News for 'CNG'

New Ambassador @ Rs 460,000

New Ambassador @ Rs 460,000

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Hindustan Motors on Saturday launched an all-new 1.8-litre CNG Ambassador Grand.

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Reduce use of diesel, go for bio-fuels: Gadkari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Gadkari said the NDA govt is keen to develop inland waterways in the country.

Maruti launches updated Ertiga @ Rs 5.99 lakh

Maruti launches updated Ertiga @ Rs 5.99 lakh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The diesel variants of the vehicle come with Smart Hybrid technology.

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Our automakers export 50 per cent of what they manufacture and once the policy comes into play, which is in the next 2-3 years, we would become a Rs 10 trillion industry.'

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Brave Mumbai driver saves 18 children from burning bus

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Driver of a mini-bus showed presence of mind and rescued 18 schoolchildren as the vehicle caught fire in suburban Andheri on Saturday.

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

With a sharp rise in deaths due to the latest surge in COVID-19, crematoriums and burial grounds in the city are struggling to manage resources.

GAIL, BPCL float joint venture

GAIL, BPCL float joint venture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

State-run gas utility GAIL India and state refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd have floated a joint venture company to supply piped natural gas for domestic and commercial use

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

PM Modi inaugurates Asia's largest solar power project in MP

PM Modi inaugurates Asia's largest solar power project in MP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The mega solar power project is comprised of three solar generating units of 250 MW each located on a 500-hectare plot of land situated inside a solar park.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's allegation on gas pricing issue, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday hit back at the Delhi Chief Minister and said that price fixing of petroleum products is done as per expert advice.

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to address environmental concerns

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Revised rules to bring back taxi aggregators

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The amendment comes within a month of web-based taxi companies being banned in Delhi, after a taxi driver on Uber's network allegedly raped a finance executive early this month.

How to get licence for selling petrol, diesel

How to get licence for selling petrol, diesel

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Govt's move will facilitate entry of global giants such as Total SA of France, Saudi Arabia's Aramco, BP Plc of the UK, and Trafigura's downstream arm Puma Energy.

India's first hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by Tatas, ISRO

India's first hydrogen fuel cell bus developed by Tatas, ISRO

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The CNG-based vehicle features Hydrogen stored in high-pressure bottles on the top of the bus.

2,000 cops, 5,000 volunteers to ensure phase 2 of odd-even is a hit

2,000 cops, 5,000 volunteers to ensure phase 2 of odd-even is a hit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Friday will be the first day of the second phase of the odd-even scheme in New Delhi.

A new life for Tata Nano: Will it succeed?

A new life for Tata Nano: Will it succeed?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Faced with steep fall in sales of Nano, Tata Motors said it will reposition the budget car as `a smart city car' with added features such as power steering, apart from introducing a CNG version.

How your travelling experience will change for the better

How your travelling experience will change for the better

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

India will shortly unveil a 'One Nation-One Card policy' for public transport that will entail connectivity between various modes of transport

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Refusing to budge from its position, Delhi government on Monday decided to seek Union home ministry's advice relating to an order by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung warning city officials not to follow "illegal" orders of the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation.

Strike Alert: Autorickshaws to go off roads in Mumbai

Strike Alert: Autorickshaws to go off roads in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Sharad Rao-led autorickshaw union on Wednesday announced that 7.5 lakh autos will launch an indefinite state-wide agitation from April 16 for their demands, which include hike in the minimum fare.

Mahindra e2o: Will it succeed in India?

Mahindra e2o: Will it succeed in India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The car entails a Rs 0.50/km cost vs Rs 4.5/km, diesel Rs 2.7/km and CNG Rs 2.12/km.

Maruti hopes to make a comeback with Alto

Maruti hopes to make a comeback with Alto

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), is looking to regain lost ground in the small car segment with the launch of a completely new version of its erstwhile best- selling model Alto.

Budget 2020: Will ATF, natural gas come under GST?

Budget 2020: Will ATF, natural gas come under GST?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

5 commodities namely crude oil, natural gas, petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) were kept out of GST's purview given the revenue dependence of state governments on these sectors.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

'Odd' excuses to escape 'Odd-Even' formula

'Odd' excuses to escape 'Odd-Even' formula

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Delhi Traffic Police and other agencies have till now pulled up 1,997 vehicles for violation of the 'Odd-Even' scheme.

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

AAP govt presents Rs 53,000 cr budget; thrust on green initiatives, health

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

This is the first "Green budget" of the government for effective containment of pollution in the city, the deputy chief minister said in the budget session of the assembly in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Delhi bucks national trend, consumes less petrol

Delhi bucks national trend, consumes less petrol

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

It's a capital shock. Delhi, which has more cars than the three other metro cities put together, is seeing a drop in petrol consumption. This is against the national growth trend. The consumption of the fuel declined by a startling nine per cent in November, while diesel grew by 19 per cent. CNG sales have also grown by around 15 per cent.

Tata Nano for Pakistan? Industrialist hopes so

Tata Nano for Pakistan? Industrialist hopes so

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The Tata Nano, the world's cheapest car, could be cruising on Pakistani roads if the governments of India and Pakistan remove bottlenecks standing in the way of joint ventures and investments between the two countries.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The Delhi government is "seriously" mulling a proposal to enforce the odd-even scheme for 15 days every month, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.

Pak: Car bomb attack near ISI office kills 20

Pak: Car bomb attack near ISI office kills 20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

A powerful car bomb went off close to an office of the Inter Services Intelligence in the central Pakistani city of Faisalabad on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 50 others.The blast destroyed a CNG station, at least three buildings and dozens of cars near the intelligence agency's heavily-guarded office in Civil Lines area of Faisalabad.Thirteen bodies were found at the site of the blast, Faisalabad Commissioner Tahir Hussain told the media.

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

4,000 km of pipelines in 30 months!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

BC Tripathi, who helms India's largest natural gas marketer and transporter -- GAIL, discusses last-mile connectivity to homes with Jyoti Mukul and Shine Jacob.

Rounding off prices: Small change, big turnover!

Rounding off prices: Small change, big turnover!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Millions of such transactions take place every day all over the country. The finance ministry had recommended that pricing of products/services/taxes should be rounded-off to 50 paise or a whole rupee, but that is yet to be achieved.

Pak: 4 killed, 50 hurt in Faisalabad blast

Pak: 4 killed, 50 hurt in Faisalabad blast

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The blast destroyed dozens of cars, a CNG station and at least three buildings near the intelligence agency's office in the Civil Lines area of Faisalabad.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

2 autos catch fire at Mumbai petrol pump

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The incident has resulted in an almost kilometer-long traffic jam on both sides of the SV/LJ Road.

Manufacturers raise prices, add-on to inflation

Manufacturers raise prices, add-on to inflation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The hike in prices of these items has come about over and above milk, onion, garlic, and other vegetables which have become expensive in the past few weeks.

Courts can help create lung space for cities

Courts can help create lung space for cities

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

High courts should replicate for states what the Supreme Court has done for Delhi's environment, says M J Antony.