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    EAM Jaishankar Meets UAE Leaders on Cooperation

    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...
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    Sarangi Urges Odisha to Reconsider Metro Rail Halt

    Bhubaneswar, April 10 – Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday, strongly urging the Odisha government to reconsider its recent decision to halt the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Project.In her letter, Sarangi emphasized that Bhubaneswar is...
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    India's EV Transition Gains Momentum with Astranova's Investment

    New Delhi, April 9 – Electric vehicle financing platform Astranova Mobility has raised ₹60 crore in a funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, the company said on Thursday.The round also saw participation from existing investors – Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. It also witnessed...
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    India's EV Transition: Focus on Inclusion and Sustainability

    New Delhi, March 30 India's transition to electric mobility must be inclusive and economically sustainable, with a focus on affordability and scalability across both urban and rural markets, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday.Speaking at the launch of the industry-led platform, the...
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    Northeast Connectivity Gains with Expanded Rail Electrification

    Guwahati, March 28 – The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved significant milestones in railway electrification during the 2025–26 financial year, covering key sections across Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Saturday.NFR Chief Public...
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    Telangana Drives EV Adoption with Employee Incentives

    Hyderabad, March 24 Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced on Tuesday the country's first state-negotiated EV discount initiative to offer a rebate of up to 20 per cent on electric two-and four-wheelers for government employees.Following multiple rounds of negotiations with EV...
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    Gram Bandhu Initiative Provides Mobility and Employment in Namsai

    Itanagar, March 24 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein handed over e-rickshaws to 40 people in the Namsai district on Tuesday under the Gram Bandu initiative, which aims to boost rural livelihoods while promoting eco-friendly modes of transport.The initiative is being...
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    EV Adoption Grows in India’s Smaller Cities with MG Windsor

    New Delhi, March 22 With 70 per cent of its best-selling electric vehicle model, the Windsor, coming from non-metropolitan areas, JSW MG Motor India is intensifying its efforts to boost sales by leveraging the opportunity through increased awareness, according to a senior company official.The...
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    Expanding Electric Bus Network: Delhi Transport Minister Reports Progress

    New Delhi, March 10 – Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday that the electric bus fleet is projected to reach 7,500 by the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in the city's transition towards sustainable public transportation.The Minister chaired a review...
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    Bhalswa Landfill Reclamation to Host New Bus Terminal

    New Delhi, March 10 The Delhi government is planning to set up an inter-state bus terminal on over 20 acres of land at the Bhalswa landfill site, which is being reclaimed after the garbage has been removed.After chairing a review meeting of his department on Tuesday, Transport Minister Pankaj...
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    Combining Health & Sustainability: New Research Highlights Benefits

    New Delhi, March 9 Well-designed physical activity initiatives that support walking, cycling, and public transport can simultaneously contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation, and promote health and equity, according to a study.Researchers, including those from the Auckland University...
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    New Automated Transit System to Connect Patna's Administrative Hubs

    Patna, March 9 A ULTraPOD Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system will be constructed at a cost of ₹296 crore to improve connectivity among major government and administrative buildings in Patna, officials said on Monday.The ULTraPOD (urban light transit pod) is an automated transit network that...
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    Expanding Metro Access: MTC Seeks Operators for Low-Floor Buses

    Chennai, February 28 The MTC on Saturday invited tenders for the procurement and operation of 220 electric, low-floor, air-conditioned buses to provide dedicated first and last-mile connectivity for commuters of the Chennai Metro Rail Limited.The proposed fleet consists of 150 buses measuring...
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    Port Authority Partners with Tata Motors on Sustainable Logistics

    Mumbai, February 26 Tata Motors will deploy 40 heavy-duty trucks powered by green hydrogen at Tuticorin's VO Chidambaranar Port under an initial agreement with the VOCPA, a statement said on Thursday.As part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed with the VO Chidambaranar Port...
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    PIL Seeks Action on Housing Society EV Charger Rejections

    New Delhi, February 24 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking effective implementation of the Centre’s guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and to prevent arbitrary denial of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) by housing...
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    New Rapid Rail Corridor to Boost Delhi-NCR Development

    New Delhi, February 22 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the 'Namo Bharat' rapid rail corridor connecting Delhi to Meerut will transform the national capital's pace and thanked the prime minister for the "invaluable gift".Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the entire 82 Km...
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