EV's To Get Pedestrian Warning Sound Systems From 2026

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a draft notification proposing Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) in electric vehicles. The rule addresses concerns that EVs, while efficient, are too quiet at low speeds, creating potential safety risks for pedestrians and cyclists on crowded city roads.As per the draft, all new electric vehicle models in categories M (passenger vehicles) and N (goods carriers) must be fitted with AVAS starting October 1, 2026. The mandate will expand to cover existing EV models in production from October 1, 2027.

Dr Sahdev Yadav Named SAWF President

Sports - 2 hr, 20 min ago

Dr Sahdev Yadav is elected President of SAWF, aiming to boost athlete development, coaching standards, and regional cooperation across South Asia.

Gauff reaches Italian Open final

Sports - 2 hr, 11 min ago

Coco Gauff will face either Iga Swiatek or Elina Svitolina in the Italian Open showpiece after defeating Sorana Cirstea in the semi-finals.

Sinner makes history in Rome

Sports - 2 hr, 10 min ago

Jannik Sinner's hot streak in ATP Masters 1000 events continued as he brushed aside Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.