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New observations challenge ideas about where planets can form
Astronomers have identified planet-forming structures in small disks, raising questions about where planets can develop.
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US electric-car sales show signs of renewed momentum
Electric-vehicle sales in the United States are showing signs of improvement.
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Citroën plans a $17,000 electric revival of the 2CV
Citroën is planning an electric revival of the 2CV with a reported price near $17,000.
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High Court says ED may report offences found during FEMA searches
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said the Enforcement Directorate can report a cognizable offence to police during a FEMA search.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric charging guide explores home charging
A guide examines ways to charge the electric Porsche Cayenne, including a possible do-it-yourself setup.
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Transition to an all-electric fleet may face more hurdles than expected
The shift to a fully electric vehicle fleet could be more difficult than some projections suggest.
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Stellantis begins Leapmotor platform work for 2028 city cars
Stellantis has started a program using Leapmotor’s electric-vehicle platform for city cars targeted at 2028.
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Why one driver chose to keep an electric car
A driver who considered returning to a gasoline car decided to continue using an EV.
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Vinod Kumar Sharma’s Atharvaveda Manjari released
A book titled Atharvaveda Manjari by Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma has been released.
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Chandigarh Mayor celebrates achievements of children with special needs
Mayor Saurabh Joshi highlighted the talents of children with special needs at a Chandigarh event.
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High Court petition seeks CBI probe into shooting of anti-drug activist
A petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a CBI investigation into the shooting of an anti-drug activist during a livestream.
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Laptop battery technology helped shape modern electric cars
Battery technologies developed for laptops contributed to advances in electric vehicles.
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Sector 26 Mandi begins infrastructure upgrade
The Market Committee has started an infrastructure overhaul at Chandigarh’s Sector 26 Mandi.
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A rental EV saved money but raised concerns about driving range
One driver’s rental experience highlighted how range concerns can complicate a cost-saving electric-car trip.
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Chandigarh Police issue case brief for October 16
Chandigarh Police released a brief of cases dated October 16.
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Electric cars cut oil use as the US risks losing ground
Electric vehicles have reduced oil demand, while the US is described as falling behind in adoption.
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Vietnamese electric ride-hailing service launches in Los Angeles
A Vietnamese electric ride-hailing company has launched a Los Angeles service using its own cars and drivers.
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Global competition intensifies over Chinese electric cars
Trade and industrial competition over Chinese electric vehicles is growing across global markets.
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Chandigarh launches father-child games for children with special needs
The first father-child games for children with special needs have been inaugurated in Chandigarh.
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Used electric-car sales surge in the United States
Sales of used electric vehicles are rising in the US market.
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High Court denies anticipatory bail in alleged jail heroin-smuggling case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied pre-arrest bail to a man accused of smuggling heroin into a jail.
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October brings zero-interest financing offers on selected EVs
Some electric vehicles are being offered with zero-percent financing in October 2026.
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Chandigarh school hosts library and drug-awareness programme
A library orientation and Nasha Mukt Bharat awareness programme was held at GMSSS in Sector 23-A, Chandigarh.
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EU trade in electric and hybrid cars grew in 2025
European Union trade in electric and hybrid vehicles increased during 2025.
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High Court rejects colleges’ plea to extend admission deadline
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected colleges’ request to extend the admission deadline to fill vacant seats.
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Low-cost Chinese EVs put pressure on prices and inflation
The expansion of Chinese electric vehicles is being linked to lower vehicle prices and reduced inflation pressure.
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Constable cannot be forced into promotion course, High Court rules
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a constable who does not seek promotion cannot be compelled to take a promotional course.
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Breast cancer awareness event held in Chandigarh’s Sarangpur
Ayushman Aarogya Mandir in Sarangpur, Chandigarh, observed Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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One year after EV tax-credit cuts, winners and losers emerge
A review examines how ending electric-vehicle tax credits affected consumers and automakers over the past year.
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Smart revives its two-seat city car as an EV with 180-mile range
Smart is bringing back its original two-seat format as an electric car with a claimed 180-mile range.