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Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms

Formula tweak under discussion to set lenient targets for vehicles weighing less than 1,229 kg

Have sufficient pilots so no cancellations after Feb 10: IndiGo to DGCA

On December 6, the DGCA placed certain FDTL rules in abeyance for IndiGo until February 10 to allow the airline to stabilise its operations following an operational meltdown in early December

E-trucks reach diesel cost parity in 3-5 years, says Tata Motors CV

Company says its e-bus tender bid relied on 12-year cost realism

Delhi airport plans to shut third runway from February 16 for upgrade

No cancellations due to upgrade; airport currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft movements per day

Flyers hit by December 3-5 IndiGo disruptions got refunds, says DGCA

DGCA said IndiGo has processed all refunds for December flight cancellations and will offer statutory compensation plus ₹10,000 travel vouchers to affected passengers

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

DGCA shares airline-wise data with CCI for IndiGo's investigation

Data regarding routes exclusively operated by Indigo between September and December 2025 is also being shared by the DGCA with the Commission

Cargo container sucked into Air India A350 aircraft engine: DGCA

An Air India A350 suffered major engine damage at Delhi airport after a cargo container fell onto the taxiway and was ingested during taxiing, prompting a DGCA probe into ground-handling safety

US auto firms hesitant to acquire parts from Indian manufacturers

US automakers are hesitant to sign new supply contracts with Indian auto component makers due to higher tariffs, though existing trade may continue in the near term, ACMA said

Black drives the thrill for car buyers, sees a surge in yearly sales

While white remains practical 'utility king'

Maruti signs MoU with IOCL to set up service stations at fuel outlets

Under the partnership, customers will be able to access routine maintenance, minor repairs and major services at these facilities

JSW MG Windsor emerges as India's best-selling EV in 2025 with 46,735 units

The 2025 leaderboard also saw the entry of the Mahindra & Mahindra XEV 9e, which took the second spot with about 27,700 units

Maruti Suzuki to set up manufacturing plant in Guj; ₹4,960 cr plan okayed

Company to spend ₹4,960 crore on "land acquisition, development and preparatory activities" in Khoraj

Suspend PM E-DRIVE truck-scrapping rule for a year: Auto industry

For buyers to get the incentives, the rule requires them to submit a certificate showing that a truck running on the old internal combustion engine (ICE) has been scrapped

Rare earth sector may have low-to-medium indigenisation feasibility: CEA

CEA also flags low to medium feasibility for indigenising battery cells & cathode materials and solar wafers & cells

Received additional info about Air India crash: Congress MP to minister

Keeping in mind the gravity of the incident and the scale of loss involved, he said it is imperative that the ministry and the concerned authorities examine the information received

Structural constraints hinder ebikes' adoption: OEMs to NITI Aayog

Electric motorcycles lag in India due to high financing costs, charging gaps and R&D hurdles, OEMs tell Niti Aayog, seeking long-term policy clarity and support

Airlines move to bar power bank use in flight after DGCA circular

Airlines have begun restricting the use of power banks on board flights after a DGCA circular warned of fire risks from lithium batteries and asked operators to strengthen onboard safety measures

Bhogapuram airport conducts validation flight ahead of June launch

GMR Group Business Chairman (Airports) G B S Raju said the Bhogapuram airport reflected the group's long-standing focus on building large-scale aviation assets

Delhi CM, transport minister meet six automakers on EV Policy 2.0

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh met six automakers to discuss EV Policy 2.0, focusing on incentives, charging infrastructure and grid adaptability