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Automobile industry hails PM e-DRIVE scheme to promote EVs
Chandra said, "This forward-thinking initiative reflects the Government's unwavering support for In…
ANI
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Road accident victims to get free cashless treatment: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that the govt has implemented a…
ANI
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Health Ministry issues first-ever guidelines on transporting organs for transplant
"By streamlining organ transport process, we aim to maximise the utilisation of precious organs and…
PTI
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Confident of achieving 13,814-km highway construction target this fiscal: Road secy
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is confident of achieving the highways construc…
PTI
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Govt will not make six airbags mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari
The government will not make six airbags mandatory for cars, Union Road Transport and Highways Mini…
PTI
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Honeywell claims innovative solution to address EV battery fires
US-based consumer technology company Honeywell on Monday said it has created innovative solutions t…
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1.68 lakh people died in 4.61 lakh road accidents in 2022: Road Ministry report
A total of 4,61,312 road accidents occurred in 2021, which claimed 1,68,491 lives, while 4,43,366 p…
PTI
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DRDO examines EV fire incidents, finds serious battery defects
According to sources in the know of the matter, these defects occur because the electric two-wheele…
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Videos appear to show Russia using vulnerable golf cart-style vehicles to transport its troops to attack Ukrainian positions
A video appears to show Russia is using vulnerable golf cart-style vehicles to transport its troops…
Alia Shoaib
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Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to roll out ₹7,270 crore support programme for 14 states
The centrally-sponsored six-year programme will be implemented in 14 states that are now contrib…
PTI
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Indian government announces vehicle scrappage policy, aims to generate 35,000 jobs and attract ₹10,000 crore investment
The vehicle scrappage policy has been in the works since 2015. It provides incentives to owners …
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Road safety body urges withdrawal of notification that makes 6 airbags mandatory in PVs
It is likely to become counterproductive resulting in more severe injuries and deaths if seat be…
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Homegrown startup EVTRIC’s electric scooter can go up to 110 kilometres on a single charge, company claims
The scooter can cover a distance of over 110 km on a single charge with two swappable lithium-…
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A woman in Gaza traveled south with her family to safety. Now, they're running out of food and water.
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Gaza amid Israeli airstrikes. One Gaza City resident desc…
Hannah Getahun
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Hero Electric sells close to 9K EV 2-wheelers in July, tops segment
Hero Electric led the EV two-wheeler segment, selling 8,952 vehicles for the entire month, followed…
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EV manufacturers Ola Electric, Okinawa under fire, Centre sends show cause notice
Alarmed at the unabated EV fire incidents, the Centre has now sent show cause notices to EV manufac…
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Road transport ministry helping needy, poor amid Covid-19 lockdown
"The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken up the social responsibility of helping peo…
PTI
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Can you drive a light transport vehicle if you have an LMV licence? SC asks Centre to respond
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union government if a change in law is warranted on the le…
PTI
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Uber, Ola hit a speed bump as Indian government caps surge pricing and issues new guidelines
Business Insider has reached out to both Ola and Uber for their comments.
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Government extends validity of motor vehicle documents till September 30
He said the government had earlier on March 30 extended the validity of documents till June 30…