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Policy tweaks slow electric 2-wheeler subsidy claims

Hindustan Times Bengaluru

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December 11, 2024

NEW DELHI: The number of electric two-wheelers for which buyers claimed subsidies has dropped to a three-year low this fiscal, as automakers skipped the benefits following stringent rules and frequent changes in criteria.

- Manas Pimpalkhare

Policy tweaks slow electric 2-wheeler subsidy claims

Of around 649,000 electric scooters sold in April-October 2025, subsidy was claimed for about 329,000 or about 51% of the units, according to data reviewed by Mint. That compares with consumers utilizing benefits on 89% of about 948,000 battery-powered units sold in FY24 and 93% of around 727,000 in FY23.

Changes in the phased manufacturing programme (PMP) guidelines—covering localization requirements—have "disproportionately impacted mid-sized and small original equipment makers (OEMs), making it slightly more time-consuming for them to qualify under the scheme," said Alok Ray, director-public affairs at industry lobby Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles.

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CM says no probe into Pawar-led institute

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Over 1 million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly: OpenAI

NEW DELHI: More than a million people send messages to ChatGPT every week that show signs of suicidal thoughts, according to a blog post published by ChatGPT maker OpenAT on Monday.

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INDIAN STABS 2 TEENS ON U.S. TO GERMANY FLIGHT

A 28-year-old Indian national allegedly stabbed two teens with a metal fork and slapped a co-passenger on board a Chicago to Germany flight, according to American authorities.

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October 29, 2025

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Nikhat rues busy itinerary ahead of Boxing Cup Final

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen on Tuesday raised concerns over the busy boxing schedule while calling for the need to be selective with international competitions.

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INDIA INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT GROWS BY 4% IN SEP, DRIVEN BY MFG SECTOR

Industrial activity, as measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew at 4% in September. While technically a three-month low, the September IIP growth number is not very different from what it was in July and August at 4.3% and 4.1% respectively.

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MAN IN DELHI HELD FOR ESPIONAGE, RUNNING FAKE PASSPORT RACKET

Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested a 59-year-old man accused of spying for foreign countries and running a fake passport racket with his brother, who had earlier been caught posing as a scientist from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

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1 min

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HAL, Russian major ink pact for civilian commuter aircraft

UNDER THE AGREEMENT, HAL WILL HAVE RIGHTS TO MANUFACTURE SJ-100 AIRCRAFT FOR DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS, IT CAN CARRY UP TO 100 PASSENGERS

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2 mins

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Indo-Canadian bizman shot dead

A prominent Indo-Canadian businessman in Brit ish Columbia was killed in a targeted shooting on Monday. The victim was identified as Dar-shan Singh Sahsi, 68. The incident occurred on Monday around 9.20am, police said.

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1 min

October 29, 2025

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Is the H-1B visa crisis a blessing in disguise for IT?

Indian information technology (IT) services companies’ strategy of servicing US clients from offshore locations to offset the impact of the H-1B visa fee hike—from $1,000 to $100,000—is boosting their operating margins.

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Shami bags fifer in Bengal win; Delhi take home 3 points

Some spicy contests apart, the Ranji Trophy second round matches also saw two batters show they carried plenty of class in domestic cricket before suggesting that they were cut out of the India Test squad prematurely. Ajinkya Rahane had hit 159 and Karun Nair an unbeaten 174.

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October 29, 2025

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