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One year after joining the Tata group, Air India announced on Tuesday that it has placed an order for 470 planes, of which 250 were with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and 220 with the American titan Boeing. This order represents the largest single-tranche aircraft purchase in history. This has exceeded American Airlines’ 2011 purchase for 460 aircraft. The aircraft purchase is worth at nearly $70 billion at list price. Air India has placed an initial order for 40 wide-body A350 aircraft and 210 aircraft from the A320neo family from Airbus, with the option to expand the quantity. The airline…
People can now send and receive various goods, including electronic devices, to 213countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Gulf, through thepost office for a minimal fee. The Postal Export Center (Dak Niriyat Kendra) began operations yesterday atPalakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam and Kannur. All positions at thecenters are expected to be filled by the end of April, and office facilities will also bemade available to customers. The plan is being operated in association with KochiCustoms.Items that are not prohibited may be sent through the system. Upon arrival,international goods are subject to customs inspection and duty payment.…
Noticed that some of the most bizarre inventions that humanity has never known it needed are made in Japan? Well, a bean bag that you can wear is another item to add to the list. https://youtu.be/yKIaNA6YEUU The Japanese company “Takikou Sewing” has come up with a strange yet innovative idea: a wearable bean bag. Yes ! It may sound and look weird at the same time, but this pear-shaped, goofy-looking bean bag is already a hit on Japanese social media. According to its manufacturer, Takiko Sewing, the concept behind the wearable bean bag is to let go anytime and anywhere. Takikawa said that…
At the Digital India Week 2022 event in Gandhinagar, the Indian government added a number of digital economic initiatives. One of these programmes, called “Bhashini,” tries to use technology to bridge the gap between diverse Indian languages. With the help of this government portal, Indian MSMEs, startups, and independent innovators would have access to free Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources. This will make it easier for developers to provide simple internet access and digital services in Indian languages to all citizens. How does it operate?The project can be found at https://www.bhashini.gov.in/en/ and aims to create and…
Mahindra & Mahindra, revealed the concept images of the XUV.e series and the BE series as part of its vision for the future.These were now showcased in India on the eve of India’s first ever Formula E race in Hyderabad. Mahindra’s upcoming born-electric SUVs have been categorized under two separate brand names, XUV.e and BE. https://youtu.be/pTi2Z9yraHc These new Mahindra electric SUVs will be based on the state-of-the-art INGLO EV platform. Mahindra XUV.e range includes XUV.e8 and XUV.e9. XUV.e8 is essentially the electric version of XUV700 and will be the first to be launched, scheduled for December 2024. The Mahindra XUV.e9 is expected to make its market debut In April 2025. It will be a five-seater coupe SUV and will measure 4,790 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width and 1,690mm…
The launch of India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train, the Vande Bharat Express, is a “Make in India” success story. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains from CSMT station, one to Solapur and the other to Sainagar Shirdi. With the addition of these two, the country now has 10 Vande Bharat Express trains. https://youtu.be/lysokZV-sTU Vande Bharat is equipped with world class features like aerodynamic design to combat air resistance and attain speed of 160 kmph India’s first indigenous semi-high-speed train has gained popularity among the citizens. Hailing the successful operation of Vande Bharat Express,…
PedalStart, a Gurugram-based firm that uses a hybrid model of incubators and accelerators, is launching Agcuabtor as part of its most recent effort for start-ups focused on agri-tech. Selected firms will have access to mentorship from well-known subject-matter experts through the incubator. To promote innovation and industry growth, the cohort brings together some of the top brains in agriculture and technology. An effort for agritech businesses called Agcuabtor is being launched by the Gurugram-based startup PedalStart and a hybrid model of incubators and accelerators. The goal of this programme is to bring together startups in the agricultural – technological sector…
Sachin Tendulkar, Dulquer Salman, Yash, and Chiranjeevi sent their best wishes and support to India as e-powered racing vehicles took to the racetrack in Hyderabad. The 2022–2023 Formula E World Championship featured the first-ever single-seater electrically powered Formula E event in India. When world-renowned racers competed in supersonic street races in net zero electric sports cars in Hyderabad, it was a first for the city. Social media is abuzz with posts featuring celebrities and competitors extending their well-wishes for India’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix. Sachin Tendulkar AKA G.O.A.T and Malayalam pan-Indian celebrity DulquerSalman together attended the ceremony as chief…
Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, claimed on Saturday that cryptocurrency is 99% technology. If all governments could establish a standard operating method that is efficient while adhering to a regulatory framework, it is “under discussion with G20 nations,” she continued. The Finance Minister remarked in a press conference after speaking to the RBI’s Central Board of Directors on Saturday during the annual post-Budget meeting, “If regulation needs to happen, a foreign country alone cannot accomplish anything. We are discussing the possibility of creating any standard operating procedure with all nations. So, will we be able to continue to be…
Smartphone cameras have advanced significantly. Mobile photography has advanced significantly over the past few years, rising from 8-megapixel to 16-megapixel and now up to a 200-megapixel camera sensor. https://youtu.be/6-YcTuEmUso Xiaomi, a Chinese electronics manufacturer, announced on Wednesday that the Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone will go on sale in India on February 26. The launch event, according to Xiaomi, will begin at 9:30 pm and be streamed live on its Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter accounts as well as the company’s official website. In order to advance smartphone photography, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has established a long-term partnership with Leica Camera. The…