EV manufacturers face difficulties due to localization norms coming into effect on Tuesday

Electric commercial vehicle (eCV) manufacturers are in a difficult position as they have been unable to meet the localization requirements under the 'PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement' (PM eDRIVE) program, which is set to take effect on Tuesday, industry leaders told Business Standard.

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) requested a seven-month extension for localization from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on July 22. They asked to postpone the deadline for localizing traction motor systems and motor controllers for electric buses (e-buses) and electric trucks (e-trucks) from September 1 to April 1, 2027.

The industry body attributed this request to ongoing disruptions in the supply of rare earth magnets caused by Chinese export restrictions. Government officials informed Business Standard on Monday that a decision on the industry's request has not yet been made.

Under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme within the PM eDRIVE program, e-bus and e-truck manufacturers were required to manufacture key components of traction motors in India. Initially, the government planned to introduce these norms on September 1, 2025, but the deadline was postponed twice following appeals from the industry.

The first extension, announced on September 30, 2025, moved the implementation to March. Then, on March 13, the ministry allowed manufacturers to continue importing traction motors containing rare earth magnets until August 31, effectively pushing the compliance with localization norms to September 1.

Supply Chain Issues

In its letter to MHI dated July 22, Siam stated that China's export controls on heavy rare earth elements such as dysprosium and terbium, as well as permanent magnets, have 'significantly altered global permanent magnet supply chains,' which are a critical component for traction motors used in e-buses and e-trucks.

The industry organization noted: 'Despite export licenses being issued for certain batches, procurement remains subject to regulatory approvals, increased order fulfillment times, and supply uncertainty.' Siam also reported that geopolitical tensions, including instability in West Asia, have exacerbated supply chain problems by increasing transit time, freight costs, and uncertainty regarding the availability of critical components.

The organization emphasized: 'Consequently, original equipment manufacturers continue to face significant difficulties in ensuring a predictable supply of permanent magnets while complying with the PLI localization requirements as originally intended.'

According to Siam, the extension would help prevent production disruptions if supply restrictions persist and would give manufacturers and component suppliers more time to establish local supply chains and expand production capacity. The additional time would also allow for a smooth transition from imported to partially localized, and ultimately fully localized, traction motor and motor controller systems.

Neither the Ministry nor Siam responded to Business Standard's requests on this matter.

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Underground market for stolen passwords allows access to public and private systems

A report by Fantástico exposed the existence of an illicit market dedicated to selling stolen logins and passwords, enabling access to both governmental and private systems. The services offered in this market include manipulating judicial processes, canceling fines, and even altering arrest warrants.

Over the course of one month, the story tracked forums and groups used by criminals to negotiate server and authority credentials. Part of these accesses was validated by the Public Prosecutor's Office and confirmed its functionality.

The offerings cover credentials and so-called 'panels,' which consolidate illegally obtained data. Available queries involve areas such as Income Tax, health records, online purchases, employee information, and vaccination data.

The cost varies depending on the target system and the buyer's purpose. The report registered advertisements that reached the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Sul, which was already investigating these activities. With permission and security, investigators tested some of the credentials and confirmed: 'We noticed it is functional. What they promise, they can deliver,' stated Fábio Costa Pereira, a prosecutor from Rio Grande do Sul.

In Goiás, investigations revealed approximately 140 modifications to the National Arrest Warrant Database. Inserting incorrect data into judicial orders can result in the wrongful imprisonment of innocent individuals. The Court of Justice of Goiás identified a total of 350 fraudulent accesses, and there was one case where a false blocking order was issued in the state.

Credentials obtained from servers or magistrates were used to defraud, insert, modify, or delete arrest orders in national databases. Sabrina Leles, a police chief from the Civil Police of Goiás, testified to Fantástico.

A couple suspected of participating in these intrusions was arrested, but both remain free while responding to the process. The network called The Com groups together criminal communities dispersed globally. According to the FBI, many members of this network are young. In these circles, personal data and stolen credentials are used not only for intrusions but also for scams, blackmail, and sextortion.

It was this type of practice that attracted the attention of the Civil Police of Pará. In Belém, investigators located groups involved in the trade of logins and passwords and other criminal activities. To monitor the circulation of this information, the police collaborate with researchers from the Federal Rural University of the Amazon (UFRA), who monitor databases exposed on the internet.

The volume of discovered data illustrates the magnitude of the problem: in 2026 alone, the project identified 18 billion exposed data points, including information that could fall into the hands of criminals and fuel new intrusions.

On the morning of June 20, an alert issued by the Civil Defense reached almost all of Brazil with the word 'misanthropy,' a term meaning hatred of humanity. This message was sent by an intruder using logins and passwords belonging to two firefighters from Pará. The same word was found in conversations monitored by Fantástico. For investigators, this choice could incite the curiosity of adolescents, leading them to seek out communities associated with these groups. This incident highlights the danger of legitimate credentials being improperly appropriated. It is essential to increase vigilance regarding passwords, logins, and links, as tools such as multi-factor authentication and access control help prevent such intrusions.

www.aajtak.inAugust 31, 14:56

File Juggler program helps automatically organize files on a laptop according to set rules

When working on a laptop, a large number of files often accumulate, which can gather in the 'Downloads' folder or be scattered across the desktop as photos, videos, and other documents. As a result, finding the right file at the right time takes a lot of time.

If you regularly download many files, you are familiar with this problem. Manually moving every file into a separate folder, renaming, and sorting old files is a laborious process. However, there is a tool that can significantly simplify this task.

Automatic File Organization

To solve this problem, you can use a Windows program called File Juggler. In it, the user can set specific rules. After that, files will automatically move to the corresponding folders according to the established rules.

For example, if you download PDF files daily, you can create a rule that automatically moves any PDF file that lands in a specific folder to another target folder. This way, you won't have to manually move the file from one directory to another every time.

Reducing Clutter in the Downloads Folder

The 'Downloads' folder often fills up with files of various types. Some of them are critically important, others will be needed later, and some may never be opened. Because of this, after a few days, it becomes unclear where each file is located.

With rules created in File Juggler, files can be directed to different locations based on their type, name, or other information.

File Renaming Capability

Sometimes downloaded files have names that make it impossible to understand their content. In such cases, they have to be renamed one by one. File Juggler allows you to create rules for renaming files, which reduces the need to perform repetitive manual operations.

The Desktop Will Stay Clean

If your laptop desktop is cluttered with photos, PDF documents, and other files, this tool can be useful. With the help of rules, files can be automatically sent to the correct folders. Furthermore, rules allow tasks such as automatic extraction of ZIP archives.

Set Up Once, Work Constantly

Such tools are especially beneficial for people who work with a large volume of files daily. Once the rule is set up correctly, it will work independently thereafter.

However, caution should be exercised when creating rules. Incorrect configuration can lead to an important file ending up in the wrong place or being deleted. Therefore, it is recommended to first test the program on unnecessary files instead of manually sorting every file in the traditional way; some tasks can be entrusted to the computer.