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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta opens an automated testing center and launches new electric bus services, enhancing public transport safety and sustainability. Delhi Chief Minister Inaugurates Automated Testing Center at DTC Depot

New Delhi, September 3: It is often said that dreaming is easy, but turning those dreams into reality is a challenging task. For some, this journey becomes even more difficult when faced with physical disabilities. This is the story of 17-year-old J. Santosh. J. Santosh has secured admission to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) ... Read more Inspiring Journey of J. Santosh: Auto Drivers Son Secures Spot at IIT Madras Despite Disabilities

New Delhi, September 1: Major auto manufacturing companies in India released their sales figures for August 2026 on Tuesday. Both passenger and commercial vehicle sales have shown robust growth during this period. Hyundai Motor India reported sales of 65,796 units in August, marking an annual increase of 8.8%. Domestic sales accounted for 54,396 units, reflecting ... Read more Indian Auto Companies Show Strong Sales Growth in August 2026

New Delhi, September 1: The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has issued an update regarding the remains of victims affected by the devastating floods in Nepal. This announcement follows a press release from August 29. According to Nepali authorities, several formal procedures must be completed before the bodies of foreign nationals can be handed over, including ... Read more Nepal Flood Tragedy: DNA Testing and Autopsy Required Before Releasing Bodies to Families

New Delhi, August 29: CNG prices in the Delhi-NCR region have risen by 3.89 per kilogram. The revised rates took effect at 6 AM on Saturday. This increase was announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the primary urban gas distributor in the National Capital Region. An auto-rickshaw driver shared with a news agency, CNG is ... Read more CNG Prices Surge in Delhi-NCR: Impact on Auto Drivers and Commuters

Rajkot, August 28: An auto-rickshaw driver has been arrested in Rajkot for the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a 76-year-old woman. The suspect, Ramesh Vaidhukia, has a history of serious criminal offenses, including three prior cases involving grave charges. Police officials reported that the investigation began as a case of accidental death. However, forensic ... Read more Auto Driver Arrested for Kidnapping and Murder of 76-Year-Old Woman in Rajkot

Mumbai, August 28: The Maharashtra government has made a significant announcement regarding auto-rickshaw, taxi, and cab drivers across the state. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared that all drivers working in the state will be given one year to learn functional Marathi. This decision has garnered various reactions from the drivers. An auto driver expressed during ... Read more Maharashtra Governments Decision Welcomed by Auto and Taxi Drivers: One Year to Learn Marathi

Mumbai, August 28: Amid ongoing debates regarding the deadline for auto-taxi drivers to learn the Marathi language, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnaviss decision to grant a one-year timeframe has been praised by Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam. He described the move as beneficial for auto-taxi drivers, emphasizing that sufficient time should be provided to learn the ... Read more Maharashtras Auto-Taxi Drivers Given One Year to Learn Marathi, Sanjay Nirupam Welcomes Decision

Ajmer, August 26: In the Twisha Sharma death case, her father, Navnidhi Sharma, has raised serious concerns regarding the CBI investigation report. He outright rejects the notion of suicide, labeling it a premeditated murder. He alleges that the initial report from AIIMS was concealed and that the second autopsy report has been tampered with to ... Read more Father of Twisha Sharma Questions CBI Investigation Report, Claims Tampering with Autopsy Findings

Mumbai, August 25: The issue of making the Marathi language mandatory for auto and cab drivers has reached the Bombay High Court. On Tuesday, a public interest petition was filed through Advocate Vivek Shukla. This petition challenges the Maharashtra governments notification issued on August 12, 2026, which mandates that auto rickshaw, taxi, and app-based cab ... Read more Mumbai Auto and Cab Drivers Challenge Mandatory Marathi Language Requirement in High Court

Mumbai, August 25: Protests against the Maharashtra governments decision to mandate knowledge of the Marathi language for taxi and auto rickshaw drivers have intensified. In the Kandivali West area of Mumbai, rickshaw drivers staged a strike, leading to incidents of violence. Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the unrest. According to police, the ... Read more Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Strike Against Marathi Language Requirement

Hyderabad, August 23: Telanganas Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud has urged auto-rickshaw drivers across the state to call off their proposed indefinite strike, set to begin at midnight on Sunday. He assured that the government is committed to addressing all legitimate demands of the auto drivers, particularly the issue of fare increases. Speaking to the ... Read more Telangana Transport Minister Appeals to Auto Drivers to Withdraw Strike Amid Fare Hike Discussions

Mumbai, August 20: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhis highly anticipated autobiography, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is set to launch on November 10. The book will highlight significant milestones in her life, sparking discussions in political circles. In response, BJP leader Ram Kadam has also shared his thoughts. During a conversation ... Read more BJP Leader Ram Kadam Welcomes Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Autobiography

Mumbai, August 20: Maharashtras Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must now possess basic Marathi language skills for communication. Failure to comply may result in the suspension or cancellation of their badges and permits. Minister Sarnaik informed reporters that this initiative, starting August 20, is based ... Read more Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra

Mumbai, August 15: Central Minister and leader of the Republican Party of India-A (RPI-A), Ramdas Athawale, has voiced strong opposition to the Maharashtra governments decision mandating practical knowledge of the Marathi language for auto rickshaw and taxi drivers. He stated that creating disputes among people who speak different languages is inappropriate. On Wednesday, Maharashtras Transport ... Read more Opposition Grows Against Marathi Language Requirement for Auto and Taxi Drivers in Mahar

Mumbai, August 13: Renowned playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that he is not untouched by the use of auto-tune. He discussed the minimal use of this tool to achieve the right sound. The singer stated that in todays digital era, raw voices without treatment can sound odd when paired with songs. He shared his ... Read more Sonu Nigam Discusses the Use of Auto-Tune in Modern Music

Beijing, August 12: According to the China Automobile Manufacturers Association, Chinas automobile exports continued to rise in July. Recent data reveals that China exported 1,043,000 vehicles in July, marking a 0.6% increase compared to June and an impressive 81.3% rise from July of the previous year. This figure includes 553,000 new energy vehicles, which saw ... Read more Chinas Automobile Exports Surge in July

New Delhi, August 12: The autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, was launched at the Central Hall of Vigyan Bhawan. The Prime Minister officiated the book release, which was attended by numerous leaders who praised Kovinds life and struggles. After the event, BJP MP ... Read more Former President Ram Nath Kovinds Autobiography Launched Amid Praise for His Simplicity

New Delhi, August 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The book is titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles. The event was attended by Prime Minister Modi, former President Kovind, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Unveils Former President Ram Nath Kovinds Autobiography

New Delhi, August 9: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken note of complaints regarding arbitrary and excessive fares charged by app-based cabs and auto-rickshaws in Delhi. The commission has issued a notice to the Delhi government, demanding a report within two weeks. A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanungo directed the Delhi ... Read more NHRC Issues Notice to Delhi Government Over Arbitrary Fares in App-Based Cabs and Autos

New Delhi, August 5: Indias rapidly growing used car market presents a significant opportunity to reduce urban pollution. In light of this, the government should implement a timely national retrofit policy to convert existing petrol and diesel vehicles to auto LPG. This demand was made by industry representatives on Wednesday. The Indian Auto LPG Coalition ... Read more National Retrofit Policy Essential for Converting Old Cars to Auto LPG, Industry Says

New Delhi, August 4: Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, has raised concerns regarding the promotion of E-20 fuel by automobile companies. He stated that if these companies fail to advocate for the benefits of E-20 fuel, it suggests a collusion with the central government aimed at profiting from increased spare parts ... Read more Akhilesh Yadav Accuses Auto Companies of Collusion Over E-20 Fuel Policy

New Delhi, August 4: Indias automobile sector showed robust performance in July, driven by strong domestic demand. During this period, wholesale sales of passenger vehicles increased by 34% year-on-year, while retail sales rose by 24%. This information comes from a recent report. According to an analysis released by HSBC India, the demand for passenger vehicles, ... Read more Strong Demand in Indias Automobile Sector: Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge by 34% in July

Chennai, August 4: After a gap of 13 years, Tamil Nadu is set to revise auto-rickshaw fares. The state transport authority has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the government following consultations with trade unions and passenger representatives. Transport authority officials stated that the report recommending fare revisions has been sent to the Tamil Nadu Home ... Read more Tamil Nadu to Revise Auto-Rickshaw Fares After 13 Years

New Delhi, July 30: Indias auto components industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10% by the fiscal year 2030. This growth is attributed to manufacturers expanding their operations into high-margin sectors such as semiconductor equipment, defense, aerospace, and data center power generation, according to a recent report. ... Read more Indias Auto Parts Industry Expected to Grow at 10% CAGR by 2030: Report

New Delhi, July 29: Despite fears of job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, Indias information technology (IT) sector has remained a significant employment generator. The central government reported on Wednesday that approximately 135,000 new jobs were created in the IT sector during the fiscal year 2025-26. The Ministry of Electronics and Information ... Read more Indias IT Sector Creates 135,000 New Jobs Amid Automation Concerns

Indore, July 28: The Indore district administration has directed the forest department to take action against those responsible for the presence of elephants in urban areas. This order comes after an auto-rickshaw driver was killed in an elephant attack in the Chandan Nagar area of the city. In an official directive issued to the Divisional ... Read more Auto-Rickshaw Driver Dies in Elephant Attack; Indore Collector Orders Action

New Delhi, July 28: The Ministry of Heavy Industries announced on Tuesday that the central governments Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry has attracted an investment of 44,326 crore as of March 31, 2026. This amount exceeds the investment target of 42,500 crore set for March 2027. Launched on September ... Read more Over 44,000 Crore Investment in Auto PLI Scheme; 463 EV Charging Stations Operational in West Bengal

New Delhi, July 24: The Indian automobile industry has reported a remarkable 28.6% increase in retail sales year-on-year for July, covering the period from July 1 to July 23. This information was released in a report on Friday. According to the report by Choice Institutional Equities, the sales of two-wheelers surged by 31% year-on-year. Meanwhile, ... Read more Indian Automobile Industry Sees 28.6% Growth in Retail Sales for July: Report

New Delhi, July 24: JM Financial, a brokerage firm, has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) based automation is becoming a key factor in enhancing Paytms cost efficiency. This advancement has allowed the company to maintain its expenses nearly stable despite rapid growth. The brokerage described Paytms first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2026-27 as another ... Read more Paytms Cost Efficiency Boosted by AI Automation, Reports JM Financial

Mumbai, July 22: The Indian stock market opened flat on Wednesday. The Sensex was down by 85.16 points or 0.11 percent, standing at 77,384.95, while the Nifty fell by 37.25 points or 0.15 percent, reaching 24,150.45. The indices showed mixed trading activity. Nifty Auto, Nifty India Defense, Nifty Energy, Nifty Metal, Nifty Consumption, and Nifty ... Read more Indian Stock Market Opens Flat with Buying in Auto and Defense Stocks

New Delhi, July 15: BJP MP Tarun Chugh has praised the central governments decision to establish Autonomous Development Councils in all seven districts of Ladakh. He described this move as a significant and visionary step towards the development of border areas. Chugh emphasized that this decision will enhance the participation of local representatives, bring administration ... Read more Tarun Chugh Welcomes Formation of Autonomous Development Councils in Ladakhs Seven Districts

Bengaluru, July 11: A 36-year-old auto driver in Bengalurus Thanisandra area took his own life by consuming poison on Saturday. Reports indicate that he was overwhelmed by the high-interest rates imposed by a moneylender while trying to repay his debts. Before his death, he recorded a video detailing the harassment he faced. The deceased has ... Read more Distress from Loan Shark Leads Bengaluru Auto Driver to Suicide

Ranchi, July 2: A disturbing incident unfolded in the Sukdev Nagar area of Ranchi when the body of an auto driver was discovered in a drain on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Rohit Kumar Singh, a resident of Sukdev Nagar. His family has accused one of his friends of murder. The police are ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Auto Drivers Body Found in Drain in Ranchi

New Delhi, July 1: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the East District Police arrested a 20-year-old man on Wednesday. He was found in possession of a semi-automatic pistol and two live cartridges. Officials stated that this operation thwarted a potential violent crime. According to a press release from the East District Police, the suspect ... Read more Delhi Police Arrests Youth with Semi-Automatic Pistol and Ammunition

Jaipur, July 1: The murder of infamous bandit Jagan Gurjar, which occurred on June 29 in Ajmer High Security Jail, has taken a shocking turn following the autopsy report. Initial findings indicate that Gurjar died due to strangulation, resulting in a fracture of the hyoid bone in his neck. Medical professionals confirmed that excessive pressure ... Read more Shocking Murder of Notorious Bandit Jagan Gurjar Revealed: Cause of Death Disclosed in Autopsy Report

Chandigarh, June 24: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Auto Mutation System and Paperless Listing 2.0 on Tuesday. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards good governance, transparency, and digital administration in the state. Residents will no longer need to submit separate applications for land record mutations. They can now download ... Read more Haryana Chief Minister Launches Auto Mutation System and Paperless Listing 2.0

Guwahati, June 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his best wishes to the people of Karbi Anglong on the 75th anniversary of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC). He described this milestone as a symbol of the regions rich heritage, resilience, and aspirations. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister ... Read more Assams Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Celebrates 75 Years of Progress

Washington, June 3: A senior U.S. lawmaker has expressed concerns regarding the Commerce Departments decision to allow a foreign vehicle manufacturer closely tied to China to sell and produce connected vehicles in the United States. Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell from Michigan warned that this could expose sensitive data, weaken national security measures, and create loopholes ... Read more U.S. Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over China-Linked Automotive Safety Risks

Lucknow, May 31: An auto driver, Sunny Yadav, wanted in connection with an alleged assault, verbal abuse, and attempted murder of a young woman, was injured and arrested by police in an encounter in the Vikas Nagar area of Lucknow. Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Dr. Diksha Sharma informed that a complaint was filed on ... Read more Auto Driver Injured in Encounter After Alleged Assault on Young Woman in Lucknow

New Delhi, May 23: The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Shahdara district has apprehended a dangerous habitual criminal. The suspect was involved in stealing two-wheelers, which he used in various robbery and theft incidents. In this operation, four stolen two-wheelers were recovered, solving a total of seven cases. The arrested individual has been identified as ... Read more Shahdara Police Arrests Notorious Auto Thief, Recovers Stolen Bikes and Scooters

Mumbai, May 22: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Friday, buoyed by strong global signals. At 9:17 AM, the Sensex rose by 161 points or 0.21% to reach 75,344, while the Nifty gained 40 points or 0.17%, standing at 23,697. The auto sector led the early gains in the market, with ... Read more Indian Stock Market Opens Strong Amid Global Positivity, Auto Stocks Lead Gains

New Delhi, May 22: India has recently entered into significant agreements with New Zealand, South Korea, and Russia. While these deals appear beneficial on the surface, they also signal Indias pursuit of strategic autonomy. These agreements reflect a deliberate shift in how New Delhi is leveraging trade and defense alignments as calibrated levers for strategic ... Read more Indias Strategic Autonomy: New Trade and Defense Agreements Amid Global Uncertainty

New Delhi, May 21: Auto and taxi drivers in the Delhi-NCR region have initiated a three-day strike starting today. This action is in response to the escalating fuel prices, outdated fare structures, and losses incurred due to app-based companies. The All India Motor Transport Congress and the Delhi Driver Union have organized this strike from ... Read more Auto and Taxi Drivers in Delhi-NCR Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices

New Delhi, May 21: Taxi and auto drivers in the Delhi-NCR region are set to embark on a significant three-day strike from May 21 to 23. This action is in response to rising inflation and escalating fuel prices. The drivers union is demanding an increase in taxi and auto fares, as there has been no ... Read more Taxi and Auto Drivers in Delhi-NCR to Strike from May 21 to 23 Demanding Fare Hike

New Delhi, May 20: In a significant development in the Twisha Sharma death case, the court has rejected a petition for a second autopsy on the body. The Bhopal court, which heard the case on Wednesday, stated that the directives issued on May 19 for a re-examination and forensic analysis at AIIMS Delhi have been ... Read more Court Denies Second Autopsy Request in Twisha Sharma Case

New Delhi, May 18: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modis call to save fuel and reduce petrol and diesel consumption by traveling in an electric auto and later using the metro on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, Tiwari shared that, under ... Read more Manoj Tiwari Takes Electric Auto and Metro Ride Following PM Modis Appeal

Gandhinagar, May 17: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a newly constructed automatic milk processing plant in Dashela, Gandhinagar, on Sunday. The event was marked by a warm welcome from local dairy farmers. During his address, Shah highlighted that the plant, built on 15 acres of land at a cost of 128 crores, will serve ... Read more Amit Shah Inaugurates Automatic Milk Processing Plant in Gandhinagar

Birmingham, May 16: Chinese car brands are making significant strides in the UK market, according to David Bailey, a professor of economics at the University of Birmingham and an automotive industry expert. In a recent interview with Xinhua News Agency, Bailey highlighted the growing popularity of these brands among consumers. Bailey noted that Chinese automakers ... Read more Chinese Car Brands Rapidly Expanding in the UK Market, Says Automotive Expert

Lucknow, May 13: The autopsy report of Pratik Yadav, the son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and half-brother of Akhilesh Yadav, has been released following his suspicious death on Wednesday morning. A team of doctors conducted the autopsy after he was found unresponsive. According to the report, Pratik Yadav, aged 38, suffered a ... Read more Tragic Death of Pratik Yadav Revealed in Autopsy Report: Cardiac Arrest Confirmed