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In its recently announced MSME policy, Telangana has taken remarkable strides in the encouragement of women entrepreneurs. With the latest statistics, the state boasts of 58,644 registered women entrepreneurs on Centre’s Udyam portal. This basically translates to 3.1 women entrepreneurs for every 1,000 women in Telangana, which is home to over 1.88 crore women. Telangana Among Top 3 for Women-Led MSMEs The NITI Aayog report on women entrepreneurship puts Telangana at number three, with state-of-affairs in October 2022. Women-owned MSMEs were estimated to be 7.85%. West Bengal was leading at 23.42%, and Tamil Nadu showed 10.37%. MSME Women-Owned in India…

Volocopter, a startup from Bruchsal, Germany, has successfully conducted a test flight at Saint-Cyr-l’École airfield, marking a significant step for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. This flight took place at the first customized commercial vertiport for eVTOLs, located about 25 kilometers from Paris. Test Flight Details The test flight, lasting just two minutes, involved a pilot launching the aircraft, performing a brief loop over the surrounding fields, and landing back at the airfield. Although Volocopter had initially planned to use its new Volocity model, the test was conducted with the older 2X model. Challenges and Changes Volocopter had originally aimed to…

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh now wears an accolade in her name, as she becomes the first woman fighter pilot to fly the Tejas, India’s own lightweight fighter jet. She achieved this great milestone during the recent ‘Tarang Shakti’ military exercise at Jodhpur. The event marked a great milestone for the Indian Air Force (IAF), for gender equality in India’s armed forces, and for her career. A Trailblazing Career Mohana Singh was born in January 1992 in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Her family is full of a proud military background. Her father, Pratap Singh Jitarwal, is a retired Master Warrant Officer in the Indian Air Force, and her grandfather was…

The Subhadra Yojana is a transformative initiative launched in Odisha aimed at empowering women financially and socially. This scheme is designed to support women aged 21 to 60 by providing substantial financial assistance over five years. Financial Aid Through Subhadra Yojana scheme, a beneficiary will be paid an amount of ₹50,000 as follows: Eligibility Criterion To implement the scheme, only those people that need the subsidy should be included in the benefit criteria. Hence, the following groups are excluded: Those women are not eligible to receive more than ₹1,500 per month under any other welfare schemes launched by the government. The Subhadra Yojana registration is available throughout the year with no cut-off date, and…

A video has surfaced showing an idol of Lord Ganesha made out of oranges and lemons that was claimed to be shot recently during Ganesh Utsav in Holland. Channeliam Fact Check delved into the claim but found out that was false. The video in question is actually from the 2018 Lemon Festival held in Menton, France, a Bollywood-themed one. Origin of the Video On September 10, 2024, Facebook user Nilesh Keniya posted a video wherein he was claiming that “amazing supernatural form of Ganpati made from oranges in Holland” had been created during Ganesh Utsav celebrations. This post went viral soon after that, as long as people believed the video was done lately in Holland.…

With a net worth of Rs 9.2 lakh crore, Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in the world, and this is not the first time he has hit the headlines for his latest buy. In fact, Reliance Industries chairman has gone ahead and purchased India’s first Boeing 737 MAX 9 – an ultra-luxurious private jet, which has cost him over Rs 1,000 crore. According to reports, it marks the latest addition to his fleet of personal aircraft. Mukesh Ambani is his name, and lavish lifestyle is his image. His huge collection of expensive possessions encompasses private jets, luxurious cars, mansions, and helicopters. The Boeing 737 MAX 9, which is now…

Kela Sons has introduced an innovative three-wheel electric scooter designed to cater to a diverse range of users. This new scooter is particularly well-suited for individuals who may struggle with two-wheeled vehicles, including elderly persons and those with disabilities. However, it is also a practical choice for anyone seeking a reliable and easy-to-use mode of transportation. The Kela Sons three-wheel electric scooter is available for purchase at their showroom located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.Additionally, there are options for online delivery. Specifications While detailed technical specifications are limited, the scooter features a 1000W motor capable of reaching speeds up to 25 km/h. The vehicle offers a mileage range of approximately 40-50 km on a full charge,…

Bachittar Singh Garcha, a farmer from Deh Kalan village in Punjab, has made a remarkable turnaround in his life by venturing into soybean cultivation and processing. After facing severe losses in potato farming, Garcha embraced soybean farming and established an automatic processing plant. Today, his enterprise, which includes soy milk and tofu production, generates annual sales of up to Rs 48 lakh. A Life-Changing Encounter Nearly 20 years ago, prominent figures from the agriculture sector, including Punjab Agriculture University Vice Chancellor Dr. GS Kallat and Dr. MS Swaminathan, known as the Father of the Green Revolution, visited Deh Kalan village. They were intrigued by Garcha’s innovative soybean processing unit in an area traditionally…

Ananda Krishnan, known as AK, is the fourth richest person in Malaysia with a net worth of $5.8 billion (Rs 45,339 crore), according to Forbes. Renowned for his exceptional business acumen and philanthropic efforts, Krishnan’s influence spans across Southeast Asia. Multimedia Empire In the mid-1980s and early 1990s, Krishnan built a multimedia empire that boosted his prominence. His involvement in the entertainment industry, including participation in the Live Aid concert with Bob Geldof, helped establish his reputation. Today, he owns three communication satellites orbiting Earth. Investment Ventures As the head of Usaha Tegas, Krishnan amassed significant wealth through strategic investments…

When we think about the richest people in the world, names like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos come to mind. But you might be surprised to find that Ratan Tata isn’t on these lists. Here’s why. Ratan Tata’s Financial Position Ratan Tata is listed as 421st on the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022, with a net worth of ₹3,800 crore. This is an improvement from his 2021 ranking of 433rd, where his net worth was ₹3,500 crore. Most of his wealth comes from Tata Sons, the holding company for the Tata Group. The Role…