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Predicting space storms can now be possible, reveals study

Recent advancements in space weather forecasting may soon enable scientists to predict the speed and arrival time of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), commonly... Key Points

The Tribune India

IPL 2024: Pace sensation Mayank Yadav gets golden advice from Ishant Sharma, says 'never compromise on speed..'

During a match wit Royal Challengers Bangalore on 2 April, Mayank delivered a ball at a speed of 156.7 kmph, which is the fastest in this IPL season. Key Points

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Capable of winds 4x the speed of sound, how India's new trisonic wind tunnel will aid rocket launches

The 2nd of 3-part series looks at TWT at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre that can run at 3 wind velocity ranges. It was built by Tata Projects, Canada’s Aiolos Engineering Corp & others. Key Points

ThePrint

Keanu Reeves and speed 3 speculation: Know the reality of the viral poster

What If...? not only serves as an introduction to the vast MCU Multiverse but also strategically sows seeds that hold the potential for fruition across various upcoming films and streaming series, notably in The Multiverse of Madness. Key Points

Economic Times

Mumbai sets new speed limits on major roads and flyovers from today. Check details here

Mumbai traffic police has made changes to the speed limits on nine major roads and some flyovers in the city. Starting from December 13, these new speed limits will be in effect. The objective behind this decision is to ensure the safety and convenience of the public. According to the city traffic police, the revised speed limits will be applicable to all types of vehicles. Key Points

Economic Times

Why you should now be extra careful while driving in Gurgaon

Gurgaon has set speed limits on 156 main roads covering a total distance of approximately 292km. The limits range from 20-60kmph, depending on the road width. The speed limits have been determined by the district administration and the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) based on road characteristics, traffic patterns, and accident data. Key Points

Economic Times

Ahead of India-Bangladesh match, Rohit Sharma fined, issued 3 challans for speeding on Mumbai-Pune express

The Team India cricketer was on his way to join the Indian team in Pune. India play Bangladesh in the World Cup today. Key Points

Economic Times

Fast & Furious: Speeding supercars turning Delhi-Mumbai Expressway into a racing arena at over 200 kmph

The Gurgaon-Dausa section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has become a playground for high-performance luxury cars to showcase their speed prowess. Supercars, including Mercedes, BMWs, Ferraris, and Porsches, are zooming past speed guns and exceeding the 200kmph mark. The Vehicle speed Detection System (VSDS) installed on the expressway has recorded an average of 5-6 supercars and 500 cars exceeding the speed limit daily. Key Points

Economic Times

Bajaj Triumph speed 400 and Scrambler 400X gets 10,000 bookings in India: Report

Bajaj Auto has received 10,000 bookings for its Triumph speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles in India within 10 days of their global launch. The speed 400 will be available by the end of July, while the price of the Scrambler 400X is yet to be announced. Key Points

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Trains to cruise at 130 kmph on select Southern Railway routes

The Ministry of Railways has decided to raise the sectional speed of 53 important routes across the country to 130 kmph. In Southern Railway, the Chennai Egmore-Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kozhikode are among a few routes chosen for the speed upgrade by March 2024. Key Points

The Hindu

Bajaj-Triumph speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X make roads into India, price starts at ₹2.33 lakh

Bajaj Auto has revealed the prices for the Bajaj-Triumph speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X in India. The speed 400 starts at ₹2.33 lakh and will be available by the end of the month, while the price for the Scrambler 400X will be announced later. Key Points

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Amazon sale 2023: Up to 76% off on computer accessories and storage solutions

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale brings you exclusive offers and discounts on computer accessories and storage solutions. Check out the best picks for upgrading your computer and save big during the Amazon sale. Key Points

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Amazon Republic Day Sale: Kent hand blenders now at up to 47% off

Republic Day Sale 2024: Bring these versatile hand blenders with advanced features and powerful performance to your kitchen. Shop from our top recommendations. Key Points

Hindustan Times

From Hyundai Creta N Line to Tata Curvv: Upcoming SUVs expected to debut this year

Indian SUV market experiences growth with record-breaking sales in 2023. Tata set to launch innovative Curvv with digital features. Mahindra introduces Thar 5-door variant and XUV300 facelift. Hyundai to launch Creta N Line and Alcazar facelift with updated designs and features. Key Points

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In pics: Triumph speed 400 roars as the newest challenger to Royal Enfield Interceptor

The Triumph speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X will share the same foundational components, forming the basis of their design and engineering. This common underpinning ensures that both motorcycles benefit from a shared platform while maintaining their distinct characteristics and features. Key Points

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Discounts on Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Ciaz and Ignis up to ₹64,000 this June. Details on offers

Maruti Suzuki is offering discounts and benefits of up to ₹64,000 on its Nexa range in June. Customers can avail offers on models including the Baleno, Ignis, and Ciaz through exchange bonuses, cash discounts, and corporate benefits. Key Points

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Driving Volkswagen Virtus for 24 hrs to beat national record—engine, tyres, speed, and medal

I participated in the National Automotive Test Tracks in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur and won a medal. The tracks include an 11.36 km four-lane banked oval for sustaining speeds up to 250 kph. Key Points

ThePrint

The Mindblowing Experience of a Chatbot That Answers Instantly

AI chips from startup Groq allow chatbots to answer queries almost instantly. That could open up whole new use cases for generative AI helpers. Key Points

WIRED

Hard-coded law enforcement is possible but it needs some latitude too

Law adherence can technically be encoded in software but there’s a reason it must not be over-strict. Leeway within the law has value. Key Points

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It's highway, not expressway, clarifies NHAI justifying 100 kmph speed limit on Bengaluru-Mysuru road

The National Highways Authority of India has clarified that the recently upgraded Bengaluru-Mysuru highway is an access-controlled national highway with a speed limit of 100 kmph, rather than an expressway with a limit of 120 kmph. Recently, enforcement agencies began imposing penalties on drivers who exceeded the 100 kmph limit, leading some to argue that the road was an expressway by virtue of its appearance. Key Points

Economic Times

Best Crompton high speed fans: 7 picks for having a comfortable summer season

Crompton high speed fans are trusted by numerous people for the wide variety of models and ability to keep up with the changing trends of the market and demand. Before the summer comes all guns blazing, we have created a list of the 7 best options that you can consider for your personal use. Key Points

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Best stand fans for traditional cooling: 7 picks to consider this summer

Stand fans have been around for a long time, and it is time to upgrade to newer and better models. Check out the top 7 options available online and purchase yours before temperatures start to soar. Key Points

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Why deadly Balasore train accident should serve as an amber signal for Indian Railways

Indian Railways is gearing up to increase the speed of trains to 160 kmph in priority sections like Delhi-Mumbai by 2024. But the deadly accident in Odisha is a warning to the transporter to go forward carefully, stressing on both safety and speed. An ET Explainer. Key Points

Economic Times

Delhi odd-even rule for cars back from November 13 . Five things you need to know

With Delhi's pollution levels set to worsen further after Diwali, the Arvind Kejriwal government has announced the return of the odd-even car scheme from November 13 to 20. A decision to extend this scheme will be made later. The vehicle restriction scheme allows cars to ply on alternate days depending on their odd or even license plate numbers. Odd-numbered plates will be permitted on odd dates, while even-numbered plates will operate on even dates. Notably, the scheme, initially introduced in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 and 2019 as well. Key Points

Economic Times

‘This looks really good’: Netizens awed by aesthetic appeal of Delhi-Meerut RAPIDX Station

During these non-revenue operations, the RRTS boasted an impressive speed of around 160 kmph. The rapid transit system covered three stations of the 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai within a time span of just 12 minutes. Key Points

Business Today

Jio installs 1 lakh towers to roll out India's fastest, deepest penetration 5G network

The more tower and cell sites means faster speed. According to the February 28 report of Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, Jio's top median speed is 506 Mbps (megabytes per second) as compared to 268 Mbps of Airtel. Key Points

Economic Times

Internet speed in India improves as 5G rollout picks pace, country jumps 4 spots in global ranking

India's mobile data speed increased by 115 per cent in April, 2023. Ookla also recorded progress with a 36.35 Mbps median mobile download speed in April which was 33.30 Mbps in March. Key Points

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EV manufacturer Mercury EV-Tech establishes new R&D Base; stock up 190% in 6 months

Mercury EV-Tech, a passenger cars and utility vehicles company, has announced to establish a research and development base. Besides, it has also started battery manufacturing through its subsidiary PowerMetz Energy. Key Points

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McLaren launches its most powerful series production supercar, costs…

With a top speed of 332 kmph, it can attain speed from 0 Km/h to 100 Km/h in 2.8 seconds. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Amazon Republic Day Sale: Save big on PC components like RAM and SSD

Amazon Republic Day Sale: Upgrading your PC and laptop has never been easier. Check out attractive deals and heavy discounts on PC components like RAM and SSD. Key Points

Hindustan Times

India to spruce up cyclone forecasting with new supercomputers, radars

India plans to invest in improving cyclone forecasting by deploying supercomputers, high-resolution radar systems and automated weather observatories over the next five years, according to Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director-general of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather service intends to use 62 radars, up from 37, and triple the speed of its supercomputers to 30 petaflops from 10. Key Points

Economic Times

Upcoming cars launching in April. Maruti Fronx, Lamborghini Urus S among others

Maruti Suzuki's Fronx SUV, MG Motor's Comet EV, and Mercedes-Benz's AMG GT 63 S E Performance are among the highly anticipated cars set to release in India next month. Additionally, a few other models are expected to debut soon. Here's a quick overview of the upcoming releases in April. Key Points

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Christmas sale: 10 best hand mixers for baking delicacies up to 60% off

Christmas sale is the optimal time to get your hands on the best hand mixers online. We have curated a list of the 10 best hand mixers you can bring home to make the delicious Christmas cookies and cakes. Key Points

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Top 10 128 GB pen drives that every shopper must consider: A guide

Here is the list of some of the best 10 128 GB pen drives that you can think of buying in 2023. Included in it are brands and products based on customer reviews as well. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Using Jio or Airtel 5G? Check out these 3GB data plans for unlimited data benefits

Jio and Airtel offer prepaid plans with 3G daily data packs to offer unlimited high-speed internet, calling, SMS and OTT benefits to use on 5G speed. Check the list. Key Points

India Today

JioFiber offers 90 days broadband plan under Rs 1200: price, benefits and more

The plan offers unlimited calling and data benefits with a 3.3 TB monthly data cap. After consumption, the speed of the internet drops significantly. Key Points

India Today

Christmas sale: 10 best stand mixers for making delicious Christmas cakes

Christmas sale on Amazon is the best time to get a stand mixer. Let loose the baker in you, and bake delicious Christmas themed cakes and cookies this holiday season. Check out the top stand mixer options and get into the festive mood. Key Points

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Policy support likely to continue: 4 stocks from railways sector with upside scope of up to 30%

Railways was among the last sectors to get re-rated due to the policy focus. But the speed at which the stocks got re-rated was very sharp. Whether it was companies which are financing the expansion of railways or private sector companies which are making coaches in the last eighteen months all of them have done extremely well . After they reach a certain level of valuations where they may not be classified as cheap. The question is whether the policy push which may continue in coming years will make their bottomline move up sharply which ensures that not only valuations are taken care of but also there is continued re-rating. Key Points

Economic Times

Cyclone Michaung to trigger heavy rain in Odisha, to cross AP coast on December 5: IMD

The system which moved northwestwards with a speed of 5 kmph during the past six hours and intensified into a cyclonic storm lay centered at 5.30 am at about 300 km east-southeast of Puducherry, 310 km southeast of Chennai, 440 km southeast of Nellore, 550 km south-southeast of Bapatla and 550 km southsoutheast of Machilipatnam, the weather agency said. Key Points

Economic Times