India clears 642 UK car imports under FTA in two months of implementationIndia has approved import quotas for 642 passenger vehicles from Britain. These imports will benefit from concessional tariffs under a new ...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Entry into Delhi to get easier as barrier free tolling starts at 9 highway points from next monthMunicipal Corporation of Delhi is set to roll out multi-lane free-flow tolling at nine national highway entry points, including DND Flyway,...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
PVs drive auto sales to record August high as India gears up for festive seasonIndia's automobile sector achieved its highest-ever August sales across multiple vehicle categories, SIAM said. Robust consumer demand and ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says by 2027 all national highway toll plazas will go barrier-free: How new tolling system could boost govt revenue by up to Rs 25,000 crore a yearBy March 2027, national highways are expected to become barrier-free with the wider implementation of FASTag and automatic number plate rec...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Russia, Ukraine agree to not hit energy targets, says TrumpUkraine and Russia have agreed not to strike each other's energy targets. US President Donald Trump announced this agreement on Monday. He ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
India's Essar's EET Retail to acquire UK forecourt operator SGN for 400 mn poundsEssar Energy Transition's retail arm is acquiring SGN Retail for approximately 400 million pounds. This deal adds 118 sites, creating a 235...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Woman riding sports bike in Gurugram hit by car chasing her from behind, got thrown off; car driver refused to stop, ran away without helpingA woman biker in Gurugram was allegedly hit by a car on Golf Course Road after the vehicle's occupants chased her group and tried to cut in...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari says vehicle owners can port FASTag to a different bank without replacing the physical tag under OneTag system; Here's how to switch FASTag bankUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has launched OneTag, a new system that lets FASTag users switch their issuing bank without replacing their phy...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
GFF 2026: Nitin Gadkari targets barrier-free tolling by February as FASTag cuts wait times by up to 90%India is progressing towards fully digital and barrier-free tolling systems. A multi-lane free flow system will be operational by February....
12 Sep, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Fuel price shock exposes Pakistan's transport fare crisis as commuters bear bruntRawalpindi citizens face rising transportation costs after recent fuel price increases. Goods transporters have raised freight charges by a...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
India looks to boost biofuel use amid rising crude supply risksIndia seeks to boost biofuel use for energy security. Crude supply disruptions and rising oil prices drive this strategic shift. The nation...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Govt backing flex-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending, says advisor to PM Tarun KapoorThe government is supporting flexi-fuel vehicles to boost ethanol blending in petrol. This initiative aims to reduce crude oil imports and ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM AdvisorIndia plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fu...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto salesAugust 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.18 AM IST