India Drops Plans for Separate National Tourism Policy

ZF Wind Power Opens 13.2 MW Test Rig in Coimbatore

ZF Wind Power has inaugurated India's largest 13.2 MW test rig at its facility in Coimbatore, significantly enhancing its capacity to validate and test gearboxes and powertrains under real-world conditions. The advanced test rig supports dynamic testing, including real-time simulation of field scenarios and torque reversal cycles, with capabilities extending up to 20 meganewton metres (MNm).The launch comes at a pivotal moment for the global wind energy sector, which faces rising demand for resilient and efficient powertrain systems. ZF Wind Power’s investment enables comprehensive testing a..

Mercedes, Maharashtra Launch ZFC on Samruddhi Expressway

The Maharashtra government has joined hands with Mercedes-Benz India and the NGO SaveLIFE Foundation to implement a Zero Fatality Corridor (ZFC) on the 701-kilometre-long Samruddhi Mahamarg, the expressway linking Mumbai and Nagpur.At the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis welcomed the initiative, calling it a potential national model for road safety. “Over 1 million vehicles use this expressway daily. Given this volume, road safety is essential. Mercedes-Benz India, known for its commitment to automotive safety, has taken on a key ro..

PCMC Widens NH-48 Service Roads to Ease Traffic

In a move aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing road safety, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), in partnership with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has launched a major service road widening project along National Highway 48 within PCMC limits.The initiative involves widening over 10 kilometres of existing service roads on both sides of the highway. According to NHAI’s development plan, the current 12-metre-wide service road will be expanded by an additional 12 metres, resulting in a total width of 24 metres. The new road infrastructure will i..