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India surpassed China in terms of population as well

22Jan

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Global

India surpassed China in terms of population as well

According to new surveys and research, India is an upcoming superpower in the region in so many fields including population. In some instances it is alarming yet it creates a lot of opportunities for youth to grow and prosper. With big names shifting in India, it might be a massive change in the region. On New Year’s Day in 2021, nearly 67,000 babies were born across India. The highest number of births was given anywhere in the world that day, according to UNICEF. The record-breaking number also contributed to India’s latest achievement: becoming the world’s most populous country. India's population is increasing by 27 percent per year. India is among the eight countries expected to be responsible for more than half the projected increase in global population upto 2050. Since 1950 ...

Fully Automatic ‘ made in India’ Matro launched in Sydney

13Jan

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sci-Tech

Fully Automatic ‘ made in India’ Matro launched in Sydney

A fully automatic 'Made in India' matro train has been launched in Sydney, Australia. This made a significant achievement for India's manufacturing industry. Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) built the train. BEML is a leading Indian public sector company. Moreover, this is the first time that India has exported an Indian metro train to a foreign country. The launch ceremony took place at the Sydney Metro Trains Facility. The Premier of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra, unveiled the train. Moreover, Berejiklian praised the train's high quality and advanced technology. He also stated that it would be a great addition to Sydney's public transport system. The 'Made in India' matro train comes with several state-of-the-a...

Amazon shutting down wholesale distribution in India

30Nov

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Global

Amazon shutting down wholesale distribution in India

After Amazon academy and foods, the company is planning to close its wholesale distribution section as well in India. After this closure, this is the third company that is exiting a culturally rich country. This is a great shock for the economy as well. Amazon is shutting down its wholesale distribution business in India as a part of the annual operating planning review process and cost-cutting measures. The distribution vertical is operated in three cities Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Hubli. It deals in buying fast consumable products from businesses and distributes them in wholesale. Directly to local shops like Kirana stores, pharmacies, and department stores to support their small business. Amazon did not say why it was shutting down the wholesale distribution offering. But the move ...

Cochin International Airport is the world’s first Solar Powered Airport

26Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Global

Cochin International Airport is the world’s first Solar Powered Airport

Cochin International Airport is an Indian airport in the southwestern coastal state of Kerala. The airport handles up to 1000 international and domestics flight in a single week. This airport is the 7th largest and busiest airport in all of India. The airport is capable of commuting more than 10 million passengers every year. The airport hosts almost 27 airlines and has almost 3 dozen shops and restaurants. However, the most special and unique thing about this airport is that it entirely runs on Solar energy. It's not the only airport in the world that uses solar energy for power, but it's the first one ever. Cochin International Airport is the world's first Solar Powered Airport Cochin International Airport became the world's first solar-powered airport in 2015 upon the establishme...

16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

14Sep

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Sports

16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

Men's T20 Worldcup 2022 is happening in Australia this year. All the countries are ready to clench their claws on the golden trophy. Warm-up matches are scheduled to start on October 10, 2022. After the smashing women's cricket World Cup, Australia is all set to host another magnificent event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will feature 16 international teams playing 45 matches with the final to be played on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This event was supposed to happen in 2020 but due to covid restrictions, it get postponed. All the teams are fully geared up for the action-packed event. Warm-up matches are starting on October 10, however, the main event will start on October 16, 2022, up to November 13, 2022. After the recent Asia cup, Sri Lanka has emerg...