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The Odisha-based startup IG Drones has developed a 5G-enabled drone that is ideal for defence and medical applications. The drone named ‘Skyhawk’ is India’s first 5G-enabled drone. It can do vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and carry a 10 kg payload with an endurance of about five hours. Since it does VTOL, the drone can be operated from any terrain and requires no conventional runway. The 5G would let the drone be controlled with more precision directly from the command centre. In the defence sector, the drone’s artificial intelligence and thermal imaging capacities can be used to monitor border intrusion.…
Wonderla intends to make investments in Madhya Pradesh as well. There would be a 150 crore rupee investment. To start the new project, the government has donated 50 acres of land. The conversation took place in Madhya Pradesh at the Invest Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit. Shiv Raj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, and his team had a discussion about the project with the managing director, Arun Chittilappilly. The largest chain of amusement parks in the country is Wonderla. Wonderla also operates theme parks in Hyderabad and Bengaluru in addition to Kerala. Bengaluru has a resort with…
In the United States, the Airline Industry has resumed services after a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) system outage caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations. On Wednesday, the FAA briefly stopped all domestic flight departures across the US as the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system that provides pilots with pre-flight safety notices went off. The system sends alerts to pilots to make them aware of conditions that could affect the safety of their flights. The system was restored later. Following the outage, major US carriers such as United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines grounded flights. United and Delta have…
To protect the environment, the UAE will ban single-use plastic shopping bags from January 2024. From January 2026, the UAE will ban plastic products such as cutlery, cups and lids, plates, and pipettes. Styrofoam containers used for takeaway food packaging will also be banned from 2026. In January 2023, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain issued a single-use plastic bag ban. This has inspired the current UAE-wide single-use plastic ban. Once enforced, all bags must be biodegradable. They must be made of either paper or woven cloth.
Sanjeev Nair has taken charge as the new Chief Executive Officer of Technopark. The Technopark personnel welcomed him when he arrived on Thursday. Sanjeev Nair, a former Army officer and accomplished project and operations management professional, has over 20 years of experience leading large teams in Information Communication Technology System Operations, Operational Services, Organizational Strategy Innovation, and Strategic Project Management on important missions in the Army. Additionally, he oversaw the Sales and Business Development division of an M.S.M.E. focused on Cyber Intelligence and Data Analytics products. He oversaw initiatives to foster innovation and prototype development in the Department of Defense…
Maruti Suzuki has revealed its first-ever electric vehicle (EV) concept – the eVX SUV – at the Auto Expo 2023 The company also showcased satin black editions of the Grand Vitara and the BrezzaMG Motor launched the Hector facelift in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 14.73 lakh, and the eHS plug-in hybrid at the 2023 Auto Expo. Shah Rukh Khan launched Hyundai’s made-in-India Ioniq 5 at a starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom)The 2023 Auto Expo Motor Show also revealed Kia EV9 ConceptThe Next-gen Carnival (KA4) will be Kia’s next luxurious offering in IndiaTata Motors revealed the Prima G.35K commercial vehicle along with the Intra bi-fuel as well as Yodha CNGTata…
At the Auto Expo 2023, commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland unveiled six new “alternative energy” items. The vehicles on display were “green,” running on hydrogen and electric power. A battery electric car, a fuel cell vehicle, a hydrogen ICE vehicle, a liquefied natural gas vehicle, an intercity CNG bus, and a compact passenger bus are among the new items.The Lithium-ion battery that powers the battery electric car is charged externally. According to the manufacturer, this vehicle has a lightweight construction that gives it a payload advantage. Hydrogen fuels the fuel cell electric vehicle. The fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen…
According to data from the Henley Passport Index, the UAE has maintained its 15th place as having the strongest passport in the world. 178 of the 228 nations allow entry without a visa for those possessing UAE passports. Based on the number of places passport holders can visit without a prior visa, the Henley Passport Index ranks different international passports. According to the report, “global travel is currently at about 75% of pre-pandemic levels, and those with the opportunity to do so appear to be embracing what has been dubbed ‘revenge travel’. ” The Middle East’s and GCC region’s strongest…
The funding challenge faced by startups is worldwide. Funding can fluctuate. But Startup India representative Astha Grover told channeliam.com that the current situation does not affect Startup India’s funding. Incubators are also now being assisted under the Seed Fund Scheme. Credit guarantee schemes also help startups to a great extent. A third party evaluation is being conducted to see how effective the seedfund scheme is. This test will help Startup India to make the seed fund scheme a bit better. Startup India provides Rs 1000 crore fund exclusively for women entrepreneurs. A dedicated mentorship platform will be created for startups.…
The South Indian Bank launched an MSME online portal that offers instant online “In Principle” approval of up to $1 crore. The government is aiming to strengthen the MSME sector because they are the key economic pillars. The central government is considering making India a $5 trillion economy, which is the background to this development. MSMEs are being helped to obtain immediate funding through South Indian Bank. Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses will benefit from this initiative’s speedy financing availability. “India is a hotspot for MSME’s, and we are sincerely motivated to assist this sector by giving quick facility,”…