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Ola Electric gets govt certification for the 4680 Bharat Cell-powered Roadster X+

Ola Electric said it has received government certification for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ (9.1 kWh), clearing the way for the company to begin deliveries of the model. The certification has been granted under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989 by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (iCAT), Manesar, a government-authorised testing agency, the company informed stock exchanges. With this approval, Ola Electric said the Roadster X+ becomes India's first electric motorcycle to be certified with a completely in-house developed battery pack built on its 4680 Bharat Cell technology. The 9.1 kWh variant offers a claimed certified IDC range of up to 501 km per charge, positioning it as a long-range electric motorcycle aimed at reducing range anxiety and expanding EV adoption beyond metro markets into Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, where charging infrastructure remains limited. The certification followed a comprehensive vehicle-level validation progr...

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NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements

National Buildings Construction Corporation NBCC (India) has taken another step forward in its digital-transformation journey with the launch of a new Travel Allowance (TA) Bill Module for its regular employees. The initiative is aimed at modernising internal administrative processes while improving efficiency, transparency and ease of access for employees. The newly-introduced module enables employees to [...] The post NBCC launches digital TA bill module to streamline employee reimbursements appeared first on HR Katha .

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Google now allows users to change their @gmail.com address, here is how to do it

Sundar Pichai-led technology giant Google has begun allowing users to change their @gmail.com email address while retaining the same account, data and services, according to an update to the company’s account help page . Under the change, users can replace their existing Gmail address with a new one without losing access to emails, files or subscriptions. Google said the original email address will continue to function as an alias, meaning messages sent to the old address will still be delivered to the same inbox. The old address will also remain valid for signing in to Google services such as Drive, Maps and YouTube. The updated guidance currently appears on Google’s Hindi-language support page, indicating that the rollout may be starting in India or other Hindi-speaking markets. The company said the feature is being introduced gradually and will expand to more users over time. Google has placed limits on the feature. Users can change their Gmail username only once every 12 months,...