क्या अब जंतर-मंतर पर नहीं दिखेंगे अभिजीत दिपके? अस्पताल से बोले- ‘सुबह-शाम चढ़ रही है आईवी ड्रिप, फिर भी धर्मेंद्र प्रधान…’

Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid: ‘रोजाना सुबह-शाम ड्रिप चढ़ रही है, पर हौसला अभी भी फुल चार्ज है…’ देशव्यापी नीट प्रदर्शन की कमान संभाल रहे अभिजीत दिपके ने जब X पर अपनी ब्लड रिपोर्ट शेयर की है। उन्हें टाइफाइड हो गया है। हालांकि, इसके बावजूद CJP संस्थापक ने हुंकार भरी है कि बीमारी उनके आंदोलन की रफ्तार नहीं धीमी कर सकती। उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर अपना हेल्थ अपडेट देते हुए साफ कर दिया है कि जब तक केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान अपने पद से इस्तीफा नहीं दे देते, तब तक उनका यह छात्र आंदोलन बिना रुके जारी रहेगा।

X पर वीडियो मैसेज शेयर कर बताया हेल्थ अपडेट

अभिजीत दिपके ने आज शनिवार को सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म X पर एक वीडियो पोस्ट कर अपने समर्थकों और छात्रों को अपनी सेहत की जानकारी दी। उन्होंने कहा, ‘जैसा कि आप सभी जानते हैं, पिछले कुछ दिनों से मेरी तबीयत ठीक नहीं थी। अब मेरी ब्लड रिपोर्ट आ गई है और मुझे टाइफाइड की पुष्टि हुई है। मेरा इलाज चल रहा है और मुझे रोजाना सुबह और शाम आईवी ड्रिप चढ़ाई जा रही है।’

दिपके ने शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन करने के लिए देश भर के छात्रों का धन्यवाद किया। उन्होंने कहा, ‘मैं देश भर में शांतिपूर्वक विरोध-प्रदर्शन कर रहे सभी ‘कॉकरोचों’ का दिल से शुक्रिया अदा करता हूं। आप लोगों ने इस आंदोलन को इतना सफल बनाया है।’

उन्होंने उम्मीद जताई कि अगर प्रदर्शन इसी तरह शांतिपूर्ण ढंग से जारी रहा, तो केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान को इस्तीफा देना ही पड़ेगा।

सोनम वांगचुक का अनशन खत्म, पर CJP का आंदोलन रहेगा जारी

सोनम वांगचुक द्वारा अपना 26 दिनों का भूख हड़ताल समाप्त करने पर दिपके ने राहत जताई। उन्होंने कहा, ‘हम अब बेहद खुश और टेंशन फ्री हैं कि सोनम सर ने अपनी भूख हड़ताल खत्म कर दी है। उनका जीवन इस देश के लिए बेहद कीमती है।’

वैसे उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि सोनम वांगचुक का अनशन भले ही खत्म हो गया हो, लेकिन जब तक शिक्षा मंत्री इस्तीफा नहीं देते, तब तक CJP का आंदोलन पूरे देश में पूरी ताकत के साथ चलता रहेगा।

‘इस्तीफा नॉन-नेगोशिएबल’- आशुतोष रांका

इस आंदोलन के नीतिगत रणनीति बनाने वाले CJP प्रवक्ता आशुतोष रांका ने भी सरकार को कड़ा संदेश दिया है। आशुतोष रांका ने X पर पोस्ट करते हुए लिखा, ‘धर्मेंद्र प्रधान का इस्तीफा नॉन-नेगोशिएबल यानी जिस पर कोई समझौता नहीं होने वाला है। अगर सरकार इस पर ‘ना’ कहती है, तो आगे की बातचीत का कोई मतलब नहीं रह जाता।’

CJP की सरकार के सामने 3 मुख्य मांगें

‘कॉकरोच जनता पार्टी’ ने केंद्र सरकार के सामने अपनी शर्तें पूरी तरह स्पष्ट कर दी हैं:

  1. शिक्षा मंत्री का इस्तीफा: केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान तुरंत अपने पद से इस्तीफा दें।
  2. कानूनी कार्रवाई न करने का लिखित भरोसा: शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन कर रहे छात्रों और आंदोलनकारियों पर कोई कानूनी कार्रवाई (FIR/केस) न किए जाने का लिखित आश्वासन मिले।
  3. मुआवजे की मांग: नीट पेपर लीक विवाद के बाद कथित तौर पर आत्महत्या करने वाले छात्रों के परिवारों को ₹1-1 करोड़ का मुआवजा दिया जाए।

कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब में कल हुई थी बैठक, आज फिर चर्चा की उम्मीद

शुक्रवार दोपहर नई दिल्ली के कॉन्स्टिट्यूशन क्लब में केंद्रीय मंत्री जेपी नड्डा और जितेंद्र सिंह ने CJP के प्रतिनिधियों के साथ हाई-लेवल बैठक की थी। केंद्रीय मंत्रियों ने पार्टी की मांगों का अध्ययन करने और सरकार का रुख तय करने का भरोसा दिया था, जिसके बाद दोनों पक्षों के बीच आगे की वार्ता प्रस्तावित है।

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: specification comparison

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: specification comparison

The premium maxi-scooter segment is steadily gathering momentum in India, and Honda has now committed to it with the unveiling of the much-anticipated ADV160. The adventure-styled scooter joins the Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155, giving buyers another premium 160cc, liquid-cooled option.

Honda, however, has arrived with a trick up its sleeve. The ADV160 has been showcased with an E85-compatible flex-fuel engine, making it the first flex-fuel scooter to be showcased in India. We compare its specifications with those of its closest rivals to see how the three stack up on paper.

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: Engine and output

 

Honda ADV160

Hero Xoom 160

Yamaha Aerox 155

Engine

157cc, single-cyl, liquid cooled

156cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled

155cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled

Power

16.3hp

14.9hp 

15hp

Torque

14.9Nm

14Nm

13.9Nm

Power-to-weight ratio

122.6hp/tonne

104.9hp/tonne

119.0hp/tonne

The ADV160 produces the most power and torque.

Honda has the upper hand on paper here, producing the highest output while also boasting the best power-to-weight ratio of the three. Interestingly, these output figures are marginally higher than those of the ADV160 sold in several overseas markets. Honda also pulled a surprise by showcasing the ADV160 with an E85-compatible flex-fuel engine, making it the first flex-fuel scooter to be showcased in India. While ethanol’s higher octane rating can allow manufacturers to adopt more aggressive engine calibration, Honda hasn’t attributed the ADV160’s class-leading performance specifically to its flex-fuel capability. The Aerox 155 follows closely behind and, thanks to its lower kerb weight, isn’t far off the ADV160 in terms of power-to-weight ratio. The Xoom 160, meanwhile, ranks third on outright performance and also has the lowest power-to-weight ratio, owing largely to it being the heaviest scooter in this comparison.

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: Weight and dimension

 

Honda ADV160

Hero Xoom 160

Yamaha Aerox 155

Kerb weight

133kg

142kg

126kg

Wheelbase

1323mm

1348mm

1350mm

Ground clearance

NA

155mm

145mm

Seat height

780mm

787mm

790mm

Fuel tank capacity

8.0 litres  

7.0 litres

5.5 litres

The ADV160 comes with the most fuel-carrying capacity

Honda is yet to reveal most of the ADV160’s weight and dimension specifications for the India-spec model, so the figures above have been sourced from the scooter sold in international markets and should be taken with a pinch of salt. Even so, the ADV160 appears to strike a middle ground between its two rivals, undercutting both in seat height while offering the largest underseat storage and fuel tank. The Aerox 155 remains the lightest scooter here and also has the longest wheelbase, while the Xoom 160 is the heaviest but offers a higher ground clearance than the Yamaha.

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: Tyres, brakes and suspension

 

Honda ADV160

Hero Xoom 160

Yamaha Aerox 155

Tyres

110/80-14 / 130/70-13

120/70 – R14 / 140/60 – R14

110/80-14 / 140/70-14

Brakes

240mm disc / 130mm drum (Single-channel ABS)

240mm disc / drum (Single-channel ABS)

230mm disc / 130mm drum (single-channel ABS)

Suspension

Telescopic fork / dual-shock absorber

Telescopic fork / dual-shock absorber

Telescopic fork / dual-shock absorber

All three scooters get single-channel ABS

There’s little to separate the three scooters when it comes to cycle parts, with telescopic front forks, twin rear shock absorbers and single-channel ABS standard across the board. The ADV160 and Xoom 160 get a larger 240mm front disc, while the Aerox uses a slightly smaller 230mm unit. Hero has equipped the Xoom with the widest front tyre, whereas the Aerox gets the widest rear tyre. The ADV160, meanwhile, is the only scooter here to combine a 14-inch front wheel with a 13-inch rear, while both the Xoom and Aerox ride on 14-inch wheels at both ends. 

Honda ADV160 vs rivals: Features

The ADV160 clearly leads the way when it comes to features. It is the only scooter here to combine a TFT instrument cluster with traction control, an adjustable windscreen and an idling stop system, while also offering the largest underseat storage. The Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 both get smartphone connectivity, navigation and keyless ignition, but rely on LCD instrument clusters. Of the two, only the Aerox offers traction control, while the Xoom counters with an adventure-style design and a competitive feature list. Overall, Honda has equipped the ADV160 with the most comprehensive package on paper.

 

Honda ZR-V launched at Rs 48 lakh

Honda ZR-V front quarter static

Honda has launched the ZR-V in India at an introductory price of Rs 48 lakh ex-showroom. The SUV sits at the top of the Japanese carmaker’s lineup as the flagship offering for the Indian market. The ZR-V is available only in a single fully loaded variant, and is imported from Japan as a CBU. It is Honda’s alternative to the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron and Tiguan. 

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नौकरी जाने का दर्द तब और बढ़ जाता है जब कर्मचारी को लगे कि उसे अपनी बात रखने का मौका ही नहीं मिला। ऐसा ही दावा एक सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर ने किया है, जिसने एक भारतीय IT कंपनी में कॉन्ट्रैक्ट पर नौकरी शुरू करने के सिर्फ छह महीने बाद अचानक बाहर किए जाने की बात कही है।इंजीनियर के मुताबिक कंपनी ने खराब प्रदर्शन को कारण बताया, लेकिन न तो कोई ठोस सबूत दिखाया गया और न ही पहले कोई चेतावनी या फीडबैक दिया गया। अब यह मामला Reddit पर चर्चा का विषय बन गया है, जहां कई लोगों ने वर्कप्लेस में परफॉर्मेंस रिव्यू सिस्टम को लेकर सवाल उठाए हैं।

इंजीनियर ने मांगा जवाब

Reddit पोस्ट में इंजीनियर ने बताया कि उसे अचानक जानकारी दी गई कि उसका कॉन्ट्रैक्ट परफॉर्मेंस से जुड़ी चिंताओं के कारण खत्म किया जा रहा है। हालांकि, वह यह समझ नहीं पाया कि कंपनी ने यह फैसला किस आधार पर लिया। उसने सवाल उठाया कि रोजाना उसके साथ काम करने वाली क्लाइंट टीम से कोई फीडबैक क्यों नहीं लिया गया। इंजीनियर ने बताया कि सात लोगों की टीम में उसने पिछले 90 रिलीज किए गए स्टोरी पॉइंट्स में से 40 पर काम किया था।

बग्स और देरी के आरोपों पर भी जताई आपत्ति

इंजीनियर ने अपने ऊपर लगाए गए ज्यादा बग्स के आरोपों पर भी सफाई दी। उसका कहना था कि कई प्रोडक्शन इश्यू बाद में उसके पास इसलिए भेजे गए क्योंकि वे लाइव सिस्टम से जुड़े थे और उन्हें तुरंत ठीक करना जरूरी था। उसने यह भी बताया कि कुछ मिनट देर से होने वाली डेली स्टैंडअप मीटिंग को भी बाद में परफॉर्मेंस इश्यू के तौर पर देखा गया, जबकि टीम और मैनेजर को उसकी मेडिकल अपॉइंटमेंट की जानकारी पहले से थी।

AI ट्रेनिंग और ऑनलाइन स्टेटस मॉनिटरिंग पर भी सवाल

इंजीनियर ने कंपनी की कुछ नीतियों पर भी नाराजगी जताई। उसका कहना था कि अनिवार्य AI ट्रेनिंग सेशन उसके वास्तविक काम से ज्यादा जुड़े हुए नहीं थे। इसके अलावा, रिमोट कर्मचारियों से पूरे दिन Slack और Microsoft Teams पर एक्टिव स्टेटस बनाए रखने की उम्मीद को लेकर भी उसने सवाल उठाए। अपना अनुभव बताते हुए उसने लिखा कि सबसे ज्यादा निराशा इस बात से हुई कि उसे कोई चेतावनी, फीडबैक, पारदर्शिता या सुधार का मौका नहीं मिला।

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Reddit यूजर्स ने बताया अपना अनुभव

पोस्ट वायरल होने के बाद कई यूजर्स ने इंजीनियर का समर्थन किया। कुछ लोगों ने कहा कि कंपनियों को नौकरी खत्म करने से पहले स्पष्ट फीडबैक और सुधार का अवसर देना चाहिए। एक यूजर ने लिखा कि ऐसी वर्क कल्चर में बदलाव की जरूरत है, जबकि कुछ अन्य लोगों ने कहा कि रिमोट कर्मचारियों के साथ कई जगह इसी तरह का व्यवहार देखने को मिलता है।

क्या परफॉर्मेंस रिव्यू सिस्टम में बदलाव की जरूरत है?

हालांकि कुछ यूजर्स ने यह भी कहा कि पूरी कहानी का सिर्फ एक पक्ष सामने आया है, लेकिन ज्यादातर लोगों ने इस बात पर सहमति जताई कि कर्मचारियों को किसी भी बड़े फैसले से पहले स्पष्ट संवाद, सही फीडबैक और अपनी स्थिति सुधारने का मौका मिलना चाहिए।

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2026 Maruti Brezza: All that’s new over its predecessor

Maruti Brezza

The 2026 Maruti Brezza facelift brings several updates over the outgoing model to strengthen its position in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. The refreshed SUV borrows a couple of features from the Victoris, Maruti’s flagship Arena SUV, and also gains an additional engine option from the Fronx. Here’s a look at everything that’s new on the updated Brezza.

1. Turbo-petrol engine

Turbo-petrol engine

One of the highlights of the new Brezza is the addition of a turbo-petrol engine option. After the Fronx, the Brezza is the second SUV to get the brand’s 1-litre, 3-cylinder direct injection turbo-petrol motor, producing 110hp and 170Nm. The same unit, for reference, has been tuned to deliver outputs of 100hp and 147.6Nm in the Fronx.

2. 6-speed manual transmission

6-speed manual transmission

While the Fronx pairs a 5-speed manual transmission with its turbo-petrol engine, the Brezza opts for a 6-speed unit. Even, the 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and CNG versions of the Arena SUV get a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, instead of the 5-speed unit on offer before.

3. Underbody CNG tank

Underbody CNG tank

After offering an underbody-mounted CNG tank with the Victoris, the carmaker has added the same to the Brezza. Unlike a conventional CNG cylinder placed in the boot, this arrangement frees up luggage space. However, the updated Brezza no longer comes with a spare wheel, regardless of the powertrain. Instead, it gets a puncture repair kit.

4. Larger 10.1 inch touchscreen

Larger 10.1 inch touchscreen

Another upgrade introduced with the Brezza facelift is a Victoris-like 10.1-inch touchscreen with a new UI/UX interface, replacing the previous 9-inch unit. However, the 4-speaker, 2-tweeter setup has been carried over in the updated SUV. 

5. Front ventilated seats

Front ventilated seats

With the 2026 Brezza facelift, Maruti has finally added front ventilated seats, a feature that was missing from the SUV despite being offered by rivals such as the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq and Kia Syros. The addition improves comfort for both the driver and front passenger. New colours for the ambient lights and leatherette seats have also been added.

6. New safety features

The 2026 Brezza facelift now gets a blind spot warning system, which alerts the driver with a visual warning when another vehicle is travelling in the blind spot. In addition to the blind spot warning system, Maruti has equipped the Brezza with a tyre pressure monitoring system and front parking sensors. The SUV also gets a rear cross-traffic alert, improving safety while reversing out of parking spaces. However, the Brezza still does not get an ADAS suite.

2026 Maruti Brezza scores 5-star Bharat NCAP rating

The 2026 Brezza facelift has undergone Bharat NCAP crash tests, where it secured a full 5-star safety rating. The pre-facelift version, however, was never tested by BNCAP. For those not in the know, the current-generation Brezza is based on the same Global-C platform as its predecessor, but Maruti now calls it the TECT platform. The previous-generation Brezza earned a 4-star Global NCAP crash safety rating.

3 reasons to buy the Honda ZR-V, and 3 reasons not to

Honda ZR-V

Honda is set to launch the ZR-V hybrid SUV in India as the Japanese carmaker’s new flagship offering for our market. The ZR-V will be sold in India as a fully imported CBU model, and is expected to rival the likes of the Volkswagen Tayron, Jeep Meridian, and Skoda Kodiaq. How compelling a package is the ZR-V at that price? We’ve compiled the upcoming Honda’s most notable strengths and weaknesses below.

Pros

Punchy and refined powertrain

The ZR-V comes with a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol-hybrid powertrain that outputs a combined 184hp and 315Nm, which is routed to the front wheels via an e-CVT. During our BIC track drive of the ZR-V, we found that the SUV deploys all of its torque from the off, which makes it feel rather zippy. Power flows to the wheels in a smooth and linear fashion, and part-throttle inputs feel responsive too.

Overall refinement is excellent, with barely any engine, road, or tyre noise making its way through to the cabin. Provided there’s enough charge in the battery, the ZR-V can even run in pure electric mode at low speeds, thereby reducing NVH levels further. Moreover, Honda claims a 22.8kpl fuel efficiency for the ZR-V, which will likely be appreciated by buyers seeking lower running costs.

Relatively agile handling

Despite its higher-up centre of gravity and front-wheel drive layout, the ZR-V felt nimble and enjoyable to drive around the Buddh International Circuit. The well-weighted and precise steering rack ensured stable and predictable handling around corners, and the ZR-V even held its own around a slalom course, with body control kept well in check.

Well-built interior with good ergonomics

Step inside the ZR-V and you’re greeted by a smartly laid-out dashboard with a plethora of soft-touch materials and premium-feeling trim pieces. The 10.25-inch digital driver’s display also looks neat and well-executed, the front seats feel nicely padded and comfortable, and the low-set dash enables great visibility.

The ZR-V’s dashboard layout isn’t as flashy or tech-laden as some of its rivals, but this isn’t all that bad, as it’s packed with tactile physical controls for nearly every function. There’s a lot of storage space too, including a decently sized glovebox and door bins, and a bridge-type transmission tunnel with a cubby underneath.

Cons

Misses out on some crucial features

A downside of not being as tech-laden as its rivals is that the ZR-V lacks quite a lot of features that buyers may expect at this price point. First off, the ZR-V has a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, which is bright and works perfectly fine, but is quite small by segment standards – even the much cheaper Honda City has a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen.

The ZR-V also doesn’t get a panoramic sunroof or heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats (the City offers ventilated front seats), and its 360-degree camera is quite low-res too.

Rear seat comfort feels lacking

While the ZR-V’s low-set rear bench makes ingress rather easy, it also means that you sit in a somewhat knees-up position, which may not be comfortable over extended periods. There are no rear sunshades to block harsh sunlight either, and the tapering roofline limits headroom for occupants over 6 feet tall.

Expected to be expensive

Since the ZR-V will retail as a CBU, pricing is anticipated to land at around Rs 45 lakh (ex-showroom). At that price, and with all the aforementioned drawbacks, the ZR-V could end up being a hard sell, especially when rivals like the Tayron, Kodiaq, and Meridian are bigger, more feature-loaded, and can even be had as 7-seaters.

Adishwar Group plans new approach for premium motorcycle business in India

Adishwar Group plans new approach for premium motorcycle business in India

Between 2022-2023, AARI (Adishwar Auto Ride India) Pvt. Ltd. introduced as many as sixteen new models under lesser known Chinese brands like Keeway, Moto Morini and Zontes – all of which were new to our market at the time. Since then the company has greatly streamlined its product portfolio. 

  1. New launches will only happen if the products make business sense
  2. Smaller dealer format being considered for tier 2, tier 3 towns

This is especially true for Keeway, which now only has four products on sale, half of what it did in the recent past. AARI has also deliberately scaled back sales of Zontes bikes in India, although aftersales and service support for existing customers will not be impacted. 

Vikas Jhabakh, MD, AARI elaborated, “If you remember a few years back, we had scaled up quite a lot. And in retrospect, maybe quite quickly in a very short period. I think that that realization came to us.”

“With all OEMs, we’ve gotten extremely picky [with what we launch]. If we don’t think it’s a fit for more than one reason, we are very comfortable pushing back saying, thank you, but we won’t take this. Whether it is for price reasons or product [related] reasons.”

Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director of Adishwar Auto Ride India pvt. ltd.

Currently, the company wants to streamline the number of offerings it has and focus only on retaining models that have cemented a business case for themselves. Case in point, the Keeway V302C has carved out a niche for itself despite commanding a steep Rs 4.49 lakh (ex-showroom, India) sticker price. Vikas claims that, for a small demographic, this 300cc cruiser with a V-Twin engine keeps generating repeat sales and this is the exact niche it wants to target. 

AARI also wants to maintain a healthy relationship with its dealers and ensure they continue to generate business as well as stick around for a long time. On that topic, Vikas said, “I think a better dealer network is always beneficial for customers. You don’t want to be too far away from a product. You don’t want to be too far away from a service centre. Not only have we consolidated on brand and product portfolio, we’ve consolidated on the dealer network also, where we have 37 dealers across the country.” 

In fact, the company is also exploring a new dealer format for smaller tier-2 and tier-3 towns in India. He added, “We are now exploring short store formats in tier two, tier three, [towns] where we only work for products which are priced under Rs 2.50 lakh. Do small stores and workshops, give accessibility to the market, where they don’t have to go to the closest tier 1 city.”

New Benelli, Keeway and Moto Morini launches on the horizon

New Benelli, Keeway and Moto Morini launches on the horizon

There has been an extended period of silence from Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI) Pvt. Ltd., the company that retails brands like Benelli, Keeway, Moto Morini, Zontes and QJMotor, when it comes to new product launches. We recently had the opportunity to speak to Vikas Jhabakh, MD, who shed some light on the business as well as what to expect from these Chinese brands in the near future. 

  1. New Benelli product likely to launch this year or early 2027
  2. TNT600i ruled out for India return due to emissions norms and E20 fuel

New product launches planned across all brands, starting with Benelli

Keeway and Moto Morini are also due to see new launches

While AARI has had a relatively muted past 18 months (more on that below), the company has plans to launch more models across the various brands in its umbrella. Benelli, Vikas said, is the most important brand name for AARI and there will be more launches under its umbrella. “For Benelli, we will definitely bring in one product before the end of this year. We are under homologation right now. So we are fairly confident.” 

“With Benelli, the strategy is one product every year for the next three years, including this year. So, let us say one this year, one next year, one the year after that. I think Benelli has always been our bread and butter brand that is going to be there. And we’re also exploring more products. Some within Benelli, some within Keeway, one Moto Morini specifically that we’re looking at.”

Vikas Jhabakh, Managing Director of Adishwar Auto Ride India Pvt. Ltd.

Benelli currently has four models in India, all based on the same 502cc, twin-cyl platform – Leoncino neo-retro, 502C sporty cruiser, TRK 502 and TRK 502X ADVs. While Vikas declined to identify any future products, he did rule out the return of the popular four-cylinder TNT600i sport naked. The reason being that the bike is neither emissions nor E20 fuel compatible and ensuring it does will need significant investment and testing. 

Keeway too will see further products coming in, although they could be rebadged Benda models, like the V302C currently sold here. Coming to Moto Morini, Vikas explicitly mentioned that AARI is looking at “one specific product.” While no indication was given about what that model could be, we believe the Alltrhike 450 adventure bike is a good candidate for our market. With CFMoto’s India re-entry plans on hold, the Moto Morini Alltrhike 450 could offer a rather similar experience because it is based on the same engine and chassis platform. 

For future Keeway and Moto Morini launches, no concrete timelines were shared. 

2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza interior images

2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza interior dashboard

The 2026 Maruti Brezza’s interior sees more meaningful updates than the exterior. The highlight is the 10.1-inch infotainment screen that’s also seen on the Victoris. It also adds ambient lighting, ventilated seats at the front and revised switchgear for the HVAC controls (also shared with the Victoris). There’s also use of new gloss-black trim materials on the dashboard and door pads, replacing the silver trim seen on the pre-facelift car. On the safety front, the Brezza now gets front parking sensors, and it is also expected to come with a Level 2 ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) suite. The seats also get new leatherette upholstery, and as always, the Brezza remains generously spacious on the inside. 

2026 Maruti Brezza exterior image gallery

2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza front quarter

This is the first mid-lifecycle update for the Maruti Brezza since its second-generation model was introduced in 2022, and the updates on the outside are rather minimal. The grille design has been slightly reworked, and it gets a new dark chrome finish. The car also gets a revised bumper with repositioned fog lamps housed within triangular surrounds. The headlamps and the LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), however, remain unchanged. In profile, the only notable update is a new set of dual-tone alloy wheels and slightly revised body cladding, while the rear has remained largely unchanged. The turbo-petrol variants are further marked out by red accents on the outside.