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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP). It aims to bring development in the costly, polluting, and congesting modal mix of Indian logistics. It goes along with the previous plans like the National Rail Plan and Maritime India Vision. India would strive to reduce the cost of logistics down to single digits. Currently, Indian ranks 47th in the World Banks’ Logistics Performance Index. All three major transportation modes – roads, rail, and waterways – have infrastructural clogs and mismatches. Moreover, currently, Indian logistics overly depend on roads. The new policy expects to bring more attention to railways and waterways. The multi-trillion projects such as Sagarmala, Bharatmala, and dedicated freight corridors already…

Hero Group and global investment firm KKR would invest $450 million in Hero Future Energies, the renewable energy arm of the Hero group. Founded in 2012, Hero Future Energies has a wide portfolio of solar and wind projects. With this investment, Hero Future Energies can expand its renewable energy portfolio that includes solar, wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen. The firm also has plans to reduce carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes by 2030. Thus, Hero Future Energies would contribute to the nation’s target of generating half the country’s power from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. The bigger aim is…

Powered  with Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard) A15 Bionic chipThe  phone comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage6.1 inches (15.49 cm) display that has a resolution of 2532 x 1170 PixelsSingle camera setup on the rear which has 12 MP + 12 MP camerasFeatures on the rear camera setup include Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focusOn the front, the mobile has a 12 MP cameraConnectivity options include WiFi – 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth – v5.3, and 5G, 4G, 3G, 2GInclude  Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer,…

Adani Wilmar plans to introduce a kit under the Kohinoor brand this fiscal year, bringing a new DIY biryani brand to nearby markets. At the moment, ready-to-eat biryani options on the market include Daawat Biryani Kit, Al-Barkat Chicken Biryani, Gits, Indian Kitchen Foods gluten-free veg, 24 Mantra organic, Tata Q, among others. Before Adani Wilmar bought Kohinoor, it also sold a ready-to-cook biryani kit.The business wants to increase its selection of ready-to-cook foods by leveraging its recent acquisition of Kohinoor in May of this year. Although Adani Wilmar already sells ready-to-cook khichdis, it now wants to diversify its product offering…

A team of researchers in the United States has discovered that smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70 per cent. This lowest measure is usually measured by a pulse oximeter. The proof-of-principle research was carried out by researchers at the University of Washington and the University of California San Diego. The participants were asked to place their finger on the camera and flash of a smartphone. The blood oxygen level was detected using a deep-learning algorithm. As part of the research, the team administered a controlled mixture of nitrogen and oxygen to six subjects to artificially bring…

Globally, the work culture is changingA new digital world is taking over the old work cultureHow should you ready yourself for this change?It’s time to develop some new skills to sustainCultivate digital literacy, data literacy, and critical thinkingEmotional intelligence, creativity, collaboration, and flexibility are also importantYou should also nurture your leadership skills to thriveTime management is another important areaAbove all, stay curious and continue learning to adapt easily

India will unveil a hydrogen-powered train on August 15, 2023 It will be designed, developed and manufactured in India The world’s first hydrogen-powered train was introduced last month in Germany Hydrogen is an environment-friendly fuel Lately, India had launched an indigenously-developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in Pune It was developed by KPIT and CSIR The hydrogen-powered train will strengthen India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative

India plans to amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989It aims to build a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem for the used car marketUnder the new rules, a dealer should handle the vehicle dealThere will be no link between the original owner and the new buyerIt is the dealer’s responsibility to handle the transfer of ownershipThe dealer should update the new owner’s details in the state transport officeDealers will have to keep an electronic vehicle trip registerIt is for documenting the trips undertaken, purpose, driver, time and mileage

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is now eligible to submit an application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a licence as a payment aggregator. The Registrar of Companies, NCT, Delhi, and Haryana has granted IRCTC permission to change the Main Objects Section of the Memorandum of Association and introduce a new clause to serve as a payment aggregator. The Railway PSU is seeking a licence to operate as a payment aggregator as it prepares to enter the payments market. Industry experts claim that the India According to the Payment and Settlement System Act of 2007, all…

According to minister Narayan Rane, the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, which accounts for one-third of India’s GDP, has room for expansion. Rane continued, saying that the nation’s youth will carry the growth and as such needed help from greater employment possibilities, education, and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The CMD added that Maharashtra has enormous potential and has attracted funding of Rs 3.5 trillion from roughly Rs 22 trillion. According to Vinod Pandey, head of Assocham National Council on Global Value Chain, the industry employs more than half of all firms and more than 80% of all workers. He…