In light of the ongoing metro work at Silk Board, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has initiated a plan to streamline traffic along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), specifically between Silk Board and the Hebbal flyover, ensuring unhindered and smooth vehicular movement. The ongoing metro work at Silk Board has eaten away space in the […]
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China could control a third of the world’s Lithium supply by 2025: UBS AG
China’s efforts to ramp up lithium extraction could see it accounting for nearly a third of the world’s supply by the middle of the decade, according to UBS AG. The bank expects Chinese-controlled mines, including projects in Africa, to raise output to 705,000 tons by 2025, from 194,000 tons in 2022. That would lift China’s […]
PM Modi dedicates world’s longest railway platform in Hubballi to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated to the nation the “longest railway platform in the world” at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station near here. The record has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records recently, officials said, adding that the 1,507 m long platform has been built at a cost of about […]
Pakistan plans to procure Russian crude oil at $50 per barrel: Report
Cash-strapped Pakistan is making concerted efforts to procure Russian crude oil at USD 50 per barrel, at least USD 10 per barrel less than the price cap imposed by the G7 countries due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, media reports said on Sunday. Crude oil is currently being sold globally at USD 82.78 per barrel. […]
Saudi Aramco earned profits of $161 bn in 2022 due to high crude oil prices
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday it earned a USD 161 billion profit last year. The firm, known formally as the Saudi Arabian Oil Co., said in its annual report that higher crude oil prices propelled its profits. It made the announcement on Riyadh’s Tadawul stock exchange. In 2021, Aramco declared profits of USD 110 […]
Delhi govt to add 100 electric buses to DTC fleet by April first week
The Delhi Transport Corporation is likely to add 100 more electric buses to its fleet by March-end or the first week of April, officials said on Sunday. The new additions will take the Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) electric bus fleet to 400. Delhi Transport Commissioner Ashish Kundra recently visited Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant to inspect […]
Electric car batteries perform better with polymer coating: Research
A conductive polymer covering known as HOS-PFM, developed by Berkeley Lab researchers, may enable more potent, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. “The advance opens up a new approach to developing EV batteries that are more affordable and easy to manufacture,” said Gao Liu, a senior scientist in Berkeley Lab’s Energy Technologies Area. The HOS-PFM […]
Air India passenger handed over to cops for smoking in aircraft lavatory
A passenger on board an Air India flight to Mumbai from London was handed over to security personnel for allegedly smoking in the lavatory and unruly behaviour, the airline said on Sunday. The incident, which took place on March 10, has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India said in […]
India agrees to Russia operating more flights connecting 2 countries
India and Russia have “in principle” agreed to revise their bilateral air services agreement whereby Russian carriers will be allowed to operate as many as 64 weekly flights to various Indian cities, according to a senior official. Under the existing agreement, Russia can operate up to 52 weekly civilian flights to India. India has “in […]
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Karnataka on Sunday to inaugurate the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to the nation and will lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 16,000 crore. According to Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), at around 12 noon, PM will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of key road projects in […]
PM praises Central Railway for 100% electrification of broad gauge network
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed Central Railway for achieving 100 per cent electrification of the entire broad gauge network, calling it an “outstanding feat”. Responding to a tweet by Central Railway, the prime minister tweeted, “Outstanding feat. Compliments to the entire team.” In its tweet, the Central Railway said it achieved a significant […]
Brakes India unveils new ZAP brake pads exclusively designed for EVs
Manufacturers of braking equipment for automotive and non-automotive applications, Brakes India has unveiled ZAP brake pads with advanced friction technology for electric vehicles, the company said on Saturday. The ZAP brake pads with enhanced corrosion protection and quiet braking has been specifically designed and formulated to suit the requirements of the customers of battery operated […]