2 anti-submarine warships were launched at Cochin Shipyard

Vijay Raman

Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on 09 Sep 24 at CSL, Kochi. In keeping with the maritime traditions, the two ships were launched by Mrs. Vijaya Srinivas in the presence of VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command. The Mahe class ASW Shallow Water Crafts have been named after ports of strategic importance along the coast of India, and will look to…

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The flight of the Tejas, a symbol of India’s indigenous defence manufacturing prowess

Vijay Raman

In a landmark event for India’s Defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history today by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) Air Marshal AP Singh flew the lead fighter and Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as well as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan flew in the Tejas twin seater. Their joint participation in the exercise demonstrates the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation,…

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FPT Industrial, FPT INDUSTRIAL’S F28 ENGINE PRODUCTION LINE INAUGURATED IN INDIA

Vijay Raman

FPT INDUSTRIAL’S F28 ENGINE PRODUCTION LINE INAUGURATED IN INDIA FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production, and sale of low-environmental impact powertrains, is strengthening its presence in India though a license agreement that will see its F28 engine for agricultural and construction equipment with India Trem V regulation produced at the CNH Greater Noida facility.  This agreement will ensure that Indian customers can directly access the Brand’s latest technology with great benefits in terms of productivity, efficiency and sustainability for a number of off-road equipment. F28 engines will be…

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IDTechEx Looks at Why Sustainable Helium Use is Needed to Future-Proof the Semiconductor Industry

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Semiconductor manufacturing processes require many chemicals and specialty gases. Owing to its cryogenic properties, exceptional thermal conductivity, chemical inertness, and high diffusivity, helium is used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing line, particularly for wafer cooling where there are no viable alternatives. Given the US Chips Act, EU Chips Act, and several other government initiatives worldwide to boost the semiconductor industry, IDTechEx predicts the helium demand for semiconductor manufacturing will increase by over five-fold by 2035 in their latest report, “Helium Market 2025-2035: Applications,…

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INTERROLL, Interroll Group holds official signing ceremony for the acquisition of Interroll India Pvt. Ltd.

Vijay Raman

Sant'Antonino, Switzerland – September 9, 2024 – Interroll Group, a global leader in material handling solutions, has held an official singing ceremony regarding the acquisition of Interroll India Pvt. Ltd. based in Bengaluru (Bangalore). The acquisition was announced earlier in August.    The acquisition was formalized through a share purchase agreement signed on July 31, 2024, with retroactive effect as of April 1, 2024. The agreement involves the full transfer of ownership from the three current shareholders to the Interroll Group. As previously communicated, the financial terms of the deal…

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Union Bank of India Becomes First Major Indian Bank to Sign PCAF

Vijay Raman

  Union Bank of India has announced its decision to become a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). This step aligns with the growing global emphasis on climate risk management and the recent draft guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on climate risk disclosures. PCAF is a global partnership of financial institutions working to develop and implement a harmonized approach to assess and disclose greenhouse gas emissions associated with loans and investments. By joining PCAF, Union Bank of India demonstrates its commitment to measuring…

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Aster Health Academy partners with IISc, MICA other national institutions to offer advanced medical courses

Vijay Raman

The Academy offers tailored courses and has trained around 900 healthcare professionals just 3 years into launch   Aster Health Academy, a pioneering ed-tech institution dedicated to advancing professional education for clinicians and non-clinicians is partnering with renowned national institutions and universities that includes the pre-eminent Indian Institute of Science (IISc), MICA School of Ideas (MICA), Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences, and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research to offer cutting-edge programs to healthcare professionals from across the country.   The collaborations will help curate industry focused courses such as Advanced…

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Narayana Hospital, Jaipur Brings Expert Cardiac Care to Srinagar and Anantnag

Vijay Raman

 Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, renowned for its advanced cardiac care, is excited to announce a new cardiac consultation OPD in Srinagar. Beginning on September 7, 2024, Dr. Saurabh Jaiswal, Senior Consultant in Cardiac Surgery, will be available for consultations at Kashmir Clinics Central in Karan Nagar Chowk as well in Kashmir Clinic South, Anantnag every month. The OPD will be held every first Saturday at Anantnag and Sunday at Srinagar from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Narayana Hospital, Jaipur, is a leading healthcare provider in Northern India, known for its comprehensive care…

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Celebrating Play A Collaborative Event by Bangalore Creative Circus and EkStep Foundation

Vijay Raman

In an innovative effort to rekindle the joy of childhood and the essence of play, Bangalore Creative Circus (BCC) along with EkStep Foundation, as part of ‘Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao’, presents “Celebrating Play” – a unique event designed to reimagine spaces through the playful eyes of a child. This event, set to take place at BCC’s urban living lab in Bangalore, seeks to encourage adults to engage with the world around them through the dual lenses of a child's perspective and the concept of playfulness. By transforming everyday spaces into…

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