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  • Ola Electric Posts 107 Per Cent Growth In June EV 2-Wheeler Registrations | Company News

    New Delhi: Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric on Monday announced that it has posted a growth of 107 per cent (Year-on-Year) in June 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) two-wheeler registrations as compared to the corresponding month in 2023.

    According to the government’s VAHAN portal, the company recorded 36,716 registrations during the month. It also recorded a 57 per cent growth in the first quarter (Q1) of FY25 over Q1 FY24 and witnessed over 1.08 lakh registrations in the quarter ended June 2024.

    “Our steady market leadership reflects the strength of our expansive S1 portfolio with the product offerings across attractive price points, making EVs accessible to everyone,” Anshul Khandelwal, Chief Marketing Officer, Ola Electric, said in a statement.

    Ola Electric also surpassed 2 lakh registrations in CY2024, becoming the first EV two-wheeler company to achieve the milestone within the first half of a calendar year. The company has so far recorded more than 2.28 lakh registrations in 2024.

    Ola Electric offers an expansive S1 portfolio with six offerings. It has recently marked its entry into the mass-market segment with the S1 X portfolio. Available in three battery configurations – 2 kWh, 3 kWh, and 4 kWh, the scooters are priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 84,999, and Rs 99,999, respectively. Meanwhile, Ola Electric has received the go-ahead from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO).

    Ola Electric’s public issue consists of a fresh issue of Rs 5,500 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 9.51 crore equity shares, according to the draft red herring prospectus.

  • Stars who can replace Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja in T20Is for Team India | Cricket News

    Three big names of Indian cricket have called it time from T20 internationals and it is Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli with Ravindra Jadeja saying goodbye to T20I cricket. While the Indian skipper leave the format as leading run-scorer with 4231 runs, the star batter Kohli finished second in the list with 4188 runs for the time being. The departure of these three big icons means India will have to fill the squad with just more than talent as they take away plenty of experience from the side as well.

    Here are some cricketers who can replace their seniors of Indian cricket…

    Shubman Gill

    Deemed as ‘Prince Of Cricket’ by his fans, Shubman Gill has been a regular fit for India in the white-ball format. However, he could make the cut in this T20 World Cup squad as the team wanted different combinations. He will lead the Men in Blue in the upcoming Zimbabwe.

    Abhishek Sharma

    He plays much like Rohit Sharma with an aggressive approach from the beginning of his career and has had a stellar IPL season in Sunrisers Hyderabad.

    Yashasvi Jaiswal

    Jaiswal is another IPL prodigy who has impressed at times wearing the Indian jersey. His ability to score big and quick can make him number one choice as an opener.

    KL Rahul

    Interestingly, Rahul is the most experience cricketer in the format for India after Virat Kohli and Rohit. His performance in the ODI World Cup was stunning but he was ignored this time for the T20 World Cup 2024.

    Team India skipper Rohit Sharma posed with the T20 World Cup trophy at a beach in Barbados on Monday. The Men in Blue won the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the pictures of Rohit where he was seen posing with the prestigious trophy on the beach.

    “A billion dreams, a billion emotions, and a billion smiles! Mission accomplished. World Cup conquered. We are World Champions. Hey, Captain! You’ve done it,” BCCI wrote on X while sharing the pictures.

    Summarising the final match of the tournament, India won the toss and opted to bat first. After being reduced to 34/3, a counter-attacking partnership between Virat (76) and Axar Patel (47 in 31 balls, with one four and four sixes) of 72 runs restored India’s position in the game. A 57-run stand between Virat and Shivam Dube (27 in 16 balls, with three fours and a six) took India to 176/7 in their 20 overs.

    Keshav Maharaj (2/23) and Anrich Nortje (2/26) were the top bowlers for SA. Marco Jansen and Aiden Markram took a wicket each.

    In the run chase of 177 runs, Proteas was reduced to 12/2 and then a 58-run partnership between Quinton de Kock (39 in 31 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Tristan Stubbs (31 in 21 balls, with three fours and a six) brought back SA into the game. A half-century by Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 27 balls, with two fours and five sixes) threatened to take the game away from India.

    However, Arshdeep Singh (2/18), Jasprit Bumrah (2/20) and Hardik (3/20) made a fine comeback in death overs, keeping SA to 169/8 in their 20 overs. Virat secured the ‘Player of the Match’ for his performance. Now, by securing their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013, India has ended their ICC trophy drought.

  • Delhi Metro to open its Phase 4 Priority Corridors by 2026: Details | Railways News

    The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Sunday that it is rapidly advancing with its Phase 4 expansion, aiming to open all three priority corridors comprising 65 kilometers of new lines by 2026. In a post on X, DMRC said that over 50 percent the work on these corridors has been completed. Specifically, the Majlis Park-Maujpur section has reached about 80 percent completion in civil work. Tunneling is ongoing on the Aerocity-Tughlakabad (Golden Line) and Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg (Magenta Line) corridors.

    Regarding delays in the project, DMRC explained that despite beginning Phase 4 in December 2019, the project faced significant delays from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges in obtaining tree-cutting permissions. The DMRC noted that substantial work on the project has been ongoing for the last one and a half to two years, aiming for completion by 2026. The section from Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension is nearly finished and is expected to open by August 2024, with the Majlis Park-Maujpur corridor also slated for completion next year. Other sections will open gradually by 2026. However, the DMRC is still awaiting certain permissions related to tree-cutting and land acquisition at specific sites. High-level site visits are being conducted to expedite the work, and the necessary tree-cutting approvals are actively being pursued. Additionally, two new corridors, Inderlok-Indraprastha and Saket G Block-Lajpat Nagar, have recently received approval. “The project is being monitored at various levels on a day to day basis. Site visits are also taken up at the highest level to expedite the work. Tree cutting permissions are being pursued at appropriate levels.” said DMRC in an official statement. The DMRC is currently securing statutory clearances, including land acquisition, and is in the process of planning and tendering for further civil works, ensuring the project remains on track for its 2026 completion target.

  • Team India became champion, Rohit Sharma took out soil from the pitch and ate it, know the reason

    T20 World Cup: India defeated South Africa by seven runs in the T20 final played on Saturday at Barbados ground. With this, India also ended the 11-year wait of winning the ICC trophy. The last time India won the Champions Trophy was in 2013 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. However, with this victory, Team India won the T20 World Cup title for the second time. With this victory of India, all the players had tears of joy in their eyes. After this victory, Captain Rohit Sharma went to the final pitch and ate the soil there. The video of which has been shared by the ICC on social media.

    ICC shared this video and wrote in its caption that this is a moment to remember for life. Rohit led India to the finals of ICC tournaments three times under his captaincy. In which he also won the T20 World Cup trophy for India once. Let us tell you that sportsmen consider the ground on which they play as a temple. Rohit ate the soil from the pitch considering it as Prasad. This moment was an emotional moment for all Indian fans.

    After Rohit did this, everyone remembered former Indian player Tendulkar when he played the last match of his international career at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium in 2013 and during that time, he bowed down to the Wankhede pitch after the match.

    Better time to say goodbye than this

    Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma has also retired from T20 International. Rohit Sharma said this in the press conference after the victory. Rohit said, ‘This was also my last match. Ever since I started playing this format, I enjoyed it. There could not be a better time to say goodbye to this format. I have loved every moment of it. I started my India career with this format. I wanted to win the cup.’

    Fans said this is a Marathi tradition

    This video of Rohit is going viral on social media. Fans are also liking this video a lot and are commenting on it fiercely. Commenting on this video, a fan said that it is a Marathi tradition that tasting the soil after victory is a symbol of victory and it is considered to be thanking God (Vitthal).

    This is Marathi tradition after win tasting soil is a sign of victory and thanking to god (vitthal)

    — Arti🇮🇳 (@ImArti45) June 30, 2024

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  • Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono To Launch In India Soon? Check what’s revealed | Auto News

    Ducati India has recently teased the Hypermotard 698 Mono on its social media channels, signalling an upcoming launch. This model marks Ducati’s return to single-cylinder bikes after decades, with the Hypermotard 698 Mono expected to be introduced in India in two variants: Standard and RVE.

    Powerhouse Engine

    The Hypermotard 698 Mono is expected to come with 659cc, liquid-cooled Superquadro Mono engine. This engine produces an impressive 77.5 bhp at 9,750 rpm and 63 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm, making it the world’s most powerful single-cylinder engine. For those seeking even more power, the optional Termignoni race exhaust boosts these figures to 84.5 hp and 67 Nm.

    Design

    The Hypermotard 698 Mono sports a striking design. Key elements include an LED headlight with a distinctive long beak, a sleek fuel tank, and a streamlined side and tail section. True to Ducati’s Hypermotard styling, the twin exhaust pipes are positioned just under the tailpiece.

    Features

    The chassis of he Hypermotard 698 Mono comprises a steel trellis frame and a steel-tube subframe, complemented by an aluminum swingarm. Suspension duties are handled by an adjustable Marzocchi USD fork at the front and a Sachs monoshock at the rear. The bike features a six-speed gearbox paired with a slip-and-assist clutch. While the RVE variant includes a quickshifter as standard, the base variant offers it as an optional upgrade. The braking system of the vehicle features Brembo M4.32 brake calipers at the front, gripping a 330mm disc, and a 245mm disc at the rear with a single-piston floating caliper. The Hypermotard 698 Mono might come equipped with three power modes, cornering ABS, four ride modes, traction control, and wheelie control. These settings are accessible via a 3.8-inch LCD instrument cluster.

  • Rahul Dravid’s aggressive celebration after winning ICC T20 World Cup 2024 goes viral – Watch | Cricket News

    In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, India’s head coach Rahul Dravid let his emotions pour out in an uncharacteristic celebration following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory. Known for his calm and composed demeanor, Dravid’s exuberance after India clinched the trophy at the Kensington Oval in Barbados was a sight to behold. This historic win ended India’s 11-year wait for an ICC trophy, marking a perfect conclusion to Dravid’s coaching tenure.

    Watching Rahul Dravid like this. _

    Thanks to the entire team for giving Dravid this moment. __pic.twitter.com/aE0vOnqKig

    — Narundar (@NarundarM) June 29, 2024

    Also Read: MS Dhoni Reacts After Rohit Sharma’s Team India Clinch ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Says THIS

    A Night to Remember

    The final between India and South Africa was nothing short of thrilling. India edged out South Africa by 7 runs in a closely contested match that showcased the very best of T20 cricket. Rohit Sharma’s leadership, coupled with standout performances from both seasoned players and newcomers, ensured that the Men in Blue held their nerve in the face of immense pressure.

    Dravid’s Emotional Outburst

    The post-match celebrations were charged with emotion, but it was Rahul Dravid who stole the spotlight. As Rohit Sharma jubilantly led the team to collect the trophy, Dravid tried to stay in the background, maintaining his typical low profile. However, Virat Kohli, in a touching gesture, insisted that Dravid join the celebrations and handed him the trophy. What followed was a rare display of pure, unrestrained joy from the man often dubbed “The Wall.” Dravid held the trophy aloft, cheering loudly, and the moment was immortalized as a symbol of hard work, dedication, and the sweet taste of victory.

    Kohli and Dravid: A Special Bond

    The camaraderie between Kohli and Dravid was palpable. After the trophy presentation, the two shared a warm embrace, symbolizing the unity and respect that defines the current Indian squad. Dravid’s influence on the team, particularly on players like Kohli, has been profound. His strategic acumen and nurturing leadership style have been pivotal in shaping the team’s recent successes.

    The Journey to Glory

    India’s journey to the T20 World Cup 2024 title was not without its challenges. The team had faced numerous high-pressure situations over the past few years, often falling just short of glory. Under Dravid’s guidance, however, they learned to thrive under pressure, developing a resilience that was on full display in Barbados. The victory was a testament to the team’s cohesiveness and the meticulous planning and execution behind the scenes.

    Rohit Sharma’s Reflection

    Post-match, Rohit Sharma reflected on the team’s journey and the significance of the victory. “Very hard to sum up what we have been through for the last 3-4 years. We work very hard as a team, a lot has gone on behind the scenes. It is not today, it is what we have been doing for the last 3-4 years. We have played lots of high-pressure games and come on the wrong side too. But the guys understand what is to be done when the back is against the wall, we stuck together and the guys, all of us really wanted to win this really bad. I am very proud of this bunch of boys to give us the liberty to play the way we want and execute,” he said.

    A Triumphant Farewell

    For Rahul Dravid, this victory was especially poignant. Having never won a World Cup as a player, lifting the T20 World Cup trophy as a coach was a fitting capstone to his illustrious career. Dravid, who has confirmed his decision to step down from his role, leaves behind a legacy of resilience, integrity, and excellence. His final act as coach, celebrating wildly with his team, will be remembered as a defining moment in Indian cricket history.

  • India’s Forex Reserves Rise By $816 Million To Scale 653.7 Billion Mark | Economy News

    New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $816 million to $653.71 billion in the week ended June 21, according to figures released by the RBI on Friday. The country’s forex reserves had contracted by $2.92 billion to $652.9 billion for the week ending on June 14 after rising steadily to a lifetime high in the preceding weeks. The latest figures show a resumption of the rising trend.

    Prior to this, India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.3 billion during the week ended June 7 to scale a life-time high of $655.8 billion. An increase in the foreign exchange reserves reflects strong fundamentals of the economy and gives the RBI more headroom to stabilise the rupee when it turns volatile.

    A strong forex kitty enables the RBI to intervene in the spot and forward currency markets by releasing more dollars to prevent the rupee from going into a free fall. Conversely, a declining forex kitty leaves the RBI less space to intervene in the market to prop up the rupee.

    “India’s external sector remains resilient and overall, we remain confident of meeting our external financing requirements comfortably,” Das said at a press conference after the monetary policy meeting earlier this month.

    India’s current account deficit declined to $23.2 billion (0.7 per cent of GDP) during 2023-24 from $67 billion (2 per cent of GDP) during the previous year due to a lower merchandise trade deficit, the RBI said on Monday. Commerce Ministry data shows that India’s exports of goods shot up over 9 per cent in May paving the way for a stronger balance of payments position.

  • Shafali Verma’s uproar, scored the fastest double century, made these 6 big records…

    Shafali Verma: Indian women’s cricket team’s star opener Shafali Verma wreaked havoc with the bat and scored a double century in the Test and created history. She did this feat against South Africa and created a record. Till the time of writing this news, India has scored 451 runs after losing 4 wickets on the first day of the game.

    Shafali Verma: These days the South African women’s cricket team is on an Indian tour. After the ODI series, now the only Test is being played between India and South Africa at the Chepak Stadium in Chennai. On the first day of the match, the Indian team saw great batting. Opener Shafali Verma created history by scoring a double century while wreaking havoc with the bat. She made a record by scoring the fastest double century in the history of women’s Test cricket. Read More – Abdu Rozik is going to get married, shared the video and gave the good news to the fans …

    Annabel Sutherland’s record broken

    Shefali Verma was run out after scoring 205 runs in 194 balls against Africa. This is the fastest double century in women’s test. Earlier this record was in the name of Australia’s Annabel Sutherland, who had scored a double century in 256 balls against South Africa this year. Now Shefali has left Sutherland behind. Shefali completed her century with a four in 113 balls, 2 sixes and 15 fours came from her bat to score a century, but after this she completed her double century in 194 balls. Read More – Juhi Chawla gave Shahrukh Khan’s health update, said – he will definitely come to the final match of IPL …

    Shefali Verma broke many records

    Fastest double century – Shefali hit 8 sixes and 22 fours in her double century. This was the first double century of her Test career. On the strength of this innings, Shefali has now become the fastest female cricketer to score a double century in the Test format. She completed 200 runs in 194 balls. Most runs scored from boundaries – Shefali Verma’s innings of 205 runs included 8 sixes and 23 fours. Before this, no player had hit so many sixes in an innings. Now she has also become the female cricketer to score the most 140 runs from boundaries in an innings from India’s journey. Record 292-run partnership – In this match, there was a record 292-run partnership between Shefali and Smriti Mandhana for the first wicket for India. This is the biggest partnership in the 90-year history of Indian women’s Test cricket. Biggest partnership for the first wicket – The record partnership of 292 runs between Shefali and Smriti Mandhana was the biggest partnership for the first wicket in Test cricket in the entire world cricket, while it was the second biggest partnership for any wicket. Became the second youngest batsman to score a double century – Shefali Verma has become the second youngest player to score a double century in Test cricket. She achieved this feat at the age of 20 years 152 days. Before Shefali, former Indian captain Mithali Raj had scored a double century against England in 2002 at the age of 19 years 256 days. Converted century into double century – Shefali has also become the first Indian batsman to convert the first century of her career into a double century. Leaving aside this match, she has played 4 Tests for Team India so far, in which she scored 338 runs at an average of 42. Her highest score was 96 runs.

  • Renault Unveils Grand Koleos SUV; Check Design, Features, And Other Details | Auto News

    Renault has revealed its latest offering, the Grand Koleos SUV, at the ongoing Busan Motor Show 2024. This new model, comparable in size to the Tata Safari, features a dual motor petrol-hybrid powertrain and a modern interior equipped with multiple screens.

    Design and Features

    Externally, the Grand Koleos is a Korean adaptation of the Geely Xingyue L SUV sold in China. It features distinct cosmetic changes, including a new borderless grille, unique alloy wheel designs, and specific tweaks to the front and rear bumpers. Despite these changes, much of the sheet metal and platform is shared with the Xingyue L.

    Inside, the Grand Koleos boasts three 12.3-inch screens: one for instrumentation, a central infotainment screen, and a third screen for the front passenger. The SUV also includes a panoramic sunroof, leather seats, wood and faux aluminium trim, and an infotainment system with 5G connectivity and OTA updates.

    Powertrain and Performance

    The Grand Koleos is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a twin-motor hybrid setup, delivering a total of 245hp. The SUV comes standard with multiple drive and terrain modes, enhancing its versatility and performance.

    Availability in India

    While Renault previously sold the Koleos in India, the Grand Koleos will likely remain exclusive to the Korean market for now. However, Renault has plans to launch the Duster and Bigster SUVs in India starting next year. Additionally, Renault’s existing lineup in India is set to receive minor updates and a new top-spec sporty variant for the Kiger SUV.

  • Rain arrives in Guyana during India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 2, check weather update | Cricket News

    Hours after rain delayed the start for the India vs England T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal 2, fans witnessed a start to a 20-over game after the toss. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bowl first. Rohit Sharma’s side came out to bat scoring 46 in the first six overs with the loss of two wickets and just then the rain returned again. However, the umpires decided to keep the play on as the shower was not very heavy.

    Earlier today, rain swept through Guyana, casting uncertainty over the crucial match scheduled for Thursday. If rain interrupts play, India, having topped the Super Eights group, would advance to the final, while defending champions England would face elimination. (T20 World Cup 2024: ICC Explains Reason Behind ‘Different Rule’ For India vs England Semifinal 2)

    The match-up highlights a battle of T20I titans, with England aiming for a second successive T20 World Cup final and India seeking redemption for their previous defeat. The Men in Blue seek to avenge a brutal 10-wicket loss to the same opponent in the 2022 tournament’s final four clash at Adelaide.

    The semi-final promises a showdown between two formidable opening pairs: India’s ‘Ro-Ko’ duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli versus England’s Jos Buttler (191 runs in six innings) and Phil Salt (183 runs in six innings).

    However, the pressure of playing in knockouts becomes a different kind of challenge for India, who have fallen short of an ICC trophy nearly every year after semifinal/final qualifications.

    According to ESPNcricinfo, as per an ICC spokesperson, overs will only be reduced starting at 2:40 PM, 250 minutes after the scheduled start at 10:30 am. For a 10-over match, the game must start by 4:14 PM local time, the spokesperson added, as per ESPNCricinfo.

    According to World Weather, it is currently partly cloudy and 24 degrees Celsius in Georgetown, Guyana. At 9 AM local time, before the 10:30 AM start, light and patchy rain is likely to occur in Guyana. Light rains are forecast every hour till 4 PM, after which the weather will remain partly cloudy for the remainder of the day.

    India has been allocated the Guyana semifinal due to match timings, as the 10:30 AM local time slot, corresponding to 8 PM Indian Standard Time, is more TV-friendly. The final, scheduled in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 29, will commence at 10 AM local time, translating to 7:30 PM in India, according to ESPNCricinfo.

    There will be no reserve day for the second semifinal. However, an additional 250 minutes of playing time has been allotted to the match due to the tournament schedule’s constraints. If a reserve day were allocated for semifinal two, it would have meant only a day’s gap for recovery and practice between that game and the final.

    The second semifinal could face a tight squeeze if persistent rain occurs because, as per rules, a result can only be decided if both teams bat for at least 10 overs. In most T20 games, teams batting second must bat for at least five overs to constitute a result. This system applied for the majority of ICC T20 World Cup matches and was also the case for knockout games in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.