Bengaluru: The railways will run a special train between SMVT Bengaluru and Kochuveli to meet the demand during the Attukal Pongal season. Train number 06501 SMVT Bengaluru-Kochuveli Express Special will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 11.55 pm on February 24 and reach Kochuveli at 7.10 pm the next day. Train number 06502 Kochuveli-SMVT Bengaluru Express Special […]
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Kia recalls 4,358 units of Seltos to replace electronic oil pump controller
New Delhi: Kia India on Friday said that it is voluntarily recalling 4,358 units of a petrol variant of its mid-sized sports utility vehicle Seltos to replace the electronic oil pump controller. The company is recalling Smartstream G1.5 Petrol Seltos with IVT transmission, manufactured between February 28 and July 13, 2023, the South Korean automaker […]
India’s January oil imports hit record high on Red Sea delays, trade data shows
New Delhi: India’s crude oil imports rose to a monthly record in January after the Red Sea shipping crisis delayed the December arrival of cargoes from the Americas, data from trade sources showed. The world’s third largest oil importer and consumer also received in January its first cargo of Venezuelan oil after a gap of […]
Electric bike-sharing platform Yulu raises Rs 160 cr capital in equity funding
Mumbai: Electric bike-sharing platform Yulu Bikes on Friday said it has secured Rs 160 crore ($19.25 million) capital in equity funding through the issuance of shares to the company’s existing strategic investors– Magna and Bajaj Auto Ltd. The capital infusion will enable Yulu to maintain its growth streak and will strengthen its market leadership as […]
BluSmart partners with Tata Power to decarbonise EV charging stations
Electric ride-hailing company BluSmart has signed a multi-year power purchase agreement with Tata Power’s wholly-owned subsidiary Tata Power Trading Company Limited (TPTCL) to source green power from the electricity firm, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. As part of an endeavour to turn its operations completely zero-emission, BluSmart will source 30 megawatts of […]
Two booked for stealing electricity worth lakhs in Navi Mumbai
Thane: The police have registered two cases for illegal electricity consumption in different parts of Navi Mumbai, an official said on Friday. The power thefts were reported in the Panvel and Khandeshwar areas, he said. A case was registered under the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 against Meghnath Mhatre, the owner of a stone quarry in […]
India will not accept unjust carbon emission mandates: DPIIT Secy
New Delhi: India will not accept any unjustified mandate on carbon emissions but will deliver more than the commitment it makes, a senior government official said on Friday. While speaking at the Aavaana-Startup India ClimateTech Challenge event, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India’s mandate is to […]
Government tweaks rules for speedy installation of electricity connection, faster rooftop installation
New Delhi: Now getting new electricity connections will be as fast as three days in metropolitan areas, seven days in municipal areas and 15 days in rural areas, according to the latest amendments in the existing norms. The government has approved amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, the Power Ministry said in […]
Joint venture of state-owned RVNL & Salasar lowest bidder for Rs 174 cr transmission project in MP
New Delhi: A joint venture of state-owned RVNL and Salasar Techno Engineering has emerged as the lowest bidder for a transmission project worth Rs 174 crore in Madhya Pradesh. In a BSE filing, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) said it holds 51 per cent stake in the JV while Salasar Techno Engineering Limited (STEL) has […]
Bangalore airport joins hands with renewable energy firm CleanMax on long-term project
Bengaluru: Renewable power solutions provider CleanMax and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed a 25-year long-term power purchase agreement for the generation and supply of renewable energy. The energy will be drawn from a 45.9 MW Solar-wind Captive Power Project under a special purpose vehicle named Clean Max BIAL Renewable Energy Private Limited, according […]
Air India Express introduces ‘cabin-baggage-only’ fares: How do they work?
Air India Express has recently introduced ‘cabin baggage-only’ fares, marking a renewed effort by an Indian carrier to offer lower-priced options by separating the check-in baggage service, reported The Indian Express. In 2021, the removal of a regulatory restriction that capped the additional charge for standard 15-kg check-in luggage at Rs 200 opened the door […]
Air India unveils safety video with mudras from dance forms
New Delhi: Air India on Friday unveiled a new inflight safety video that integrates safety instructions with mudras or dance expressions in eight diverse dance forms. The video has been developed in collaboration with McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific Chairman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi, musician Shankar Mahadevan and film director Bharatbala. “Air India’s new inflight safety […]