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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Karikad identified for world-class logistics hub under state's new industrial policy
Mangaluru: The Karnataka government has identified Karikad near Mangaluru as the site for a proposed multimodal logistics park that will support the state's freight movement and export-driven industries. This move comes under the Industrial Policy 2025–2030, aimed at creating world-class infrastructure for industrial growth. Speaking during a site visit on Thursday, Dr. S. Selvakumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, said that the location was strategically chosen for its connectivity to New Mangalore Port, railways, and highways. 'This is part of Karnataka's vision to improve logistics efficiency and reduce the cost of doing business,' he said. The park will be designed to handle a wide range of freight and will include warehousing, cold storage, and container handling facilities. It is expected to benefit sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The government team included officials from KIADB, New Mangalore Port Authority, and other logistics experts, who assessed site readiness and infrastructure potential. The park is likely to be integrated into the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan, which aims to create a seamless multi-modal transport network across the country. Officials said steps are being taken to expedite approvals and begin land acquisition. The logistics park is expected to generate employment, attract public-private partnerships, and improve the state's competitiveness in the global supply chain.
India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Ahmedabad techie builds automated grenade detonation drone, Army orders 20 units
Ahmedabad-based engineer Keshavkant Sharma has developed a special drone named Gati, capable of carrying out targeted grenade attacks and safely returning after detonation. Designed specifically for military use, the drone has already impressed the Indian Army during testing, leading to an order of over 20 innovation addresses a critical battlefield requirement: the need for precision in grenade deployment. Traditional grenade attacks require manual pin removal, followed by lever release, with detonation occurring four seconds later. The Gati drone automates this entire drone doesn't just drop the grenade on location—it removes the grenade's pin and releases the lever," Sharma explained. "Without removing the pin, a grenade cannot explode. Our drone performs this action midair and ensures detonation at the target site. After the explosion, the drone returns safely." The drone can fly up to 7.5 kilometres at a height of 500 meters, carrying out targeted strikes with high accuracy. It weighs just 2.5 kilograms and has been successfully tested at its full said the idea stemmed from operational challenges faced during "Operation Sindoor." He said, "After some issues arose for our forces during Operation Sindoor, we thought of building such a drone that could attack enemy land with grenades and return safely."Gati was demonstrated in front of the Indian Army at Pokhran, following which the Army placed an order for more than 20 drones from Sharma's company, Protthapan. According to him, the use of such drones significantly reduces life loss on the modern warfare increasingly relying on drone technology for deep-strike capabilities, Sharma believes Gati marks a vital step forward. "Our drone hits the target from 7.5 km away, executes a grenade blast, and comes back," he said. "This has been successfully tested."- Ends
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
General Hospital Comings and Goings: Big Departure, Happy Return
A big star is departing General Hospital, however, there's a happy return set to happen too. Here's the latest comings and goings casting news at the ABC soap. Find out which popular star from yesteryear is heading back to the show in the near future, which longtime actress is leaving the daytime drama, and if any newcomers are joining GH in contract, recurring, or day-player roles. The Week of July 14, 2025 Kirsten Storms' temporary exit as Maxie Jones – the actress was replaced by Nicole Paggi in the show's July 3 episode due to a scheduling conflict – is going to be more permanent. The actress took to Instagram to explain that she's taking an extended break from the soap because she's moving to Tennessee with her daughter, Harper. Storms, however, will be back on screen the week of August 18. She explained that she had already filmed her final scenes of the year in June and that she hoped to be back on the GH set in November or December. On the heels of Storms' exit comes some welcome return news. Kathleen Gati is heading back to the show as Dr. Liesl Obrecht. Rumors of Gati resurfacing started when it was announced that Kelly Thiebaud, who played her late daughter, Britt Westbourne, would be rejoining the soap. Gati, who began playing Liesl in 2012, made her last appearance in December 2023. Vernee Watson pops back in as Stella Henry. She'll share scenes with her onscreen nephew, Donnell Turner's Curtis, on Wednesday, July 16. As the truth about his character's birth continues to take center stage, Finn Carr gets more screen time as Rocco Falconeri. Look for Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu's (Alexa Havins) son to air again this week. Solve the daily Crossword
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Transformative Governance, Security, Collective Spirit
The past decade has been a testament to India's remarkable transformation under the decisive and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As our nation completes eleven years of this transformative journey, India stands significantly taller on global platforms, having achieved unprecedented progress across a multitude of sectors at home. India's projected ascent to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2025, based on nominal GDP, is a clear reflection of the success of landmark policies, such as Make in India, and GST. The infrastructure sector has witnessed unparalleled growth, with the construction of nearly 50,000 km of national highways, including engineering marvels like the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is meticulously integrating infrastructure development across various sectors. Rural India has undergone a remarkable transformation, with nearly 100% electrification, bringing light and opportunity to countless households. Our renewable energy capacity has roughly tripled. The Digital India revolution has expanded financial inclusion. The Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism has saved an astounding Rs 2.7 lakh crore by eliminating leakages and ensuring that aid reaches its intended beneficiaries directly. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, now processing over 1000 crore monthly transactions, has evolved into a global benchmark for digital finance. The semiconductor mission and the introduction of production-linked incentives are strategically positioning India as a global manufacturing hub. With over 75 crore internet users, India's digital economy is projected to reach an impressive $1 trillion by 2030.
Indian Express
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
How Indian Railways increased its share of car dispatches to 20% of all PVs manufactured in India
Amid the push for lowering carbon emissions in the automobile sector, the share of passenger vehicles dispatched by the Indian Railways has increased to more than 20 per cent of the total car production in the country in 2024-25, a significant increase from 1.7 per cent share in 2014-15. This has opened up a new arena for the railways to increase its revenue, alongside meeting India's net zero emission target by 2070. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated the country's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (MMCT) or railway siding at the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd facility in Manesar, Haryana. The plant can dispatch a maximum of 4,50,000 vehicles annually at full capacity. Total car loading in the Indian Railways is expected to increase to nearly 15 lakh annually. A total of 10.41 lakh cars were transported by the Indian Railways in 2024-25. How has the 'Rail Coefficient' increased? A senior official of the Ministry of Railways said the Automobile Freight Train Operator (AFTO) scheme has been liberalised to encourage car manufacturers to transport passenger vehicles using the Indian Railways. 'The Registration fee for AFT Operators has been done away (with). Earlier, this fee was Rs 5 crore, now it is zero. Along with this, the minimum number of rakes (required) to be procured for transportation has been relaxed from three rakes to one rake. Auto ancillaries and spares have been permitted for carriage in both onward and return directions,' said the official. Regular meetings are being held with all the stakeholders in the automobile industry, including the Society for Indian Automobiles Manufacturers (SIAM), the official added. 'On the basis of the issues raised by the stakeholders, the AFTO policy has been liberalised. The 'applicant net-worth' criteria for registration as AFTO, has been removed. Along with this, the requirement for procurement of maintenance of spare wagons has been reduced from 4 per cent per rake to 4 per cent of the total cumulative holding. All Container Terminals have been permitted to deal with automobile traffic,' said the official quoted above. The Ministry of Railways has also added many automobile loading terminals in recent years namely Chitpur (Eastern Railway), Penukonda (South Western Railway), Nasrala (Northern Railway), Nautanwa and Bakshi ka Talab (North Eastern Railway), Mesra (East Central Railway), Hirakud (East Coast Railway), Champaner and Chharodi (Western Railway), Baihata, Salchapra, Furkating, New Tinsukia, Jirania, Agthori (Northeast Frontier Railway), Loni, Khadki, AJNI, Vilad (Central Railway) etc. What type of wagons are being used by the railways to transport cars? Railway officials said that the induction of modern rakes to accommodate large four wheelers have helped in increasing car transportation. 'There was a time when Parcel Van or VP loading was the only option for the transportation of automobiles. There was no separate rake for this and it was attached to passenger or mail/express trains. Then came the Bogie Open Military (BOM) wagons. But it had limitations for dispatching cars and these wagons were mostly used in transporting military vehicles and equipment. In 1995-96, NMG (New Modified Goods) coaches were introduced in the Indian Railways. This really made a major difference in the transportation of automobiles by railways. More NMG rakes are being added to the Indian Railways. One rake of 25 NMG coaches (can) carry 100 to 125 cars, 125 to 175 tractors or 1,500 to 1,675 bikes.' said the official. The railway official added that three more types of wagons, namely, bogie covered auto car bi-level (BCACBM)wagon, auto car taller (ACT1 and ACT2) wagons have been added to transport larger passenger vehicles such as SUVs. 'These are specialised double-decker railway wagons designed for transporting automobiles and automotive parts. A rake of 27 BCACBM wagons can dispatch 318 cars or 135 SUVs. Similarly, a rake of 33 ACT1 wagons can carry 330 cars or 264 SUVs and a rake of 27 ACT2 wagons can transport 324 cars or 270 SUVs,' said the official. Which companies are India's top car transporters by railways According to data available with the Ministry of Railways, Maruti Suzuki's share is highest when it comes to total railway car loading. In fact, almost 50 per cent of the total car transportation by railways is done by Maruti Suzuki. The company, which is India's largest car manufacturer, dispatches key models such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Wagon R, Dzire, Baleno, Swift, etc., by railways. Hyundai is in the second position in terms of car transportation by railways, followed by Tata Motors and Mahindra Group in the third and fourth position, respectively. Almost 80 per cent of the cars transported via railways are meant for domestic sales, according to officials. There are a total of 133 railway siding in the country where loading and unloading of cars take place. Maruti transports its cars to a total of 17 hubs, which further cater to a total of 380 cities. Total car despatches by the Indian Railways According to Railway Ministry data, a total of 10.41 lakh cars were dispatched by the Indian Railways in different parts of the country in 2024-25 (FY25). Similarly, the total car loading in railways stood at 9.69 lakh in FY24, 7.70 lakh in FY23, 4.91 lakh in FY22, 3.98 lakh in FY21 and 3.09 lakh cars in FY20. The total car loading has increased significantly from just 54,219 cars in 2014-15. Dheeraj Mishra is a Principal correspondent with The Indian Express, Business Bureau. He covers India's two key ministries- Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. 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