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electric scooter are set to begin in March 2024. The Ather 450 Apex comes with several upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Ather 450X. It boasts a more powerful 7.0 kW/26 Nm motor, allowing it to surpass speeds of 100 kmph. In contrast, the 450X had a top speed of 90 kmph. The Apex also offers better acceleration, reaching 40 kmph from a standstill in just 2.9 seconds. The flagship scooter shares the same 3.7 kWh battery pack as the 450X, but with an improved claimed range of 157 km on a single charge. It features five riding modes, including the new 'Warp+' mode, which offers enhanced acceleration without compromising the range of 75 km. Another notable feature is 'Magic Twist,' which allows the scooter to slow down without using the brakes every time the throttle is released.

NCT) citing 'extreme cold waves and IMD's yellow alert'. On January 6, Delhi experienced another day under overcast and foggy conditions, with the daytime peak temperature reaching only 15.2 degrees Celsius and the early morning low settling at 8.9 degrees.

S Jaishankar on Saturday said India should make efforts to prepare for a bigger role in today's world order, and it must do so with a sense of historical and civilisational responsibility. Emphasising that tradition has much to teach people in the present world, he noted that in an era of globalisation, looking through the lens of history, tradition, and culture provides a solid foundation to approach the world. Jaishankar was delivering the third P Parameswaranji Memorial Lecture organised by Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram (BVK), a prominent Sangh Parivar outfit.

Redmi Note 13 5G series and the premium Vivo X100 series. While Microsoft doubled down on bringing AI-related innovations to its Windows operating system, Elon Musk's Starlink took another step forward with the launch of direct-to-cell capabilities. Check out the top news that shook up the tech world this week.

₹25,000. The manufacturer has initiated the dispatch of the Creta Facelift to its dealers, and images of the SUV's exterior have surfaced after being spotted in a dealership yard. The redesigned 2024 Creta appears to draw significant inspiration from the Venue and Tucson models.

Court has said. The court observed that e-commerce websites are commercial ventures and are inherently profit oriented, which is not objectionable, but they have to protect intellectual property rights of others. «An e-commerce platform cannot become a haven for infringers.

ISRO) on Saturday successfully performed the final manoeuvre to inject Aditya-L1 spacecraft — the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun — into its final destination orbit, nearly 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth. «India creates yet another landmark. India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 reaches it destination.

Coinbase  has revealed plans to offer crypto-linked derivatives in the European Union (EU) market. 

healthcare startup CureBay has raised around Rs 62 crore in a funding round led by existing investor Elevar Equity. The funding round also saw participation from CureBay founders and some of the leadership team members.

metro ridership as daily ridership across metro systems in the country has already crossed the 10 million mark, and is expected to exceed 12.5 million in a year or two, according to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This comes after UK-based publication, The Economist claimed that India's metro rail systems are failing to attract enough passengers in its year-ending 'Christmas Double' issue, dated December 23 last year. According to a press release by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs highlights the significant growth of metro rail in the country, emphasizing that daily ridership across all metro rail systems has surpassed 10 million, reflecting the evolving aspirations of a rapidly urbanizing young India. The UK publication was criticized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for factual inaccuracies and lacking necessary context, contending that none of India's metro rail systems have achieved even half of their projected ridership. The ministry rebutted claims made by UK publications, emphasizing that over three-fourths of India's current metro rail network has been conceptualized, constructed, and operationalized in less than a decade. In 2023, India's metro rail ridership increased three times from 2019. This can be attributed to traffic congestion and a preference for faster transit options.

Aadhaar without submitting their biometric information. However, you need a valid reason such as a fingerprint is blurry or IRIS is unreadable, etc. to do it. According to data shared in Lok Sabha on December 20, 2023, 29 lakh Indians have got their Aadhaar without the biometrics. «To date, UIDAI has issued Aadhaar numbers to nearly 29 lakh persons who had missing fingers or were otherwise unable to provide finger or IRIS or both biometric,» said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology.

Bajaj Auto recently unveiled its Chetak Premium 2024 electric scooter, positioning it competitively against its primary rivals, the Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X. Ola achieved its highest monthly sales in December, crossing 30,000 units in the Indian market, securing nearly 40% market share. Ather also commands a significant market share at 11%, outpacing Bajaj's 10% share in the EV two-wheeler segment, according to SMEV data. With the introduction of the Chetak Premium models, Bajaj aims to capture more market share from Ola and Ather. Let's delve into how the Chetak Premium fares against the Ola S1 Pro and Ather 450X.

GTA 5, have consistently departed on dates different from the regular 15th or last days of the month, distinguishing them from the typical removal schedule of other Game Pass offerings. Dedicated subscribers who have been with the service for an extended period had foreseen the departure of GTA 5, as the game had been featured in the "Leaving Soon" section of the app a month before. Contrary to initial expectations that the game would be removed by the end of the year, GTA 5 remained available on the service beyond December 31.

Investments in mutual funds can very well be made in the name of an individual's minor son or daughter. But once the said minor son or daughter turns 18 i.e. becomes major, certain compliances have to be followed. If these compliances are not followed no further transactions will be allowed for the said mutual fund folio. To keep your mutual fund investment unaffected, once the minor turns major, you must get the mutual fund account regularised by submitting certain details and documents. «Upon the minor attaining the status of major, the minor in whose name the investment was made, shall be required to provide all the KYC details and updated bank account details including cancelled original cheque leaf of the new account. No further transactions shall be allowed till the status of the minor is changed to major,» said the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in a circular dated December 24, 2019.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A Uzcategui has deferred Cher's immediate request for legal conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman, citing inadequate documentation provided to Allman's legal team. The court has scheduled a subsequent hearing for January 29 to reconsider the matter. Last week, Cher, renowned for her Oscar and Grammy-winning career, petitioned for financial control over Allman, 47, citing concerns about his struggles with addiction and mental health. Alleging his inability to manage finances and potential risk due to drug-related purchases, she sought conservatorship. Allman currently receives funds from a trust established by his late father, musician Gregg Allman.

Ant Group is closing in on a deal to buy Dutch payments firm MultiSafepay as part of the Chinese financial technology group's latest push into Western payment markets, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to value MultiSafepay at around $200 million, one of the people said. It generates $50 million in revenue, the person added, speaking on condition of anonymity.

foreign job is so luring that individuals have even paid up to Rs 5 lakh to various fake overseas job recruitment agents, revealed data from the Ministry of External Affairs. «It has been noticed that there has been a huge rise in the number of overseas job seekers being cheated by unregistered recruitment agents by fake job offers and also overcharging to the tune of Rs 2-5 lakhs,» said the MEA in a press release dated December 14, 2023. In light of these incidents of fraud, the MEA has highlighted how Indians can search and connect with genuine overseas job recruitment agents who are registered with the MEA. «Persons seeking jobs abroad are requested to use the safe and legal services of registered Recruiting Agents (RA) only. All registered RAs are issued a license number which is prominently displayed in their office premises and their advertisements, including newspapers and social media,» said the MEA in the press release.

Red Sea have thrown global shippers of vital goods for a loop — but it is hardly the only issue that big carriers are facing as 2024 kicks off. Giants like Maersk say the industry, which handles 90% of global trade, faces the possibility of significant disruptions, from ongoing wars to droughts affecting key routes like the Panama Canal. Complex vessel schedules are likely to be knocked out of sync for giant container ships, fuel tankers and other commodity haulers throughout the year.

Snorkeling Snorkelling at Agatti Island, one of the islands in Lakshadweep, offers an enchanting experience for water enthusiasts. The crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounding Agatti unveil a vibrant underwater world teeming with colourful coral reefs and diverse marine life. PM Modi in a post on X wrote, “For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list.

batteries have taken centre stage. As major automotive markets rapidly embrace EVs, there's a robust demand for batteries, opening vast opportunities for EV battery manufacturers. Companies, big and small, are now diversifying with an eye on the EV battery value chain.

The Wire. Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars mentioned that in 2018, India had spent $66,046 on combined common charges for two units at Trump World Tower on Turtle Bay. The report further provides a projection of this figure over the four years of Trump’s administration giving a total of $264,184.