Nitin Gadkari says flex-fuel engines capable of running on 100% ethanol are being developed; vehicles using the technology will be introduced as India pushes alternative fuels

Gadkari said ethanol production had already helped farmers, pointing to the rise in maize prices. (Image for representative purpose only) After introducing E20 petrol for cars, there is now focus on flex-fuel engines that will be able to operate entirely on ethanol or E100. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently said that ethanol…

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Rabi MSP hike, Rs 1.86 lakh crore green corridor, Delhi AI traffic system: Cabinet clears 3 key measures

The measures cover higher support prices for six Rabi crops, renewable power evacuation and storage across states, and technology-driven traffic management across 42 Delhi corridors. NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three major measures spanning agriculture, power infrastructure and urban mobility, including higher Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for…

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Intelligent Traffic Management System: Delhi traffic gets a ‘brain’: How new Rs 1,789-crore traffic system will change your commute

FIle photo: Heavy traffic congestion Delhi’s traffic signals could soon become more responsive to the traffic they are actually handling, rather than operating largely on fixed timings.The Centre has approved a Rs 1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for the capital, bringing signals, traffic enforcement, emergency vehicle movement and commuter information onto an integrated technology…

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Bank holidays in October: When and where will banks remain closed? Check state-wise list

Bank customers planning branch visits in October will need to keep the month’s regional and festival holidays in mind, as branches will remain closed on different dates depending on the city. Since bank holidays can vary across regions, customers should check the schedule applicable to their particular branch before visiting.Banks observe both national and state-specific…

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New CAFE-III fuel-efficiency rules: What changes for EVs, hybrids and small cars

What changes for EVs, hybrids and small cars India’s passenger vehicle industry is set for a new fuel-efficiency regime, with the government notifying Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms that are set to come into force from April 1, 2027. The framework, which will remain applicable until March 31, 2032, covers new passenger vehicles manufactured…

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Rs 1.54 lakh crore and counting: Why PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi and senior-citizen schemes keep attracting Indians; FY27 target of Rs 3.59 lakh crore set to be beaten

Small savings schemes are also providing the central government with an additional source of financing. Indians may be moving towards equity investments, but the good old small savings schemes continue to form an important part of their investment portfolio. Be it Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) or Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS),…

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