Lighthouse Festival 3.0 in Visakhapatnam on Jan 9-10
Visakhapatnam gears up for Lighthouse Festival 3.0 on January 9 & 10. The event, backed by Union ministries, aims to celebrate maritime heritage and boost coastal tourism. Join the celebration!
Visakhapatnam gears up for Lighthouse Festival 3.0 on January 9 & 10. The event, backed by Union ministries, aims to celebrate maritime heritage and boost coastal tourism. Join the celebration!
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation collected ₹510 crore in property tax last fiscal. With new assessments and revised structures, it aims for ₹600 crore this year. Read how they plan to achieve it.
Bajaj Auto unveils a new affordable Chetak electric scooter on Jan 14. Priced around ₹80,000-90,000, it rivals TVS Orbiter with a compact, city-friendly design. Get the details.
Bengaluru's Simple Energy unveils the upgraded Simple One Gen 2 electric scooter with new battery options, enhanced safety, and a lifetime warranty. Prices start at Rs 1.40 lakh. Discover the key upgrades.
Telangana plans a policy mandating 25-30% electric vehicles for IT, pharma & educational institutions. Govt pushes for 80% electric bus fleet by 2035 to combat Hyderabad's air pollution. Read more.
Tamil Nadu's Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin launched 61 new SETC buses costing ₹37.98 crore. Featuring sleeper berths, SOS alerts, and BS-VI engines, they will connect Tamil Nadu with Andhra, Karnataka & Kerala. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
Mahindra launches the all-electric XUV 3XO SUV, starting at Rs 13.89 lakh. It replaces the XUV400, offers a 285km range, and bookings open soon. Read for full specs & price details.
Simple Energy launches a groundbreaking e-scooter with a massive 400 km IDC range and 115 kmph top speed, powered by a record 6.5-kWh battery. Read for details and market rollout updates.
Odysse Electric Vehicles closes 2025 with a massive 133% growth. December sales hit 990 units, capping a record year for the Indian EV maker. Read more.
UPSRTC Kanpur readies 270 buses & 9 electric vehicles for 24/7 service to Magh Mela starting Jan 3. No extra mela surcharge. Special shuttles for elderly & children.
GVMC cancels flawed tender for Mudasarlova horse-riding centre, orders probe & recovery of Rs 3 crore advance. New tender to involve private investment, no public funds. Details here.
VMRDA announces ambitious plan for 25,000 middle-income plots in Visakhapatnam by 2026, along with key goals for infrastructure and citizen-centric reforms. Learn about the new initiatives.
APSRTC announces 1,500 special bus services from Visakhapatnam for Sankranti, connecting major cities and rural areas to curb private operator overcharging. Services run from Jan 12.
Ola Electric's stock price soared 9% to a one-month high after reporting strong December sales and market share growth. The company reclaimed its top-three position in key states.
India's EV penetration in 2-wheelers & cars lost momentum in 2025 after GST cuts on ICE vehicles. However, overall EV sales grew 16% to 22.7 lakh units. Read the full analysis.
Noida Authority plans to roll out over 500 electric buses in a phased manner starting July-August 2026, aiming for 10-minute intervals on 25 routes, including to Jewar Airport.
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh insists KSRTC must honor the profit-sharing agreement for Smart City electric buses. The council will escalate the issue to the CM and Transport Minister.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation unveils major 2026 initiatives: a 10-zone system, Rs 307 crore road project, enhanced night sanitation & AI traffic management. Explore the city's urban upgrade.
Chandigarh gears up for major civic changes in 2026: a new Mayor, smart parking, a revived Zirakpur ring road, a full electric bus fleet, and power reforms. Get the details on the city's infrastructure upgrade.
A major dispute erupts in Thiruvananthapuram over 113 electric buses. Mayor claims Centre's Smart City gift, Transport Minister says state spent Rs 500 crore. Who is right? Read the full story.
Considering an electric motorcycle in 2026? Our guide covers the top 5 factors like range, battery, and cost to help you make a smart, value-for-money purchase for Indian roads.
Royal Enfield patents the Flying Flea S6 electric scrambler in India, targeting a late 2026 launch. Discover its design, tech specs, and what it means for the EV market.
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh demands KSRTC return 113 electric buses meant for Smart City project, citing contract violations. Corporation also launches probe into building rental irregularities.
Ahmedabad's AMTS finally receives 15 electric buses after a 3-month delay. Plans to deploy 225 by Sep 2025 and scale up to 3000 ahead of 2036 Olympics. Read more about the city's green transport push.
Visakhapatnam International Airport reports strong 9.29% passenger growth from Jan-Nov 2025, handling over 27.5 lakh flyers. It ranks 9th nationally for customer satisfaction. Read more about its hub ambitions.
India shifts its green mobility focus to electric buses and trucks in 2026 under the PM E-Drive scheme, crucial for achieving 30% electric transport by 2030. Read the full analysis.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg announces the new 10-zone structure for Visakhapatnam, effective Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new zones and how citizens will access civic services.
Visakhapatnam's air quality index (AQI) consistently breaches 300. The AP Pollution Control Board plans a comprehensive city-wide vehicular emission assessment to tackle pollution sources. Read more.
King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam installs a 323 kVA mobile generator following a major power outage. New measures aim to prevent future disruptions for ICU patients. Read more.