Global news also looks at the human cost of ending ‘Maoist rebellion’ & BBC tracks fugitive gangster Goldy Brar, who reveals why he ordered Sidhu Moose Wala’s 2022 killing.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency says even raising AC temperature by 1℃ can reduce power consumption by 6%. Any increase could therefore reflect in reduced electricity bills.
Murthy returned to Voltas ads after six years to promote Voltas’ new line of SmartAir ACs, with the campaign, ‘Shor Kam, Kaam Zyada’. But did anyone miss him?
Survey also reveals that A/C units can lower indoor temperatures by up to 20°C only, compared to outdoor temperatures. Most struggle to cool below 27°C when temperatures are extreme.
Between 1 April & 5 June, 32 fires triggered by short circuits and AC blasts were reported in Ghaziabad and 85 in Noida. Delhi Fire Services says helpline received over 200 calls daily.
AC 3-tier seats account for third of Railways' earnings. In contrast, overall number of seats have risen by just 42.6%. This is gradually changing profile of people travelling by trains.
A new World Bank report says that a sustainable cooling strategy will not only help India reduce emissions but also open an investment opportunity of $1.6 trillion by 2040.
By portraying growth as somewhat defensive, Chinese commentary downplays how a defence budget of 1.91 trillion yuan may influence global strategic calculations.
More than 1,600 flights were canceled between 28 February and 3 March. Aviation consultants have now started weighing the cost of the conflict in the Middle East.
SMPP Limited gets order for additional 10,000 bulletproof jackets for BSF, CISF & SSB. This is over & above the existing order for 40,000 jackets, taking the total to 50,000.
Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.
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