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Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

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18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Over 1.55 crore FASTags have been issued so far, and FASTag transactions have crossed a landmark count of 4 million per day.

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Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

More than 150,000 traffic-related fatalities occur annually in India. Cooperation between Swedish and Indian companies and institutions is now being formed to greatly reduce these.

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FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

To search for the nearest NHAI FASTag point-of-sale locations, one may download the MyFASTag App, visit the IHMCL website, or call the 1033 NH helpline number.

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Mahindra, Ford joint venture gets approval from Competition Commission
Business Auto 

Mahindra, Ford joint venture gets approval from Competition Commission

February 12, 2020February 11, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The proposed combination envisages the formation of a joint venture, namely Ardour Automotive Pvt Ltd, between Mahindra and Mahindra and Ford Motor.

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FAME II focuses on electrification of public transport, new charging stations, tax cuts: Javadekar
Auto Policy 

FAME II focuses on electrification of public transport, new charging stations, tax cuts: Javadekar

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Presently, Phase-II of FAME India Scheme is being implemented for a period of 3 years from April 2019 with total budgetary support of Rs 10,000 crore.

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Global electric vehicle market will grow to $359 bn by 2025: Report
Auto Policy 

Govt approves 2,636 EV charging stations in 62 cities under FAME II

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Government has sanctioned charging stations for Electric Vehicles across 24 states/UTs under phase II of FAME.

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Multi-brand service outlets the next trend for car owners, Indian auto sector: Mahindra study
Auto Business 

Multi-brand service outlets the next trend for car owners, Indian auto sector: Mahindra study

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

For those who own cars of different brands and have to scramble around to various service stations to have their vehicles serviced, multi-brand outlets (MBOs) may be the answer to their one-stop requirement.

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No closure of auto manufacturing units reported to Govt MoS Heavy Industries Meghwal
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Auto Economy 

No closure of auto manufacturing units reported to Govt: MoS Heavy Industries

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Arjun Meghwal: The Government, as a policy maker, always attempts to keep and improve momentum of the economy through a package of measures for comprehensive and continued development of the industry as and when required.

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5 Driving Training Centres to train commercial vehicle drivers approved so far: Gadkari
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Policy Auto 

5 Driving Training Centres to train commercial vehicle drivers approved so far: Gadkari

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

The Ministry also implements schemes of setting up of Institute of Driving Training & Research (IDTR) and Regional Driving Training Centre (RDTC). So far, a total of 30 IDTR (including erstwhile DTIs) and 5 RDTCs have been sanctioned.

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BS-VI vehicle emission norms effective April 2020 to curb pollution: Nitin Gadkari
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Auto Policy 

BS-VI vehicle emission norms effective April 2020 to curb pollution: Nitin Gadkari

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Ankur Borwankar 0 Comments

Gadkari: The Supreme Court has directed that no new motor vehicle conforming to the emission standard Bharat Stage-IV shall be sold or registered in the entire country with effect from 1 April 2020.

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Toyota Connected launches office in Chennai to research AI & ML tech in cars & mobility
Toyota Connected Office, Bengaluru [Pic: Toyota]
Auto Tech 

Toyota Connected launches office in Chennai to research AI & ML tech in cars & mobility

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

A temporary office is currently in operation, with the permanent office scheduled to open in early 2020 at IIT Madras Research Park.

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Dharmendra Pradhan Petrol Minister urges Auto sector to make bioenergy tech, says focus shifted from producer to consumer
Policy Auto 

Petrol Minister to auto sector: Make bioenergy tech, focus shifted from producer to consumer

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Darmendra Pradhan: Just like Natural Gas, bioenergy also possesses huge potential, especially in addressing the rising environmental concerns and providing a solution to the menace of air pollution.

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Develop manufacture eco friendly vehicles that use agro based fuel Gadkari to Auto sector | Indus Dictum
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Policy Auto 

Develop, manufacture eco-friendly vehicles that use agro based fuel: Gadkari to Auto sector

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Gadkari: Air pollution is one of the major challenges that our country is facing at the moment and hence automakers should focus on alternative fuel vehicles, towards achieving a greener and safer mobility ecosystem in the country.

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50% NHAI toll plaza transactions now through FASTags: Nitin Gadkari
Policy Auto 

50% NHAI toll plaza transactions now through FASTags: Nitin Gadkari

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Gadkari also reiterated that the FASTags can be obtained free of cost till 15 December as announced by NHAI.

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Petrol Minister test drives Toyota Hydrogen car; Urges Auto sector to make green, affordable tech
Auto Environment 

Petrol Minister test drives Toyota Hydrogen car; Urges Auto sector to make green, affordable tech

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The ID Staff 0 Comments

Dharamendra Pradhan said that while hydrogen and hybrid technologies are promising, the manufacturing cost of this high-end tech still needs to be worked upon to make it more affordable in the Indian scenario.

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FEATURES

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law
Politics Feature Law 

UP Govt, cops need to relearn Constitution: 104 retd bureaucrats write to CM Yogi over love jihad law

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0

“The policemen who were responsible for allowing this must be called to account under the law, suitably investigated at a senior level.”

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19
Health Feature World 

Lurching from one pandemic to another? From the frontlines of antibiotic resistance during Covid-19

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 The ID Staff 0
antibiotic resistance (virus)
Health Feature Science 

Stories from the frontlines of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) during Covid-19

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

PM Modi laying foundation of Light House Project
Energy & Infra Politics Tech 

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 6 Light House Projects in 6 states

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh
Politics Society 

PM Modi pays tribute to Buta Singh, former Union Home Minister & Congress leader

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0
ADB gives $10 Mn for horticultural expansion in Himachal
Agriculture 

ADB, India sign $10 mn project financing for horticulture, irrigation in Himachal Pradesh

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

WORLD

Health Canada approves 1st legal 'Magic Mushroom' psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient
Health World 

Health Canada approves 1st legal ‘Magic Mushroom’ psychedelic therapy for Alberta terminal patient

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0

SYNTAC Institute is a non-profit organisation in Calgary working to bring legal psychedelic-assisted therapy to Canadians.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,500 Cr capital infusion for OICL, NICL & UIICL
Government Policy World 

Modi Cabinet approves Indian Missions in Estonia, Paraguay, Dominican Republic for trade, diplomacy

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
1st Manned Mission 'Gaganyaan' will use ISRO GSLV Mk III, crew training in Russia: MoS Space
Government Space World 

Cabinet okays India-Bhutan MoU on outer space co-op; To make ISRO, DoS working group

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Lt Gen MM Naravane appointed Chief of Army Staff after Gen Rawat, takes over on Dec 31
World Defence 

Army Chief Gen Naravane visits South Korea to meet leaders, discuss India-Korea defence relations

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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DEFENCE

DRDO foundation day
Defence Tech 

DRDO celebrates 63rd Foundation Day; Chairman Reddy calls to focus on cyber security, space, AI

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 The ID Staff 0

Chairman Reddy called upon DRDO scientists to focus on next generation needs.

Cabinet approves 96% indigenously produced Akash missile
Policy Defence Government 

Cabinet okays Akash missile export; Creates MoD, MEA, NSA committee for defence export approval

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 The ID Staff 0
CH-4B UAV drone
Defence Startups Tech 

Indian Army, SIDM outreach attracts 89 startups to pitch ideas on drones, robotics, AI, blockchain

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 The ID Staff 0

AUTO

Police & traffic agencies advised to accept license, vehicle docs in electronic form: Gadkari
Policy Auto 

Driving license, RC, permit, vehicle docs’ validity extended till March 2021 in light of Covid-19

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 The ID Staff 0

This covers all documents whose validity has expired since 1st February 2020 or would expire by 31st March 2021.

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected
Politics Auto Digital Policy 

18 Lakh FASTag defaulters fined double tolls, Rs 20 Cr collected

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 The ID Staff 0
Volvo, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to increase traffic safety
Auto Government World 

Volvo, Saab, Tech Mahindra, IISc & IIT-D part of India-Sweden alliance to improve traffic safety

February 22, 2020February 22, 2020 The ID Staff 0
FASTags compulsory from Dec 1, trial runs underway
Digital Auto Policy 

FASTag to be available free of charge for 15 days

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 The ID Staff 0

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