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The MG Cyberster electric roadster features a dual-motor AWD setup with 510 PS, 725 Nm torque, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, a 77 kWh battery, and a 580 km MIDC range for grand touring.

India's Supreme Court move to enforce foreign arbitral awards highlights the need for dispute certainty, as 88% of crude oil and 50% of natural gas imports demand reduced litigation to boost investments.

Mercedes-Benz launched the locally assembled GLC 400 4MATIC electric SUV in India at Rs 78.50 lakh, offering a 713 km range and 330kW fast charging capabilities with over 1,000 bookings recorded.

Bihar is set to deploy 400 electric buses across six districts, featuring eight charging stations per depot. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new charging infrastructure on November 21.

The Edo State government has issued a certificate of occupancy to the NNPC for the proposed Oredo refinery and petrochemical plant, aiming to boost local refining capacity and create jobs.

Bajaj Auto plans to expand its lineup by launching an adventure motorcycle by December 2026 and its first mass-market electric motorcycle by FY28, featuring a 249cc engine and modern digital instrumentation.

India's cleantech industry is rapidly expanding across renewable energy, electric mobility, and recycling sectors, driven by government initiatives and major corporate investments reaching gigawatt-scale capacities to ensure sustainable economic transformation.

Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt and Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg met in Bhubaneswar, alongside Coal India and MCL leadership, to discuss coal sector coordination, development, and enhanced collaboration.

HURL Managing Director Dr. Siba Prasad Mohanty emphasized coal-based industries at a November 13 New Delhi dialogue to boost India's energy security, reduce imports, and advance self-reliance through coal gasification.

India's Rs 37,500-crore coal gasification scheme targets 100 million tonnes capacity by 2030 to reduce import bills, prioritizing hydrogen, synthetic natural gas, and methanol amid technical and financial feasibility tests.