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IIT Madras Startup’s E-Flying Taxi Model Grabs Netizens Attention
A startup incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) showcased its electric flying taxi prototype at Aero India in Bengaluru. It claims to transport up to 50kg payload per trip over a 200km travel range on a single charge. According to the information, the flying taxi, e200, will enable commuters to travel ten times faster by beating traffic. The video of the same was shared by The ePlane Company on LinkedIn.
‘Words Fail Me’: Assam DGP Receives Salute From Daughter As She Becomes IPS Officer
In a viral video, Assam’s Director-General of Police (DGP) GP Singh can be seen saluting his daughter who graduated from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. While sharing the video, he wrote, “Words fail me. Received the salute from daughter @aishwarya_ips as she passed out of @svpnpahyd today.”
“The best moment for a father to see his piece of heart achieve this feat,” a user wrote.
‘My Amma, My Hero’: Indian Footballer’s Gratitude Note For Mother Wins Hearts Online
Sandhiya Ranganathan, the national women’s football team striker, took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note about her single mother and the struggles she went through to have her daughters achieve their dream. The post has now received lakhs of heartwarming reactions. #inspiring #football #sports
We Can Move Ahead Together!
Join the kind community @efgorg @Dir_Education or Directorate Of Education Delhi celebrated International day of persons with disabilities on February 13. The video of the same was shared by @samreennaazkhan on Twitter with the caption, “When everyone else says you can’t, determination says, YES YOU CAN”. And we totally agree. Such initiatives are essential to bring out positive change in the world for them.
Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3WnUKGI #Disability #Delhi #Children
Tamil Nadu: 15 Hectares Of Mangroves Planted At Killai In Cuddalore
Fifteen hectares of mangroves were planted at Killai in Cuddalore district under Green Tamil Nadu Mission. As per the information, 67.8 sq km of mangroves will be cultivated in the next five years in Tamil Nadu. The fishbone model is used to allow water to reach every nook and cranny of the mangrove area by diverting water from the existing creeks and channels. #TamilNadu #Environment #Mangroves
Workshop & Mock Drill For Forest Fire Disasters Conducted In Tamil Nadu
As the summer season approaches in the southern states of India, the government is putting in place measures to ensure that forest fires are minimised to the greatest degree possible.
Workshops and mock drills were conducted in Tamil Nadu to prepare the DFOs (Divisional Forest Officers) for situations where they will need to suppress forest fires promptly.
While sharing the video, @supriyasahuias wrote, “As dry season starts, forests are at great risk of Forest Fire disasters. Teams need to be alert and on their toes. The Forest Department is geared up. We had a State Workshop for DFOs. Mock drills, field perambulation, and working with local communities is key.” #Forest #workshop #forestfire
Karnataka Passes Bill Permitting Women To Work Night Shift At Factories
During the pandemic, the state had directed factories to permit women to work night shifts with their consent. In a positive step, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has now passed a bill enabling women the right to work during their preferred hours of the day. #Karnataka #womenrights #jobs
Empowering Through Education! Govt Of Tamil Nadu & Gujarat Govt’s To Revive A School For Migrants
The Ahmedabad Krishna Tamil Vidyalaya, established in 1974, provides proper Tamil-medium education for migrant families in Ahmedabad. It has uplifted lives of many families for decades and provided them with an opportunity to connect with their roots.
Turkey Earthquake: Victims Get Treatment At Indian Army’s Field Hospital In Iskenderun
The Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Hospital has treated as many as 106 earthquake-affected victims in Turkey’s Iskenderun, Hatay, till February 10. India had launched Operation Dost, To help Turkey with the rescue mission and medical aid. It is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission with NDRF and Army teams reaching Turkey within hours of the disaster.
Uttrakhand Protest: Section 144 Imposed In Dehradun Following Mass Protest Against Paper Leak
Several students and members of the state’s unemployed association continued their protest on Sunday against various paper leak incidents in Dehradun. Section 144 was imposed in the state following mass protests which turned violent, and many protesters and police officers got injured. Protesters have demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into recruitment scams in Dehradun and the rescheduling of the exams.
G20 2023: First Agriculture Working Group Meeting Starts In Indore
The first meeting of Agriculture Deputies under India’s G20 presidency began at Madhya Pradesh’s Indore today. It will be a three-day event ending February 15, where issues such as climate intelligent initiatives, adoption of innovative technology by small farmers as well as agriculture market information systems, wheat initiatives, agriculture risk management, and reduction of food loss will be discussed in detail.
Women Spend 7.2 Hours On Unpaid Domestic Work Compared To 2.8 Hours Spent By Men, Reveals Study
The research paper titled “Time Use Data: A Tool for Gendered Policy Analysis” revealed that women in the working age category of 15 to 60 years spend 7.2 hours on unpaid domestic work compared to 2.8 hours spent by men, indicating they have “time poverty”.
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