Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car, bets on biofuels to boost energy securityMaruti Suzuki has launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R. This move aims to significantly cut crude oil imports and lo...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Govt sets up six sector groups to fast-track ‘Make in India 2.0’ pushIn a bold move towards self-sufficiency, India is ramping up its domestic manufacturing initiatives! Six government-led teams are tasked wi...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Safer pilgrimage, dedicated lanes for warkaris in Maharashtra: Nitin GadkariUnion minister Nitin Gadkari announced significant progress on the Pandharpur pilgrimage route. Nearly 80 percent of the work is complete, ...
14 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari to cut convoy by 50 pc during two-day Maharashtra visitUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari is slashing his convoy by half during his Maharashtra visit, embracing Prime Minister Modi's call for fuel con...
13 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says he does not need to campaign as most of his politics is social workUnion minister Nitin Gadkari believes his extensive social work makes election campaigning unnecessary. He was speaking at an award ceremon...
09 May, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari presents 57th EEPC India national awards for export excellenceUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari honored top engineering exporters at the 57th EEPC India National Awards. He emphasized the sector's vital rol...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
There is no future for petrol and diesel vehicles, Nitin Gadkari saysIndia is phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated there is no future for these fuels. Manufacturers must...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India ramps up PNG adoption with over 5 lakh new connections amid Israel-Iran warIndia is rapidly increasing its use of piped natural gas. This shift is happening as disruptions affect cooking gas supplies. Many new PNG ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Clean energy generation surges in India, coal still dominates: ReportIndia's renewable power generation reached a record high in 2025. Solar and wind power led this surge, setting new individual records. This...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
India should aim for 100% ethanol blending, says Nitin GadkariIndia aims for 100 percent ethanol blending soon. This move is crucial for energy self-reliance amid global oil market uncertainties. The c...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
India to become world's biggest electric vehicle manufacturer in the next 5 years: Nitin GadkariIndia is on track to lead the world in electric vehicle manufacturing by 2030. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced initiatives to boost ...
01 Apr, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
India should not miss the bus for local manufacturing of EVs: Nitin GadkariIn June, a committee headed by NITI Aayog chief Amitabh Kant laid out a roadmap for the smooth roll-out of electric vehicles in a phased ma...
16 Oct, 2019, 05.29 PM IST
All buses in India will switch to electric in next 2 years: Nitin Gadkari"They will run on bio-CNG, ethanol, methanol," Gadkari said, reiterating his firm stance on adoption of alternative sources of energy
23 Sep, 2019, 04.56 PM IST