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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicDiesel Cars

Topic: Diesel Cars

End-of-life vehicles can refuel, but not ply on Delhi roads—a breakdown of air quality management rules

On Thursday, the Delhi government asked the commission on air quality management to recall the refuelling ban imposed on July 1 this year, following public backlash.

Gadkari warns auto industry of 10% ‘pollution tax’ on diesel vehicles, later clarifies no active proposal

Addressing members of the auto industry Tuesday, the minister asked them to take suo moto action to get rid of diesel and petrol.

Changes in India’s diesel vehicle tax could impact fuel mix portfolio, says Mercedes-Benz

The company's India unit MD Santosh Iyer said the govt's proposal for an additional 10% tax on diesel vehicles could speed up electrification since consumers may move to EVs or petrol.

CNG & hybrids to drive Maruti’s growth as it shifts gears from diesel

Maruti exited the diesel vehicle market in 2020. Aiming to sell 4.5 lakh CNG vehicles, plus hybrid vehicles this year, company says these will match earlier diesel vehicle sales.

On Camera

US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.