Automakers back Trump plan to roll back fuel economy rules, but seek changes

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Major automakers on Wednesday called for changes in the Trump administration’s proposal to reform fuel ​economy standards, but said they back the plan to drastically ‌slash the efficiency requirements. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, ‌Ford and other automakers, backed […]

Bengaluru’s ‘pigeon-hole’ 2 BHKs fuel debate over whether the city is going the Mumbai way

As property prices rise across East Bengaluru, a growing number of homebuyers are raising concerns over what they describe as ‘pigeon-hole’ 2 BHK apartments, homes that offer expansive open spaces and amenities on the outside but cramped, poorly designed interiors within. A Reddit thread has highlighted the struggles of first-time buyers and tenants who say […]

Govt may levy duty to mop up windfall gains of fuel retailers| Business News

NEW DELHI: A sustained low in international oil prices has led to a surge in profits for state-run fuel retailers, prompting the government to consider mopping up these windfall gains through a levy to build a cushion in the event of a future spike in crude prices—a scenario many see as plausible given global geopolitical uncertainty. Refiners […]