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India's Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced two amendments to the PM E-Drive scheme launched in October 2024, including a two-year extension for selected vehicle categories and infrastructure measures. The ministry has extended the scheme's deadline from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The original end date remains in place for electric two-wheelers, electric rickshaws and carts, and electric three-wheelers (L5 category). Subsidies will continue for an additional two years only for ...Read More >
The injured woman was rushed to a hospital, where she was declared dead. (Representational) Mumbai: A 75-year-old woman was crushed to death after she got trapped between the rear wheel of an electric BEST bus and a parked car in the upscale Malabar Hill area of south Mumbai on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred opposite the state-owned Sahyadri Guest House around 9.10 am when the bus from Mumbai Central depot was heading towards the Kamla Nehru Park, an official said. He said the v ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Residents are facing mounting transport woes after KSRTC redeployed more than half of its city circular electric buses to inter-district routes. While intended to expand sustainable travel options, the move has left urban commuters grappling with unreliable services and increased costs, directly impacting their daily lives and livelihoods.In 2023, under the Smart City initiative, KSRTC launched 113 electric buses for its city circular network in partnership with the corporati ...Read More >
Tata's Magna electric coaches, designed for long-haul operations, are seen as a key enabler in making sustainable mobility viable beyond urban centres. Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Energy Mobility Solutions (GEMS), the newly formed electric mobility subsidiary of Universal Bus Services (UBS), to supply 100 units of its Magna electric intercity coaches. The agreement was formalised during the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 in Chennai. GEMS, backed by UBS -- a ...Read More >
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is investing $20 million in Transvolt Mobility, marking its first equity investment in an electric vehicle fleet platform. This investment aims to help Transvolt expand its fleet to 3,500 vehicles, creating 8,200 jobs over the next five years. It also supports India's clean mobility goals by deploying heavy commercial EVs across various sectors. International Finance Corporation (IFC) will provide $20 million equity investment in Transvolt Mobility, m ...Read More >
Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and have cordoned off the area.Source : X A BMTC electric bus operating on Route 252/4 between Majestic and Peenya crashed into a roadside food stall in northwest Bengaluru on Friday morning, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The accident unfolded during peak commuting hours. At around 8:45 AM in the busy Peenya industrial area, the bus reportedly mounted the footpath and ran over pedestrians before smashing into a tree adjace ...Read More >
THANE, July 18: A man and his two children died as their motorbike was dashed by a truck in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra.Gopal Chandanse (36), his wife and two kids were riding to their village when the truck dashed the two-wheeler from behind around 3.30 pm.They were taken to the hospital where Gopal, his son Hriday (7) and daughter Avani (9) were declared dead. Gopal's wife Meenabai (32) was injured and undergoing treatment.The truck driver fled from the spot, leaving his ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 25-year-old telecaller died, and four others sustained injuries when a BMTC electric bus, driven by its conductor, rammed into an eatery on the pavements of Peenya Friday morning. Preliminary investigations revealed the conductor had no technical expertise to operate an electric bus. He just wanted to move the vehicle a few feet ahead but didn't realise he was going to unleash horror.The deceased is G Suma Naik, a resident of Sanjeevininagar in Hegganahalli and originally from Mandy ...Read More >
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a high-level review meeting of the Transport Department, asserted that with the guidance and support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the dream of equipping Delhi with world-class public transport will soon be realised. The Delhi government has initiated a major overhaul of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to provide world-class public transport services to the citizens of the national capital. According to a release, under this initiative, smar ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to complete the green transformation of the city's public transport system by powering electric buses with solar energy instead of grid electricity. In the initial phase, five EV charging stations for BRTS buses will be equipped with solar panels to create a charging infrastructure that runs on renewable energy. In all, 200 BRTS buses will be powered through these charging stations. Gradually, AMTS electric buses will also transition to ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A double-decker electric bus caught fire near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai on Tuesday morning, officials said. Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) A double-decker electric bus caught fire near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai on Tuesday morning, officials said. No injuries were reported, they said. Also Read | Shillong Teer Results Today, July 15 2025: Winning Numbers, Result Chart for Shillong Morning ...Read More >
PRNewswire Chandigarh [India], July 15: Chandigarh University, India leading private university, in collaboration with job platform Apna and investment firm Venture Catalysts (VCats) have launched Campus Tank, India first university-led Startup launch-pad for young innovators below the age of 30 to pitch their ideas and get funding of $1 Million to launch their startups along with expert venture guidance, strategic ecosystem alliances and immersive startup incubation. APNA which is India larges ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, and its first Experience Centre in the country -- located in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, and ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has entered the Indian market and their first Experience Centre in India -- based in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis, with Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh ...Read More >
Patna: The state govt on Monday launched the 'Bihar Idea Festival', a dedicated portal aimed at encouraging grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship across the state. State industries minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the portal at an event held at Soochna Bhawan, describing it as a "milestone" initiative that will allow students, youth, entrepreneurs and startup teams, even from rural areas, to submit their ideas directly to the govt."The aim is to collect innovative ideas and solutions from ...Read More >
Mysuru: Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday launched the Dwani Spandana service in KSRTC city buses in Mysuru, a step aimed at empowering blind passengers to travel independently.Speaking after launching the facility, he said, "This technology enables visually impaired commuters to board buses without assistance, using special audio guidance devices. While 125 buses in Bengaluru have already been fitted with the system, it has now been introduced in 200 city buses in Mysuru. Gradually, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday met the members of the newly formed Economic Advisory Group (EAG) under the planning department to discuss plans for employment generation, economic development, and image-building of the "New Uttar Pradesh of New India".The group included experts from the country working in fields like agriculture, education, MSMEs, and startups."Uttar Pradesh is today moving towards becoming the growth engine of India's economy. For this, all the departments ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation's (BMTC) push towards eco-friendly public transport got a major boost with the induction of 148 new non-AC electric buses on Friday. The buses were flagged off by Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy at the BMTC Central Office in Shanthinagar. The event also marked the launch of new routes under express services and package tours. With this, BMTC's electric bus fleet now totals 1,436 vehicles. The BMTC stated that the operation of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday told a Delhi court that the Gandhi family's claim of having no control over Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of National Herald, is false. During the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, the agency accused senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of fraudulently acquiring property worth Rs 2000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the original publisher of the Nati ...Read More >
Noida: Noida Authority has proposed three names for its fleet of 500 e-buses that are to be rolled out across Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway region this year.Officials said the three shortlisted names -- NGY Urban Mobility Service, GBN Easy Ride Service and GBN Green Transport -- have been submitted to the UP govt for vetting, but the branding would reflect a larger vision to reshape urban mobility in the region.The electric bus project gained momentum last month after two private op ...Read More >
Deputy leader of Opposition in the assembly Arvind Bellad (BJP) has written to Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy urging him to allocate electric buses under the PM's e-Drive scheme to North Karnataka cities like Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Ballari and Vijayapura. While Bengaluru has rightly received 4,500 e-buses, other regions also deserve attention. These cities have growing transport needs, existing KSRTC infrastructure, and in some cases BRT systems -- making them r ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst intense opposition from the business community and city planners, the State Government has decided to go ahead with the relocation of the KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand from Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road to KSRTC-owned land in Bannimantap, where its depot currently functions. Traders fear the move will hurt foot traffic and sales in the heart of the city, while urban planners warn it could choke the already-congested Bengaluru-Mysuru Road. Despite these concerns, the Government has br ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted silver filigree purse from Cuttack to First Lady of Ghana Lordina Mahama during his visit to the country. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, it features delicate floral and vine motifs formed from fine silver wires, combining airy lightness with durability and elegance. Traditionally used in jewellery, Cuttack's filigree now adorns modern accessories like this purse, blending heritage with contemporary style. PM Modi arr ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's electric vehicle market witnessed mixed trends in June 2025, with electric cars, two-wheelers, and buses registering growth while sales of passenger and cargo electric three-wheelers declined month-on-month, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics. Sales of high-speed electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) rose 5 per cent month-on-month to 1,05,282 units in June. The top three players continued to dominate the segment, accounting for about 65 per cent of the total registratio ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city, which is growing at a rapid pace, stands at a crossroads where it can learn from several innovative urban management practices of other Indian cities to tackle its own challenges. At the national conference of urban local bodies in Manesar on Thursday, mayors and municipal corporations from across the country shared their strategies, offering valuable insights for Gurgaon to consider.Surat generates Rs 140 crore from selling sewage-treated water to industries and has introduce ...Read More >
Nagpur: Even as Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has inducted 30 new air-conditioned electric buses into its Aapli Bus fleet on June 22 with much fanfare in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, the vehicles remain idle due to absence of charging infrastructure.These buses are part of the long-pending 250 e-bus project sanctioned by Fadnavis in 2023. Though delivered by Hansa Vahan India Pvt Ltd, which is implementing the project in partnership with Pune-based EKA Mobility, the fir ...Read More >
Lucknow: The UP Cabinet approved development of an integrated city bus terminal and commercial zone in Vrindavan residential layout. The terminal building and facility, to come up over seven acre, has been designed to enhance urban mobility, alleviate traffic congestion and provide modern, citizen-friendly amenities, while fostering sustainable revenue generation. Being developed under public-private partnership (PPP) mode, the terminal will strengthen the public transport infrastructure in the ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 3 (PTI) To reduce carbon footprints and introduce a green fleet for public transportation, the West Bengal Transport Department is set to procure around 350 CNG buses in the coming days, a senior official said. He added that another proposal for acquiring 25 electric buses is also under consideration. Dismissing reports that the government is planning to phase out electric buses due to high maintenance costs, shorter battery life, and a lack of spare parts, the official told PTI, ...Read More >
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