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New Delhi: Bengaluru-headquartered deep-tech startup Log 9 Materials has launched rapid charging battery packs for electric vehicles , the company said in a release. Log 9’s team has used supercapacitor technology and Graphene to develop this battery which is said to give a range of more than 70km for electric two-wheelers and 60-80 km for electric three-wheelers, the release said. It takes only less than 15 minutes for the full charging of these batteries. The company claims that these battery packs offer up to 5x power, resulting in increased load-bearing capacity and acceleration. They are safer and more fire and impact-resistant than lithium-ion batteries. The company specifically targets the B2B last-mile delivery for the deployment of these rapid charging batteries. For this, the startup said, it has partnered with several players in the logistics, mobility, and e-commerce space to run pilots for them. Large-scale pilots have commenced from last month in ... » Learn More about Log 9 develops rapid charging battery packs for EVs; pilot runs under way

Bringing his battle for special status for his state to the national capital, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday went on a daylong fast that became a rallying point for opposition unity for the second time in less than a month to fight the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. IMAGE: Congress president Rahul Gandhi, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu during Dharma Porata Deeksha, a day-long fast to demand special status for the state of Andhra Pradesh, in New Delhi, on Monday. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut also made a surprise appearance at Naidu's 'Dharma Porata Deeksha' (day-long protest for justice) that began at 8 am. Raut said he came to attend the event as a representative of the Shiv Sena, amid strains with senior ally BJP. Naidu ended his fast at 8.20 pm, accepting a glass of juice from Janata Dal-Secualr supremo and former prime ... » Learn More about Naidu’s daylong fast becomes rallying point for Opposition unity

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in Bengal, extend support to Mamata View Sample For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS For Daily Alerts #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 BJP keeps mum on implementing CAA in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 Bodoland People's Front to be part of 'Grand Alliance' in Assam assembly polls 2021 #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 RJD to contest Assam Assembly elections with like-minded parties #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 TN, Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry, Assam elections 2021: Full polling, counting schedule #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 There was a time when Assam was known for violence, PM Modi changed that: Shah #Assam Assembly Elections 2021 Ahead of polls, Assam declared ‘disturbed area’ for 6 months under AFSPA by Governor Just In 1 hr ago SP, RJD abandon Left, Congress in ... » Learn More about Assam Polls: 200 units of free electricity, no CAA, among Congress’ ‘five poll guarantees’

As COVID-19 spreads at a rapid pace in the metropolitan satellite township of Mira Bhayandar , the civic body is gearing up to face the challenge by roping in a number of private hospitals for conducting tests and offering treatment to the patients. On Thursday, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation ( MBMC ) had reported a record number of 145 positive cases which was far higher than the previously recorded largest single-day spike of 92 positive cases on Tuesday. The cumulative positive cases in the area went up to 1338 by Thursday. While the number of positive cases are on the rise, the death toll due to the viral infection has gone up to 71. Untitled Carousel COVID-19 LIVE Updates: Maharashtra tops the list of states impacted with over 300 cases; US headed for very, very painful two weeks, says Donald Trump However, on a positive note, so far 699 persons have recovered from the infection and been discharged from hospitals while the MBMC ... » Learn More about Mira Bhayandar: Complete list of hospitals for COVID-19 testing and care

ABB on Tuesday urged the industry and government for greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and other technologies to combat climate change as they can reduce global electricity consumption by 10 per cent. In a new whitepaper, "ABB reveals potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB calls on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change", a statement said. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), industry accounts for 37 per cent of global energy use and some 30 per cent of global energy is consumed in buildings, it stated. While mostly hidden from public view, electric motors - and the variable speed drives which optimise their operation - are embedded in almost every built environment, it explained. They power a vast range of applications fundamental to modern way of life, ... » Learn More about ABB urges for greater adoption of high-efficiency motors and drives to combat climate change

Video Player Close ADDIS ABABA, March 2 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations' sexual and reproductive health agency, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Monday evening disclosed it has recorded six COVID-19 related cases and one COVID-19 related death in Ethiopian refugee camps in Sudan. In a situation report it published on Monday evening, the UNFPA said in addition to several COVID-19 cases, all Ethiopian refugee camps in Sudan have had outbreaks of communicable disease. "Across all refugee sites, acute respiratory infections, malaria and dysentery among the most common diseases affecting Ethiopian refugees in Sudan," the UNFPA said. The UN said 61,307 Ethiopians have so far fled to neighboring Sudan, fleeing fighting in the country's northern Tigray regional state. Nearly four months of fighting in northern Ethiopia's Tigray regional state between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) which used to rule the region until November and the Ethiopian Defense Forces has left ... » Learn More about COVID-19 related death recorded in Ethiopian refugee camps in Sudan: UN

Video Player Close BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) -- China has seen steady growth in its general-aviation sector in recent years, with the fleet growing to 2,844 general aircraft by the end of 2020, according to the civil-aviation authorities. As of the end of last year, the number of conventional general-aviation companies in the country had risen to 523, according to statistics from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Aside from the sustainable development of the conventional business and aircraft, China's general-aviation sector has also seen a boom in new forms of business, according to the CAAC. The number of registered unmanned aerial vehicles in China reached 523,600 by the end of 2020, with the total number of annual flight hours exceeding 1.59 million. China's growing general-aviation sector has also seen rapid expansion in aerial tours and parachuting. By the end of last year, there were more than 100 air routes for low-altitude tourism, providing ... » Learn More about 1st LD-Writethru: China’s booming general-aviation sector boasts 2,800 aircraft: CAAC

Video Player Close ISLAMABAD, March 2 (Xinhua) -- No matter how the regional and international landscapes may evolve, and what challenges and risks may arise, China will continue to work with Pakistan to cement their ironclad friendship, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a signed article published on a Pakistani newspaper Tuesday. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. Wang said that in a world of drastic changes unseen in a century, deepening China-Pakistan strategic cooperation is the natural option, and China will continue to work with Pakistan to build an even closer community with a shared future in the new era, according to the article titled "An Ironclad Friendship Growing Stronger in the New Era." In the article published on The Express Tribune, Wang said that "the two countries have stood together, rain or shine, and built an exceptional, ironclad friendship" in the ... » Learn More about China to work with Pakistan to cement ironclad friendship, says Chinese FM

Apple leapfrogs Amazon to reclaim most-valuable status, Google in third Apple has overtaken Amazon and Google to reclaim the title of world's most-valuable brand, an accolade it has not held since 2016, according to the latest report from the London-based brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The report, which put China's WeChat in the top 10 for the first time, revealed that United States and Chinese brands together account for two-thirds of the world's brand value. It found 21 of the top 25 most-valuable brands were from either the USA(10) or China (11). Nine of the top 10 fastest-growing brands were from the same two nations, with four from the US and five from China. Apple, with a brand value of $263.4 billion, topped the rankings, thanks to its diversification strategy, the report said. Under Tim Cook's leadership, especially during the past five years, the company has focused on developing its growth strategies above and beyond the iPhone - which in 2020 accounted ... » Learn More about ICBC, WeChat among world’s top-10 brands

Messy is the new fancy when it comes to cakes these days. Gone are the perfectly shaped and chiseled cakes adorning tables at weddings and birthday parties. Today, people prefer 'em smushed, cracked, liquidy and in shambles! Even celebrities have accepted the trend with open arms. On her sister Shamita Shetty's birthday, Shilpa Shetty Kundra got her a 'Tsunami cake' to make the day err…(im)perfect in every way! Take a look at the mess that is trending... Let it flow! Popularly known as the Tsunami cake or Pull-Me-Up cake, it's defined by its messy icing. Baker Paridhi Motwani, who has been making several of these for all types of occasions, shares, “It is actually the simplest of cakes to make, despite its grand appearance. First, a cake of the preferred flavour is enclosed in an OHP sheet. The liquid 'icing' (like vanilla liquid cream, hot chocolate ganache or chocolate sauce) is then poured over the cake just before cutting it. Once the entire liquid is poured over, the OHP ... » Learn More about Welcome to the era of smushed and messy cakes!