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Climate change-driven heatwaves threaten millions

Extreme record-breaking heat leads to severe crises across the world.

Already in 2024, from Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria in the West; to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines in the East; large regions of Asia are experiencing temperatures well above 40°C (104°F) for days on end.

The heatwave has been particularly difficult for people living in refugee camps and informal housing, as well as for unhoused people and outdoor workers.

Using the Heat Index Calculator, at that temperature and a relative humidity of 50%, residents see a heat index of 55°C (131°F) - a temperature level humans cannot long survive:

In February, the southern coastal zone of West Africa also experienced abnormal early-season heat. A combination of high temperatures and humid air resulted in average heat index values of about 50°C (122°F) - the danger level, associated with a high risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion.

Locally, temperatures entered the extreme danger level associated with high risk of heat stroke, with values up to 60°C (140°F):

Even here at Ad Astra's HQ in Kansas, last summer we saw several days with high temperatures of 102°F (39°C) at 57% humidity, resulting in a heat index of 133°F (56°C):

Of course, the major difference in survivability in Kansas versus some of the places suffering extreme heat right now is that air-conditioning abounds here. Those who live somewhere that faces extreme heat but can escape it indoors are a lot more likely to survive, but a person who lives somewhere without such life-saving gear faces not just discomfort, but heat stroke and even death.

This includes unhoused and poor people here in the wealthier parts of the world, who often do not have access to indoor refuge from the heat.

About 15% of US residents live below the poverty line. Many low-wage earners work outside in construction or landscaping, exposed to the ravages of heat. Many do not own an air conditioner, and those who do might need to budget their body's recovery from heat against cost to purchase and run cooling equipment. Because heat stress is cumulative, when they go to work the next day, they’re more likely to suffer from heat illness.

Bad as that is, for those living on the street, heatwaves are merciless killers. Around the country, heat contributes to some 1,500 deaths annually, and advocates estimate about half of those people are homeless. In general, unhoused people are 200 times more likely to die from heat-related causes than sheltered individuals.

For example, in 2022, a record 425 people died from heat in the greater Phoenix metro area. Of the 320 deaths for which the victim’s living situation is known, more than half (178) were homeless. In 2023, Texans experienced the hottest summer since 2011, with an average temperature of 85.3°F (30°C) degrees between June and the end of August. Some cities in Texas experienced more than 40 days of 100°F (38°C) or higher weather. This extreme heat led to 334 heat-related deaths, the highest number in Texas history and twice as many as in 2011.

The Pacific Northwest of Canada and the USA suffered an extreme heat event in June, 2021, during which 619 people died. Many locations broke all-time temperature records by more than 5°C, with a new record-high temperature of 49.6°C (121°F). This is a region ill-suited to such weather, and despite having relatively high wealth compared to much of the world, many homes and businesses there do not have air-conditioning due to a history of much lower temperatures.

Heatwaves are arguably the deadliest type of extreme weather event because of their wide impact. While heatwave death tolls are often underreported, hundreds of deaths from the February heatwave were reported in the affected countries, including Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

Extreme heat also has a powerful impact on agriculture, causing crop damage and reduced yields. It also impacts education, with holidays having to be extended and schools closing, affecting millions of students - in Delhi, India, schools shut early this week for summer when temperatures soared to 47°C (117°F) at dangerous humidity levels:

At 70°C (157°F !), humans simply cannot function and face imminent death, especially when humidity is high. This is the notion of "heat index," a derivative of "wet-bulb temperature."

Though now mostly calculated using heat and humidity readings, wet-bulb temperature was originally measured by putting a wet cloth over a thermometer and exposing it to the air.

This allowed it to measure how quickly the water evaporated off the cloth, representing sweat evaporating off skin.

The theorized human survival limit has long been 35°C (95°F) wet-bulb temperature, based on 35°C dry heat at 100% humidity - or 46°C (115°F) at 50% humidity. To test this limit, researchers at Pennsylvania State University measured the core temperatures of young, healthy people inside a heat chamber.

They found that participants reached their "critical environmental limit" - when their body could not stop the core temperature from continuing to rise – at 30.6°C wet bulb temperature, well below what was previously theorized. That web-bulb temperature parallels a 47°C (117°F) heat index.

​The team estimates that it takes between 5-7 hours before such conditions reach "really, really dangerous core temperatures."

On March 5, 2024, Hong Kong saw temperatures of 27°C (80°F) with 100% humidity, which results in a heat index of 32.2°C (90°F) - seemingly not so bad until considering it's higher than the critical wet-bulb temperature. Also, if you watch the video, imagine the long-term effects of water accumulating in residences, such as dangerous mold.

We are witnessing the effects of climate change right now, all around the world, and rising temperatures are just the most-obvious (what we used to call "global warming"). Many, many other side-effects of climate change are beginning to plague us or headed our way soon, and will affect us all.

Unfortunately, those most affected - and those being hit the hardest right now - are people most vulnerable to heatwaves. With climate crises increasing in both intensity and frequency, and poverty at dangerous levels, we face a rapidly rising, worldwide crisis.

We must recognize the climate crisis as an international emergency and treat it as such. So much time, creative energy, resources, and life is wasted in war and the pursuit of profit or power - consider how much good could come from re-allocating those resources to ensuring a future for Earthlings, instead.

(Expect to see a "Science into Fiction" workshop on climate change coming soon - SF writers have a particular responsibility to address such important topics of change and global consequence.)

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According to the screenshots provided by [German researcher & historian Henrik Schönemann]⁩, the list includes (all of the following are direct quotes): 

$78,000 to Palestinian activist group whose chairman was photographed attending an anniversary event celebrating the founding of the Popular Front for the Liberation of the Palestine terrorist group

$1 Million for foreign DEI programs, including ‘indigenous language technology’ in Guatemala, per non-public funding docs reviewed by WFB

$5 million for effort to treat eating disorders by “affirming” LGBTQIA+ patients’ sexual orientation and gender claims

Up to $3 million to defund the police advocacy group to pursue “climate justice” for convicts

Funded performances of play “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes,” in which God is bisexual and communists are good, in North Macedonia

Disbursed $15,000 to “queer” Muslim writers in India

Shelled out tens of thousands to create army of 2,500 LGBTQI+ allies

Up to $10 million worth of USAID-funded meals went to al Qaeda-linked terrorist group the Nusra Front

$500,000 to group that “empowers women” in attempt to solve sectarian violence in Israel just ten days before Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks

$4.67 million to EcoHealth Alliance – one of the key NGOs funding bat virus research at Wuhan Institute of Virology — in late 2021. Later refused to answer key questions about the funding.

$7.9 million to a project that would teach Sri Lankan journalists to avoid “binary-gendered language”

$1.3 million to Arab and Jewish photographers

$1.5 million for “art for inclusion of people with disabilities”

$2 million to promote “LGBT equality through entrepreneurship…in developing Latin American countries.”

Education Week: “Biden Administration Cites 1619 Project as Inspiration in History Grant Proposal”

VA took at least a dozen actions aimed at bolstering DEI during the Biden-Harris administration while the number of homeless veterans increased and the amount of claims in the VA’s backlog grew from ~211,000 to ~378,000

NASA has allocated roughly $10 million to grants advancing DEI and “environmental justice” since 2020

Following President Trump’s executive order on DEI at federal agencies, the ATF “quietly changing the job title of its former diversity officer… to ‘senior executive’ with the ATF.

The Department of Labor requested additional funding in 2023 for “The Chief Evaluation Office for a new rigorous interagency evaluation of actions aimed at improving Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility across the federal workforce,” more than $6.5 million “to restore employee benefits programs that will advance equity by specifically addressing how opportunities can be expanded for underserved communities and vulnerable populations,” and $5 million “to evaluate actions aimed at improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the federal workforce.”

Fox Business: “FOX Business’ ‘Trouble in the Skies,’ a six month investigation of the FAA’s new hiring practices, uncovered changes that may put the nation’s flying public at risk as well as allegations that the newest air traffic control recruits had access to answers on a key test that helped them gain jobs with the FAA…Also uncovered was an FAA effort to promote diversity that discarded 3000 qualified college graduates with degrees in air traffic control despite their following FAA procedure and obtaining FAA accredited degrees.”

Schönemann⁩ told 404 Media he wanted to share a sentiment alongside his find: “People all around the world care, you are not alone. And: #TransRights.”

Earlier this week, we reported that the Trump administration had set up a website called waste.gov, which was live on the internet with a sample page from a default WordPress template. Both DEI.gov and waste.gov were created at the same time, according to Reuters, and DEI.gov was recently set up to redirect to waste.gov. After our reporting, both websites were put behind a password wall.

[sarkos]

Two years ago, Nautilus was big news. A vast, expensive Disney+ prequel to Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Nautilus promised to tell the early story of Captain Nemo as he embarked on an epic submarine adventure, seeking revenge on his former captors the East India Company. A colossal replica submarine was built. Several soundstages on Australia’s Gold Coast were given over to it. Hundreds of crew members were hired alongside hundreds of extras. Filming took almost a year. The Queensland government claimed that the series would inject A$96m into the local economy. It looked certain to be a hit; an exciting new big-budget spectacle, underpinned with contemporary themes, based on a legendary piece of intellectual property. Nautilus couldn’t go wrong. Except nobody is going to see Nautilus because, even though it has already been made, Disney+ has decided not to stream it. Clearly, this is unusual. The television industry has a long history of dropping previously announced shows for a variety of reasons – 2004’s animated Popetown was canned by the BBC after complaints from Catholics, 2017’s The Cops was axed after reports of creator Louis CK’s sexual misconduct came to light, and 2021’s Ultimate Slip ’N Slide was cancelled after the crew all came down with a highly infectious variant of explosive diarrhoea that can be spread through tainted water. But Disney+ has a different reason for getting rid of Nautilus: it was axed as a cost-cutting exercise. In May, Disney+ announced a content removal plan designed to cut US$1.5bn worth of content, meaning it substantially reduces the company’s value, giving it a lot less tax to pay. Nautilus is not the only victim: a live-action TV adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles was also completed and then axed. Disney isn’t the only network to abandon shows that have largely been made, with HBO Max cancelling the second season of feminist porn comedy Minx just as it was finishing production (only for Starz to buy it, saving it from never seeing the light of day). AMC has also deleted shows with completed and unaired seasons, such as the animated drama Pantheon and legal drama 61st Street, for similar tax purposes. It pulled the plug on its adaptation of Adrienne Celt’s Invitation to a Bonfire partway through production. One US sitcom, Chad, was pulled just hours before it was due to air on US network TBS. Shows are also steadily vanishing from streaming platforms. Earlier this year, Disney+ removed a range of high-profile titles such as Willow, The One and Only Ivan, Big Shots and The Mysterious Benedict Society. Nor is it alone. In a similar move, Warner Bros Discovery has also removed dozens of shows like Westworld, Raised by Wolves, Gordita Chronicles, Run and Love Life from its platforms to save money, as has Paramount+ with its Grease spin-off The Pink Ladies and Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone remake.

The great cancellation: why megabucks TV shows are vanishing without a trace | Television | The Guardian

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The concept of “American exceptionalism” has a long history. The Encyclopedia Britannica defines American exceptionalism as the “idea that the United States of America is a unique and even morally superior country for historical, ideological, or religious reasons.” What if American exceptionalism has a different meaning when compared with other industrialized countries? What if, beyond the dominant positive narrative, there lies a negative one?

In 2015, the global community adopted the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the watchwords “leave no one behind.” It is a framework that recognizes development happens everywhere—not just in the Global South or in “developing” countries. Yet experts, policymakers, and the media still stubbornly categorize countries as “developed” or “developing.” The United States, of course, is part of this “developed” category. Why not? The U.S. economy is the largest in the world and “larger than the combined economies of Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, France, and Italy.” The military is the most powerful in the world with the biggest defense budget. The U.S. is home to more top-ranked universities than any other country.

Those narratives, labels, and categories, however, mask the plethora of socioeconomic inequities in the U.S. stripped bare by the pandemic. The people Michael Harrington labeled over 60 years ago as “the socially invisible“ have become more visible since 2020. When numerous other issues are assessed, including poverty in America, as Matthew Desmond reminds us, the inequities not only stack up but the picture that emerges is exceptional only in deeply distressing ways, with development extremely uneven and poverty rates unmoved for decades. On many levels, notwithstanding the size of the economy, the strength of the military, or excellence in higher education, the U.S. has many characteristics more in common with those the World Bank labels as “less developed.”

American exceptionalism in context

Midway to 2030, it is time to not only retire the label of the U.S. as developed but to deploy disaggregated data by race, gender, and where possible, locality—city-level data—and align with SDG targets and indicators to forge more just and healthy communities. In fact, when we have such data, the findings make clear why the SDGs apply to the U.S. and not just the Global South. If that does not happen, numerous communities and millions of Americans will continue to be left behind well beyond 2030.

What follows is not a systematic examination of all the inequities plaguing the U.S. Instead, I offer a few examples suggestive of the larger phenomenon where the U.S. is not meeting the basic needs of millions: reduced life expectancy, spikes in maternal mortality, persistent food insecurity, and poverty levels—none of which resemble peer nations.

These are not new findings, but they have gotten worse in recent years. In 1990, the New England Journal of Medicine published a study looking at the “survival analysis show[ing] that black men in Harlem were less likely to reach the age of 65 than men in Bangladesh.” Fast forward several decades, and shifting to Washington D.C., disaggregated data on the life expectancy of Black men before and during COVID-19 still compared negatively with men in Bangladesh. In 2021, the life expectancy of men in Bangladesh was 73.6 years. For that same year, estimated life expectancy for Black men in the nation’s capital was 65.2. More broadly, the dire declines in life expectancy across several demographics in the U.S.—particularly “the young, the poor, and the vulnerable”—is startling as John Burn-Murdoch reports in the Financial Times.

With regard to maternal mortality, the U.S. has ranked last among industrialized countries for many years. What happens when we pull forward data on Black Americans? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports a sharp rise in 2021 when Black women experienced 69.9 maternal deaths per 100,000. That rate is just below the 70 deaths per 100,000 that the WHO has set worldwide for the SDG target to reduce maternal mortality. Compare the aggregated maternal mortality rate for the U.S. in 2021: The number is 31 per 100,000 (a 40 percent spike from previous years). In comparison, the average maternal death rates in the UK and in Western Europe were 4, in Eastern Europe 12, and in Central Asia 24 per 100,000 for 2021, according to the Gates Foundation. No wonder some argue that the U.S. is the most dangerous place in the “developed world” to give birth.

In the capital of the world’s richest country, in the fiscal year 2022, 22 percent of its residents relied on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) to address food insecurity. That’s nearly twice the percentage of Americans in the U.S. that were on SNAP. Most strikingly, nearly a quarter of children (23.9 percent) in Washington D.C., according to the same source, lived below the poverty line. That’s less than but near the number of children in poverty in the poorest state in the U.S., Mississippi at 27.7 percent. Those are exceptional numbers for the richest country on earth.  

More examples of how Americans’ basic needs are not being met could have included the millions who lack access to clean drinking water or sanitation. Tracking these needs and relating them to the SDGs, and then translating percentages into the numbers of people affected would illuminate who is being left behind, a methodology that McArthur and Rasmussen developed to assess the SDGs in Canada. Were such disaggregated data delivered in real time—fixing the current data gaps and lags—they could help drive changes in policies and funds and the conditions of communities.

Not meeting the basic needs of millions of Americans is, alas, not the only way the U.S. is exceptional. Consider that Myanmar, Haiti, South Sudan, Yemen, and the U.S. are the only countries in the world to never have delivered or committed to deliver at least one Voluntary National Review—the way in which the world measures and communicates about the SDGs. When it comes to the rights of the child, the U.S. is the only country in the world not to have ratified the relevant U.N. Convention. (A decade ago, Somalia was the only other country on the list but signed on in 2015.) The U.S. is in the minority to not have signed the Rome Statute and joined the International Criminal Court despite policies advancing human rights around the world. The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world, while the vast majority of the nearly 1 percent of the U.S. population incarcerated are Black, Latino, or Indigenous. The next four countries on the list? Rwanda, Turkmenistan, El Salvador, and Cuba. The era of American double standards—leading Summits for Democracy while appearing on such lists—needs to come to an end.

How to change

Is it problematic to focus on such negative examples of American exceptionalism? Does it feed the “what aboutism” practiced for decades by Soviet and Russian leaders? Does it diminish the misery experienced in other parts of the world where vastly more people’s basic needs are not met?  Do these examples eclipse the leap made in just one generation in my own family—from a shtetl in Eastern Europe to Yale University and the United Nations?

Ignoring, or worse, not even gathering disaggregated data, only reinforces the sorrow and the violence inherent in the inequities experienced by many communities across the country. When we talk about the U.S. as a “developed” country while focusing on the needs of the “developing” world, in effect, millions of Americans are left out of the picture, while directing our gaze to the more “exotic” poor, a point detailed by Anand Giridharadas.

Fortunately, there are ways to tackle these problems. From the first day in office, the Biden administration set in motion numerous policies to address domestic inequities. Some of the policies Congress and the White House enacted in 2021 had swift but short-lived impact: The expanded Child Tax Credit temporarily “lifted 2.9 million children out of poverty” or cut the child poverty rate nearly in half. These policies made sense morally but also strategically; meeting people’s basic needs at home helps leverage the U.S. work around the world to advance democracy and human rights.  The administration has, however, not yet embraced the 2030 Agenda as have all its peers and many others including China. By not committing to the SDGs, the administration is obscuring the development framework that the Obama-Biden administration helped shape and risks continuing to leave some Americans behind at the same time it cedes ground to China internationally. Advancing sustainable development at home and abroad impacts our ability to compete in the world and remain a global leader.  It is time for the U.S. to become exceptional in a way that finally leaves no one behind—here and everywhere.

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Luxury Car Rental Market To Witness the Highest Growth Globally in Coming Years

The report begins with an overview of the Luxury Car Rental Market 2025 Size and presents throughout its development. It provides a comprehensive analysis of all regional and key player segments providing closer insights into current market conditions and future market opportunities, along with drivers, trend segments, consumer behavior, price factors, and market performance and estimates. Forecast market information, SWOT analysis, Luxury Car Rental Market scenario, and feasibility study are the important aspects analyzed in this report.

The Luxury Car Rental Market is experiencing robust growth driven by the expanding globally. The Luxury Car Rental Market is poised for substantial growth as manufacturers across various industries embrace automation to enhance productivity, quality, and agility in their production processes. Luxury Car Rental Market leverage robotics, machine vision, and advanced control technologies to streamline assembly tasks, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors. With increasing demand for customized products, shorter product lifecycles, and labor shortages, there is a growing need for flexible and scalable automation solutions. As technology advances and automation becomes more accessible, the adoption of automated assembly systems is expected to accelerate, driving market growth and innovation in manufacturing.

The global in-vehicle payment system market size was USD 2.98 billion. The market is projected to grow from USD 3.32 billion in 2021 to USD 12.50 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 20.9% in the 2021-2028 period.

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Key Strategies

Key strategies in the Luxury Car Rental Market revolve around optimizing production efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Integration of advanced robotics and machine vision technologies streamlines assembly processes, reducing cycle times and error rates. Customization options cater to diverse product requirements and manufacturing environments, ensuring solution scalability and adaptability. Collaboration with industry partners and automation experts fosters innovation and addresses evolving customer needs and market trends. Moreover, investment in employee training and skill development facilitates seamless integration and operation of Luxury Car Rental Market. By prioritizing these strategies, manufacturers can enhance competitiveness, accelerate time-to-market, and drive sustainable growth in the Luxury Car Rental Market.

Major Luxury Car Rental Market Manufacturers covered in the market report include:

Avis Budget Group (U.S.),Sixt (Germany), Enterprise Holdings (U.S.), Movida (Brazil), Hertz (U.S.), Localiza (Brazil), Europcar Mobility Group (France) , Car Inc. (China)

 The application of car rental management software represents a significant growth opportunity for the market players.

Trends Analysis

The Luxury Car Rental Market is experiencing rapid expansion fueled by the manufacturing industry's pursuit of efficiency and productivity gains. Key trends include the adoption of collaborative robotics and advanced automation technologies to streamline assembly processes and reduce labor costs. With the rise of Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturers are investing in flexible and scalable Luxury Car Rental Market capable of handling diverse product portfolios. Moreover, advancements in machine vision and AI-driven quality control are enhancing production throughput and ensuring product consistency. The emphasis on sustainability and lean manufacturing principles is driving innovation in energy-efficient and eco-friendly Luxury Car Rental Market Solutions.

Regions Included in this Luxury Car Rental Market Report are as follows:

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

Significant Features that are under offering and key highlights of the reports:

- Detailed overview of the Luxury Car Rental Market.

- Changing the Luxury Car Rental Market dynamics of the industry.

- In-depth market segmentation by Type, Application, etc.

- Historical, current, and projected Luxury Car Rental Market size in terms of volume and value.

- Recent industry trends and developments.

- Competitive landscape of the Luxury Car Rental Market.

- Strategies of key players and product offerings.

- Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

► What is the current market scenario?

► What was the historical demand scenario, and forecast outlook from 2025 to 2032?

► What are the key market dynamics influencing growth in the Global Luxury Car Rental Market?

► Who are the prominent players in the Global Luxury Car Rental Market?

► What is the consumer perspective in the Global Luxury Car Rental Market?

► What are the key demand-side and supply-side trends in the Global Luxury Car Rental Market?

► What are the largest and the fastest-growing geographies?

► Which segment dominated and which segment is expected to grow fastest?

► What was the COVID-19 impact on the Global Luxury Car Rental Market?

Table Of Contents:

1 Market Overview

1.1 Luxury Car Rental Market Introduction

1.2 Market Analysis by Type

1.3 Market Analysis by Applications

1.4 Market Analysis by Regions

1.4.1 North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

1.4.1.1 United States Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.2 Canada Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.3 Mexico Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2 Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)

1.4.2.1 Germany Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.2 France Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.3 UK Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.4 Russia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.5 Italy Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3 Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)

1.4.3.1 China Market States and Outlook

1.4.3.2 Japan Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.3 Korea Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.4 India Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.5 Southeast Asia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4 South America, Middle East and Africa

1.4.4.1 Brazil Market States and Outlook

1.4.4.2 Egypt Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.4 South Africa Market States and Outlook 

1.5 Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Market Opportunities

1.5.2 Market Risk

1.5.3 Market Driving Force

2 Manufacturers Profiles

Continued…

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[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism and agree that concerted action is necessary to tackle cross-border terrorism. In his statement in the joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, PM Modi lauded the decision of United States to hand over 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana and said the Indian courts will now take appropriate action. India has been facing the scourge of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. “India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism. We agree that concerted action is necessary to eradicate cross-border terrorism,” PM Modi said. “I am thankful to the President that he has decided to hand over the culprit who committed the killings in India in 2008, to India now. Indian courts will now take appropriate action,” he added. The joint statement issued after the bilateral talks said that PM Modi and President Trump called on on Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, and Pathankot attacks and ensure that its territory is not used to carry out cross-border terrorist attacks. The joint statement mentioned the need for cooperation against Pakistan-based terror groups – Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-eTayyiba. The two leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought and terrorist safe havens eliminated from every corner of the world. “They committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qa’ida, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba in order to prevent heinous acts like the attacks in Mumbai on 26/11 and the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021,” the statement said. “Recognizing a shared desire to bring to justice those who would harm our citizens, the US announced that the extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana has been approved,” it added. PM Modi and President Trump also pledged to work together to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems and to deny access to such weapons by terrorists and non-state actors,” it said. As part of commitment towards energy security, the two leaders announced their commitment to fully realize the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement by moving forward with plans to work together to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India through large scale localization and possible technology transfer. “Both sides welcomed the recent Budget announcement by Government of India to take up amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) for nuclear reactors, and further decided to establish bilateral arrangements in accordance with CLNDA, that would address the issue of civil liability and facilitate the collaboration of Indian and US industry in the production and deployment of nuclear reactors,” the statement said. [ad_2] Source link

[news365times]

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism and agree that concerted action is necessary to tackle cross-border terrorism. In his statement in the joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, PM Modi lauded the decision of United States to hand over 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana and said the Indian courts will now take appropriate action. India has been facing the scourge of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. “India and the United States have stood firmly together in the fight against terrorism. We agree that concerted action is necessary to eradicate cross-border terrorism,” PM Modi said. “I am thankful to the President that he has decided to hand over the culprit who committed the killings in India in 2008, to India now. Indian courts will now take appropriate action,” he added. The joint statement issued after the bilateral talks said that PM Modi and President Trump called on on Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai, and Pathankot attacks and ensure that its territory is not used to carry out cross-border terrorist attacks. The joint statement mentioned the need for cooperation against Pakistan-based terror groups – Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-eTayyiba. The two leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought and terrorist safe havens eliminated from every corner of the world. “They committed to strengthen cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qa’ida, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba in order to prevent heinous acts like the attacks in Mumbai on 26/11 and the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021,” the statement said. “Recognizing a shared desire to bring to justice those who would harm our citizens, the US announced that the extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana has been approved,” it added. PM Modi and President Trump also pledged to work together to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems and to deny access to such weapons by terrorists and non-state actors,” it said. As part of commitment towards energy security, the two leaders announced their commitment to fully realize the US-India 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement by moving forward with plans to work together to build US-designed nuclear reactors in India through large scale localization and possible technology transfer. “Both sides welcomed the recent Budget announcement by Government of India to take up amendments to the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) for nuclear reactors, and further decided to establish bilateral arrangements in accordance with CLNDA, that would address the issue of civil liability and facilitate the collaboration of Indian and US industry in the production and deployment of nuclear reactors,” the statement said. [ad_2] Source link

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The Evolution of the Automotive Engine Market: Market Insights, Innovations, and Forecast

The global automotive engine market size is expected to reach USD 118.2 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 2.5% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The consumer inclination for high-performing automobiles in the mid and high-end segment vehicles is prompting the manufacturers to develop prototypes of engines that are fuel-efficient and have higher torque. Regulatory standards for fuel efficiency and the development of technologically advanced powered engines for improved automobile performance are the major factors driving the demand in the market. The increasing sales of commercial and passenger cars in developing countries are propelling the demand for automobile engines in the region.

Several companies, such as Ford Motor Corporation, Fiat Automobiles S.p.A., Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and General Motors, are developing compact engines with higher torque and lower emissions. The demand for improved engine performance and higher fuel efficiency to comply with government regulations to reduce vehicle emissions has led to the development of engines producing lesser carbon emissions. These developments are further impacting the market growth. Automobile manufacturers' competitive pricing of cars offering the different features in the same segment has boosted demand for passenger cars in emerging countries leading to more refined engine technology development.

Asia Pacific is projected to grow substantially over the forecast period owing to the technological advancements in automotive, rising ownership of automobiles, and an increase in the per capita income of people. The improved living standards in the Asia Pacific region prompt car manufacturers to launch mid and high-end segment cars with powerful engines and budget-friendly prices. Stringent government regulations and emission norms have been implemented in this region. All these factors bode well for the growth of the market.

Automotive Engine Market Report Highlights

The passenger cars by vehicle segment is held the highest revenue share of over 60% in 2021

Rapidly rising demand for electric cars is attracting key competitors in the Asia Pacific region

Stringent fuel efficiency regulatory standards and rising demand for technologically advanced powered engines for improved vehicle performance are the major growth drivers for an automotive engine

The development of hydrogen engines as an alternative to fossil-fuel-powered engines is creating new growth trends in the market

Automotive Engine Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global automotive engine market based on placement type, fuel type, vehicle type, and region:

Automotive Engine Placement type Outlook (Volume, Thousand Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

In-line engine

V- type

W engine

Automotive Engine Fuel Type Outlook (Volume, Thousand Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Diesel

Gasoline

Other Fuel

Automotive Engine Vehicle Type (Volume, Thousand Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Passengers Cars

Commercial Vehicles

Automotive Engine Regional Outlook (Volume, Thousand Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

UK

Germany

Italy

France

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Middle East and Africa

Key Players in the Automotive Engine Market

AB Volvo

Cummins Inc.

Fiat Automobiles S.p.A

Volkswagen AG

Ford Motor Company

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.

General Motors

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz

Renault Group

Order a free sample PDF of the Automotive Engine Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Review of the Sky Force Movie (2025): An account of the bravery and patriotism of those who gave their lives in defense of the nation

Akshay Kumar in Sky Force film (Credit: Poster/Jio Studios, Maddock Films)

Introduction

Sky Force is a Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapoor directed action drama that will be released on January 24, 2025. Its tone is a patriotic action drama, with the theme of sacrifice. In addition to amusing, the Sky Force film conveys the lesson that nothing is more important than serving one's country. When a nation exists, we are there; when it does not, we are not. The film looks just as good onscreen as it does in the trailer. Wing Commander Ajjamada Boppaiya Devayya MVC, Pakistani Squadron Leader Amjad Hussain, Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, Air Commodore David Lawrence, and Air Vice Marshal Amit Narang were soldiers from our Air Force at the time. Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan, and Sharad Kelkar have all played lead parts in films based on real-life heroes. This movie was effective in keeping the audience hooked to their seats.

What is Sky Force movie about?

This film is based on a true incident: India's first air strike on Sargodha Airbase during the Into-Pakistan Air War in 1965.

Is Sky Force Released?

Yes, Sky Force was released on 24th January 2025.

What is the budget of Sky Force?

150–160 Crore

Is Sky Force based on a true story?

Sky Force is based on the true story of Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya of the Indian Air Force's No.1 Squadron. His tremendous fortitude during the 1965 conflict went unnoticed for decades, making his narrative one of the most spectacular but lesser-known tales of valor in Indian military history.

Is Sky Force a remake of Fighter?

No, Sky Force is not a remake of Fighter.

Plot:

Sky Force is based on the story of a wing commander and a squadron leader, depicting their friendship, love, and emotions. During India's first air strike against the Sargodha airfield in Pakistan, an occurrence occurs that causes the squadron leader to disappear. Where and how did he disappear, and will he ever be found? Will the wing commander be able to locate him? Will his wife be able to learn about her husband? To find out the answers to all of these questions, watch the film.

Acting and characters:

Akshay Kumar delivers an outstanding performance as Wing Commander Kumar Om Ahuja. He took the task very seriously. He is an artist who is completely absorbed in his role, heart, and mind. His dialogue delivery is excellent. He is regarded as one of India's top performers, having played a variety of roles during his career. While seeing Sky Force, the memories of his last two films, Rustom (2016) and airlift (2016) return, for which he received the National Award for Best Actor. Sky Force is based on the same storyline, with Nimrat Kaur reprising his role as his wife in Airlift (2016). This is Veer Pahariya's first debut Hindi film as Squadron Leader Tabby, and based on his performance, you would never know it. He may be a long-distance horse in the Hindi film industry. His dialogue delivery, attitude, and body language are all fantastic. He played the role in an entirely different manner. His performance is fresh. Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan's acting in the roles of Preeti and Geeta can also be considered decent; the length of their roles was not extensive and there was not much for them to do either. Sharad Kelkar's performance as Ahmed Hussain was also decent. Manish Chaudhary, Mohit Chauhan, and Varun Badola deliver decent performances in the supporting cast.

Direction:

Sky Force is directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapoor. Both of them are making their directorial debut. Abhishek Anil Kapoor previously worked as an associate director on Amar Kaushik's films Stree (2018) and Bala (2019), as well as an assistant director on Laxman Utekar's Mimi (2021). He demonstrated his abilities by directing a film on such a delicate and difficult subject, demonstrating that if the story is great, a good film can be produced. The air strike scenes were skillfully captured. Technology has been used quite well. He's done an excellent job directing the flick. It's hard to believe this is his first directorial effort. He kept the audience interested from start to finish and did not allow them to get bored any place. His total control is evident in all departments. The director has captured the emotional scenes on screen in a way that touches the heart deeply, and the audience feels linked to them after viewing them.

Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya in Sky Force film (Credit: Screenshot/Jio Studios, Maddock Films)

Story-Screenplay-Dialogue:

The story, screenplay, and dialogue were written by Aamil Kiyan Khan, Sandeep Kewlani, Carl Austin, and Niren Bhatt. The narrative is based on a real-life event. The screenplay is quite strong. After each scene in the film, one has no idea what will happen next. The dialogues have also been nicely crafted, but because they are in English, they will be lost on viewers who are unfamiliar with the language. Dialogues filled with patriotism and significance have been written.

Cinematography:

S. Krishnan Ravichandran has done an excellent job with the cinematography. The scenes of the air strike were very nicely captured. The aerial views have been magnificent. The scenes of ships battling in the skies are terrifying. Top-notch cinematography.

Editing:

A. Sreekar Prasad's editing is tight. The film is never dull from beginning to end. The scene transitions are very well done, and the pace is rapid.

Music:

Tanishk Bagchi's music is magnificent, particularly the patriotic song Maaye, which B Praak sings in a melodic and powerful voice. Satinder Sartaj and Zehrah S Khan's voices complement the music in the Rang song. Vishal Mishra's Kya Meri Yaad Aati Hai is an emotional song that touches the heart. Tu Hai To Main Hoon by Arijit Singh and Afsana Khan is a lovely song worth listening to only once.

Lyrics:

Irshad Kamil's songs, including Kya Meri Yaad Aati Hai and Tu Hai To Main Hoon, are brilliantly crafted. Manoj Muntashir wrote the song Maye in a very profound way.

Background Score:

Justin Varghese's background score is explosive and wonderfully complements the film's tone and theme.

Choreography:

Vijay Ganguly's choreography works nicely only in one song, rang.

Sound Design:

Ganesh Gangadharan's sound design is quite effective.

Production Design:

Mayur Sharma, Sujeet Subhash Sawant, and Sriram Kannan Iyengar's production design has limited scope in the film.

Costume Design:

Shivank Kapoor and Neena Borah's bespoke designs were appropriate for 1965.

Action:

Craig Macrae and Parvez Shaikh's acts are incredible, dangerous, and frightening.

Visual effects:

The visual effects are also incredibly vivid and can be described as the film's spirit.

Climax:

It's emotional and brings tears to your eyes.

Opinion:

People who enjoy good cinematography, patriotism, and emotional films should watch this film.

Rating:

7.5/10

Popular Dialogue:

The Pakistani says over the phone, “Janaab Kaun, Janaab Kaun.” Akshay Kumar responds, “Tera Baap Hindustan.”

Flaw:

It would have been preferable if the film's dialogues had been entirely in Hindi, as people with limited English understanding would have missed out on them. Sky Force box office collection?160.81 crore globallyWhen Sky Force movie release date on OTT?By March First WeekSky Force movie download Filmyzilla?I do not know much about movie downloads from Filmyzilla.Where Sky Force movie available?In Cinemas and Multiplexes.Sky Force movie hit or flop?It's still running in cinemas and multiplexes, so I can't judge if it's a hit or flop.Sky Force movie Trailer?You can watch it on YouTube. CBFC-U/A Movie time: 2h05m Genre: Patriotic Action Drama Release: 24 January 2025 Sky Force movie cast: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan and Sharad Kelkar Producers: Dinesh Vijan, Jyoti Deshpande, Amar Kaushik, Sahil Baber Khan, Directors: Sandeep Kewlani, Abhishek Anil Kapoor, Sound Design: Ganesh Gangadharan, Costume Design: Shivank Kapoor, Nina Borah, Music: Tanishk Bagchi, Lyrics: Irshad Kamil, Manoj Muntashir, Shlok Lal, Background Score: Justin Varghese, Production Design: Mayur Sharma, Sujeet Subhash Sawant, Sriram Kannan Iyengar, Editor: A Sreekar Prasad, Cinematography: S Krishnan Ravichandran, Choreography: Vijay Ganguly, Story-Screenplay-Dialogues: Aamil Kiyan Khan, Sandeep Kewlani, Carl Austin, and Niren Bhatt, Action: Craig Macrae, Parvez Shaikh, Visual Effects: Prime Focus, Casting Directors: Casting Bay, Anmol Ahuja, Ranveer Wadhwani Read the full article

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Hire Dedicated Developers in India to Secure Startup Funding

Startups looking to secure funding need a strong technical foundation. Investors prioritize companies with well-built, scalable products and reliable development teams. Hire dedicated developers in India offers startups access to world-class engineering talent while keeping costs significantly lower than in the U.S. or Europe.

This guide explores why investors focus on strong tech teams, the benefits of hiring Indian developers, key hiring strategies, and real-world case studies of successful startups.

By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap for assembling a high-quality offshore development team in India to boost your funding potential.

Why Investors Prioritize Strong Tech Teams

1. The Role of a Skilled Development Team in Securing Funding

Investors seek a well-executed product vision backed by a competent technical team.

A dedicated software development team in India ensures efficient product development and reduces investor risk.

Scalable, high-quality products increase investor confidence and funding opportunities.

2. Startups That Secured Funding Due to Strong Technical Execution

Deel — A global payroll and HR platform enabling remote hiring. Raised $156M in Series C (2021), reaching unicorn status.

Gigster — On-demand software development platform. Secured $20M in Series B (2017) from investors like Andreessen Horowitz.

Andela — A tech talent marketplace connecting companies with global developers. Raised $200M from SoftBank (2021), valued at $1.5B.

3. How Investors Assess a Startup’s Technical Strength

Investors analyze the development team’s expertise, code quality, and scalability.

A well-structured software architecture boosts funding prospects.

Agile and remote development teams in India enhance a startup’s valuation.

Benefits of Hiring Dedicated Developers from India

1. Cost-Effective Development

Hiring developers in India is 30–40% cheaper than in the U.S. or Europe.

Startups can allocate more budget to marketing, customer acquisition, and scaling.

2. Access to Skilled Talent

India has over 5 million software developers, proficient in AI, blockchain, and full-stack development.

Expertise in MERN, MEAN, Python/Django, Java/Spring Boot, Flutter, and AI/ML technologies.

3. Faster Time-to-Market

24/7 development cycle due to time zone advantages accelerates product launch.

Rapid MVP development increases investor appeal.

4. Scalability & Flexibility

Easily scale teams up or down based on project needs.

Multiple engagement models: fixed-cost, hourly, or dedicated teams.

5. Founders Can Focus on Business Growth

A remote development team in India allows startup founders to focus on strategy, funding, and customer acquisition.

Key Tech Stacks & Roles Investors Look For

1. Essential Developer Roles:

Full-stack developers: React, Node.js, Angular

Mobile developers: iOS, Android, Flutter

AI/ML engineers: TensorFlow, PyTorch

DevOps specialists: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes

2. Popular Tech Stacks Among Funded Startups:

MERN, MEAN, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, Java/Spring Boot

3. Aligning Tech Stack with Business Goals:

Choosing the right tech stack ensures scalability, security, and investor confidence.

How to Hire Dedicated Developers from India

1. Best Platforms to Hire Remote Developers:

Hiring Agencies: iQlance, Turing, Toptal

Freelance Marketplaces: Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer

Dedicated Offshore Teams: Ideal for long-term collaboration

2. Evaluating & Selecting the Best Developers:

Conduct technical assessments and coding tests.

Assess communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Review previous projects and client testimonials.

3. Choosing the Right Hiring Model:

Fixed-cost model: Best for short-term projects.

Hourly model: Ideal for ongoing development.

Dedicated team: Best for startups looking to scale rapidly.

4. Legal & Compliance Considerations:

Ensure NDAs, contracts, and IP protection to safeguard your business.

Case Studies: How Startups Secured Funding with Indian Developers

A U.S.-based payroll and HR platform leveraged Indian developers to enhance its automation and AI-driven payroll solutions, enabling rapid scalability. By integrating top-tier Indian engineering talent, the company built a robust platform that attracted investors, leading to a $130M funding round and a high valuation.

An on-demand software development platform tapped into India’s tech talent to provide cost-effective, high-quality engineering services. This strategy helped the company secure $10M in funding.

Both startups demonstrated how hiring skilled Indian developers can drive innovation, scale operations, and attract significant investment.

Overcoming Common Challenges in Offshore Development

1. Managing Time Zone Differences:

Implement overlapping work hours.

Use tools like Slack, Zoom, and Asana for seamless collaboration.

2. Communication Barriers:

Hire developers with strong English proficiency.

Set up clear documentation and regular meetings.

3. Ensuring Code Quality & Reliability:

Use agile development methodologies.

Implement automated testing and rigorous QA processes.

Steps to Get Started with Hiring Developers in India

Define Your Requirements — Identify the skills, tech stack, and team size you need.

Choose a Hiring Model — Decide between agencies, freelancers, or dedicated teams.

Conduct Developer Interviews — Assess technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.

Finalize Contracts & Start Development — Ensure legal compliance and begin onboarding.

Conclusion:

Investors prioritize strong technical teams because a well-executed product vision, backed by skilled developers, reduces risk and increases scalability. Startups with robust engineering teams are more likely to secure funding, as high-quality products and efficient development processes boost investor confidence. Hiring dedicated developers in India provides cost-effective access to top-tier engineering talent, ensuring rapid product development and market readiness.

Looking to hire dedicated developers in India for your startup? Contact iQlance today to build a high-quality, investor-ready tech team!

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The Future of Global Metal Supply with PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel

On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget, marking a decisive step towards strengthening India’s manufacturing sector. A key highlight of the budget was the significant financial allocation to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for speciality steel, underscoring the government’s commitment to boosting domestic production, fostering technological innovation, and reducing import dependency. With this robust backing, the Indian steel industry is poised to advance in both quality and capacity, aligning with the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). This strategic financial endorsement not only reaffirms the confidence of the Government of India in its domestic steel manufacturing capabilities but also signals a transformative shift in the global metal supply chain.

⁠Overview of the PLI Scheme for Speciality Steel⁠

In 2021, the Government of India launched the PLI scheme for speciality steel with a financial commitment of ₹6,322 crore. The initiative was designed with several core objectives:

1. Promotion of Value-Added Manufacturing: Encouraging the production of advanced, high-performance steel grades.

2. Technological Upgradation: Adopting cutting-edge technologies to elevate the manufacturing process.

3. Import Substitution: Reducing the country’s reliance on imported steel by bolstering domestic production.

During the recent Union Budget presentation, the Centre allocated additional funds to further this initiative, reinforcing the commitment to develop a self-sustaining and competitive steel industry on the global stage.

⁠Recent Steel Manufacturing Developments: PLI Scheme 1.1⁠

In January 2025, in response to constructive industry feedback and evolving market dynamics, the Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy, introduced the second phase of the initiative, PLI Scheme 1.1. This revised scheme aims to expand participation and strengthen the framework of its predecessor. Notable enhancements include:

1. Broader Eligibility Criteria: Allowing a wider array of industry participants by relaxing certain restrictions.

2. Increased Domestic Production: Further investments will boost local manufacturing capabilities, assuring a reliable, high-quality steel supply.

3. Focused Product Categories: The scheme supports five critical categories of speciality steel products: Coated/Plated Steel Products High Strength/Wear Resistant Steel Specialty Rails Alloy Steel Products Steel Wires and Electrical Steel

These product categories have diverse applications across industries such as white goods, transformers, automotive, and other niche sectors, reinforcing this initiative’s strategic importance.

⁠Technical Insights into Speciality Steel Grades⁠

Speciality steel is distinguished by its superior mechanical and chemical properties, which are critical for high-performance applications. Key technical attributes include:

1. High Tensile and Yield Strength: Essential for components operating under high stress and pressure.

2. Superior Corrosion Resistance: Vital for maintaining structural integrity in corrosive environments.

3. Tailored Alloy Compositions: Incorporation of elements such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum to upgrade performance and durability.

For instance, austenitic stainless steels like SS 304 and SS 316 are widely used in plumbing and chemical processing industries due to their exceptional corrosion resistance. Similarly, duplex stainless steels are increasingly preferred in offshore and high-pressure applications, offering a balanced combination of strength and corrosion resistance.

Compliance with rigorous international standards ensures that the speciality steel produced under the PLI scheme consistently meets the highest quality benchmarks, thereby providing reliable raw materials for downstream industries. Notably, while the 2024 budget laid a crucial foundation for this growth, the 2025 budget represents a decisive escalation in financial commitment to the speciality steel sector.

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Mental Health Crisis: 1Alarming Stats & Urgent Solutions Worldwide

Mental health Crisis challenges and wellness issues vary significantly across regions, with distinct patterns emerging in India, the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and globally. Below is an organized analysis based on recent data:

Global Overview

- 1 in 2 people may develop a mental health Crisis disorder in their lifetime, with depression as the leading cause of disability worldwide9. - Anxiety/depressive disorders caused 550,220 Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) globally in 20192. - Only 2% of health budgets are allocated to mental health care globally, worsening treatment gaps9.

India

Mental Health Crisis

- 13% of adolescents (13–17 years) in urban areas experience depression, anxiety, or substance abuse3. - 83% treatment gap exists for mental health Crisis conditions, with digital solutions emerging as alternatives3.

ADHD Crisis

- 11.32% prevalence among children in Coimbatore (higher than global averages)4. - Estimated 10 million children diagnosed annually, predominantly males (66.7%)410. - 25.7% of adults potentially affected by ADHD, though underdiagnosis persists10.

Stress Factors

- Urban youth face stress from academic pressure, parental expectations, and social norms3.

United States

ADHD

- Highest global childhood ADHD rate at 8.1%5. - Dominates 90% of the $11.9B ADHD pharmaceutical market6.

Mental Health

- 20% decline in psychiatrists projected by 2030, risking treatment access9. - Pandemic increased depressive symptoms from 10% (2019) to 21% (2021)8.

United Kingdom

Mental Health Crisis

- 20% of children (8–16 years) had probable mental disorders in 2023, doubling from 20178. - 1 in 6 adults experienced common mental health problems in 2014 surveys8.

Healthcare Strain

- £16.8B spent on mental health services in 2023/24, up from £12B in 20178.

Germany

Mental Health Crisis

- Highest EU in-patient discharge rate (1,463 per 100,000) for mental/behavioral disorders7. - 25% of discharges linked to mood disorders (429 per 100,000)7.

Vulnerable Groups

- Women and adults over 65 face higher risks1.

Ireland

(Note: Limited country-specific data in sources. EU-wide trends suggest similarities with Germany/UK.)

Cross-Cutting Issues

Screen Time & Wellness

- Digital mental health tools show promise but require privacy safeguards (India case study)3. - Workplace wellness programs are critical for prevention globally9.

Affected Demographics

- Children/Adolescents: High ADHD rates (India, US), stress from academics (India), and rising disorders (UK). - Women: Higher susceptibility to anxiety/depression in Europe17. - Low-Income Groups: Face systemic barriers to care in all regions39. This report highlights urgent needs for increased funding, workforce development, and culturally tailored interventions across nations.

How do mental health Crisis issues differ between urban and rural areas in India

Mental health Crisis challenges in India exhibit distinct patterns between urban and rural areas, shaped by socioeconomic, cultural, and infrastructural disparities. Recent data highlights both emerging and persistent trends:

Prevalence and Types of Disorders

- Urban Areas: - Historically higher rates of depression, anxiety, and neurotic disorders (13.5% prevalence in urban metros vs. 6.9% rural)54. - Stressors include social dislocation, academic/work pressure, and fast-paced lifestyles3. - Rural Areas: - Substance use disorders (alcohol/tobacco) are more prevalent (35–42% rural vs. 20–25% urban)41. - Anxiety is rising sharply, with 45% of rural respondents reporting symptoms in 2024, challenging the urban-centric narrative67. - Higher depression rates among older adults with multimorbidity (38.33% rural vs. 28.85% urban), linked to caste discrimination and healthcare access gaps2.

Contributing Factors

- Rural Challenges: - Agricultural distress, migration-induced family breakdowns, and lack of mental health Crisis infrastructure46. - 83% treatment gap due to stigma, low literacy, and minimal mental health funding13. - Elderly face isolation and caregiver shortages (73% rural households need constant care)6. - Urban Stressors: - Competitive environments, disrupted social networks, and financial instability3. - Higher reported mood swings among adolescents (43%) post-pandemic5.

Healthcare Access Disparities

- Rural: - Only 3% hire external caregivers; reliance on untrained family members (mostly women)6. - Fewer psychiatrists and clinics, with services often limited to periodic camps4. - Urban: - Better access to specialists but strained systems (20% psychiatrist shortage projected by 2030)35. - High costs and overcrowding limit effective care3.

Demographic Vulnerabilities

- Rural Elderly: Face compounded risks from chronic illnesses, disability, and social neglect26. - Urban Youth: Report heightened anxiety (40% in 18–25 age group) linked to academic pressures5.

Recent Shifts

- Rural Anxiety Surge: 53% of rural adults over 60 report anxiety, reflecting changing stressors like climate-related agricultural crises67. - Substance Use: Remains entrenched in rural male populations (66.7% of cases)14.

Policy and Interventions

- Rural Focus: Training ASHA workers and integrating mental health Crisis into primary care are prioritized45. - Urban Initiatives: School-based programs and digital tools aim to address adolescent mental health5. While urban areas still report higher rates of certain disorders, rural India faces a growing mental health crisis fueled by systemic neglect and evolving socioeconomic pressures. Bridging this divide requires culturally tailored solutions, increased funding, and workforce expansion.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic specifically impacted mental health Crisis in the UK

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly exacerbated mental health challenges in the UK, with distinct demographic disparities and systemic pressures emerging. Below is a structured analysis based on government records and peer-reviewed studies:

Overall Impact

- 25% global increase in anxiety/depression during the pandemic’s first year (1), with UK trends mirroring this rise. - 1 in 6 UK adults experienced common mental health issues by 2021, while 1 in 5 adults avoided seeking support due to perceived inadequacy of their symptoms (46). - Mental health Crisis referrals remain 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels as of 2024 (3).

Key Statistics

- 88% of young people reported loneliness worsening their mental health during lockdowns (4). - 58% of benefit recipients experienced poor mental health, highlighting economic vulnerability (4). - 10% of the UK population reported suicidal thoughts in early 2020 (5). - 42,000 premature deaths occurred among people with severe mental illness in the first pandemic year (3).

Most Affected Groups

- Young Adults (18–29): - Highest rates of suicidal ideation, with rising trajectories observed across lockdown waves (25). - Disrupted education and socialization led to long-term psychological impacts (36). - Women: - Disproportionately affected by anxiety/depression compared to men (27). - Low-Income Households: - Economic hardship and unemployment were strongly linked to depression and anxiety (78). - People with Pre-Existing Conditions: - Those with severe mental illness faced 3–4× higher COVID-19 mortality risk due to comorbidities and systemic inequities (36).

Healthcare System Strain

- Mental health Crisis services shifted to remote delivery but faced unprecedented demand: - NHS mental health spending rose from £12B (2017) to £16.8B (2023/24) (3). - Community mental health teams reported staff burnout and resource shortages (6). Read the full article

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Census, NPR unlikely in 2025 too as only Rs 574 crore allocated in Budget 2025

New Delhi: If budgetary proposals are anything to go by, the decadal census is unlikely to be carried out in 2025 as well with a meagre Rs 574.80 crore allocated for the exercise in the Budget presented Saturday. A meeting of the Union Cabinet December 24, 2019 had approved the proposal for conducting census of India 2021 at a cost of Rs 8,754.23 crore and updating the National Population…

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Managed Network Services Market to Reach USD 130.9 Bn by 2032 due to Rising Popularity of Cloud & BI/ Analytics 

In 2022, it is projected that the worldwide managed network services market would be worth USD 61.9 billion. With a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8% from 2022 to 2032, the market is expected to reach a worth of USD 130.9 billion. The market for managed network services is expanding as a result of growing digitalization, globalization, and the adoption of cloud computing and BI/analytics in a variety of sectors.

Third-party service providers construct, protect, and run managed network services, which are utilized as a communication network. Because the service is managed by a third party, the network’s dangers and complications are removed because the third party is now in charge of it.

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Managed network service providers allow the outsourcing of infrastructure, support, and technical maintenance as well as routers, switches, servers, software, firewall, and more. This feature bodes well for the market.

With increasing advancements in various industry verticals, multiple organizations have become dependent on technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality, AI, IoT, Automation, and robotics. This in turn compounds the importance of network services, network uptime, and security. All these factors positively influence the market growth of managed network services.

Key Takeaways:

Lack of IT budget, the rise of SMEs, and an increase in cybercrimes will propel market growth.

New, innovative start-ups are estimated to dominate the managed network services market for the forecast period.

In 2021, South Korea and Cisco announced a collaboration in Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program to accelerate digitization.

North America dominates the market with a share of 32.1%.

Europe presents significant growth potential with a market share of 21.7%.

Competitive Landscape

Verizon Communications Inc., Telstra Global, AT&T Inc., China Telecom, NTT Communications, HCL Technologies, Wipro Limited, Nokia Corporation, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Vodafone Group plc, Tata Communication, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Communication, Sift Technologies Ltd, among others are some of the leaders in the managed network services market that are profiled in the full version of the report.

In the competitive market, the leading players in the managed network service market are focused on building an extensive share of the market by employing strategic methods and plans.

More Insights into the Managed Network Services Market Report

In its latest report, FMI offers an unbiased analysis of the global managed network services market, providing historical data from 2017 to 2021 and forecast statistics for the period 2022-to 2032. To understand the global market prospect, growth, and range, the market is segmented based on service, end user, and region.

Managed Network Services Market Regional Analysis

The North American managed network services market is projected to exhibit a substantial growth rate during the assessment period. FMI study report reveals that the region accounts for 32.1% of the global market share of the managed network services market. North America is expected to continue this growth spurt over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to present the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Major economies like China, Japan, and India will register high growth rates in the region. Owing to the high population, developing economies, and increasing use of mobile and the internet, the region has witnessed an extensive consumer base for managed network services market. With the growing adoption of smart devices and the internet, it has become necessary for the population to have access to a reliable and secure connection. This drives the market growth in the region.

The managed network services market in Europe will account for a 21.7% market share during the assessment period. Germany is predicted to lead the market growth of the region. Increased cloud computing technologies boost the market expansion for managed network services in Europe.

Managed Network Services Market: Market Segmentation

Based on service:

Managed WAN

MPaLS

ILL

Other Related Services

Managed LAN

Virtual Network Services

Network Security

NLD/ILD

Others

Based on End Use Industry:

Banking and Financial Services

Manufacturing

Communication, Media and Services

Retail and Wholesale

Healthcare

Utilities

Construction

Education

Government

Agriculture

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Automated Parking System Market To Witness the Highest Growth Globally in Coming Years

The report begins with an overview of the Automated Parking System Market 2025 Size and presents throughout its development. It provides a comprehensive analysis of all regional and key player segments providing closer insights into current market conditions and future market opportunities, along with drivers, trend segments, consumer behavior, price factors, and market performance and estimates. Forecast market information, SWOT analysis, Automated Parking System Market scenario, and feasibility study are the important aspects analyzed in this report.

The Automated Parking System Market is experiencing robust growth driven by the expanding globally. The Automated Parking System Market is poised for substantial growth as manufacturers across various industries embrace automation to enhance productivity, quality, and agility in their production processes. Automated Parking System Market leverage robotics, machine vision, and advanced control technologies to streamline assembly tasks, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors. With increasing demand for customized products, shorter product lifecycles, and labor shortages, there is a growing need for flexible and scalable automation solutions. As technology advances and automation becomes more accessible, the adoption of automated assembly systems is expected to accelerate, driving market growth and innovation in manufacturing. Automated Parking System Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Automation level Type (Fully-automated, Semi-automated), By End-user (Commercial, Residential), By Operating system (Hardware, Software) And Regional Forecast 2021-2028

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Key Strategies

Key strategies in the Automated Parking System Market revolve around optimizing production efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Integration of advanced robotics and machine vision technologies streamlines assembly processes, reducing cycle times and error rates. Customization options cater to diverse product requirements and manufacturing environments, ensuring solution scalability and adaptability. Collaboration with industry partners and automation experts fosters innovation and addresses evolving customer needs and market trends. Moreover, investment in employee training and skill development facilitates seamless integration and operation of Automated Parking System Market. By prioritizing these strategies, manufacturers can enhance competitiveness, accelerate time-to-market, and drive sustainable growth in the Automated Parking System Market.

Major Automated Parking System Market Manufacturers covered in the market report include:

Major players operating in the global automated parking systems are Robotics Parking system INC, Westfalia Parking, T2 systems Inc, Unitronics, Cleverciti Systems GMBH, and Wohr parking systems Pvt. ltd is among others.

Increasing urbanization in metro cities of the world, especially in countries such as China and India that cater to such a large population, needs parking solutions due to the increasing vehicle density in the available space. Additionally, it can be integrated with the existing façade with minimum to low openings in exterior walls for a given enclosed area, making it budget-friendly. These are driving the adoption of automated parking systems.

Trends Analysis

The Automated Parking System Market is experiencing rapid expansion fueled by the manufacturing industry's pursuit of efficiency and productivity gains. Key trends include the adoption of collaborative robotics and advanced automation technologies to streamline assembly processes and reduce labor costs. With the rise of Industry 4.0 initiatives, manufacturers are investing in flexible and scalable Automated Parking System Market capable of handling diverse product portfolios. Moreover, advancements in machine vision and AI-driven quality control are enhancing production throughput and ensuring product consistency. The emphasis on sustainability and lean manufacturing principles is driving innovation in energy-efficient and eco-friendly Automated Parking System Market Solutions.

Regions Included in this Automated Parking System Market Report are as follows:

North America [U.S., Canada, Mexico]

Europe [Germany, UK, France, Italy, Rest of Europe]

Asia-Pacific [China, India, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific]

South America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America]

Middle East & Africa [GCC, North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa]

Significant Features that are under offering and key highlights of the reports:

- Detailed overview of the Automated Parking System Market.

- Changing the Automated Parking System Market dynamics of the industry.

- In-depth market segmentation by Type, Application, etc.

- Historical, current, and projected Automated Parking System Market size in terms of volume and value.

- Recent industry trends and developments.

- Competitive landscape of the Automated Parking System Market.

- Strategies of key players and product offerings.

- Potential and niche segments/regions exhibiting promising growth.

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Table Of Contents:

1 Market Overview

1.1 Automated Parking System Market Introduction

1.2 Market Analysis by Type

1.3 Market Analysis by Applications

1.4 Market Analysis by Regions

1.4.1 North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)

1.4.1.1 United States Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.2 Canada Market States and Outlook 

1.4.1.3 Mexico Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2 Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy)

1.4.2.1 Germany Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.2 France Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.3 UK Market States and Outlook

1.4.2.4 Russia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.2.5 Italy Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3 Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia)

1.4.3.1 China Market States and Outlook

1.4.3.2 Japan Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.3 Korea Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.4 India Market States and Outlook 

1.4.3.5 Southeast Asia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4 South America, Middle East and Africa

1.4.4.1 Brazil Market States and Outlook

1.4.4.2 Egypt Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.3 Saudi Arabia Market States and Outlook 

1.4.4.4 South Africa Market States and Outlook 

1.5 Market Dynamics

1.5.1 Market Opportunities

1.5.2 Market Risk

1.5.3 Market Driving Force

2 Manufacturers Profiles

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