Manual on hills—driving through Sikkim is not for the faint-hearted, if not for Honda cars
The Honda Car India’s ‘Drive to Discover’ event in Sikkim that also covered Darjeeling became a ‘drive to remember’. Here’s how. Key Points
ThePrintPulse polio drive from today set to cover 36 lakh children in Madhya Pradesh
The campaign will be carried out in 16 districts in the state. In Indore, around five lakh children will be inoculated at 3,500 booths. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAutomatic vs manual debate isn't about masculinity. It's choosing between forks & chopsticks
There is a reason why cars with automatic transmissions are popular. Even entry-level hatchbacks like Maruti Suzuki Alto offer cars which have a clutch-less gearbox. Key Points
ThePrintYou can save 20% on car insurance premium if you buy Pay As You Drive; who should opt for it?
The 'Pay As You Drive' insurance product is a comprehensive own damage (OD) plus third party (TP) policy. There are two basic types of ‘Pay As You drive policies — one is based on the kilometers driven and the other is the number of days the insurance policy is on, said experts. Who should opt for 'Pay As You Drive' insurance? ET Wealth Online explains Key Points
Economic TimesLego 2K Drive: Everything you need to know about the upcoming racing game
Lego 2K drive is a racing game that focuses more on arcade-like mechanics and offers several game modes to choose from. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming title. Key Points
The Indian Express
'Rescued 41, in return got this': DDA demolishes house of rat-hole miner who saved 41 from collapsed Uttar
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) demolished the home of rat-hole miner Wakeel Hassan in Khajoori Khas village during a planned development drive. Several houses were demolished. His friend also claimed to have beaten up by the police. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt to launch 7-day drive to renovate 75,000 toilets
The official further stated that the department runs various campaigns on a regular basis to keep urban areas in the state clean. Public participation is also being ensured in these campaigns, as it is essential for sustainable cleanliness. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNon-payment of dues: Adani Group arm begins power disconnection drive in Mumbai locality
Mumbai, Jun 14 (PTI) Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML) on Friday said it has begun a power disconnection drive against 1,100 residents of suburban Chembur’s Siddharth Colony over non-payment of dues. Nearly 100 customers with unpaid dues faced action on Wednesday, the power utility said in a statement on Friday. In a statement, the Adani Group […] Key Points
ThePrintMumbai coastal road to be operational soon! CM Eknath Shinde says 'Marine Drive-Worli stretch will open from...'
The coastal road, being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), proposes to connect the Marine drive area in south Mumbai to Kandivali, a western suburb, via the existing Bandra Worli Sea Link. It is expected to ease Mumbai’s northbound traffic. Key Points
mint3 thieves go to steal van in Kanpur, realise noone knows to drive. This is what happened next
A heist turned into a nightmare for three thieves in Kanpur who couldn't drive off in a van that they had stolen as none of them knew how to drive. What they did after that will leave you amused. Read more to find out. Key Points
India TodayNainital DM says violence in Haldwani not 'communal' — 'structure was an empty property, not a madrasa'
Violence erupted in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive. Two people died and over 100 police personnel were injured. Key Points
ThePrintMCA to withdraw 7,338 pending prosecutions in second round of a special drive to cut litigations
The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) Friday said it has decided to withdraw 7,338 prosecutions pending before various courts in the second round of a special drive to cut litigations and ensure greater ease of doing business. The move will result in a 21.86% decline in the number of pending prosecutions being pursued by the central government, the ministry said. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli man claims Tesla EV saved his life from Hamas militants. Elon Musk reacts
A man in Israel claims that his Tesla saved his life while militants entered his settlement bordering Gaza. After being attacked, he managed to drive his Tesla Model 3 Performance to the hospital gates though the car took over 100 bullets. The man praised the car's acceleration and dual-drive system for keeping him on the road. Key Points
Economic TimesChina’s Best Self-Driving Car Platforms, Tested and Compared
Tesla and General Motors may be struggling with self-driving tech, but the opposite is true in Asia. WIRED tested China's top three autopilot systems to see just how far ahead they are. Key Points
WIRED'465 mazars & 45 temples removed' as Dhami govt steps up drive against 'illegal' religious structures
Uttarakhand govt began drive to remove structures from forest land in May this year. Congress calls it polarisation bid, BJP says 'no religious angle'. Key Points
ThePrintOil palm mission: Mega plantation drive involving eleven states concludes
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): The ‘Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive’, which commenced on July 25, where State governments along with oil palm processing companies participated, concluded on Saturday. The plantation drive was aimed to promote and increase oil palm cultivation. The government believes this will further assist in achieving the target of bringing […] Key Points
ThePrintMission Indradhanush 5.0 in U.P.: Immunisation drive to reach 12.74L beneficiaries who missed routine doses
The goal of the drive is to extend the vaccine coverage to 12.74 lakh beneficiaries who have missed any of their routine immunisation doses. Key Points
Hindustan Times8 kg LG washing machine: Looking for one? Here are top 7 options to consider
If your family is a small to medium-sized one, then bringing home an 8 kg washing machine is a great idea. A good brand to consider is LG. Key Points
Hindustan TimesOver 1 million saplings planted in GB Nagar as state observes Van Mahotsav
The plantation target for Gautam Budh Nagar was 1.094 million, but the drive exceeded the target by 118.20%, planting 1,105,074 saplings, said forest officers Key Points
Hindustan TimesIsraeli man says Tesla EV saved his life from Hamas; Elon Musk reacts
Alper wrote that minutes after the Hamas forces invaded the settlements outside Gaza, C was called to an incident. "He rushed to his Tesla Model 3 Performance and started driving to the assembly point. His Apple Watch was stopped by shrapnel at 6:50. The terrorists recognised him from a distance of 10 yards. Key Points
Business Today
UP man dies in clash during donation drive for event to celebrate Ram Mandir
The 35-year-old man and his brother were collecting donations for a local temple in Unnao to organise a programme on January 22 for the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. He was allegedly killed after a clash broke out between two groups over a dispute related to the donations. Key Points
India TodayIOC begins digitalisation drive to optimise operations, management
The objective is to improve yields and cut down on any interruptions, said Grover, adding that each day of refining interruption would mean a potential loss of Rs 200-300 crore in sales. The new digital architecture at the firm helps “predict what can go wrong and help us act to prevent that”, Manish Grover, executive director (strategic information systems), Indian Oil Corporation, said. Key Points
Economic TimesNitin Gadkari inaugurates, lays foundation stone for nine projects in Jamshedpur
A senior National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) official said that this stretch will provide Delhi-Kolkata and Mumbai-Kolkata connectivity via Jamshedpur, significantly reducing travel time between the destinations. The project will also drive commercial development in the Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha, he stated. Key Points
Economic Times10 best price pen drives for mobile phones to buy: Buyer's guide
This article talks about the best pen drives for mobile phones, available in the market, for quick and simple decision-making. The consolidated list of top features will let you select the product of your choice. Key Points
Hindustan TimesJ&K government to ‘frame policy for poor’ before resuming anti-encroachment drive
One estimate suggested that over two lakh ‘kanals’ (24,999.9974 acre) of land has been retrieved from local residents so far, including a few politicians. Key Points
The Hindu
Men turn sofa into vehicle, drive it around. Anand Mahindra says this
A video of two men driving around in a sofa turned into a vehicle has left people amused. The video will surprise you too. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew Tech Mahindra structure to help drive innovation, improve margins & growth: CEO Designate Mohit Joshi
Tech Mahindra's CFO, Rohit Anand, discussed the impact of the current demand environment on the company's operational drop and revenue. He mentioned that while deal wins have improved, it will take time for them to convert into revenue. Anand also highlighted the company's focus on defining its core areas of focus and continuing the cost and revenue restructuring exercise. CEO Designate, Mohit Joshi, emphasized the importance of service resilience, service line innovation, and improving margins in the company's new organization structure. Key Points
Economic TimesBulldozer action in Haryana's Nuh days after clashes, shops razed
Structures and shanties near Nuh's SKM Government Medical College were being demolished earlier today. The demolition drive was carried out by the district town planner in Nuh. Nuh was the centre of violence and communal tensions on July 31. Key Points
India TodaySony unveils compact PS5 models: Price, specs, and release date
Sony has unveiled two smaller versions of the PlayStation 5, featuring a 30% reduction in size and weight. The new models come with a detachable disc drive and a slight price increase of $50, selling for $499.99. The vertical stand is no longer included, requiring an additional purchase, and the detachable disc drive for the PS5 Digital Edition will also be sold separately. Key Points
Economic TimesNRF Bill: Industry SPV to identify tech gaps, drive & fund R&D
An SPV, consortia of Indian industry, is likely to be set up to take ownership of and drive the research agenda to meet specific technological/research gaps which are identified by the industry itself, ET gathers. “The idea is to let the industry itself take full ownership and drive R&D in problem areas and gaps by funding it in institutes...”, a person in the know told ET. Key Points
Economic Times
Ecommerce operators face problem in GST drive to check fake registration
Centre and state GST authorities have on May 16 launched a two-month drive to check fake registration under Goods and Services Tax (GST). The fake registrations are mainly taken to defraud the exchequer by wrongfully claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC). Key Points
Economic TimesGoogle Docs to get a fresh new look, drive & Sheets to feature new tools
Google is revamping the design of its Workspace applications. The productivity tools will soon look and feel different with some interesting features. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGoogle will end drive support for these Windows users in August: Details inside
Starting August, Windows 8 / 8.1 users or those who run the 32-bit version of Windows 10 will not be able to use the app to sync their files. Key Points
mintSave up to 25% on this car insurance premium if you are a good driver; here's how to get it
Do you think you are a good driver? Zuno General Insurance has introduced Zuno Driving Quotient, a unique way to score how you drive. The better you drive, the better your score will be, and the lower you will have to pay for your car insurance. Know how Zuno Driving Quotient will work and how you can get it and lower your next motor insurance premium. Key Points
Economic Times