Mahindra & Mahindra vehicle sales rise 15% in September at over 1.14 lakh units

Mahindra & Mahindra reported significant growth in their auto sales for September, with totals reaching 1,14,874 vehicles. The company achieved a 15% year-on-year increase in overall sales, including exports. Domestic sales exceeded 64,000 units in the Utility Vehicles segment, which marks a notable rise. Additionally, commercial vehicle sales also saw a 14% growth, amounting to…

For villagers in Marathwada, drought began with monsoon

Villages in Marathwada, Maharashtra, have been experiencing extraordinary water scarcity during the monsoon season, prompting reliance on tankers. Local residents report that this year’s drought began before the official declaration, with urgent needs noted as early as July. Officials indicate they have never encountered such water shortages in monsoon months previously. The Ashti tehsildar confirmed…

Mahesh Babu REVIEWS ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’; calls Fahadh Faasil ‘a stupendous actor’; says Fahadh and Ssara are ‘simply brilliant together’

Mahesh Babu has expressed his admiration for the film ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’ and its emotional resonance. He commended Fahadh Faasil’s acting skills and how they enhanced the story’s warmth. The film features Fahadh Faasil alongside child actress Ssara Palekar, presenting a fantasy narrative. Mahesh Babu congratulated producer S S Karthikeya and director Shashank Yeleti…

CAFE-III norms: Carmakers welcome EV, hybrid incentives

The Indian government has introduced new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles. These regulations will take effect from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. CAFE-III will provide higher incentives for cleaner powertrains like battery electric vehicles and hybrids. Automakers can earn additional credits through CO2 emission discounts using certain alternative fuels….