In Next Two Years Honda Plans To Introduce Three New Models
December 12, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Honda recently unveiled its ambitious goals to grow its portfolio and debuted the third version of the Amaze small car in the Indian market.
Honda recently unveiled its ambitious goals to grow its portfolio and debuted the third version of the Amaze small car in the Indian market.
Honda recently unveiled its ambitious goals to grow its portfolio and debuted the third version of the Amaze small car in the Indian market.
Three models are now available in Honda’s Indian lineup: two sedans and one SUV. Although it boasts a powerful hybrid drivetrain, the Honda City has fallen short of the brand’s success goals. Honda hopes to make a big change to its range with the release of the new vehicles.
One of the next electric vehicles is rumored to be based on the Honda Elevate, an SUV that is now on the Indian market. This action is taken as Indian automakers progressively increase their market share in the expanding electric car market.
In addition to Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, and Hyundai getting set to join the market with new electric vehicles, well-known brands in this sector include Tata Motors, MG Motor, and Mahindra.
It is anticipated that Honda’s next models would improve its standing in this cutthroat industry.
At the Goodwood Festival Of Speed Red Bull Will Unveil The RB17 Hypercar
May 10, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
The Advanced Technologies division of Red Bull’s Formula 1 team announced intentions to introduce their own £5 million hypercar, designed by Newey, in June 2022.
The vehicle will have a V10 engine and a carbon fiber transmission mounted on a two-seat carbon fiber monocoque chassis. Red Bull built all 50 of the cars internally, and only those will be produced.
The RB17 will be introduced on Friday 12 July in the Cathedral paddock at Goodwood and be on display for the full event.
The hypercar will be part of the team’s F1 car heritage, since the RB17 name was dropped in favor of the RB16B for the 2021 model, which was necessary due to COVID-19-related part carryover.
Since Newey has stated he would be leaving the Formula One team in early 2025, this will also be his last vehicle for Red Bull.
Red Bull CEO Christian Horner stated, “We are thrilled to introduce the RB17 to the public for the first time and couldn’t think of a better global platform than Goodwood Festival of Speed.”
“The RB17 radiates superior engineering and uniqueness. We are eager for the audience to see the ultimate performance automobile that we have created using all we know about racing.
“I’m also equally excited to be showcasing such an incredible array of vehicles and drivers at the renowned event, and I’m looking forward to commemorating our 20th season in front of such ardent motorsport enthusiasts.”
At the Goodwood unveiling, Horner and Newey will be joined by 13-time grand prix winner and former Red Bull driver David Coulthard, as well as Patrick Friesacher, a former Minardi F1 driver and Red Bull’s longest-serving exhibition driver.
As part of its 20th anniversary festivities, Red Bull will also showcase a number of F1 vehicles from its past, some of which will participate in the hillclimb competition.
The creator of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Duke of Richmond, continued, “I am thrilled that Oracle Red Bull Racing will be joining us at the Festival of Speed this summer to celebrate their 20th anniversary.”
“I am honored that the Formula 1 team has selected the Festival of Speed as the location for the much-awaited public debut of the RB17 in this year’s poignant season.
I also know that our fans will be ecstatic when the team brings a number of their championship-winning vehicles and drivers to the event this year.”
With The 990 RC R, KTM Is Finally Bringing Back A Street Superbike
May 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News
Now, everyone, take a big breath; this isn’t just another desperate April Fools’ joke. It’s also not a sophisticated new Punk’d episode on MTV. Why would you even assume that, because neither of us are famous in the first place?
No, this is a genuine motorbike. This motorbike is about to arrive. And I really couldn’t be happier about it. People, KTM is manufacturing street-legal superbikes once more, and right now, we have the first information and teaser pictures of the machine, and it looks insane.
KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE Pit lane
Having said that, KTM will also introduce the 990 RC TRACK, a track-only, hard-core variant. The motorcycle will be “Crafted by KTM in their Austrian factory, the modifications strip away the road-legal essentials, incorporate protective components, fine-tune adjustments, customize further, and revise racing bodywork, including a full exhaust system.” A track-only model: why? Why not, that’s the reason.
While the complete model won’t be shown right away, KTM said that the 990 RC R will be “unveiled in early 2024 in the form of a prototype, making appearances as a wildcard entry in non-point scoring outings across select European Supersport series.”
The KTM 990 RC R is a ground-breaking innovation for individuals who thrive on the rush of cornering, according to Riaan Neveling, Head of KTM Global Marketing.
It’s meant for people who lean nearly knee-level with the road and then push the envelope by dragging their elbows across the racetrack’s surface. Power and reputation are available on this bike without the astronomical price. says KTM Global Marketing Head Riaan Neveling.
KTM 990 RC R PROTOTYPE STATIC
However, no information has been released on the price, weight, horsepower, torque, or any other specifications. All of it will probably happen closer to the debut date in 2025. But holy crap, this looks amazing. But what are your thoughts, everyone? Do you share my excitement for a new KTM superbike that will be on the road?
Sincerely, I’m going crazy trying to figure out where I want to take this hellion.
Granada 10M World Cup India Secures Another Double Podium
February 15, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News
At the 10M International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Granada, Spain, India achieved their fourth consecutive double podium result on day two of competition as Devanshi Dhama won gold and Lakshita silver in the women’s 10m air pistol junior category.
In the eight-woman final, Devanshi shot 240.0 and Lakshita 238.0, as India maintained their lead in the medal standings with four gold, three silver, and two bronze previously won.
In the junior men’s pistol, Paras Khola—the only other Indian—placed 15th overall with a score of 561. In the junior women’s pistol, Drishti Sangwan shot 563 to finish in ninth position, placing her outside the top eight as well.
Lakshita and Devanshi, who are teammates, shot 579 and 572 to place second and fourth in qualifying, respectively.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Intends To Become A Texas Corporation
February 15, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
SpaceX has submitted a request to switch the company’s registration state from Delaware to Texas. It follows the annulment of Musk’s enormous Tesla compensation package, which shareholders claimed was exorbitant, by a Delaware court decision.
Elon Musk Spacex
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s private space enterprise, has applied to move its incorporation from Delaware to the US state of Texas.
“SpaceX has shifted from Delaware to Texas as its state of incorporation! Musk replied, “I suggest relocating your firm as quickly as feasible to another state if it is still established in Delaware.
SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas!
If your company is still incorporated in Delaware, I recommend moving to another state as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/B7FLByL2dY
It’s Musk’s most recent action after a Delaware court decision in January that halted Musk’s historic Tesla compensation package.
The compensation, which included options valued at over $56 billion (€52 billion), was deemed excessive by shareholders.
Musk asked if Tesla should relocate its registration to Texas, where it now has its headquarters, in a poll that was posted on X earlier this month.
“The people have clearly voted in favor of Texas! After the vote, Musk stated, “Tesla will move quickly to hold a shareholder vote to transfer state of incorporation to Texas.”
Due to the state’s advantageous tax and legal environment, Delaware has historically been home to some of the largest companies in the nation. Musk has expressed his great desire for these companies to relocate.
Another one of Musk’s businesses, Neuralink, likewise moved its incorporation state from Delaware to Nevada last week.
However, Musk seemed to be leaving Delaware even before the decision. Following his 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X), Musk moved the company’s incorporation from Delaware to Nevada. Twitter was another US corporation established in Delaware, even though the majority of its facilities are in California.
A formidable new strategic strike drone that Ukraine is testing could prove to be a formidable opponent for anybody who stands in its way on the battlefield. This is what we now know about the drone’s impact on the front lines.
Mykhailo Federov, the Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation, announced on his official Telegram channel on February 5th that Ukraine has begun testing the new Shoolika mk6 drone manufactured by Skylabs US as a component of the Brave1 initiative.
Drone Shoolika mk6
According to a translation by Militaryni, Federov told his followers, “The Defense Forces have already tested the Shoolika mk6 and offered their feedback: the drone is important for tactical operations, especially at night.”
Brave1 is a government platform that combines forward-thinking businesses with Ukrainian defense concepts to develop the new weaponry required to counter Russia and strengthen Ukraine’s military might.
The program has shown to be quite effective, and Ukriane’s Brave1 project is developing new technologies, one example of which is the Shoolika mk6. What are the capabilities of this new drone then?
Drone Shoolika mk6 Weapons
Federov said that the drone featured an advanced night vision system and that the Shoolika mk6 can deliver precise hits. He also noted that the drone has shown to be very beneficial in night assaults. However, the drone has other innovative features as well.
The Shoolika mk6 can transport a 6-kilogram or 13.2-pound payload to its target and has a range of up to 10 kilometers, or 6.21 miles. Although it might not seem like much, that is more than enough to do significant harm.
According to Militaryni, the Shoolika mk6 drone is equipped with an anti-tank bomb known as a “four-section hardpoint section for shaped PTAB-type ammunition,” which is intended to defeat tanks and other armored vehicles and equipment.
Shoolika mk6
The Shoolika mk6’s high-precision control system and resilience to electronic warfare are what actually make it dangerous. Federov did not provide any further information regarding these issues in his Telegram post, though.
NATO is now codifying the Shoolika mk6, a formidable drone that will soon be enhanced with artificial intelligence for use in autonomous missions and improved cameras to help it find targets more effectively.
The Shoolika mk6 is “a multifunctional combat asset poised to turn every military operation into a success with minimal human risk,” according to its developer Skylab UA, who also described the drone as “the future of aerial support.”
According to Militaryni, it takes Skylab UA around three weeks to assemble ten Shoolika mk6 drones, not counting the time needed for software updates, calibration, testing, and packing.
Ukraine Drone Shoolika mk6
The typical Shoolika mk6 costs between $25,000 and $30,000. However, in January 2024, Skylab UA announced a price drop for the Shoolika mk6, albeit the firm did not name a pricing.
The Brave1 program, which was started in April 2023 by six Ukrainian government ministries to promote collaboration between digital firms and the defense sector, is what led to the development of the Shoolika mk6.
“Ukraine ought to grow into a nation that embraces technology, learns quickly, and uses it effectively. Federov stated during the program’s debut that “the creation of BRAVE1 is one of the important steps in this direction,” according to a news release.
Our objective is to create a framework for the quick initiation of defense technology initiatives. must make audacious choices and provide the ideal environment for the growth of businesses producing military technologies,” Federov continued. “Courage and technology can go a long way toward our victory.”
According To A Rumor, Apple Is Developing At Least Two Flip-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes
February 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
Two foldable iPhone prototypes are reportedly being built by Apple right now, citing a recent story attributed to “a person with direct knowledge of the situation”.
These aren’t bigger smartphones like the OnePlus Open or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, but rather flip-style devices like the Oppo Find N3 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.
That being said, Apple appears to be experimenting with the form factor rather than announcing that it will produce foldables of its own.
If the initiative is successful, the earliest time we may see one of these phones would be in the fall of 2026. They are not scheduled for mass production by Apple for either this year or 2025. In order to obtain parts for the foldable iPhone, Apple has been in talks with at least one Asian manufacturer.
Of course, the project might still be shelved at any point if it doesn’t meet Apple’s exacting requirements.
In 2018, Apple intended to create a foldable device that, when closed, would be just as thin as the existing iPhone models.
However, the technology for the battery and display is still lacking. It’s interesting to note that the business reportedly intended for the phone’s display to be on the outside when it is folded, similar to a flip-style Huawei Mate X. This makes no sense to us and unsurprisingly led to design challenges because the phone is so fragile.
Apple Foldable iPhone News Rumors Expectations
Apple then put the foldable iPhone on hold in 2020 in order to concentrate on the much-discussed foldable iPad, which isn’t anticipated to arrive on the market until 2026. They now appear to be being worked on simultaneously.
In order to prevent the Apple Pencil from being severely impacted when in use, Apple developers are now working to eliminate the display crease and create a hinge that allows the screen to rest completely flat.
It’s unknown who businesses would be producing the panels for the foldable iPhone, but LG and Samsung Display have both been recruited for the foldable iPad.
Tips From TikTok To Maintain The Integrity Of Polls
February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News
Just two days remain until the general election. TikTok has published on its platform its efforts to fight false information and preserve election integrity, proving its steadfast commitment to preserving a trustworthy, genuine, and safe information environment at this crucial time.
In a statement issued on Monday, TikTok stated that it was “building on its robust global framework to combat misinformation, collaborating with internationally recognized fact-checking organization Agence France-Presse (AFP) as its fact-checker to specifically address the Pakistani electoral context.”
In order to maintain the integrity of the platform, TikTok also collaborates closely with regional community partner organizations in Pakistan.
Through these collaborations, TikTok is able to recognize possible disinformation, address it, and provide its community with correct information on significant occasions.
Although TikTok’s fact-checking partners don’t control material on the site, their evaluations offer insightful feedback that supports the app in following community standards and taking the necessary action, the statement continued.
Innovative product features are part of TikTok’s objective to increase user knowledge and engagement in preserving the integrity of the site.
The Pakistan Election Center, a dedicated hub that is accessible in both English and Urdu, has been created by the app on the platform. It will guide users to reliable sources of information on the election, such as polling places and processes.
Furthermore, users will be empowered to quickly recognize and report potentially false information with the use of simple reporting tools.
An alert and responsible community is fostered by this user-centric approach, which is important during election season.
Additionally, TikTok is dedicated to increasing user knowledge through the provision of instructional materials and in-app tutorials. With the help of these programs, the community will be better able to identify reliable sources of information, which will encourage informed voting.
One of the main facets of TikTok’s disinformation warfare approach is the enforcement of its Community Guidelines, which are accessible in both Urdu and English.
The platform uses a multifaceted strategy that includes deleting content that breaks rules, rerouting search results to reliable sources, and decreasing the discoverability of unconfirmed information.
This all-encompassing strategy guarantees that the platform stays a secure environment free from damaging falsehoods about the election.
The Govt May Block The Internet Due To A “Security” Concern On Election Day
February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News
While Amnesty International urged for continuous internet access nationwide during the voting process, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz warned on Tuesday that internet connectivity may be suspended in the event of security concerns in any location on election day (tomorrow).
At a news conference on election safety in Islamabad, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz (R) and acting information minister Murtaza Solangi speak.
According to the minister, given the security situation, the government would only think about blocking internet access on February 8 if a district or province requested it.
Mr. Ejaz asserted that the caretaker administration has not yet decided whether to halt internet access on election day and that any such move would only happen in response to a request from a district or province in question.
Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi Addressing a News Conference | 06 02 2024https://t.co/qIrz6Zj7OT
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 6, 2024
He said, “The government would look into the nature of the threat before taking any such decision for a specific area as it is necessary to block the online communication of terrorists.”
The day before, Mr. Solangi had ruled out the prospect of an internet outage on election day, citing the ability of local administrations to take such a choice given the state of law and order and the fact that no such crisis had been recorded up to that point.
On election day, the province’s key voting places would have temporary internet connection restrictions, according to interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai.
🇵🇰PAKISTAN: Amnesty International, along with several other human rights organizations, call on Pakistani authorities to guarantee uninterrupted access to the internet and digital communication platforms for everyone across the country.
In light of the statement by caretaker…
— Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office (@amnestysasia) February 6, 2024
It asked in an open letter to the authorities to ensure that everyone in Pakistan had “uninterrupted access” to digital communication platforms and the internet during the voting process.
“Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, we, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns — appeal to you, to publicly commit to ensuring that the people of Pakistan have unfettered access to the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels throughout the upcoming general election on February 8, 2024,” the statement read.
It stated that the government must prioritize and enact steps that promote human rights by providing unimpeded access to information and channels for offline and online freedom of speech, assembly, and association, as the people of Pakistan get ready to cast their ballots.
The group stated, “This will also contribute to an inclusive, free, and fair election process.”
In a similar event, the federal authorities in question were once again instructed by the Sindh High Court (SCH) on Tuesday to guarantee the seamless and continuous supply of internet service and access to social media platforms, excluding the application of applicable laws until February 21.
Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi’s two-judge panel took up three petitions challenging suspension of internet services, although the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) attorney was not present.
The high court decided to uphold its prior interim ruling until the next hearing and postponed the hearing until February 21.
The interior, information technology, and communication ministries, as well as a federal law officer, requested an extension of time on January 29 to submit remarks. In response, the court postponed the hearing until February 6 and prolonged the temporary injunction.
Attorneys Jibran Nasir and Hyder Raza, along with the Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan, filed petitions against the ministries and PTA for interfering with the use of social media platforms, disrupting broadband and mobile internet service without a valid reason, and attempting to prevent political parties and independent candidates from using social media to campaign ahead of the February 8 election.
French Billionaire Takes The Top Spot In The World’s Richest Person List View His Net Worth
February 2, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / World News
The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been surpassed in wealth by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, who also serves as chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton.
The French billionaire Bernard Arnault has surpassed Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world.
On Friday, January 20,24, Arnault made over $20 billion (KSh 3.2 trillion) and defeated Musk, who according to Forbes is currently valued at $204 billion (KSh 32.7 trillion).
Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian, increased his net worth to $22 billion (KSh 3.5 trillion) in January by earning over $6 billion (KSh 963 billion).
Arnault and his family’s net wealth increased by $23.6 billion on Friday, January 26, 2023, to $207 billion (KSh 33.2 trillion), according to data from Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list. Elon Musk’s net worth was $204 billion (Ksh 32.7 trillion) at the time this article was published.
The event comes after LVMH’s shares rose by more than 12% at the end of trading on Friday, January 26, 2024, as a result of the company’s robust sales.
Louis Vuitton and Sephora are just two of the 75 fashion and cosmetics businesses under the control of 74-year-old Anault’s LVMH empire.
In 2021, the French billionaire paid $16 billion (KSh 2.6 trillion) for the luxury brand, which at the time was thought to be the largest acquisition in history.
Elon Musk, however, continues to lead the Bloomberg Billionaire Index in terms of wealth, followed by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.
Based on the available statistics, the CEO of Tesla has lost more than $30 billion since 2024, which has helped to close the gap with Bezos.
Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and Nigeria, on the other hand, has increased his net worth to $22 billion by earning over $6 billion.
Since June of last year, when Nigeria started its Forex reforms, Dangote has recovered the majority of his losses.
Dangote’s estimated net worth at the start of January 2024 was $15 billion.
For a short while, Johann Rupert of South Africa overtook him as the richest man in Africa. The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has witnessed the fastest gain in net worth in years, reaching $22 billion.
Dangote made nearly $1 billion (KSh 160 billion) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and $282 million on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.
At the Nigeria Exchange Limited, Dangote Cement’s share price kept up its upward trend.
