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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Topic: E-buses

What’s PM-eBus Sewa scheme, electric transport facility mentioned in Modi-Biden statement ahead of G20

Reiterating importance of decarbonising transport sector, joint statement issued after Modi-Biden bilateral talks mentions the progress made in expanding electric mobility in India.

Bulk permits, geo-fencing of e-autos: How Delhi govt plans to boost emission-free connectivity

The ‘experimental model’ was started in Dwarka last year with 50 e-autos and now the Delhi government is planning to scale it up by introducing it in Rohini, Chhatarpur & NDMC areas.

Kejriwal govt plans to introduce 1,000 electric buses to encourage public transport

Greater usage of public transport would be a major step towards curbing air pollution, said chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.