January 2024 – Page 8

Electric Truck Milestones in 2023 and Outlook, Reports IDTechEx

12 January 202412 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Author: Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Major fleets have committed to transitioning at least 30% of their new heavy-duty truck purchases to be zero-emission vehicles, including electric models, by 2030. However, many companies are daunted by the extra upfront cost of electric trucks, as well as challenges like the limited availability of chargers. The benefits of electric trucks, increased availability of more makes and models, investments in charging infrastructure, the rapid improvement of the upfront and long-term economics, and policy incentives all point to a near-term boom in their…

Even an Interim Budget Can Help Real Estate

12 January 202412 January 2024 Vijay Raman

– by Akash Pharande, Managing Director – Pharande Spaces The Indian real estate sector, particularly housing, is at a critical juncture as we approach the Union Budget for 2024-2025. Considering the forward momentum seen in 2023, alongside global economic challenges and the stagnation in affordable housing, there are several key areas the sector should focus on in its demands from the upcoming budget. Though this is an interim budget, traditionally viewed as a stop-gap arrangement before a full-fledged budget post-general elections, it still holds significant potential for addressing immediate concerns…

India Book of Records supports talent and daring acts

12 January 202412 January 2024 Vijay Raman

India Book of Records (IBR), the record-keeper of the nation based in Delhi NCR, has been consistently promoting daring acts while supporting talent. Several activities were registered as records in the past few weeks. Some of these even got a mention in ABR, an associated publication. Those individuals and organizations that rose to the level of fame by setting a mark in their respective fields, included Nagaraj B, MS Dhoni Global School, Wizdom Tree Kidz School, Jainthan Francis, Geeta Dharma Mandal, Aarogya Peeth, Aacharya Ram Gopal Dixit, Dr. Kirme Shankar…

Union Bank of India secures 2nd Rank in EASE reforms

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Union Bank of India is ranked 2nd for Q2 FY 2023-24 in EASE Reforms Index for adopting reforms prescribed for Public Sector Banks by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). Union Bank of India has been excelling in areas related to enabling various digital and digitally assisted journeys for customer convenience, delivering excellence in customer service with digital enablement, leveraging analytics capabilities for personalized offerings & developing people and enhancing HR operations. The performance of PSBs is measured on 4 Themes under EASE 6.0, in which, Union Bank of India…

IDTechEx Reports on Hydrogen’s Decade Ahead: Energizing the Future

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Author: Chingis Idrissov, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Decarbonization efforts have gained momentum globally in recent years. Renewable energy, electrification, and battery storage are primary solutions. However, some sectors remain difficult to decarbonize using such methods, including heavy industry, heating, and certain transport sectors, such as aviation and shipping. Hydrogen offers a promising solution for these challenging sectors. Its potential as a fuel, energy carrier, and chemical feedstock has led to many governments formulating national hydrogen strategies. Consequently, companies are seizing market opportunities, supplying a range of services, products, and technologies. The burgeoning…

PEPPERL+FUCHS PROCESS AUTOMATION, Innovative HMI Solutions: The Operator Workstations of the VisuNet FLX Series

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Innovative HMI Solutions: The Operator Workstations of the VisuNet FLX Series Pepperl+Fuchs presents the extended VisuNet FLX series, which offers a flexible solution for demanding environments and applications with a rugged aluminum housing for outdoor use and an integrated RFID reader. Rugged Aluminum Housing for Harsh ConditionsThe Mannheim-based family company Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its portfolio of VisuNet FLX series operator and monitoring workstations with a version for outdoor use and use in an extended temperature range from -20 °C to +50 °C. The new aluminum housing not only ensures an optimal…

WHO launches ICD 11 module 2 (morbidity codes) in New Delhi

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

The terminology defining diseases has been incorporated in Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha systems of medicine in the World Health Organisation's (ICD) 11th revision, the AYUSH ministry said on Wednesday. This will bring global uniformity across Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha medicines as a code to define diseases. The ministry said that with the launch of ICD 11 Traditional Medicine Module 2 by the World Health Organization on Wednesday, preparations for its implementation have begun. “Data and terminology related to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine have been included in the WHO…

Punjab gets highway projects worth Rs 4,000 crore

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Taking Punjab on the path of development through National Highways, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 29 National Highway projects with an investment of over Rs 4,000 crore in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. On this occasion, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Shri Som Prakash, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party State President Shri Sunil Kumar along with MPs, MLAs and officials were also present. The implementation of the projects inaugurated and foundation stone laid today will improve the infrastructure, which…

Rohit Saxena from Bhopal wins “Mr. Asia Super Model 2023” hosted by Dreamz Production House and Dubai Beauty School

11 January 202411 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Dreamz Production House, well known in the fashion industry along with Dubai Beauty School, which provides top-notch education in the beauty industry hosted the grand finale of renowned beauty pageant – ASIA SUPER MODEL 2023 Season-10 recently at Noida Film City. This event, which received tremendous response, was an exciting platform for the talent across the country as the pageant team visited across the country to audition contestants. The show was a grand success as it welcomed a total of around 100 contestants in multiple categories – Mr, Miss & Mrs. Asia…

Union Bank of India Conferred with Global Banking and Finance Awards, 2023

10 January 202410 January 2024 Vijay Raman

Union Bank of Indiahas been bestowed with Global Banking and Finance Awards 2023 for Excellence in Innovation under the following categories: 1. Voice Banking Implementation 2023: for Union Voice Assistant (UVA) 2. WhatsApp Banking feature India 2023: for UVConn 3. Virtual Banking India 2023 The awards program reflects the innovation, achievement, strategy, progressive and inspirational changes taking place within the Global Financial Community. The awards were created to recognize companies which are prominent in particular areas of expertise and excellence within the financial world. Upon acknowledging this achievement, Mr. Nitesh…