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New Delhi, April 11 The following are the key points of the Draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030:- 100 per cent road tax and registration fee exemption for electric vehicles with a cost less than Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom) until 2030.- Electric cars with a cost less than Rs 30 lakh...

April 11, New Delhi – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. During the second leg of his visit, the EAM will meet with the leadership of the UAE to review close cooperation and deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between...

New Delhi, April 10 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Mauritius has yielded significant results in areas such as health, education, infrastructure, and green mobility, reaffirming India’s commitment to its "Neighbourhood First" policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and support for the...

Port Louis, April 9 India is finalizing an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius to strengthen its energy security amid the crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.Jaishankar, who is in Mauritius to attend the 9th Indian...

Amaravati, April 8 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed officials to study various models to reduce the operational cost of electric buses.Currently, the operational cost of electric buses is about Rs 72 per km.At a review meeting on roads and highways...

Amaravati, April 8 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized on Wednesday that public transport must be affordable and efficient, advocating increased use of electric buses.Reviewing roads and highways, the chief minister noted that clean fuel reduces costs and said solar...

Mumbai, April 8 JBM Auto announced on Wednesday that its 1,282 electric buses have been registered across five states, accounting for a 24% market share in the recently concluded fiscal year.The electric buses have been registered in Telangana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Assam, expanding...

New Delhi, April 5 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated ₹22,236 crore, or approximately 21.44% of the 2026–27 budget, for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including cleaning the Yamuna River, to secure a pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said...

New Delhi, March 27 Delhi Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh alleged on Friday that the opposition deliberately avoided key proceedings of the Delhi Assembly's budget session to avoid discussions on the "Sheeshmahal" matter and reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).In a statement, he...

New Delhi, March 27 – Delhi Health and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh criticised the Aam Aadmi Party's MLAs on Friday for their absence during key proceedings, including the presentation of reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).Speaking after the conclusion of the Delhi...

Amaravati, March 25 Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad on Wednesday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan to fully utilize the PM-eBus Sewa scheme in the state.During the 3rd State-Level Sanctioning Committee meeting held at the Secretariat, the chief secretary reviewed...

Hyderabad, March 24 – To encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel-powered vehicles, the Telangana government announced on Tuesday an initiative under which government employees will receive up to 20% discounts on EVs.Transport Minister...

New Delhi, March 24 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented a ₹1.03 trillion budget for FY27, announcing several welfare schemes, including free diagnostic tests for newborn babies, free bicycles for 1.3 lakh girl students, and laptops for meritorious students, as well as a new...

Thane, March 24 The civic transport undertaking in Thane city, Maharashtra, has proposed a budget of ₹791.86 crore for 2026-27, with a focus on electric buses and no increase in fares for passengers.Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) manager Balchandra Behere presented the budget on Monday...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has flagged "several systemic deficiencies" in the national capital's fight against vehicular air pollution, saying there were gaps and weaknesses in air quality monitoring, public transport, enforcement of vehicular emission norms, and...

New Delhi, March 23 The government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that 10,000 air-conditioned electric buses would be provided to 116 cities across 26 states/UTs by the end of 2027 under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, and a new scheme would be launched thereafter to provide another 35,000 electric...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched 300 electric buses, bringing the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)'s fleet strength to 6,100.Gupta said her government is continuously working to reduce the losses of the DTC and improve public transport services."We...

Mumbai, March 20 The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has sought a viability gap funding (VGF) of ₹3,191.42 crore from the state government for its fleet of electric buses, officials said on Friday.Speaking at a press conference, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that...

New Delhi, March 20 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched 300 electric buses, increasing the fleet strength of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 6,100.Gupta said her government is continuously working to reduce the losses of the DTC and improve public transport services...

New Delhi, March 19 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is likely to launch 300 new electric buses on Friday, which will strengthen the capital's public transport infrastructure, officials said.The transport department will also be laying the foundation stone for a new block at the IP Estate bus...