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Govt proposes to introduce new rules to clean up contaminated sites

The MoEFCC's proposal aligns with the "polluter pays" principle, ensuring that those responsible for environmental damage bear the cost of cleanup

Bhel wins thermal projects worth Rs 11,000 crore from Adani Power

BHEL will complete the Kawai Phase-II project in 49 months, the Kawai Phase-III project in 52 months, and the Mahan Phase-III project in 55 months

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The project could also effect a potential genocide of the Shompen tribe, Ramesh had alleged, echoing concerns of various activists over the past year

Govt proposes stricter seat-belt regulations to boost road safety from 2025

This typically includes seat belts, but it can also encompass other features such as airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and load limiters

Principal scientific advisor bats for inclusion of e-trucks in FAME-III

Outlines comprehensive plan to transition India's trucking sector to zero-emission vehicles

Ather Energy to enter Sri Lankan market, expand global e-scooter footprint

Ather's move into Sri Lanka follows its expansion into Nepal, where it has established three experience centres and seven fast-charging grids since its entry

Non-ferrous metal products to have 5% recycled content from FY28

This initiative aims to reduce the country's dependence on primary resources and mitigate the environmental impacts of mining

Ola Electric's S1 X model gets PLI certification, joining S1 Air, Pro

Apart from Ola, applicants including Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Toyota Kirloskar, among others, have received PLI certificates

21 geoscientists honoured with National Geoscience Awards by President

The awardees were honoured in three categories: National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement, National Geoscience Award, and National Young Geoscientist Award

EMPS progress: Achieves 60% of revised target, supporting 334,260 vehicles

Government sources credit the turnaround to the onboarding of new players and the addition of more models by existing companies, which has driven increased disbursement

I believe in creative destruction: Ola founder on new motorbike prices

Aggarwal said that people should already know how he is going to price the products and expressed confusion over why people are surprised

Ikea to electrify all deliveries in India by 2025, expand EV fleet by 40%

Currently, 88% of Ikea's deliveries in India are made using electric vehicles

Govt makes offshore mineral rules stricter but eases awarding process

The mines ministry has identified 10 offshore mineral blocks for potential auction and is holding inter-ministerial consultation to secure approval

Ola Electric's e-motorbike pricing sparks debate across EV industry

Industry views firm's approach as marketing tactic rather than a sustainable model

Ola Electric's Bhavish Aggarwal announces launch of 3 motorbike variants

The e-bikes, named Roadster, Roadster X, and Roadster Pro, will be available from the fourth quarter of FY25

Charging ahead: Ola Electric launches indigenous 'Bharat' battery cell

The Bengaluru-headquartered electric vehicle manufacturer was awarded 20 Gigawatt hours (GWh) out of the 50 GWh allocated under the PLI scheme

Stringent safety norms for construction electric vehicles from October 1

The draft notification, published on August 14, proposes an amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

SC ruling brings cheer to states while mining companies count losses

Setback for miners as they will have to pay levy from 2005

India, UK explore green technology for recycling critical minerals

This initiative is designed to enhance the sustainability of critical mineral supply chains from exploration, mining, smelting, processing, and recycling

Technology, easy financing for used cars will give advantage: Cars24

Company holds around 4 per cent of the total used cars market share: co-founder