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India's road transport ministry has amended the Central Motor Vehicle Rules to permit vehicles designed and certified for fuel ranging from E20 to E100. The change does not allow ordinary petrol vehicles to use E85 or E100, while manufacturers continue developing flex-fuel models for the Indian market.
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Tesla has updated the Model Y L with quicker acceleration for cars purchased after 1 October 2026. The electric SUV can reach 100 kilometres per hour in 4.5 seconds, while its claimed range remains 681 kilometres. Pricing starts at ₹61.99 lakh ex-showroom, with a stated down payment and EMI option.
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At least thirteen children died after a small private boat overturned on the Ganga in Bihar's Vaishali district on Tuesday night. 7 people were rescued and taken for treatment, while local residents questioned the speed of the official response and the arrangements at the hospital.
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Toyota has launched the Glanza facelift in India, with prices ranging from ₹6.99 lakh to ₹10.49 lakh ex-showroom. The updated hatchback brings revised styling, a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine, petrol and CNG choices, upgraded cabin equipment and Level-2 ADAS on the higher V (O) grade.
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Television actor Manish Goel has joined Bigg Boss 20 as a wildcard contestant. Known for roles in several popular serials and reality shows, he has also reached a Nach Baliye finale with his wife, Poonam Narula. His limited screen time so far has left viewers waiting to see his impact.
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Maruti Suzuki's Baleno facelift topped India's September 2026 car sales with 25,392 units, while Tata Nexon and Punch took the next two positions. Seven of the top 10 models recorded annual growth, as buyers showed strong interest ahead of the October and November festive period.
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MG Motor is preparing a limited Indulge Edition of the Windsor EV after selling more than 80,000 units in India. The special version is expected to bring a Shadow Gold exterior, black alloy wheels, revised seat upholstery, added comfort accessories and a roof-mounted Prive Screen for rear passengers.
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Harley-Davidson has previewed the Sprint 440, an upcoming entry-level cruiser based on the X440 platform developed with Hero MotoCorp. The teaser indicates a substantially different design, lower expected seat height and a more relaxed riding position, while the launch is expected next year.
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Tesla is expanding its retail presence in India with a new experience centre at Noida's Skymark One. The outlet will be Uttar Pradesh's first Tesla centre and the company's third in the Delhi-NCR region, offering visitors test drives and vehicle bookings, although an opening date has not yet been announced.
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The Trump administration has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court shortly after the Nobel Committee named former ICC judge Navi Pillay as the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the move, while the court said it would continue investigations and prosecutions.
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Tata Punch became the second best-selling SUV in India during September after 20,333 units were sold in 30 days, according to a report by Auto Panditz. Sales rose 28% year on year from 15,891 units, while the model remains available with petrol, CNG and electric powertrain options.
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Maruti Suzuki's facelifted Baleno has crossed 25,000 units in its first month, with prices ranging from ₹5.99 lakh to ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom.
