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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
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Topic: vehicles

Bharat NCAP norms to raise standards of cars in India. No more sasta & tikau hatchbacks

With Bharat NCAP, manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India will be expected to raise their standards. Unsafe cars will not sell in India.

Passenger vehicle sales nearly double in Sept vs year ago after semiconductor shortages ease

With demand high during festive season, sales doubled to 3,07,389 units from a year ago, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said on Thursday.

Jeep Meridian adds to ‘three-row’ cars mushrooming in India. But it’s got a ‘family’ appeal

Car manufacturers in India must face the truth. 'Three-row' cars are just two-row vehicles with extra luggage space.

How many people with disabilities have a driving licence in Tamil Nadu?: A story in 79 RTIs

RTOs to medical boards — there are many stigmas people with disability face while getting a driving licence.

Govt brings new ‘BH’ registration to ensure seamless movement of vehicles across states

The new vehicle registration regime will free vehicle owners from the re-registration process when they shift from one state/union territory to another.

Driving license, registration certificate in Digi-locker valid documents: Delhi govt

The documents are valid under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and legally recognised at par with the certificates issued by the transport department, the Delhi govt said.

PM Modi launches national vehicle scrappage policy, asserts it will promote circular economy

Modi said the policy will give a new identity to India's mobility and auto sector with the aim to develop a sustainable and environment-friendly economy.

Govt makes pollution certificates uniform for all vehicles across India

The vehicle owner’s mobile number has been made mandatory and the concept of rejection slip is being introduced for the first time.

Why UPS drivers don’t turn left and you probably shouldn’t either

UPS have designed their vehicle routing software to eliminate as many left-hand turns as possible.

5% off on new vehicles, up to 25% rebate on road tax — govt incentives to scrap old vehicles

Nitin Gadkari announces contours of voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, which caps the life of govt and commercial vehicles at 15 years, and private vehicles at 20 years.

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.