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The <keyword id="20163832" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="society-of-indian-automobile" source="keywords">Society of Indian Automobile</keyword> Manufacturers (<keyword id="108827" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="siam" source="Orion">SIAM</keyword>) and big auto players have hailed the Cabinet decision of PM e-DRIVE schemes aimed at promoting electric mobility across the country. The Rs 10,900 crore scheme will support 2,479,000 electric 2-wheelers, 316,000 electric 3-wheelers and 14,028 electric buses, along with 88,500 <keyword id="186291" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="ev" source="Orion">EV</keyword> charging sites. Shailesh Chandra, President of <keyword id="108827" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="siam" source="Orion">SIAM</keyword> and Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd &amp; Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, expressed strong support for the government's forward-thinking initiative. Chandra said, "This forward-thinking initiative reflects the Government's unwavering support for <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s transition to electric mobility, fostering innovation and investment within the sector. We beli<keyword id="186291" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="ev" source="Orion">ev</keyword>e this scheme will not only enhance the growth of the EV ecosystem but also strengthen <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>'s leadership in the global movement towards environmental sustainability." Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO &amp; MD, Mahindra Group also commended government's efforts, specifically highlighting the comprehensive nature of the PM e-DRIVE scheme. Shah said, "We applause the government for launching the PM e-drive scheme. With continued focused support on 2Ws, 3Ws, e-buses and thoughtful addition of e-ambulances, the scheme will drive higher EV penetration in the country." M&amp;M noted that schemes like <keyword id="21028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fame" source="Orion">FAME</keyword> and <keyword id="48070" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="emps" source="Orion">EMPS</keyword> have already driven penetration of electric three-wheelers in India. "Investments laid out for fast charging infrastructure for all segments will help in increasing consumer confidence for faster adoption of EVs. <keyword id="21028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fame" source="Orion">FAME</keyword> and <keyword id="48070" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="emps" source="Orion">EMPS</keyword> have helped in 20 per cent e-3W penetration in the country. With PM e-drive, we foresee India becoming the first country to achieve 100 per cent electrification in this segment by 2030", he added. The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, cleared the 'PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM e-DRIVE) Scheme,' with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over two years. It includes Rs 3,679 crore in subsidies and demand incentives for e-2Ws, e-3Ws, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and other emerging electric vehicles. It is expected to support the deployment of 24.79 lakh e-2Ws, 3.16 lakh e-3Ws, and 14,028 e-buses, providing a significant push to India's EV ecosystem. A critical aspect of the scheme is the introduction of e-vouchers for EV buyers. At the time of purchase, an Aadhaar-authenticated e-voucher will be generated, which will enable buyers to avail of demand incentives. Additionally, the scheme allocates Rs 500 crore for the deployment of e-ambulances, marking a new initiative to integrate electric vehicles into essential public services. Another Rs 4,391 crore has been earmarked for the procurement of 14,028 e-buses, with a demand aggregation process led by CESL in nine major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Intercity and interstate e-buses will also be supported in consultation with states. Furthermore, Rs 500 crore has been set aside to incentivize the adoption of e-trucks, a critical move given that trucks are one of the largest contributors to air pollution. The scheme encourages those with a scrapping certificate from <keyword id="19897457" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ministry-of-road-transport" source="keywords">Ministry of Road Transport</keyword> and Highways-approved (MoRTH) vehicle scrapping centres to participate in this transition. With an allocation of Rs 2,000 crore, the scheme will support the installation of 22,100 fast chargers for four-wheelers, 1,800 fast chargers for e-buses, and 48,400 fast chargers for two- and three-wheelers. These chargers will be installed in cities with high EV penetration and along selected highways, making long-distance EV travel more viable.

Automobile industry hails PM e-DRIVE scheme to promote EVs

<keyword id="22293284" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Union-Minister-for-Road-Transport-and-Highways" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways">Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways</keyword>, <keyword id="19897455" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nitin-Gadkari" source="keywords">Nitin Gadkari</keyword>, said that the govt has implemented a scheme to provide <keyword id="20322976" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cashless-treatment" source="keywords">cashless treatment</keyword> to victims of road accidents. The minister informed the Parliament on Thursday that the <keyword id="19946335" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Transport-Ministry" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Transport Ministry" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Transport Ministry">Transport Ministry</keyword> has developed a scheme and begun implementing it on a pilot basis in Chandigarh and Assam. This initiative aims to provide <keyword id="20322976" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="cashless-treatment" source="keywords">cashless treatment</keyword> to victims of road accidents. The minister explained that the scheme covers treatment for individuals involved in road accidents caused by motor vehicles, regardless of the type of road. The ministry is implementing this program in collaboration with the <keyword id="19904188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="National-Health-Authority" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="National Health Authority" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="National Health Authority">National Health Authority</keyword> (NHA). "Under this scheme, the eligible victims are administered <keyword id="22628782" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-benefits-packages" source="keywords">Health Benefits Packages</keyword> relating to trauma and polytrauma care at empanelled hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), up to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 lakh for a maximum period of 7 days from the date of the accident," said the minister in a written reply in the <keyword id="19895394" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lok-sabha" source="keywords">Lok Sabha</keyword>. The scheme is being administered under the aegis of the <keyword id="22628783" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="motor-vehicle-accident-fund" source="keywords">Motor Vehicle Accident Fund</keyword>, established under section 164B of the <keyword id="19916485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Motor-Vehicles-Act" source="keywords">Motor Vehicles Act</keyword>, 1988. The sources of income and the utilization of funds are detailed in the Central Motor Vehicles (<keyword id="22628783" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="motor-vehicle-accident-fund" source="keywords">Motor Vehicle Accident Fund</keyword>) Rules, 2022. The NHA, under the Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, is responsible for the program's implementation in coordination with local police, empanelled hospitals, State Health Agencies, the National Informatics Centre, and the General Insurance Council. Minister Gadkari stated that, in accordance with the <keyword id="19916485" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Motor-Vehicles-Act" source="keywords">Motor Vehicles Act</keyword>, of 1988, the pilot program for cashless treatment extends support to victims of road accidents caused by motor vehicles, regardless of where the accident occurs. The scheme will help in reducing deaths in road accidents and will help in providing better treatment to <keyword id="20292205" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="road-accident-victims" source="keywords">road accident victims</keyword>.

Road accident victims to get free cashless treatment: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, The <keyword id="6404450" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ministry-of-road-transport-and-highways" source="Orion">Ministry of Road Transport and Highways</keyword> (MoRTH) is confident of achieving the highways construction target of 13,814 kilometres for the current fiscal, its secretary <keyword id="20078656" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="anurag-jain" source="keywords">Anurag Jain</keyword> said on Friday. Addressing a press conference, <keyword id="19950697" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jain" source="keywords">Jain</keyword> further said the total length of national highways in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword> increased 60 per cent to 1,46,145 km till December 2023, from 91,287 km in 2014, since the <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> government came into power. "The pace of highway construction in 2023-24 so far has been better than last year, and we are confident of achieving the 13,814-km highway construction target during the current fiscal," he said. Up to December 31, 2023, the ministry has built 6,217 km of national highway, higher than last year's 5,774 km for the same period. According to him, the government is planning to award 10,000 km of national highway projects in 2023-24. Jain also said that the government has asked companies to prepare detailed project reports (DPR) for unawarded identified projects to increase the pace of awarding in 2023-24. He said the total length of four-lanes and above national highways (NHs) increased by 2.5 times to 46,179 km in December 2023 from 18,387 km in 2014. While the total length of high-speed corridors in 2014 was 353 km, which increased to 3,913 km in 2023, the total length of less than 2-lane national highways decreased from 30 per cent (2014) to 10 per cent of national highway network in 2023. Jain also said the road ministry has constructed 6,217 km of national highways up to December in 2023-24. He noted that expenditure on the ministry's highways construction expenditure is expected to increase by 9.4 times to Rs 3.17 lakh crore in 2023 from 2014. Jain said under the <keyword id="20078657" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vehicle-scrapping-policy" source="keywords">Vehicle Scrapping Policy</keyword>, 44 registered vehicle scrapping facilities (RVSFs) are operational in India, while concession and motor vehicle tax was announced by 19 states/ Union Territories. As many as 49,770 vehicles were scrapped till date under the Vehicle Scrapping Policy, he added. Jain said state-owned NHAI has collected Rs 18,450 crore as toll till December in the current financial year.

Confident of achieving 13,814-km highway construction target this fiscal: Road secy

US-based consumer technology company <keyword id="43706" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="honeywell" source="Orion">Honeywell</keyword> on Monday said it has created innovative solutions to address safety concerns across the spectrum of EV manufacturing and use. The company said its lithium-ion battery safety sensors help play a crucial role in detecting potential battery fires, which can protect drivers. "With more than 10 million EVs sold around the world last year, we're seeing how pivotal they are in making the future of sustainable travel a reality," said <keyword id="17222020" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sarah-martin" source="Orion">Sarah Martin</keyword>, president of Honeywell Sensing &amp; Safety Technologies. <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>'s EV market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 per cent from 2022 to 2030. Electric scooter use is also on the rise and more than half of India's three-wheeler vehicle registrations last year were electric, and electric two-wheelers are expected to grow by 27.3 per cent to $6.1 billion by 2030. In India, an additional 10 million direct jobs and 50 million allied jobs may be needed in this sector by 2030. "As a leader in EV and scooter battery safety, we aim to drive the electric mobility revolution in the country by augmenting safety standards, offering innovative ready-now solutions and helping our customers navigate the challenges of the rapidly-evolving electric vehicle market," said Ashish Modi, president, Honeywell India. Honeywell battery safety sensors, when integrated into EV and scooter battery packs, detect thermal runaway risks, enabling warning of passengers and allowing EV and scooter manufacturers to meet international battery fire safety standards. Through a strategic alliance with <keyword id="19320901" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="nexceris" source="Orion">Nexceris</keyword>, developer of lithium-ion gas detection solutions, Honeywell said it is developing sensors to detect earlier thermal runaway indicators in EV and scooter batteries. This early intervention can help avoid costly property damage or worse, injury to drivers. The company also offers electrical safety gear, portable and fixed gas detection technologies and <keyword id="1676024" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ppe" source="Orion">PPE</keyword> such as gloves, face shields and dielectric boots for high-risk areas like electrode mixing, coating, drying and cell finishing.

Honeywell claims innovative solution to address EV battery fires

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The UK is building a "silent hangar" to test how military assets fare against electronic warfare.</li><li>The experimental facility will be big enough to host fighter jets, helicopters, and drones.</li></ul>Britain's defense ministry is building a massive experimental facility to better understand how it can protect military aircraft against GPS jamming and other threats as the war in Ukraine shows the danger of electronic warfare.The new defense testing facility — expected to be one of the largest in Europe and resemble a large aircraft hanger in size — will simulate hostile environments and test some of the UK's most advanced military equipment, Britain's defense ministry said in a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/military-silent-hangar-to-help-protect-against-foreign-gps-jamming">statement</a> on Wednesday.The ministry said it will be big enough to fit F-35 stealth fighter jets, Chinook transport helicopters, and Protector combat drones."Hostile threats jamming GPS to disorientate military equipment has become increasingly common," Maria Eagle, the UK's minister for defense procurement and industry, said."This cutting-edge test facility will help us eliminate vulnerabilities from our platforms, protect our national security and keep our Armed Forces better protected on global deployments," she added in a statement.<div type="image" title="Royal Air Force Chinooks fly over farmland during transit on June 21." height="4616" width="6396" msid="112691317" hostid="261" sizebytes="863104"></div>Electronic warfare has been a prominent element of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with both sides using jamming and other digital interference tactics to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-cheap-electronic-warfare-keeps-beating-us-precision-weapons-2024-4">mess with the targeting process</a> of precision strike weapons like attack drones and guided munitions.With the extensive employment of these capabilities on the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have been forced to seek out innovative solutions to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/every-trench-ukraine-needs-tools-close-range-electronic-warfare-official-2024-6">scale up their electronic</a> <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/every-trench-ukraine-needs-tools-close-range-electronic-warfare-official-2024-6">warfare capabilities</a> and also develop <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-fiber-optic-unjammable-drones-fix-a-big-problem-war-2024-8">various countermeasures</a> to stay ahead.NATO countries — including the US and UK — have been <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-electronic-warfare-shows-us-needs-for-future-wars-2024-5">watching</a> the electronic warfare trends and adaptations in Ukraine and are making their own force posture adjustments to be ready for a future fight.For the UK, this includes the newly announced experimental facility.Britain's defense ministry said that the "silent hangar" will reduce the emission of radio-frequency waves. GPS simulators inside the chamber will allow the UK to test how well equipment can withstand jamming or other disruptive threats.<div type="image" title="A Royal Air Force Protector MQ-9B drone in September 2023." height="2400" width="3600" msid="112691319" hostid="261" sizebytes="910892"></div>"The facility will provide a key capability to develop UK assets that can perform in the harshest electromagnetic environments on operations," the defense ministry said. Since the hangar is isolated, the tests won't impact emergency services or air traffic control, it added.UK firm QinetiQ will build the facility under a £20 million ($26 million) contract. It is set to open in 2026."On an increasingly digital battlefield, the debilitating effects of electronic warfare are a persistent threat," said Will Blamey, the chief executive of UK defense at QinetiQ, said."The testing we will conduct using this new facility will be integral to strengthening the resilience of military equipment, which in turn enhances the safety and security of our Armed Forces and the United Kingdom," he added in a statement.

The UK's building a 'silent hangar' to put weapons like F-35 stealth fighters, transport helicopters, and more through the 'harshest' electronic warfare attacks

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Russia accused Ukraine of shooting down an Il-76 transport aircraft carrying prisoners of war.</li><li>Ukrainian outlets said Ukraine shot down the plane, but that it had missiles aboard rather than prisoners.</li></ul>Russia accused Ukraine of destroying a transport aircraft it was using to transport Ukraine's own prisoners of war on Wednesday.The Russian Ministry of Defense said the Il-76 aircraft was taken down over the Belgorod region of Russia at around 11 a.m.There were 65 Ukrainian captives aboard, as well as six crew members and three escorts, it said.Ukraine did not immediately comment on the crash, saying it was investigating.But some initial Ukrainian media reports also said Ukraine was responsible, then edited their articles to remove that detail.At least two outlets — Ukrainian Pravda and Ukraine-RBC — posted articles saying Ukraine had shot down the planes, citing military sources.Those articles also said the aircraft was carrying valuable S-300 missiles for Russia's air defense, and made no mention of the possibility that Ukrainian lives were lost.Footage on Telegram appeared to show the crash in the Russian region of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine.Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod, said on Telegram that everyone on board was killed when the plane fell into a field.Russia did not immediately blame Ukraine for the crash, but <a target="_blank" href="https://t.me/mod_russia_en/12064">several hours later said</a> that the Il-76 had been taken out by a Ukrainian air-defense missile.The prisoners were being flown to be exchanged for Russian captives, the Russian MOD said.An early report on the crash by the outlet Ukrainian Pravda cited a Ukrianian defense source calling the shootdown "our work." An <a target="_blank" href="https://archive.is/wz3ow#selection-2425.69-2425.89">archived version</a> is still available.RBC-Ukraine reported similar details, per <a target="_blank" href="https://archive.is/rzPsg#selection-691.0-691.75">an archived report</a>.Both <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2024/01/24/7438639/">Pravda</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rbc.ua/rus/news/zbittya-il-76-pid-belgorodom-tse-robota-zsu-1706088643.html">RBC</a> altered their reports later on Wednesday to remove those details.Pravda included a public correction attributing the difference to a problem with its sourcing.A later, public comment by Ukraine's defense ministry, given to the state outlet <a target="_blank" href="https://suspilne.media/668378-u-rosii-vpav-vijskovo-transportnij-il-76/">Suspilne</a>, said it was working to clarify what happened.January 24, 2024: This story has been updated to reflect Russia saying Ukraine was responsible for shooting down the plane.

Russia says Ukraine shot down a transport plane and killed 65 of its own POWs

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Videos appear to show Russia using vulnerable golf cart-style vehicles near the frontline in Ukraine.</li><li>The Chinese-made vehicles are typically used on farms and construction sites.</li></ul>Russia appears to be using open-top golf cart-style vehicles near the frontline in Ukraine, possibly in response to suffering significant vehicle losses during the war.One video appears to show a Russian armored column, which included<a target="_blank" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/03/04/its-true-the-russian-army-attacked-ukrainian-positions-in-open-top-golf-carts/"> several Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles,</a> attacking Ukrainian positions in Donetsk Oblast, Forbes reported.The vehicles were being used to transport infantry to the frontline, per Forbes, and the video shows them being struck by shells and explosives dropped from drones.The video ends with shots of the open-top vehicles lying wrecked in the mud.<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/front_ukrainian/status/1765625237259812874">Another video </a>appears to show another similar vehicle being struck by an anti-tank mine, and other photos appear to show more of the all-terrain vehicles lying abandoned in a field.Business Insider was not able to verify the videos.Forbes reporter David Axe noted that the vehicles lack armor and weaponry and are typically seen on farms and construction sites, not on the battlefield."It's reckless, if not insane, to deploy an open-top, unarmored all-terrain vehicle — in essence, a heavy-duty golf cart — in combat just a quarter mile from the front line," Axe wrote.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.ft.com/content/a1d6fd56-120c-4ce8-9684-738c1376e135">Russia's military purchased hundreds of the Chinese-made vehicles </a>in December amid reports that the country was increasingly turning to Chinese suppliers for equipment following major losses.At the time, local media published a video of<a target="_blank" href="https://tass.com/defense/1704361"> President Vladimir Putin inspecting </a>the off-road buggies, and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told him that they were "extremely in demand."Despite China's insistence that it is not selling military equipment to Russia, Ukraine's allies have expressed concern about the sale of non-lethal goods that might be used on the battlefield.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said last year that Russia was "dependent on willing third-country individuals and entities to resupply its military and perpetuate its heinous war against Ukraine.""We will not hesitate in holding them accountable," she said.The vehicle manufacturer, Chinese company Shandong Odes, would be vulnerable to retaliation from authorities in the US because of its high volume of sales in the country, the Financial Times noted in December.The vehicles are popular in the US among farmers and power sports enthusiasts, according to the paper.Since it launched its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has lost about 2,600 main battle tanks and 4,900 other armored vehicles, the UK Defense Ministry previously said in <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/1751898118436655191?s=20">an intelligence update.</a>With the conflict now entering its third year, both Russia and Ukraine continue to grapple with personnel and equipment shortages.Ukraine has urged its Western allies to maintain their support, as President Joe Biden's request for additional military aid for Ukraine remains stalled in Congress.

Videos appear to show Russia using vulnerable golf cart-style vehicles to transport its troops to attack Ukrainian positions

The Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (<keyword id="6355142" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="drdo" source="Orion">DRDO</keyword>) that was tasked with investigating into EV fire incidents by the <keyword id="2518729" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="union-road-transport" source="Orion">Union Road Transport</keyword> and Highways <keyword id="48413" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ministry" source="Orion">Ministry</keyword>, has found serious defects in the batteries, including designs of the battery packs and modules. According to sources in the know of the matter, these defects occur because the electric two-wheeler manufacturers like <keyword id="6077703" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="okinawa-autotech" source="Orion">Okinawa Autotech</keyword>, Pure EV, Jitendra Electric Vehicles, <keyword id="4393078" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ola-electric" source="Orion">Ola Electric</keyword> and <keyword id="12512499" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="boom-motors" source="Orion">Boom Motors</keyword> may have used "lower-grade materials to cut costs". The Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) at the DRDO has submitted its fact-finding report to the Ministry, as first reported by Business Standard. According to the sources, the ministry has now summoned representatives of these EV manufacturers, asking them to submit an explanation on the DRDO report findings. Earlier this month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which comes under the <keyword id="2876140" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="union-consumer-affairs-ministry" source="Orion">Union Consumer Affairs Ministry</keyword>, sent notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors after their e-scooters exploded in April. The consumer watchdog is also examining more cases of e-scooter fires and will serve similar notices to other EV makers too. Pure EV and Boom Motors along with Ola Electric, Jitendra EV, and Okinawa Autotech, recalled faulty batches after the EV fire incidents were reported. The preliminary findings from the government-constituted probe committee on EV fires have already identified issues with battery cells or design in nearly all of the electric two-wheeler fire incidents in the country. The committee was constituted in the wake of EV fires and battery blasts in e-scooters. The experts found defects in battery cells as well as battery design in nearly all EV fires. The government is now working on new quality-centric guidelines for EVs that will be unveiled soon. At least 12 electric two-wheelers have exploded till now and several EV makers have recalled the faulty batches amid the growing pressure from the government. Update: Ola Electric has issued a statement saying it has not received any communication from the government in this matter. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/how-cyrus-poonawalla-became-one-of-the-worlds-richest-billionaires/articleshow/91763784.cms">The success story of Cyrus Poonawalla: The vaccine king who is one of the world’s richest billionaires</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/instagram-rolls-out-a-new-logo-typography-and-more-in-visual-refresh/articleshow/91761902.cms">Instagram rolls out a new logo, typography and more in visual refresh</a>

DRDO examines EV fire incidents, finds serious battery defects

New Delhi, <keyword id="175577" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="commercial-pilot-license" source="Orion">Commercial pilot license</keyword>s will now be valid for ten years, with the government amending rules as part of efforts to further improve ease of doing business in the aviation sector. Till now, the validity of Commercial Pilot License (CPL) was for five years and after completion of that period, it had to be renewed. The civil aviation ministry amended the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Among various changes made, the validity of licenses in relation to Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) and CPL holders has been increased from five years to ten years. "This change is expected to reduce administrative burden on pilots and aviation authorities like DGCA, promoting a more streamlined and efficient licensing process," the ministry said in a statement on Monday. Besides, rules have been amended to address concerns related to the display of lights in the vicinity of an aerodrome. It has also been clarified that the term 'light' encompasses lantern lights, wish kites, and laser lights. Also, the government's jurisdiction over those exhibiting such lights has been extended from 5 kilometres to 5 nautical miles around an aerodrome. "It is made explicit that the government possesses the authority to take action against individuals displaying lights that disrupt the safe operation of aircraft or pose hazards to the operating crew. "Should such lights remain unattended for 24 hours, the government is empowered to enter the location and extinguish them," the ministry said. Simultaneously, the matter should be reported to the relevant police station for legal action under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). When the source of the observed light is unidentifiable or if it shifts locations, the airport or airline operator is obligated to promptly report the incident to the local police station, initiating potential criminal proceedings. Another amendment is that the requirement for validation of foreign licenses has been removed. "This change signifies aligning the regulations with the evolving needs of the aviation sector," the ministry said. Further, the requirements related to continued competence for <keyword id="6414849" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="air-traffic-controller" source="Orion">Air Traffic Controller</keyword> (ATC) license holders have been liberalised. According to the ministry, this change offers increased flexibility to accommodate situations with limited movements or watch hours. ATC license holders must complete a minimum of ten hours of simulated exercises, including emergencies. Subsequently, they must undergo a skill assessment for their respective rating within ten consecutive days of commencing these exercises, it said. The ministry said the amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, notified on October 10, mark a crucial shift in promoting ease of doing business and ensuring safety and security within the aviation sector. India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world. Airlines are expanding their aircraft fleet and will be hiring more pilots to cater to rising air traffic demand.

Govt amends aircraft rules; commercial pilot licenses to be valid for 10 years

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Hundreds of thousands of people have been fleeing North <keyword id="19897913" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gaza" source="keywords">Gaza</keyword> to the South amid Israeli airstrikes. </li><li>This comes ahead of Israel's planned ground invasion in Gaza.</li></ul>This week, the Israeli military ordered a mass evacuation of civilians from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-military-mobilization-ground-invasion-gaza-evacuation-order-2023-10">northern Gaza</a> to the southern part of the blockaded strip. The order to flee came ahead of a planned <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-hamas-war-weapons-may-be-used-gaza-ground-operation-2023-10">ground invasion</a> from the Israeli army and affected nearly 1.1 million residents. Hundreds of thousands decided to take the journey. Some <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-gaza-hamas-palestinian-million-evacuate-24-hours-issues-order-2023-10">Palestinians</a> traveled on foot and mule-drawn carriages. Others were fortunate enough to have a car or hitch a ride on a bus or a truck. However, it appeared that the trek to safety was not so safe. An eyewitness who previously <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-airstrike-kills-women-children-fleeing-evacuation-route-northern-gaza-2023-10">spoke to Insider</a> and verified multiple witness reports said that airstrikes killed scores of civilians utilizing a safe route to escape bombing in the north. The <keyword id="20025616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="palestinian-health-ministry" source="keywords">Palestinian Health Ministry</keyword> said 70 people died. The <keyword id="19976425" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="israel-defense-forces" source="keywords">Israel Defense Forces</keyword>, which is carrying out its most intensive air campaign against Gaza, denied that its munitions killed the civilians, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/14/gaza-civilians-afraid-to-leave-home-after-bombing-of-safe-routes?CMP=share_btn_tw">Guardian reported</a>. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-wipes-out-hamas-another-group-will-take-its-place-2023-10">Hamas</a>, the militant group that governs the strip, said Israel was to blame. Now, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crowded in the southern parts of the region, as food, water, fuel, electricity, and medical equipment are in both high demand and short supply. This is due to the restriction of resources that Israel has put on the area, as human rights groups beg for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gaza-israel-airstrikes-trapped-in-a-humanitarian-disaster-2023-10">humanitarian corridors</a> to provide much-needed aid. Insider spoke with one Gaza resident, <keyword id="23580744" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amjad-shabat" source="keywords">Amjad Shabat</keyword>, who fled Gaza City with her family, about what it's like to live near the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-bombed-only-crossing-allowing-people-flee-gaza-palestine-egypt-2023-10">Rafah</a> border crossing. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Who did you leave with? Are you safe right now? I used to live in Gaza City. I left with my husband, my daughter, my sister, and my mother to my in-laws. So we're staying at the house of my in-laws near the Rafah border that is to the south of the Gaza Strip. When did you leave? The evacuation process started the morning of, I believe, Wednesday. And we left in the afternoon of that day. So yes, upon the calls of Israeli occupation forces to leave the northern Gaza strip to the south. This was a massive evacuation process. What was the process of leaving like? Very, very, very scary. Very frightening. We left already under the massive airstrikes that have been targeting Gaza for three days, four days at that time. Israel only kept one main street that links the northern of Gaza to the south, which is Salah al-Din Road. Along 15-20 kilometers, you saw a series, a line of cars, trucks, and any transportation that could take people. I was very scared and sad at the same time because this all brought the memories of 1948 when the Palestinian people had to leave their villages. <div type="image" title="A gray car filled with people, including a child is sitting on the window. On top is luggage." height="3840" width="5760" msid="104452140" hostid="261"></div>What did you bring, and what did you leave behind? We left with nothing. I have been wearing the same clothes since Wednesday. We were lucky that my father-in-law had a car, so he came from Rafah to Gaza, which takes him two hours … He came and he took us out of the city. We actually were lucky because many of our friends and many of our colleagues couldn't leave Gaza until now because they couldn't find a ride. What was the drive like? Very scary. At one moment, my father-in-law was about to hit the side of the road because he couldn't see. We literally piled up inside the car. Thirteen people in a car with a capacity of five people, you couldn't see both sides. And because of this massive crowd of people leaving Gaza into the south, people were very stressed and scared. I believe they were less focused on driving than on running away from the continuous airstrikes. The massive and the terrifying airstrikes. There were voices of airstrikes and bombing when we traveled, but to be honest, not exactly where we've been. I kept hearing the voices. They were in the background but not in front of my eyes. Have you had any updates on your home in Gaza City? Do you even know if it's still standing? I don't know. I just recently bought my flat. My husband and I had been saving for years to have the top flat in the center of Gaza City. We left everything. So I really don't want it to be destroyed. Right behind the neighborhood I used to live in, it was completely destroyed. And all across the road, destruction is everywhere, wherever we go. We turn our heads, there is destruction. <div type="image" title="A young boy sleeps on a green and brown carpet in a room with damaged walls while two women sit against the wall." height="1667" width="2500" msid="104452141" hostid="261"></div>What is your situation like now? The most important and the most terrifying thing that we face is the scarcity of basic resources, such as water and food. We've run out of bread today. Three of my brothers-in-law had to stay in front of the bakery for three hours where they couldn't obtain any loaf of bread because when the time came for them to buy their bread, there wasn't any more bread. We are out of water, so we can't use the toilet, we can't wash our clothes or wash the dishes. We keep the freshwater we can drink. No electricity, of course. No internet. I'm lucky to have neighbors who have a private generator, and they have something like cellular data, and they connect for me. What is it like near the Rafah border? I've been to one of our schools. <keyword id="19970301" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="unrwa" source="keywords">UNRWA</keyword> is the UN institution that's responsible for feeding and finding work and helping the refugees of Palestine. They're turning their schools into shelters to help thousands of families. At a school with a capacity of 1,000 people, between 2,000 and 4,000 people are literally piling up. Others are in serious shock because they run away under the massive airstrikes where buildings may be demolished in front of their eyes. Others, they can't focus their eyes. They can't speak. I went to interview one of them to see how are the people's mental health. They refused to speak with me. Men had to sleep outside, and it's getting colder and colder. The streets are full. The city where were we evacuated to is a very small city. And the infrastructure, of course, is not suitable to hold this number of people. People who are there have run away without medicines. People with chronic diseases are very frightened of any health crisis that they may face because they don't have their medicines. People with diabetes, with blood pressure, with a history of heart disease. They're very afraid.

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