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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: CNG

Tata Motors’ new Nexon shows CNG story is the one to watch, not just electric

CNG sales are also being pushed by the central government, as gas is cheaper to import than crude petroleum.

From stock market & foreign investment to sports, global media compares India to China

Reports also explore one of India’s top automakers, Bajaj Auto’s plans for the CNG motorbike space and the impact of veterinary drugs on Indian vultures’ lives and, in turn, human life.

CNG set to be 2nd most popular fuel for passenger vehicles in India by 2027, says ICRA report

Govt approval of new gas pricing mechanism has led to lower CNG prices. Total cost of CNG vehicle ownership now likely to be 10-15% lower than for similar petrol-powered vehicle. 

Hisashi Takeuchi is Maruti-Suzuki’s new boss. Driving on Indian roads isn’t his only challenge

In his first interaction with the Indian media, Maruti Suzuki's new CEO Hisashi Takeuchi revealed the carmaker's plans to roll out its first electric car by 2025 and more.

Modi govt hikes natural gas price by 62%, CNG, piped cooking gas rates may rise

The first price hike since April 2019 will also up the cost of generating electricity but it may not reflect in consumer bills as the share of power produced from gas is very low.

Indian Oil plans for a clean future with 50 hydrogen-CNG buses in Delhi

Indian Oil will deploy 50 buses around the capital powered by a blend of hydrogen and CNG & the fleet could start rolling as soon as this year.

Nearly 400 districts will have city gas distribution facility in 2-3 years: PM Modi

Modi also said the number of compressed natural gas stations will increase to 10,000 by end of this decade, which will also help reduce pollution.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.