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Ola Electric Announces The Expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell Into India’s New Energy Platform at प्रारंभ 2026

Ola Electric Announces The Expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell Into India’s New Energy Platform at प्रारंभ 2026

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Announces expansion of 4680 Bharat Cell platform beyond mobility and residential energy storage - Opens up sale of 4680 Bharat Cells and 1.5kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery packs to businesses and startups Opens purchase of Ola शक्ति - India’s first residential BESS which is fully designed, engineered, and manufactured domestically, powered by Ola’s indigenous 4680 Bharat Cells Begins delivery of the Roadster X+ (9.1kWh) powered by the 4680 Bharat Cell with range of up to 500 km Scaled-up deliveries of S1 Pro+ 2kWh powered by 4680 Bharat Cell PAN India Bengaluru, January 14, 2026: Ola Electric today announced the expansion of its 4680 Bharat Cell platform at प्रारंभ 2026. With the 4680 Bharat Cell platform, businesses and startups can now directly purchase the 4680 Bharat Cell...
Turning Garbage into Growth: Ludhiana Students Win at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 with AI-Enabled Composting Innovation

Turning Garbage into Growth: Ludhiana Students Win at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 with AI-Enabled Composting Innovation

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Their innovation automates composting, cutting processing time by nearly 50% Winning team receives ₹1 crore incubation support at IIT Delhi PHOTO CREDIT-SAMSUNG In a country generating over 62 million tonnes of waste every year, a trio of Class 12 students of B. C. M. Arya Model Sr. Sec. School Ludhiana is proving that technology and empathy can drive real change. Abhishek Dhanda, Prabhkirat Singh, and Rachita Chandok have developed ‘Prithvi Rakshak’ (Protector of the Earth) — a smart, modular vermicomposting system that automates organic waste management and turns garbage into growth. The innovation has earned the trio a spot among the four national winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025, under the theme Environmental Sustainability through Technology. The winning teams rece...
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Japanese Minister H.E. Hiromasa Nakano Visit Surat and Mumbai Sites of Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Japanese Minister H.E. Hiromasa Nakano Visit Surat and Mumbai Sites of Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project

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Ministers Observe J-Slab Ballast-Less Track Installation with Rail Laying Making Rapid Progress at Surat HSR Site BKC Underground Station Nears Completion with 84% Excavation Done; Station to Feature Three Levels and Metro-Road Connectivity Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor Makes Major Progress with 323 km Viaduct, 211 km Track Bed, and Multiple Bridges Completed Excavation Work Progresses on 7 Mountain Tunnels in Palghar Japanese Minister’s Visit Highlights Strong India–Japan Collaboration on First High-Speed Rail Corridor  03 OCT 2025 8:46PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism H.E. Hiromasa Naka...
Tata Hitachi launches SHINRAI Prime CEV 5 The Most Reliable Partner

Tata Hitachi launches SHINRAI Prime CEV 5 The Most Reliable Partner

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Bengaluru 23rd July 2025 : Tata Hitachi, a leader in the Indian construction equipment industry, today announced the launch of the SHINRAI Prime CEV 5, a next-generation backhoe loader designed to redefine trust, reliability, and performance. The SHINRAI Prime delivers exceptional fuel efficiency, higher torque at lower RPM, and reduced emissions as it is compliant with latest CEV 5 norms. Built with high-grade steel and robotic welding, its structure is engineered for durability and tough working conditions. The launch took place at SVS Aura Banquet, Sarjapur, Bengaluru on 23rd July, in presence of esteemed Customers, Senior Management of Tata Hitachi and PSN Bangalore (Authorised Dealer Partner). Designed for a wide range of applications—from construction and quarrying to agric...
NHRC, India urges all states for the immediate implementation of Supreme Court’s 14 directives, issued in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India – 2023, to eliminate the practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste

NHRC, India urges all states for the immediate implementation of Supreme Court’s 14 directives, issued in the case of Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India – 2023, to eliminate the practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste

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Highlights the establishment of robust monitoring systems to ensure real-time compliance and deterrence Emphasizes the need for regular follow-ups and review mechanisms to track progress, identify implementation gaps, and ensure accountability at all levels Calls for action taken reports from concerned authorities within eight weeks  15 MAY 2025 6:03PM by PIB Delhi In view of the continued practice of manual cleaning of hazardous waste, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, in a letter to all the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of States and Union Territories, has asked to ensure the immediate implementation of the 14 directives issued by the Supreme Court in its landmark 2023 judgment (Dr. Balram Singh v/s Union of India, 2023 INSC 950), aimed at eradicating the i...
Bosch launches new measurement technology range: Electrical testing equipment for professionals

Bosch launches new measurement technology range: Electrical testing equipment for professionals

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Robust products for every electrician's toolbox- Five electrical testing devices to measure all common types of electrical current: non-contact voltage tester, voltage tester, digital multimeter, clamp meter and fork meter o Suitable for demanding applications on construction sites thanks to a high protection class (IP54 to IP67), rubber sheathing, and impact resistance o Simplified handling thanks to an inverted display, magnetic hanger, and Dual Power source With five electrical test devices, Bosch is offering measurement technology specifically for professionals in the electrical trade for the first time. In the future, they will be able to obtain all the tools they need from a single source - from insulated hand tools, measurement technology, and power tools such as screwdrivers an...
About 80-85% of office leasing is expected in green-certified buildings; Green office inventory to reach ~ 700 million sq ft in next 2-3 years

About 80-85% of office leasing is expected in green-certified buildings; Green office inventory to reach ~ 700 million sq ft in next 2-3 years

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Green building adoption accelerating across real estate segments, led by energy savings, rental premiums and emission reductions Green building footprint on the rise; certifications across real estate asset classes reach 13 billion sq ft in 2024 (IGBC) Two-thirds of Grade A office stock already green-certified across the top six cities Green-certified office buildings have higher occupancy levels at 80-90%, commanding rental premium of up to 25% Investment potential of over INR 425 billion to emerge from retrofitting older office buildings Carbon footprint reduction gaining prominence in other asset classes like data centers, retail, hospitality, and healthcare  Ahmedabad, India, 18 April 2025: India’s real estate sector is undergoing a major transformation, with sus...
AIMING FOR POT HOLE FREE KARNATAKA – USING ECOFIX MIX

AIMING FOR POT HOLE FREE KARNATAKA – USING ECOFIX MIX

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MOU IS SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA. Bangalore, April 17, (Karnatka Information) : On 17.04.2025 an event was organised in the presence of   Deputy Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar and  Minister for PWD Satish Jarkiholi to sign a Tri Party Agreement for "Eco fix: Ready to Use Pot hole repair mix, for instant repair of distressed roads in state of Karnataka" between CSIR CRRI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research Central Road Research Institute), Public Works Department and Urban Development Department, Govt of Karnataka and Ramuka Global Services. But due to emergency commitments,  Ministers were unable to participate in the event. However, as per the directions of the  Ministers Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) is signed in the presence...
Dalmia Bharat to add 6 MnTPA Cement Capacity in Maharashtra & Karnataka

Dalmia Bharat to add 6 MnTPA Cement Capacity in Maharashtra & Karnataka

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Investment in alignment with the strategic goal of becoming a PAN India company and achieving 75 MnT capacity by FY28 Increases capacity primarily to meet growing demand in Western India along with existing regions Bangalore, 28th Feb 2025 : Dalmia Bharat Limited, one of India’s leading cement companies, through its subsidiaries, has announced a strategic investment of approximately Rs 3,520 Crore in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. As part of this initiative, the company will establish a 3.6 MnTPA clinker unit and a 3 MnTPA grinding unit at its existing Belgaum plant, Karnataka coupled with a new greenfield split grinding unit with a capacity of 3 MnTPA in Pune, Maharashtra. The capex will be funded through a combination of debt and internal accruals. With this expansion, Da...
KONE to equip a five-star hotel and commercial complex in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

KONE to equip a five-star hotel and commercial complex in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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 9 January 2025 KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order to provide a suite of People Flow® solutions for the Peninsula Integrated Resort by Chinese foreign investment firm, Peninsula Bay Investment Co., Ltd. Constructed in Sihanoukville – a popular tourist destination in Cambodia’s Preah Sihanouk province – the development contributes to broader efforts to strengthen the country’s image as an economic hub. Once completed in 2026, the mega mixed-use development will be a prominent feature of Cambodia’s most popular beach resort, helping to attract both foreign tourists and businesses. Located in a prime location, the complex will offer retail, dining, cultural and entertainment facilities and house a five-star hotel with approxima...