Nitin Kumar
 "Nitin Kumar")
Nitin Kumar
Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
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Hero Electric seeks to settle Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by MHI
As a result, Hero Electric has made it clear that it, too, is willing to make a similar settlement of any violations that the ministry might ascertain after examining its case
 "Hero Electric seeks to settle Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by MHI")
MHI orders probe to investigate role of govt officials in FAME scam
The action comes several months after the ministry instructed 13 companies to reimburse improperly claimed subsidies
 "MHI orders probe to investigate role of govt officials in FAME scam")
Draft mineral auction rules: Single bidder allowed in second attempt
The proposed amendments would enable the awarding of contracts even if only one technical bidder participates in the second attempt of the auction process
 "Draft mineral auction rules: Single bidder allowed in second attempt")
Centre proposes amendment to boost state revenue from mining waste
The existing regulation permitted the leaseholder to dispose of these materials without specifying their intended use
 "Centre proposes amendment to boost state revenue from mining waste")
Delhi notifies premium bus aggregator scheme to encourage public transport
Electric premium buses will be exempt from licence fees
 "Delhi notifies premium bus aggregator scheme to encourage public transport")
Why the public charging infra needs to catch up with the rise of EVs
According to data from OMI Foundation's EV dashboard, India has 10,185 charging stations comprising 17,094 charging points
 "Why the public charging infra needs to catch up with the rise of EVs")
Vindhyachal tribes have spoken in Madhya Pradesh's political wilderness
As the Vindhya Range echoes with political promises, the state's tribal communities stand firm, questioning the cost of progress while navigating the treacherous terrain of politics and relocation
 "Vindhyachal tribes have spoken in Madhya Pradesh's political wilderness")
Gwalior-Chambal battle: Loyalties, betrayals, and the cry for change
"It is 'Maharaja' who betrayed the people of Madhya Pradesh. This time, people are ready to take revenge for their betrayal," says Bablu Singh, a local member of Congress in Gwalior
 "Gwalior-Chambal battle: Loyalties, betrayals, and the cry for change")
MP Assembly polls: Heart of India gearing up to vote for real job prospects
Lies, damned lies, and statistics: Why is unemployment in the state a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma?
 "MP Assembly polls: Heart of India gearing up to vote for real job prospects")
Women in election-bound Madhya Pradesh: Of opening moves, political pawns
Women voters emerge as the pivotal pieces on a complex board of shifting alliances and challenges for the Bharatiya Janata Party. NITIN KUMAR writes
 "Women in election-bound Madhya Pradesh: Of opening moves, political pawns")
Greaves Electric Mobility refunds Rs 124 crore FAME-II subsidy to MHI
Greaves is among the seven electric two-wheelers (e2W) makers accused by the government of selling vehicles without complying with the localisation mandate
 "Greaves Electric Mobility refunds Rs 124 crore FAME-II subsidy to MHI")
Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions
Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in CY22 to 7.2 per cent this year
 "Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions")
Bike taxi operators fear new Delhi policy will double vehicle cost
Though the main goal of the policy is to curtail air pollution by promoting electric vehicles (EVs), there are some apprehensions
 "Bike taxi operators fear new Delhi policy will double vehicle cost")
Powering up: India takes 'standardised' road to charge up electric vehicles
The implementation of a universal charging standard by the government would allow users to charge their EVs at any available charging station nationwide
 "Powering up: India takes 'standardised' road to charge up electric vehicles")
UK-India FTA: Electric vehicles market access sparks differences
The UK government has asked India to allow exporting a limited number of fully assembled EVs to India with no customs duty
 "UK-India FTA: Electric vehicles market access sparks differences")
Production of 50 GWh battery cells to start in early 2024: MHI Minister
Currently, batteries are only assembled in India, with cells imported primarily from China, Taiwan, and European nations
 "Production of 50 GWh battery cells to start in early 2024: MHI Minister")
Ola Electric to Ather Energy: EV players 'fully refund' wrongful claims
Though the defaulter companies have repaid the Rs 312.42 crore in full, only Rs 183.15 crore has actually reached the customers, the Ministry of Heavy Industries data show
 "Ola Electric to Ather Energy: EV players 'fully refund' wrongful claims")
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of Lithium, Niobium REE
To ensure consistency, the Ministry of Mines has devised a formula for calculating the ASP of these minerals, which will aid in setting bidding parameters
 "Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of Lithium, Niobium REE")
Govt shifts into high gear to expand subsidies to alternative fuel vehicles
According to a senior government official, there is a proposal to incorporate vehicles powered by alternative sources such as hydrogen and biofuels in the upcoming phase of FAME
 "Govt shifts into high gear to expand subsidies to alternative fuel vehicles")
Govt to start critical minerals auction in few weeks, says official
It is also set to notify draft rules for exploration licences for the resources
 "Govt to start critical minerals auction in few weeks, says official")
