A 20-year-old man died in Beed district after his motorcycle was struck by an electric bus operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).
India's two-wheeler market is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with electric scooters projected to surpass motorcycles in volume terms within the next decade, driven by urbanisation, increased female workforce participation, and the accelerating shift towards electrification, according to an Equirus Securities report.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for electricity theft, imposing a fine of Rs 1.72 lakh after finding him guilty of directly tapping power from a distribution pole.
Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a resident of East Delhi of over 20,000 by posing as electricity officials.
A 78-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of over 25 lakh after a scammer gained access to her mobile phone under the guise of updating her electricity bill details.
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd is redirecting 575 crore from its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds, originally earmarked for research and product development, towards debt repayment and organic growth initiatives, signalling mounting pressure on the electric-vehicle maker.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing a lack of practical training for operating electric buses.
India's electric vehicle (EV) markets expanded gains in January compared to the year-ago period, as two-wheeler and passenger vehicle sales triggered a shuffle in the competitive landscape, data from an automobile dealers' association showed.
Matter Motor's CEO discusses the increasing role of data and intelligent systems in the automotive industry, highlighting the shift towards software-defined mobility and AI-defined vehicles.
India's rail modernisation drive has reached a critical milestone. With electrification reaching 99.2 per cent, Indian Railways is among the world's leading rail systems.
Shares of electric vehicle (EV) maker Ola Electric Mobility fell nearly 7 per cent to a fresh low on Monday after its revenue growth in the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26) slowed, with analysts warning that any turnaround could be prolonged.
A Mumbai court has denied bail to a BEST bus driver involved in a fatal accident, citing his lack of training on electric vehicles and negligence.
When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and a wee bit more space than what the prevailing autorickshaws offer.
From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel, reports Siddharth Kalhans.
A junior engineer in the Power Development Department in Jammu was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for accepting a bribe of Rs 75,000.
India's retail inflation marginally increased to 3.4 per cent in March, up from 3.21 per cent in February, primarily due to an uptick in certain food items and the initial impact of the West Asia crisis on fuel prices, according to government data.
Police in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, arrested a 35-year-old disabled man for allegedly concealing over three kilograms of ganja in his electric tricycle.
A senior official of the Maharashtra education board was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe from a contractor in Navi Mumbai.
Despite India's electric passenger vehicle market experiencing an 83.6% year-on-year surge in FY26, new foreign entrants VinFast and BYD have significantly outpaced Tesla, which struggles with high import duties, a limited retail footprint, and a lack of local manufacturing commitment.
India's peak power demand is projected to hit 270 GW this summer, surpassing last year's record of 250 GW.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below normal monsoon rains for India this year, citing the potential emergence of El Nino conditions. This could significantly impact the country's agriculture-dependent economy.
Vietnamese automobile major VinFast is rapidly expanding its retail network in India, aiming for 75 dealerships across 60 cities by the end of 2026, while also building a comprehensive EV ecosystem.
What we will not do is discount deeply, neither will we compromise on product substance, says Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO) Santosh Iyer.
A 33-year-old lineman died after being electrocuted while carrying out repair work at a village in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case of culpable homicide.
A fire in a four-storeyed building in Delhi's Tri Nagar area injured six people, including a child. Police suspect a short circuit in the electric water motor caused the blaze.
Tata Motors emerged as the biggest gainer in the passenger vehicles (PV) market in the second half of FY25, following a GST rate cut in September, achieving the highest growth among major OEMs and overtaking Mahindra & Mahindra in volumes.
Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.
An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance and coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities.
Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.
BMW India has outpaced rival Mercedes-Benz India in luxury car registrations for the first quarter of calendar year 2026, driven by new product launches and a growing electric vehicle segment, even as the overall luxury car market remains largely flat.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured the Vidhan Sabha that discrepancies in electricity bills following smart meter installations will be addressed. The government also plans to amend regulations to curb excessive fees charged by private schools.
Customs duty cannot be levied on electricity supplied from a special economic zone (SEZ) to the domestic market, ruled the Supreme Court on Monday while upholding Adani Power's appeal against a 2019 judgment of the Gujarat high court. The 2019 judgment had denied relief to Adani Power from Customs duty on electricity supplied from its Mundra SEZ unit to the domestic tariff area (DTA).
Jobs in the clean-energy sector are projected to reach 905,000, while energy efficiency-related jobs are expected to surge to 428,700 by 2029-2030.
A minor fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport due to a short circuit, but was quickly brought under control with no impact on airport operations or any casualties.
An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.
An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, bringing the total number of Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to eight.
Chennai-based space start-up Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, 'Agnite', marking a significant advancement in reducing production complexity and turnaround time for space missions.
The Sports Ministry has issued an advisory to state governments in India to improve safety at playgrounds and sports facilities following fatal accidents.
Police in Delhi report a surge in thefts targeting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with multiple incidents of charging gun theft reported in recent months. Investigations are underway following a series of thefts across the city.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have dismantled a liquor smuggling operation, arresting one individual and seizing liquor worth Rs 1.17 lakh.
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