Honda, which entered the electric two-wheeler market at the beginning of the year, has completed six months of production and sales of its two e-scooters, Activa e and QC1. Between February and July 2025, the company manufactured a total of 11,168 units and sold 5,173 units. Deliveries began in March 2025. The Activa e is an electric scooter with a swappable battery system designed for personal commuting. In contrast, the Honda QC1 features a fixed battery and is primarily designed for gig-workers (delivery partners) and use in affordable cities. In the first 5 months, Honda sold a total of 4,950…
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As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, scrutiny has intensified over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy of the voter list, with reports of deceased individuals included and eligible voters omitted. In a recent development, Tejashwi Yadav, the CM candidate of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and son of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, claimed his name was missing from the draft voter list. He stated he had completed the enumeration form during the special revision. This prompted a response from Janata Dal (United), accusing Yadav of misleading…
Vinay Kumar Choubey, an IAS officer implicated in the high-profile Jharkhand liquor scam (estimated at approximately 100 crore, with a loss of 38 crore in revenue to the state government), has been granted bail. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court approved his release. According to Choubey’s advocate, Devesh Ajmani, the ACB failed to file a charge sheet within the stipulated 90-day timeframe, which formed the basis of the default bail petition. The court stipulated that Choubey must remain within the state unless granted permission to leave and must not change his mobile number throughout the trial. He is also required to…
To curb fatalities from head injuries among two-wheeler riders in Raipur, the police have mandated that all two-wheeler showrooms must provide a helmet with every new vehicle sold. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Lal Umed Singh issued the directive, warning of strict action against non-compliance. The move aims to address the high number of accidents and deaths, with over 190 fatalities in the last seven months. Despite awareness campaigns, many people still disregard safety regulations. The police have issued over 20,495 challans to those riding without helmets in the same period. The order references Motor Vehicles Act 1989, section 138,…
NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan will file his nomination today for the Vice Presidential election. The nomination will take place at the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at 11 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several senior ministers, all NDA leaders, and MPs will be present. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha today. This bill will also include the Union Territory Government Amendment Bill and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Amendment Bill. Additionally, the Delhi High Court may deliver its verdict today on a petition by Delhi University, challenging the CIC’s…
Taiwan is planning to purchase approximately 50,000 drones over the next two years to bolster its defenses against growing military pressure from China. This move signifies a significant ramp-up in Taiwan’s military procurement and positions the island nation to become a major drone power in the coming years, mirroring recent shifts in strategy adopted by the United States. According to a recent announcement on the Taiwanese government’s procurement website, the Ministry of National Defense’s Armaments Bureau intends to acquire 11,270 drones next year and a further 37,480 drones across five different series in 2027.
Amrapali Dubey, a prominent figure in the Bhojpuri film industry, has starred in numerous films over her 11-year career. She has shared the screen with many other Bhojpuri actresses and maintains good relationships with them. In an interview, she was asked about the common occurrence of rivalries among actresses and if she considers any actress a competitor. During an interview with the BaatKuchen YouTube channel, Dubey discussed her journey in Bhojpuri cinema, her relationships with fellow actors and actresses, and responded to the question of which actress could potentially outperform her. In response to the question, Dubey frankly stated, “I…
The Redmi 15 5G smartphone has been launched in the mid-range segment. The phone boasts impressive features, including support for two years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates. It also incorporates AI features such as Google Gemini and Circle to Search. For enhanced sound quality, the phone is equipped with Dolby-certified speakers. The phone is available in three variants: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. The 6/128GB variant is priced at Rs 14,999, the 8/128GB variant at Rs 15,999, and the top-end 8/256GB variant at Rs 16,999. Sales will commence on August 28th through Xiaomi’s website, retail stores, and…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed its central contracts for the 2025-26 season, encompassing 30 players. Notably, no player has been included in Category A this time. Prominent cricketers like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been demoted from Category A to Category B. However, the overall list of central contracts has been expanded from 27 to 30 players. Among these, 13 players are new additions, not previously included in the central contract list. The PCB has added several new names to the central contract team. These include Hasan Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hussain…
Mahindra unveiled the Vision S concept on Independence Day, sparking anticipation. The new SUV concept is expected to join the Mahindra Scorpio family, alongside the Scorpio N and the Classic Scorpio. The Vision S concept was presented with other concepts like X, T, and SXT. The Vision S presents a unique design compared to other current Mahindra models. The front fascia features LED headlights, an LED-integrated grille, and the signature twin peaks logo. The bumper includes a radar unit and parking sensors. The SUV also boasts roof-mounted lights and pixel-shaped fog lamps. For off-road capabilities, the Vision S features thick…