Author: News Desk
https://youtu.be/Qk7TWuk_h8A Around 10,000 electric vehicle charging stations will be set up by IOC in the three years. IOC aims to push electric vehicle adoption by making more charging stations available. The presence of charging stations will improve convenience for EV users. As many as 2,000 EV charging stations will be installed by next year, a media report said. And, 8,000 in the next two years to achieve the target of 10,000 EV stations in three years.
https://youtu.be/m8NMUgEogC4Shaastra 2022 organised by IIT Madras gives ample opportunity to startups. It acts as a platform to make tech-related projects and develop them into products.Early-stage startups can participate in Tech and Innovation fair.UG, PG students and PhD research scholars can participate in the fair.Prototypes from Robotics, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Agriculture, IoT will be invited.Networking with angel investors, venture capitalists, incubators and other experts are also offered.App-based startups and services aren’t eligible to apply for event.Shaastra is the annual technology festival of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.Shaastra 2022 will be held in the first weeks of January 2022, registrations are open till…
https://youtu.be/oM7i8fhXCgIIndia has an ‘unprecedented’ opportunity to grow electronics manufacturing to $300 bn in the 3-4 years.MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar said this is possible by building on the scale, competitiveness, large market and enabling policies.The world is seeking more trusted sources for electronics manufacturing post-Covid outbreak.India has all the essential elements in place to seize the opportunity, he said.He released a document on ‘increasing India’s electronics exports and share in Global Value Chain’.The sector has the potential to become one of the top exports of India.An important export hub could be created in the country, the document said.The report seeks to lower…
https://youtu.be/QN_UPEvtci0 Netflix has introduced five new games on its platform. Netflix subscribers across the globe can now play five mobile games Two are ‘Stranger Things: 1984 (BonusXP)’, and ‘Stranger Things 3: The Game (BonusXP)’ . Even though the initial experience is limited to Android, soon iOS users will get them. The streaming giant is not charging any additional fees for offering mobile games. Games on Netflix are available in Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi and Tamil, among others. It is unclear if the gaming experience be limited to mobile devices or also reach TVs over time.
https://youtu.be/gXsxzQJ-47kIndia and Britain introduced the ‘Green Grids Initiative’ at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow.The initiative plans to improve connections between the world’s electricity power grids.And, accelerate the transition to greener energy.This will allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send it to deficit areas.Nations, where the sun has set, could draw power from others still able to generate solar power.The initiative was backed by more than 80 countries.Aims at meeting the goal of capping global warming at 1.5degree C above pre-industrial norms.”These interconnected transnational grids are going to be critical solutions,” PM Modi said.
https://youtu.be/Lze4wCHPczwNokia recorded a top speed of 9.85 Gbps on the Vodafone Idea network during the 5G trials. The company has achieved the top speed in back end data transmission. “With Vi, we achieved 9.85 Gbps of backhaul capacity using E-band microwave in 80 GHz spectrum,” Nokia India said. This will unlock the potential of deploying 5G, the company said. Nokia said it is delighted to deliver 5G services with Vi connecting small cells & macrocells with fibre-like speed through E-Band. In Sep, Vi had claimed to have recorded a peak speed of 3.7 Gbps, during the 5G trials.
https://youtu.be/Y_J_lkhOGCEWall Street’s green warrior might soon partner with one of India’s most trusted conglomerates.BlackRock chairman Larry Fink is considering an investment of $500-750 million in Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd.That will value the subsidiary of listed Tata Power at around $5 billion, a media report said. BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager.Canadian pension fund CPPIB was another potential investor evaluating the opportunity.The company is looking to close negotiations by December end.BlackRock has dedicated pools of capital for green energy investments.Tata Power has plans to expand its clean and green capacity to 80% by FY30.Tata Power is a frontrunner in solar-wind…
https://youtu.be/4sQeMi65QlMSpaceX incorporates 100% India subsidiary – Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt Ltd.This aims at providing satellite-based broadband services in 12 remote districts. Starlink is aiming for 200,000 satellite broadband terminals in India by Dec 2022.Of this, 80% would be in rural districts.Starlink is working closely with Niti Aayog to bring broadband connectivity to 100 schools. A media report said that the average cost of the service would be similar across the world.In India, the cost of Starlink’s satellite broadband service will be around Rs 1 lakh annually.The kit, which includes the dish, modem and cable, will cost about Rs 40,000.
https://youtu.be/TdproolfQA8Reliance will open the world’s first rooftop, open-air, Jio Drive-in Theatre in Mumbai. The drive-in theatre will be at Jio World Drive (JWD). The theatre will be operated by leading multiplex chain PVR. Jio Drive-in has a capacity for 290 cars and boasts of the biggest cinema screen in town. It is equipped to provide viewers with an unparalleled cinematic experience. This concept promises to be a completely new source of entertainment. It will bring a new way of watching movies from one’s car, Reliance said in a statement. It claims to bring the best retail and entertainment experiences from around the world to Mumbai.
https://youtu.be/0-nWZgAxE6ALogistics startup Delhivery seeks to raise about $998 million in its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Delhivery plans to issue new shares worth $669 million. The rest of the capital will be utilized to buy existing shares, the company said in a filing. The 10-year-old startup was valued at over $3 billion four months ago. The firm is backed by SoftBank, Tiger Global Management, Times Internet, among others. Delhivery has a presence in over 2,300 Indian cities and more than 17,500 zip codes. The Gurgaon-headquartered firm has raised $1.37 billion in funding over the years.