Day: 9 February 2024

Rohde & Schwarz, Rohde & Schwarz drives roll-out of NTN NB-IoT technology with new GCF-certified conformance test cases

Vijay Raman

Rohde & Schwarz drives roll-out of NTN NB-IoT technology with new GCF-certified conformance test cases At the recent Conformance Agreement Group (CAG) #77 meeting, Rohde & Schwarz has successfully verified the NTN NB-IoT test cases of work item 333 using its R&S CMW500 radio communication tester, allowing the Global Certification Forum (GCF) to activate the work item in their device certification program. Manufacturers of IoT chipsets, modems and end devices as well as test houses can now rely on the proven Rohde & Schwarz solution to bring next-generation IoT devices based…

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SIAM Organizes 2nd edition of International Symposium for Thriving Eco-Energy in Mobility (ISTEM)

Vijay Raman

● Being organized at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, this edition is themed on “Nature-Based Solutions: Road to Decarbonization.” In alignment with the Indian Government’s drive towards alternative fuels in the country, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organized the 2nd edition of the International Symposium for Thriving Eco-Energy in Mobility (ISTEM) at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi. The conference, themed “NatureBased Solutions: Road to Decarbonization,” is aimed at promoting alternative fuels under the SIAM initiatives of JaivikPehal (Bio Initiative), Gas Gatisheelta (Gas Based Mobility) and…

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Indian Railways gets approval for 6 multi tracking projects

Vijay Raman

The Government of India has taken a big decision to remove congestion on railway tracks and increase traffic. Six multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways have been approved in the meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Through these multi-tracking projects, it will help in combining rail travel on railway tracks, reduce logistics costs, reduce oil imports and will also help in curbing pollution. 6 Multi Tracking Projects will cover 18 districts of 6 states Rajasthan, Assam, Telangana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Nagaland…

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Significant increase in India’s coal production and dispatch

Vijay Raman

India's coal production for FY 2023-24 has increased to 803.79 MT as of February 6, 2024, showing a significant growth of 12.07% from 717.23 MT recorded during the same period for FY 2022-23. Shows an impressive growth rate of Rs. Earlier, the same production figure of 800 MT mark was achieved in the last financial year 2022-23 (30 days ahead) on 08.03.23. In view of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) initiative, the Coal Ministry has achieved this remarkable progress towards energy security and self-reliance, which is an important moment in…

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