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PM E-DRIVE Scheme Supports 26.59 Lakh EV Sales, Extended Until March 2028

The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme has supported 26.59 lakh electric vehicle (EV) sales as of June 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries said on October 1, 2026. The scheme will now run until March 31, 2028, with its total outlay increased to ₹11,900 crore.

The government notified the scheme on September 29, 2024, with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years. It came into effect on October 1, 2024. The scheme aims to accelerate EV adoption, expand charging infrastructure and strengthen domestic EV manufacturing.

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On August 8, 2025, the ministry extended the scheme from March 2026 to March 2028 without increasing its funding at the time. Heavy Industries Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy said the additional time was needed for electric trucks, electric buses and vehicle testing agencies, each of which faced “specific challenges”.

The ministry gave three reasons...

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 4, #741 - CNET

Looking for the most recent NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle answers? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might not be as popular as the regular Connections puzzle, but it’s a fun

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Oct. 4 - CNET

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? CNET publishes daily answers and hints for Wordle, The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. The Mini Crossword is a nice break from the tougher puzzles, and it takes only a fraction of the time of

Front-load vs top-load washing machines: Top 10 picks for a festive home upgrade

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Control Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'

* Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko says a musical score is "an emotional vessel" * He explains that it's his duty "to represent the story in the most beautiful light possible" * Alanko adds that the music "must be able to exist by itself, without the

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Control Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'