SpiceJet airlines has announced plans to launch seaplane operations in 2025, connecting remote and picturesque locations in India. The airline will operate daily seaplane services between Vijayawada and Hyderabad by March 2025. SpiceJet has partnered in seaplane trials and has rights to operate on 20 routes including Lakshadweep, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Shillong. The chairman and…
ZELIO Ebikes is launching a new electric scooter, the X-MEN 2.0, on November 12, 2024. This scooter offers a 100 km range per charge, making it ideal for daily commutes. The company aims to make electric mobility more accessible in India by expanding its dealership network to 400 by March 2025. The X-MEN 2.0 is…
Mahindra is gearing up to launch its electric vehicles, the XEV 9e and the BE 6e, in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25. This launch will coincide with increased competition from Hyundai’s Creta EV and Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara. Mahindra is focusing on its new EV models and has set up separate production…
The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure is set to be launched in India with a powerful 399 cc engine, capable of delivering 45.3 bhp and 39.5 Nm of torque. The design of the new model takes inspiration from larger ADVs in the global market. The motorcycle will come with features like cruise control, bi-directional quick-shifter, lean-sensitive…
The All Kerala Aquaculture Promoters’ Union is demanding financial sanctions for the JMK program and immediate payment of wage arrears for aquaculture promoters. They are organizing an indefinite Secretariate dharna starting on November 8 to bring attention to the issue. Fish farmers are facing delays in receiving hatchlings and fear significant losses if the situation…
The Aprilia Tuono 457, unveiled at EICMA 2024, is a naked version of the RS 457 with shared mechanicals and a fresh design. It features a new headlight design and slightly updated fuel tank. The bike retains the 457 cc engine, offering 47.6 bhp and 43.5 Nm of torque, with optional extras like a slipper…
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire is set to launch on November 11 and will compete with the Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor, and the upcoming 2024 Honda Amaze. The fourth generation Dzire features a more aggressive design with straighter lines, new LED headlamps, redesigned bumpers, and a revamped interior with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system and…
Kia India is gearing up to launch the Clavis, a new SUV that promises to break away from traditional design norms. The Clavis will be positioned between the Seltos and the Sonet, featuring a unique design language inspired by the EV9 and Carnival Limousine models. The SUV will be the first India-made vehicle to showcase…
Volkswagen is set to launch a new compact SUV in Brazil this month, which will also be coming to India in the future. The SUV will be just over 4 meters in length in Brazil, but adjusted to around 3.95 meters for the Indian market. It will share the platform, features, and powertrains with its…
Mayor Beena Philip is launching a new initiative called NOBEL in Kozhikode to enhance scientific knowledge among schoolchildren. The program will involve students from grades 7 to 9 in 100 government and aided schools, with 45 students selected for advanced training based on their science aptitude. They will participate in various projects, experiments, and interactions…