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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is intensifying its focus on road safety across India, with its programs benefiting over 10 lakh individuals. The company’s flagship initiative, the Toyota Safety Education Program (TSEP), has impacted 9.3 lakh students through engaging road safety awareness campaigns in major cities like Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai. This initiative not only promotes safer roads but also drives long-term societal benefits by embedding safety-conscious behaviors in future generations. TKM’s innovation-driven approach also includes the Toyota Hackathon, where students from classes 7 to 12 develop real-world solutions for traffic issues, fostering a culture of innovation in road safety. Additionally, the company has set up Traffic Parks and deployed surveillance technologies ...

President Droupadi Murmu led the Indian delegation to the Vatican for the State Funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Arriving in Rome on April 25, President Murmu paid her respects at Saint Peter's Basilica, accompanied by Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and George Kurian, and Goa Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Joshua De Souza. The Indian government declared three days of mourning in honor of the late pontiff, whose affection for India was noted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, also signed the condolence book at the Holy See's embassy in New Delhi.

On the occasion of Earth Day, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reaffirmed its dedication to environmental sustainability, pledging continued efforts toward carbon neutrality. This commitment, highlighted by Executive Vice President & Director – Manufacturing, Mr. B. Padmanabha, aligns with the global Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, which includes initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions across various stages of production and promoting clean mobility solutions. Under its multi-faceted approach, TKM continues to push forward in electrified vehicle technologies (xEVs) and alternative fuel powertrains. The company is also committed to its green manufacturing operations, utilizing 100% renewable grid electricity and recycling over 96% of its waste. Notably, TKM's operations have ad...