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BS-VI fuel rollout in April 2018 not feasible in Delhi: Auto experts

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Auto industry would find it difficult to be ready for the demand in such short period LATEST NEWS :  As a measure to reduce the toxicity in Delhi's air, which rises every year during the winters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi -led government on Wednesday advanced rolling out of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI fuel in the national capital by two years to April 2018. Bharat stage emission standards -known as Bharat Stage (BS)- are emission standards to regulate the air pollutants output. The petroleum ministry, in a statement, informed that the government after consulting Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) has decided to "fast-forward" the date of BS-VI grade auto fuel launch in view of the prevailing smog situation in Delhi. The ministry had introduced the BS-IV grade transportation fuels across the country in April this year. Though the government has taken this step to reduce pollution in Delhi and National Capital Region, the auto experts feel it would certainly...

BS-VI: Delhi to get clean fuel two years early

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BS-VI grade petrol, diesel to be sold from April 2018 LATEST NEWS : With both the Delhi and Union governments facing heat over Delhi’s smog, the Centre on Wednesday said the introduction of BS-VI grade automobile fuel in the capital would be advanced by two years to April 2018. BS-IV emission norms for both fuel and automobiles were implemented across the country from April 1, 2017. “Taking into account the serious pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas, the petroleum ministry in consultation with public sector oil marketing companies has decided on introducing BS-VI grade fuel in Delhi from April 1, 2018, instead of April 1, 2020,” an official statement said. The government had earlier decided to leapfrog to BS-VI by April 1, 2020, skipping BS-V. Oil refining companies have been asked to examine the possibility of introducing BS-VI fuel in the National Capital Region from April 1, 2019. Previously, fuel meeting Euro-IV, or Bharat Stage (BS)-IV, specific...

Honda slashes car prices by up to Rs 1.3 lakh to pass on GST benefits

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The revised prices are for ex-showroom Delhi and will vary from state to state Latest news  : Honda Cars India has brought down prices of its models by up to Rs 1.31 lakh with immediate effect to help customers reap GST benefits. The company has cut price of its hatchback Brio by up to Rs 12,279 and that of compact sedan Amaze by up to Rs 14,825. Besides, it has slashed price of Jazz by up to Rs 10,031 and that of its recently launched model WR-V by up to Rs 10,064. Price of mid-sized sedan City has been reduced in the range of Rs 16,510 and Rs 28,005. The BR-V prices will come down by up to Rs 30,387. Its premium SUV CR-V has also seen a price drop of up to Rs 1,31,663. Honda is yet to decide on the revised pricing of Accord Hybrid. The revised prices are for ex-showroom Delhi and will vary from state to state. Read this: GST benefit: Ford India slashes car prices by 4.5%

Bajaj's new 160cc Pulsar NS160 launched; bike to cost Rs 80,648

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Launch expected to strengthen company's leadership in sports motorcycles Latest news    :  Bajaj Auto on Friday announced the launch of 160cc Pulsar NS160 in the country, priced at Rs 80,648 (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The new generation Pulsar NS 160 caters to the fast- growing segment of customers who seek premium quality, international style and performance, Bajaj Auto said in a statement. "The new generation Pulsar NS160 offers a combination of raw power, aggressive styling and superior performance that no other bike in its segment can match," Bajaj Auto President, Motorcycles, Eric Vas said. The bike is designed to cater to the young and dynamic motorcycle enthusiast who is "evolved, restless and demands performance and style in his everyday riding routine", he added. "Today, 70 per cent of the sports biking segment is dominated by the 150-160 cc motorcycles. The NS160 will target a fast-growing segment of customers who want to stay ...

CBSE likely to announce NEET 2017 results today

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the results will be declared on its official website cbseneet.nic.in. Latest news :The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) under the scanner of the Supreme Court is expected to announce the results of National Eligibility cum Entrance Examination (NEET) on June 19, 2017. The NEET is an entrance examination for any graduate medical course such as MBBS, Bachelor of Dental Surgery or postgraduate course i.e. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Surgery in government or private medical colleges in India. Sources and experts say the CBSE that promptly had released the OMR Sheet and Answer Keys for NEET 2017 seems to have finished the necessary paper works before announcing the results. The Board if ready will declare the results on its official website cbseneet.nic.in. Stay order on the Exam Removed  This year the NEET was taken by around 11.38 lakh students. Soon, the examination fell for a number of controversies forcing many to file individual petitions in Madras and...

IPL 2017: Sanju Samson smashes season's first ton as Delhi amass 205/4

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Sanju Samson smashed the season's first century and powered Delhi Daredevils to a formidable 205 for four against Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier League here tonight. Samson got to his maiden IPL century with a straight six off Adam Zampa in the innings' penultimate over. Chris Morris blazed his way to 38 off a mere nine balls, helping Delhi amass 45 runs in the last two overs of the innings. During his 63-ball knock, Samson struck eight boundaries and five sixes, while Morris found the fence four times and cleared it thrice during his cameo. Delhi lost Aditya Tare early, but Samson took the Pune attack by the scruff of its neck and as soon dealing in boundaries. Samson was severe on Deepak Chahar, playing the bowler through the point region for two back-to-back boundaries, which got Daredevils off the blocks after an economical first over. In the next over, Samson launched into Ashok Dinda for three boundaries, his off-side play standing out at the...