KTM introduces ‘Service on Wheels' for Leh circuit
"The KTM spirit is all about pushing boundaries, and we are proud to support our riders with unmatched service coverage through the Leh sector. With KTM Service on Wheels, we're ensuring that adventure never has to stop due to service constraints. It's our way of delivering true peace of mind, right in the heart of India's most rugged motorcycling landscape," said Manik Nangia, President, Probiking, Bajaj Auto Ltd.KTM's Leh sector service expansion includes quick-repair capabilities, spares backup, and preventive inspections at altitudes reaching 12,500 feet, reaffirming the brand's commitment to delivering performance and reliability in every ride.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
Explained: China's mega dam on Brahmaputra and India's downstream risks
China has reportedly begun constructing what it is calling the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet, just across the Line of Actual Control from Arunachal Pradesh. Situated in Medog (Metok) County and near Mainling/Nyingchi, the dam will be a series of five cascade hydroelectric stations, collectively known as the Medog or Yarlung Tsangpo mega-dam. When completed, which is projected for the 2030s, it will connect to China's power grid as the river flows south to Arunachal Pradesh and through India and Bangladesh as the Brahmaputra. Why is China building a dam near Arunachal Pradesh? The Chinese government describes the project as an integral part of its clean energy and climate objectives. The project is incorporated in China's 14th Five-Year Plan and long-term development plans up to 2035. The dam project aims to produce electricity, which would be equivalent to the entire United Kingdom's needs in one year, according to the Reuters report. Beyond renewable energy targets, the project may also serve flood-control functions and act as a stimulus for domestic investment, infrastructure growth, and jobs. What will be the benefits for China? The expected scale of power generation is massive. The combined annual output is projected at 300 billion kWh, far surpassing the Three Gorges Dam, and covering roughly the yearly electricity consumption of the UK. With an estimated cost between $167 billion and $170 billion (1.2 trillion yuan), the project is expected to boost Chinese construction, equipment, and bond markets. Furthermore, the project is expected to contribute to China's carbon-cutting goals and may provide downstream flood mitigation. Meanwhile, control over a major tributary will provide China the geopolitical leverage and potential influence over transboundary water flows. Why is India worried? India is worried that China's upstream control of the Brahmaputra's waters could allow China to control water levels as a tactical weapon of sorts. Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal, called the dam a "ticking water bomb" and a threat to life. His concerns stem from Beijing not having signed up to any international river-sharing agreements and not knowing what its future plans might be. The risks downstream include reduced flow (the sediment captured is critically important to irrigation), problems with the ecosystem, and more extreme dry seasons. There are also significant risks, including floods, from sudden discharge of water in the case of planned storage (for electricity generation, for example) or accidents (including maintenance issues and emergencies). All of which is concerning for India's north-east. Additionally, the project stretches across a seismically active Himalayan gorge — which heightens landslide, flood, and ecological hazard, potentially devastating downstream regions. Does it challenge India's geopolitical position? This project is near a contested territory in Arunachal Pradesh. India is concerned that China's unilateral actions could redefine control over shared water resources and geopolitical influence. Flow reduction could impair drinking water, crop yields, and riverine ecosystems in Assam and beyond. With increased dependence on a dam controlled by China, India may find itself politically constrained. Additionally, the project risks militarising water policy in an already fragile Himalayan border context. How is India responding to China's dam construction? To counter China's influence, India is fast-tracking hydropower in Arunachal. Plans include the 11,000 MW Upper-Siang Multipurpose Project (SUMP) at a cost of around Rs 1.5 trillion, with a reservoir capacity of 9.2 billion cubic metres, likely to strengthen India's water rights under international norms. Additional projects like Subansiri Lower (2,000 MW) and Dibang (2,880 MW, tallest concrete gravity dam) are under various stages of planning and construction. India relies on the 2006 Expert-Level Mechanism, through which China shares real-time flood-season hydrological data for Brahmaputra and Sutlej. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly stated that despite concerns, there's no immediate threat—citing the river's multiple sources, including Bhutan and local rainfall. Conversely, organisations in Arunachal like SIFF and ex-CM Nabam Tuki, along with student bodies in Assam, have pressed for thorough impact reviews, transparency, and the declaration of Assam's flood issues as a national emergency. How has the world responded to China's action? Bangladesh has raised questions about a reduction in water supply and flow variability. However, China states the project is expected to have no negative effects on countries downstream. Meanwhile, environmental organisations have raised concerns regarding the dam's potential to influence a sensitive ecological zone, highlighting the potential for earthquakes and other natural disasters, given its location in the Himalayas. While India and Bangladesh have formally raised the issue with China, there has been little overt international censure or coordinated global diplomatic response so far. The project is seen as an extension of China's broader infrastructure and strategic ambitions rather than a direct provocation warranting sanctions or collective action. Moreover, the lack of enforceable worldwide agreements on rivers permits China to move ahead without any serious accountability from the rest of the world. For India, this is a multi-faceted challenge. The downstream risks for India include everything from water shortages to environmental damage, along with border tensions. As a response, India is increasing hydropower and flood control investment plans, while also utilising diplomatic engagement, data-sharing, and political mobilisation as diverse strategies to stake its own claims.
India Today
15 hours ago
- India Today
If you live in any of these locations, you can book the Tesla Model Y
After years of speculation and countless delays, Tesla has finally made its grand debut in India. On July 15, the electric car giant opened the doors of its first-ever showroom in the country, nestled in the heart of Mumbai's posh Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Marking this moment, the much-awaited Tesla Model Y also made its first official appearance on Indian can you get the Model Y?If you've booked the Base variant, deliveries are set to begin in the third quarter of this year. However, those who opted for the Long Range version will need to wait a little longer, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the fourth can only book the Model Y via Tesla's website. If you want to know how to book a Tesla, click availability If you live in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi or Gurugram, you will get the Model Y first, as Tesla is prioritising deliveries to these cities first. However, as per Tesla, anyone in India can order the Model Y directly via their everyone in India can order directly on our website Tesla India (@Tesla_India) July 22, 2025Tesla Model Y: Battery and RangeThe Tesla Model Y is offered in two variants in India, each powered by a different battery pack. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version is equipped with a 60kWh LFP battery, delivering a claimed WLTP range of 500km on a single charge. On the other hand, the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD) gets a larger battery, enabling it to achieve a claimed range of 622km per Model Y: PerformanceCurrently, only single-motor variants are available for the Indian market. However, performance remains impressive. The RWD version accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in just 5.9 seconds, while the LR RWD completes the sprint in 5.6 seconds. Both variants have a top speed of Model Y: ChargingIt remains uncertain whether Tesla's Supercharger network will be introduced in India. That said, the company claims its ultra-fast DC Superchargers can add up to 238km of range to the RWD in just 15 minutes. The LR RWD can gain 267km of range within the same time using the Model Y: Full Self-DrivingTesla is set to be the first carmaker in India to offer a comprehensive self-driving package, available as a Rs 6 lakh add-on to the Model Y's base price. However, Tesla notes that some autonomous features may still require regulatory approvals in specific regions, with further details to be shared closer to the Model Y's expected delivery to Auto Today Magazine- EndsTune InMust Watch
India.com
20 hours ago
- India.com
Big worry for India as China launches 'Water Bomb', begins construction of Brahmaputra Mega Dam, Delhi on Alert as it will…
New Delhi: China has formally started the construction of a USD 167.8 billion dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh. Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the start of the construction of the dam at a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra River, locally known as Yarlung Zangbo, at Nyingchi City, official media reported. According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the ceremony took place at the dam site of Nyingchi's Mainling hydropower station in Tibet Autonomous Region. The hydropower project, regarded as the biggest infrastructure project in the world, raised concerns in the lower riparian countries, India and Bangladesh. Here are some of the key details: The project will consist of five cascade hydropower stations The project will need a total investment estimated at around 1.2 trillion Yuan (about USD 167.8 billion) According to a 2023 report, the hydropower station is expected to generate more than 300 billion kWh of electricity each year The dam is to be built at a huge gorge in the Himalayan reaches where the Brahmaputra River makes a huge U-turn to flow into Arunachal Pradesh and then to Bangladesh. It will primarily deliver electricity for external consumption while also addressing local demand in Tibet, which China officially refers to as Xizang. Representatives from various organisations, including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Power Construction Corporation of China and locals attended the ceremony, the report said. According to earlier reports, the size of the project would dwarf any other single infrastructure project on the planet, including China's own Three Gorges dam, regarded as the largest in the world. China has already operationalised the USD 1.5 billion Zam Hydropower Station, the largest in Tibet, in 2015, which raised concerns in India. Concerns Arose In India: Concerns arose in India as the dam besides empowering China to control the water flow, the size and scale of it could also enable Beijing to release large amounts of water flooding border areas in times of hostilities. India too is building a dam over Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. India and China established the Expert Level Mechanism (ELM) in 2006 to discuss various issues related to trans-border rivers under which China provides India with hydrological information on the Brahmaputra river and Sutlej river during the flood seasons. Data sharing of trans-border rivers figured in the talks between India, China Special Representatives (SRs) for border question, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, held here on December 18 last year. The Brahmaputra Dam presents enormous engineering challenges as the project site is located along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur. The Tibetan plateau, regarded as the roof of the world, frequently experiences earthquakes as it is located over the tectonic plates.
