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Government Removes Battery Apps After E-Rickshaw Shutdowns Raise Cybersecurity Concerns

The Government has directed the removal of battery management applications linked to the remote shutdown of certain e-rickshaws, following the circulation of viral videos that exposed a significant cybersecurity concern within India’s electric mobility ecosystem.The issue gained widespread attention after videos surfaced on social media showing individuals remotely switching off e-rickshaws using smartphone applications connected to Bluetooth-enabled Battery Management Systems[Read More…]

by — July 3, 2026 — News
Hindustan Zinc Expands BIS-Certified Alloy Portfolio with HZDA 5, Strengthening Customer Assurance

Hindustan Zinc Expands BIS-Certified Alloy Portfolio with HZDA 5, Strengthening Customer Assurance

BIS certification now covers both HZDA 3 and HZDA 5, reinforcing customer confidence in quality, consistency and performance Supports India’s manufacturing ecosystem with certified, responsibly produced and future-ready metal solutions   Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 | NSE: HINDZINC), the integrated zinc producer and silver producers globally, has strengthened its certified alloy portfolio with the extension of its BIS license[Read More…]

by — July 3, 2026 — News
BKT Expands Carbon Black Capacity to 360,000 MTPA

BKT Expands Carbon Black Capacity to 360,000 MTPA

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) has completed the expansion of its carbon black manufacturing facility, increasing annual production capacity from 265,000 Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) to 360,000 MTPA with an investment of ₹800 crore, funded entirely through internal accruals. The expansion strengthens BKT’s vertical integration strategy by securing a key raw material used in tyre manufacturing, reducing dependence on merchant[Read More…]

Delhi Government Approves EV Policy

Delhi Government Approves EV Policy

The Delhi Government approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy on Monday, committing Rs 15,000 crore to electrify commercial transport. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, the plan aims to make the capital completely pollution-free by March 31, 2030. To accelerate the shift in commercial passenger transport, the government set strict deadlines. Authorities will stop registering conventional fuel auto-rickshaws and[Read More…]

by — June 29, 2026 — Domestic, News