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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The global electric vehicle (EV) sales grew 50 per cent (year-on-year) in the second quarter (Q2) this year, as China’s domestic market continued to dominate globally but growth failed to keep pace with other major markets, a report showed on Thursday.Chinese EV companies continued to dominate as they enjoyed scale advantages at home, allowing them to account for 56 per cent of global unit sales, albeit the lowest Q2 in three years, according to Counterpoint Research.“BYD Auto, GAC Group and Geely Holdings were three of the world’s top five passenger EV makers last quarter, yet…

Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) Is India’s moon rover being playful on the Chandamama? It seems so, the Indian space agency said.For many kids in India, the moon is usually referred to Chandamama as their mothers show it to them while feeding them.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently rotated the moon rover for a safe navigation route. The movement was captured by a camera on the moon lander and was transmitted to the ISRO.Uploading the video on the social media platform X, the ISRO said: “It feels as though a child is playfully frolicking in the yards of Chandamama, while…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The PLI 2.0 for IT hardware has garnered applications from 40 companies including global and domestic, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards becoming a global hub for IT hardware manufacturing and exports, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Thursday.The overwhelming response to the production-linked incentive (PLI) 2.0 for IT hardware is a testament to the global industry’s confidence in India’s manufacturing capabilities and the government’s commitment to fostering a conducive ecosystem, said the industry body.“This is not just ‘Make in India’ but ‘Make in India for the World.’ It’s…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), on Thursday announced that the micro-blogging platform will soon add video and audio call feature, which will be supported on iOS, Android, Mac, and PC.He also said that no phone numbers would be needed to make the call.”Video & audio calls coming to X – Works on iOS, Android, Mac & PC – No phone number needed – X is the effective global address book,” Musk posted on X.”That set of factors is unique,” he added.Several users expressed their thoughts on this new development.”Now I can call…

However compared to 6.1 per cent growth recorded in January-March period of 2022-23, the GDP growth for the first quarter of 2023-24 was higher at 7.8 per cent.”Real GDP or GDP at constant (2011-12) prices in Q1 2023-24 is estimated to attain a level of Rs 40.37 lakh crore, as against Rs 37.44 lakh crore in Q1 2022-23, showing a growth of 7.8 per cent as compared to 13.1 percent in Q1 2022-23,” an official statement said.All activities like agriculture, mining, manufacturing, electricity, construction, hotel and transport, showed a decline in the first quarter of 2023-24 against first quarter of…

The production of coal, steel, natural gas, cement, electricity, refinery products, fertilisers and crude oil increased in July 2023 over the corresponding month of last year. The eight core industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Meanwhile, final growth rate of index of eight core industries for April 2023 is revised to 4.6 per cent from its provisional level 3.5 per cent. Coal production increased by 14.9 per cent in July 2023 over July 2022, crude oil production rose by 2.1 per cent, natural gas production went up by…

The Legends League, to be held soon after the Men’s ODI World Cup to be held in India, will be the culmination of the festival season, which has started with the ongoing Asia Cup currently being held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.The forthcoming franchise season of Legends League Cricket would certainly add to the flavour with top legends of the sport descending onto India.The return of Legends League Cricket in India at newer venues is expected to generate a lot of enthusiasm. The league will be choosing venues, keeping in mind the interest of cricketing fans, at the places where…

Taking to Instagram, she posted a black and white picture of the cast which includes Suhana Khan, Mihir Ahuja, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina and Aditi Dot.All the actors appeared side by side and were seen smiling, with an ‘Archies’ billboard in the background in Mumbai’s Western Express Highway.She captioned the post: “Your first hoarding is up kiddos. May there be many more. May you never stop working hard and forever remain wide eyed. I wish you the world.”The actors all proceeded to thank Zoya Akhtar for this opportunity while actresses Mona Singh and Nitanshi Goel also wished them…

During the meeting with Gandhis, she discussed wide-ranging issues related to Telangana politics and placed before them what she expected from the party leadership. Sharmila, daughter of Congress leader and former chief minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), is said to be keen to get the position of Congress General Secretary. Sharmila, who has already announced her intention to contest the Assembly election from Palair constituency in Telangana’s Khammam district, wants the party to give tickets to her nominees for at least 15 constituencies. “She will now wait for a response from the Congress high…

According to the police, after secret inputs, a police team led by Inspector Amit nabbed the suspect Wasim alias Tita, a resident of Firozpur Namak in Nuh on Thursday.The suspect was involved in violence that erupted on Nuh’s Jhanda Chowk, Adbar Chowk, Nalhar Mandir Road and also attacked Cyber Crime police station in Nuh on July 31, the police said.”During questioning, the accused, along with his other associates, has confessed to being involved in the incidents. The accused will be taken on police remand for further legal process,” Krishan Kumar, spokesperson of the Gurugram Police said.So far, 61 FIRs have…