reduce emissions. New government norms will reward automakers for producing cleaner vehicles. India is rapidly moving toward sustainable mobility through a mix of electric, hybrid, and altern ...Read More >
NDMC has deployed nine water tankers fitted with pressure jets for tree washing and expanded its plantation campaign under ek ped maa ke naam, planting more than 2,300 trees this year. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an intensive drive to tackle rising air pollution levels, deploying its manpower and machinery round-the-clock to improve the city's air quality. NDMC has rolled out multiple measures focused on dust suppression, smog reduction, greening, and citizen participat ...Read More >
Under Stage II of GRAP, several curbs and intensified actions include daily mechanical or vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling on identified roads, preferably before peak traffic hours, to control dust. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city's air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, with the AQI crossing 300 mark. The move came after the Sub-Committee on GRAP on Saturday reviewed th ...Read More >
New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday that conditions were not feasible for cloud seeding, so govt would wait for adequate moisture to complete the process. He had earlier said govt would explore cloud seeding as an option a day after Diwali to fix pollution levels.Addressing a press conference, the minister claimed that the spike in pollution levels this year was less compared to previous years. There was only a marginal spike in AQI levels from 345 to 351 on Diw ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) The national capital's air quality index today continued to reel under the "very poor" quality, going up a few more notches compared to the previous day. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Average AQI recorded today was 345, falling under the 'very poor' category. On Sunday evening, it had crossed the 300 mark. Amid the present scenario of the city's air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the national capital region and adjoining ar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to toxic air on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) falling to the "very poor" category. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national Capital recorded an AQI of 335 at 8 am on Diwali morning after people burst crackers on the eve of the festival of lights, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing Delhi-NCR in smoke. The CPCB's forecast for the coming days in ...Read More >
Delhi AQI: As Diwali festivities began on Monday, Delhi's air quality crisis has deepened, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas to impose Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Sunday with immediate effect. As of 4 pm on Sunday, the national capital recorded an AQI of 296 according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, this was not the first day that the air quality in Delhi worsened, ...Read More >
As AQI reached above 300 in certain areas of the city, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a meeting to review winter preparedness and implementation of air pollution control measures in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas. The commission reviewed the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and statutory directions related to vehicular emissions, industrial emissions and stubble burning. The direction, issued this month, which authorised Deputy Co ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The capital's air quality slipped to the 'very poor' category by late Sunday evening, a day before Diwali, prompting CAQM to impose stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap). Stage 2 of the plan restricts use of DG sets across NCR and bars interstate buses, other than those running on electricity, CNG or BS-VI diesel, from entering Delhi.According to forecasts, unfavourable weather conditions and emissions from firecrackers on Diwali are likely to worsen the air quality to 'se ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the city's air quality slipped into the "very poor" category, with the AQI crossing 300 mark. The move came after the Sub-Committee on GRAP on Saturday reviewed the worsening pollution levels and forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), which warned of further deteriorati ...Read More >
Factory-approved CNG kit priced at ₹71,999; upgraded fuel-lid integration aims to make refuelling faster and more convenient for customers New Delhi: Nissan Motor India on Thursday said it has announced the expansion of its CNG retrofitment programme to include the New Nissan Magnite BR10 EZ-Shift (AMT), following strong customer demand for the earlier manual transmission variant. The initiative provides a factory-approved, high-quality CNG conversion option, combining Nissan's trusted perform ...Read More >
New Delhi: The public transport system of the national capital, Delhi, is reeling under intense pressure ahead of festivals, especially Diwali and Chhath. The problem seems to be aggravating, as hundreds of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were recently taken off the roads, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Major routes facing acute shortages of buses include ITO to Laxmi Nagar, Geeta Colony, Patparganj and Mayur Vihar. The scenario is forcing passengers to wait long hours or board overcr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Major companies across sectors, including automakers, consumer electronics, and consumer goods, have reported record sales during the nine-day auspicious Navratri period, according to data shared by leading firms. The robust sales were aided by the recent GST reform, which saw a substantial drop in tax rates, leading to price reductions across consumer goods, appliances, such as TVs (above 32-inch screen size), air conditioners and automobiles. The industry reported a sp ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Tata Motors on Wednesday reported its best-ever monthly passenger vehicle sales of 60,907 units in September, a year-on-year increase of 47 per cent, due to the GST rate cut and higher demand during the Navratri festival. The Mumbai-based auto major reported vehicle wholesales of 41,313 units in September 2024. In the domestic market, the company said, its dispatches to dealers rose 45 per cent to 59,667 units against 41,063 units in the year-ago period, Tata Motors said ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: With preparations underway for Ahmedabad to potentially host the 2036 Olympic Games, the Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) is planning to put an estimated 3,000 electric buses (e-buses) into operation.AMTS intends to progressively increase its fleet size between 2025-26 and 2030-31, taking into account the city's growing population and the 2036 Olympics. A proposal presented at the AMTS transport committee meeting on Monday outlined the phased replacement and expansion. An ...Read More >
Palanpur (Gujarat) [India], September 26 (ANI): Vibrant Gujarat is organised in Gujarat to attract investment and create strategic partnerships, serving as a model for other states in the country. In addition to this year, the government has organised Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences, a release said on Friday. In this context, today, in the presence of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Shankar Chaudhary, and the Minister of Industries, Balvantsinh Rajput, a district-level programme w ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, has termed GST 2.0 as a positive tsunami for the auto industry. In an interview with ANI, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales said that dealer partners are working day and night in showrooms to deliver cars to customers. "Our finance partners are busy sanctioning loans as soon as possible and giving delivery orders so that we can deliver cars to customers. The reason behind this ru ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, has termed GST 2.0 as a positive tsunami for the auto industry. Also Read | India vs Pakistan Final History: A Look at Past Results, H2H Record of IND vs PAK Grand Finale Matches Ahead of Asia Cup 2025 Summit Clash. In an interview with ANI, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales said that dealer partners are working day and night in showrooms to deliver c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26: In a significant move aimed at boosting the automobile sector, the Government of India has recently announced a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates across various vehicle categories. This change is expected to make vehicles more affordable, especially in the small and medium segments, thereby encouraging first-time buyers and expanding household mobility. * This makes them more accessible for first-time buyers and enhances mobility for households. * ...Read More >
Bengaluru Airport City partners with GAIL Gas Ltd to develop a city gas distribution facility, featuring a CNG station and PNG installations. This initiative aims to create a cleaner energy ecosystem at Kempegowda International Airport, supporting taxis, buses, and logistics fleets. The project enhances the Airport City's appeal as a sustainable business destination, aligning with global green standards. The Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) on Tuesday announced signing an agreement with GA ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 16: Maruti Suzuki Victoris is launched in India with an introductory price of INR 10,49,900 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model offers a premium design with an advanced in-car audio system, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and more. It also comes with dual-tone interiors and a panoramic sunroof. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales of Maruti Suzuki India said, "The Victoris is powered by high-end technologies such as Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Se ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) Tata Motors on Friday said it will cut passenger vehicle prices ranging between Rs 75,000 and Rs 1.45 lakh effective September 22 to pass on the full benefit of GST reduction to customers. The Mumbai-based auto major said that its small car Tiago will see a price drop of Rs 75,000, Tigor Rs 80,000, and Altroz Rs 1.10 lakh. Similarly, the price of compact SUV Punch will come down by Rs 85,000 and that of Nexon by Rs 1.55 lakh. Mid-sized model Curvv would also see a price ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India is looking to roll out more sports utility vehicles, including one for the premium segment, as it aspires to lead the robustly growing vehicle segment, its MD and CEO Hisaschi Takeuchi said on Wednesday. The success in the SUV segment would also play a key role in the company regaining market share in the overall domestic passenger vehicle market, he noted. SUVs now account for around 55 per cent of the overall passenger vehicle sales in the country. ...Read More >
New Delhi, 28 August 2025: With a significant approach towards synergizing the City Gas Distribution Plan, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has come across a remarkable milestone. To achieve the target, a strong and coordinated synergy between the states and the entities is imperative. PNGRB has set a Minimum Work Programme (MWP) target of 12.63 crore PNG Domestic Connections, 18,336 CNG Stations, and 5.46 lakh inch-km of pipeline infrastructure to be achieved by 2034 and has assi ...Read More >
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