ICG inducts indigenously constructed hovercraft, bolsters maritime capabilitiesIndia's Coast Guard has inducted its first indigenous hovercraft, H-561. This air cushion vehicle enhances maritime duties and response cap...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
190 vs 620: India has nuke edge over Pakistan but can it deter China?China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, outpacing India in warhead numbers and technological advancements. India is enhancing its n...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh targets 35% cut in NCR pollution, rolls out tougher vehicle curbsUttar Pradesh aims to cut air pollution in the NCR by 30-35% by 2026. A 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy will enforce pollution under control cert...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible trafficBangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a b...
24 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
UK to spend $1.35 billion on new howitzers for the British ArmyBritain will spend one billion pounds on seventy-two remote-controlled howitzers. This purchase modernizes the army and fills a war-fightin...
14 May, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
From Rafales to space surveillance how India expanded military capabilities after Operation SindoorIndia is significantly boosting its military strength after Operation Sindoor. Major defense deals are being finalized, including new Rafal...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
India's commercial vehicle volumes to hit 12.4 lakh units in FY27 surpassing previous peak: CrisilIndia's commercial vehicle sector is set for a record year in fiscal 2027, reaching 12.4 lakh units. Growth is expected to settle at 5-6 pe...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Maharashtra budget offers tax breaks for scrapping old vehicles, doubles green tax on pollutersMaharashtra plans tax breaks for scrapping old vehicles and buying new ones. Buyers replacing older cars will get concessions on motor vehi...
06 Mar, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Renewed push: Centre weighs dedicated fund to drive vehicle scrapping and new car salesThe government is exploring the idea of setting up a fund to encourage new vehicle purchases and promote the scrapping of old vehicles. Cha...
22 Jul, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
View: Voluntary vehicle fleet modernisation programme, a good start from scrapThe enforcement schedules provide sufficient time to put the desired ecosystem in place. The rules for fitness test and scrapping centres a...
05 Sep, 2021, 11.50 PM IST
Scrappage offtake to skid on limited incentive and poor cost economics for trucksTo be sure, the scrappage policy is much required as older vehicles are 10-12 times more polluting than newer ones. As things stand, India ...
28 Apr, 2021, 12.20 PM IST
Vehicle scrap policy to go to GST council post cabinet nod: Nitin GadkariVoluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme (V-VMP) policy has proposed to push 28 million decade old vehicles off the roads.
06 Feb, 2017, 12.35 AM IST
Secretary panel looking at old diesel vehicle ban in NCRThe government is working on the remarks made by the Supreme Court on discontinuing the use of old diesel vehicles in the National Capital ...
28 Nov, 2016, 07.54 PM IST
Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Program to boost demand for steelThe Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Program which is being pushed by Nitin Gadkari, minister of Road Transport and Highways, is a res...
31 Aug, 2016, 07.19 PM IST
Make scrapping of old heavy vehicles compulsory: Finance MinistryThose opting for voluntary vehicle fleet modernisation will have to deposit vehicle documents at the recycling centre.
25 Aug, 2016, 05.44 AM IST
Vehicle policy to generate steel scrap worth Rs 11,000 crore per annumAccording to Nitin Gadkari, the policy will boost automobile industry turnover over four-times to Rs 20 lakh crore in the next five years.
05 Jun, 2016, 10.01 AM IST
Road transport ministry releases concept paper to take off old vehicle from the roadsThe policy aims at incentivising people to retire their old vehicles that were bought before March 2005 or are below BS IV standards.
26 May, 2016, 11.28 PM IST