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In response to a claim made by the spokesperson for China's foreign ministry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India had requested that President Xi Jinping of that nation speak with him, Indian official sources have clarified that it was China that had made the request.

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Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants. But there were other groups who were a part of the banking system and contributed immeasurably to the prosperity of the regions they were situated in. One such group present throughout the 18th&nbsp;century in India’s Bengal region was the family of the Jagat Seths.

For years, the family dominated the Bengal money market, provided funds for both trade and government. The Jagat Seths were in close contact with the European Companies that imported a lot of silver due to their control over the credit market and coinage of specie. Companies borrowed directly from the Seths’ agencies in Calcutta, Kasimbazar, Dhaka, Hughli, Patna, et cetera.

After visiting the Seths’ house in Murshidabad following the battle of Plassey, Robert Clive wrote:

“The city of Murshidabad is as extensive, populous and rich, as the city of London, with this difference that there are individuals in the first possessing infinitely greater property than any of the last city.”

Who were the Jagat Seths?&nbsp;

The House of the Jagat Seths’ is traced back to Manickchand, a banker who founded the house after migrating from Nagar in Marwar to Murshidabad.

Since its founding in 1704, the house’s financial standing and prestige in that city reached a point where the Mughal emperor bestowed on the latter the title of “Jagat Seth,” which translates to "the Banker of the World,” by the time it emerged distinct in 1722.

The house’s fame and fortune came during the reign of Fatechand, who passed away in 1742 after nearly thirty years of influence on Bengal’s political, economic, and commercial life. His two grandchildren, Maharaja Swaroopchand and Jagat Seth Mahtab Rai, succeeded him.

How did they rise?&nbsp;

The House of the Jagat Seth initially made their fortune by farming the Murshidabad and Dhaka mints, collecting two-thirds of the provincial tax revenue. They were later able to influence exchange and interest rates, bill-broking, and the granting of credit. By 1720, the Seth family had completely taken control of the mint farms, with the help of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan.

The family’s power over Bengal’s money market was so strong that everyone involved accepted the exchange rate that the house set. Fatechand was able to persuade the government to take actions and adopt regulations for the rate of money exchange that would benefit the house because to his influence over the Bengal administration, which he acquired by providing financial assistance to the Nawab.

Due to the lack of liquid capital for investments for all European businesses, they were compelled to borrow from the local capital market.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jagat Seths served as their mainstay. The family was the largest lender to European businesses, and because of their control over the market, they were able to set interest rates as per their own terms.

How wealthy was their family?&nbsp;

Although the exact figure of their wealth could never be measured, the family remains well-known for their assets. The House of Jagat Seth family was often compared to the Bank of England. They performed a variety of duties for the Bengal government, including tax collection and financial management. They even produced their own coinage and worked with foreign currency, which increased their fortune.

Sources say that the Jagat Seth family fortune was bigger than that of the British Empire. They had assets worth at least $1 trillion in today’s value. They possessed more cash than all of England’s banks combined, according to British newspapers.

What happened to the Seths?&nbsp;

Mahtab Chand succeeded his grandfather Fateh Chand in 1744. During the reign of Alivardi Khan, Mahtab Chand and his relative Maharaja Swarup Chand had tremendous influence over the market. However, when Siraj-ud-Daula assumed authority, everything changed, and they ultimately teamed up with the British to plot against him.

Ultimately, the Seths lost control of their lands, and the British East India Company never repaid their loan. The 1857 uprising was the last straw. The Jagat Seths had disappeared from public eye by the 1900s. Just like the Mughals, their descendants remain a mystery.

Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants.

Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants. But there were other groups who were a part of the banking system and contributed immeasurably to the prosperity of the regions they were situated in. One such group present throughout the 18th century in India’s Bengal region was the family of the Jagat Seths. For years, the family dominated the Bengal money market, provided funds for both trade and government. The Jagat Seths were in close contact with the European Companies that imported a lot of silver due to their control over the credit market and coinage of specie. Companies borrowed directly from the Seths’ agencies in Calcutta, Kasimbazar, Dhaka, Hughli, Patna, et cetera. After visiting the Seths’ house in Murshidabad following the battle of Plassey, Robert Clive wrote: “The city of Murshidabad is as extensive, populous and rich, as the city of London, with this difference that there are individuals in the first possessing infinitely greater property than any of the last city.” Who were the Jagat Seths? The House of the Jagat Seths’ is traced back to Manickchand, a banker who founded the house after migrating from Nagar in Marwar to Murshidabad. Since its founding in 1704, the house’s financial standing and prestige in that city reached a point where the Mughal emperor bestowed on the latter the title of “Jagat Seth,” which translates to "the Banker of the World,” by the time it emerged distinct in 1722. The house’s fame and fortune came during the reign of Fatechand, who passed away in 1742 after nearly thirty years of influence on Bengal’s political, economic, and commercial life. His two grandchildren, Maharaja Swaroopchand and Jagat Seth Mahtab Rai, succeeded him. How did they rise? The House of the Jagat Seth initially made their fortune by farming the Murshidabad and Dhaka mints, collecting two-thirds of the provincial tax revenue. They were later able to influence exchange and interest rates, bill-broking, and the granting of credit. By 1720, the Seth family had completely taken control of the mint farms, with the help of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. The family’s power over Bengal’s money market was so strong that everyone involved accepted the exchange rate that the house set. Fatechand was able to persuade the government to take actions and adopt regulations for the rate of money exchange that would benefit the house because to his influence over the Bengal administration, which he acquired by providing financial assistance to the Nawab. Due to the lack of liquid capital for investments for all European businesses, they were compelled to borrow from the local capital market. The Jagat Seths served as their mainstay. The family was the largest lender to European businesses, and because of their control over the market, they were able to set interest rates as per their own terms. How wealthy was their family? Although the exact figure of their wealth could never be measured, the family remains well-known for their assets. The House of Jagat Seth family was often compared to the Bank of England. They performed a variety of duties for the Bengal government, including tax collection and financial management. They even produced their own coinage and worked with foreign currency, which increased their fortune. Sources say that the Jagat Seth family fortune was bigger than that of the British Empire. They had assets worth at least $1 trillion in today’s value. They possessed more cash than all of England’s banks combined, according to British newspapers. What happened to the Seths? Mahtab Chand succeeded his grandfather Fateh Chand in 1744. During the reign of Alivardi Khan, Mahtab Chand and his relative Maharaja Swarup Chand had tremendous influence over the market. However, when Siraj-ud-Daula assumed authority, everything changed, and they ultimately teamed up with the British to plot against him. Ultimately, the Seths lost control of their lands, and the British East India Company never repaid their loan. The 1857 uprising was the last straw. The Jagat Seths had disappeared from public eye by the 1900s. Just like the Mughals, their descendants remain a mystery.

Flashback Friday: The rise and fall of pre-colonial India’s richest family – the Jagat Seths 

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India’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050 presents an investment opportunity that is estimated to be worth at least $12.7 trillion, according to the New Energy Outlook: India report, released by research firm BloombergNEF on Thursday.

The two energy system futures for India are explained in the report, along with the opportunities and difficulties the nation will face during its transition.

The base case, Economic Transition Scenario (ETS), assumes a rise in global temperature of 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2050, and describes a shift driven by economics. In this scenario, India may make great strides towards energy independence and decarbonisation, but neither objectives could be accomplished by 2050.

The second scenario, known as the Net Zero Scenario (NZS), calls for increased public assistance and private sector investment. It is in line with achieving net-zero emissions without relying on emerging technologies by 2050. It enables India to achieve energy independence by the middle of the century at the lowest cost.

Moving towards the power sector de-carbonisation &nbsp;

According to the report, between 2018 and 2022, India added 53 gigawatts of solar and wind energy. However, coal still dominates the overall power generation capacity, with solar and wind making up less than a fourth of it.&nbsp;

India’s greatest source of emissions continues to come from energy generation via coal.

The study says that increasing the use of solar and wind energy while supplementing it with nuclear, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) for thermal power plants is the most affordable method for India to increase access to electricity while decarbonising its energy supply.

In India, new wind and solar power facilities have already produced electricity at a lower cost than new thermal power plants. By the middle of the 2030s, the cost of producing electricity from new solar and wind power plants will be lower than the cost of maintaining coal-fired power facilities.

The total installed wind and solar power capacity in the NZS increases approximately 30 times, from 99 gigawatts in 2021 to 2,998 gigawatts by 2050. In 2050, nuclear power is projected to contribute 9 per cent of the country’s electricity, with wind and solar power generation making up the remaining 80 per cent. Hydro, biomass, hydrogen-fired thermal plants, and thermal power plants with CCS make up the difference.&nbsp;

Solar and wind are to become a major source of electricity supply, accounting for 67 per cent of electricity generated in 2050, even under the ETS, BNEF’s baseline scenario.

Investment opportunities &nbsp;

The report notes that a $7.6 trillion investment in energy supply and consumption will be made under the ETS between 2022 and 2050. According to the NZS, investment levels must be 1.7 times greater to stay on track for net zero, amounting to an average of $438 billion annually and a total of $12.7 trillion by 2050.

Moreover, India needs to reduce its&nbsp;total investment in fossil-fuel generation --&nbsp;from $317 billion in the ETS to $142 billion in the NZS. India also needs to invest $870 billion in carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions under the NZS.&nbsp;

Sales of electric vehicles represent the largest portion of energy demand investments in both cases. In the NZS, EV deployment costs $3.9 trillion.

“By accelerating deployment of mature clean technologies such as solar, wind and electric vehicles, India could create more domestic economic opportunities while reducing emissions and strengthening its energy security,” the report quotes Shantanu Jaiswal, Head of Research at BNEF as saying.

Tackling industrial emissions with hydrogen and CCS&nbsp;

By the early 2040s, industrial CO2 emissions in India are predicted to surpass those from the electricity sector under the ETS, attributed to the expansion of the steel, aluminium, petrochemical, and cement industries. The largest emitting industrial subsector in India, steel, will virtually quadruple its emissions from 351 to 948 million metric tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide between 2021 and 2050.

A similar rise is shown in the amount of coal used in steel production, which increases to 399 million metric tonnes by the middle of the century. By 2050 compared to 2021, the cement industry will need five times as much coal, or 83Mt. Thus, emissions from the cement industry increase five times, reaching 289 Mt by the middle of the century.

Decarbonising the industrial sector and removing such emissions will depend heavily on green hydrogen and CCS. According to the NZS, between 2022 and 2050, the use of clean hydrogen in the production of steel can prevent 54 per cent of the total emissions. Similarly, 56 per cent of the total emissions associated with cement manufacturing can be reduced by CCS.

According to the NZS, India’s industrial sector emissions reach their peak in 2031 and start to decrease sharply in the mid-2030s as more hydrogen and carbon capture technology is used to decarbonise the production of steel, cement, and petrochemicals.&nbsp;

By 2050, there will be a roughly tenfold rise in domestic hydrogen demand, reaching 53Mt. The steel industry’s adoption of hydrogen-fired direct-reduction furnaces will be the primary driver of the new demand for hydrogen, which will reach 33Mt in 2050.&nbsp;

The majority of the hydrogen produced in India today comes from unrestricted fossil fuels. Under the NZS, the predominant pathway in India by 2050 is hydrogen produced using electrolysers driven by renewable sources.

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India’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050 presents an investment opportunity that is estimated to be worth at least $12.7 trillion, according to the New Energy Outlook: India report, released by research firm BloombergNEF on Thursday.

India’s transition to a net-zero economy by 2050 presents an investment opportunity that is estimated to be worth at least $12.7 trillion, according to the New Energy Outlook: India report, released by research firm BloombergNEF on Thursday. The two energy system futures for India are explained in the report, along with the opportunities and difficulties the nation will face during its transition. The base case, Economic Transition Scenario (ETS), assumes a rise in global temperature of 2.6 degrees Celsius by 2050, and describes a shift driven by economics. In this scenario, India may make great strides towards energy independence and decarbonisation, but neither objectives could be accomplished by 2050. The second scenario, known as the Net Zero Scenario (NZS), calls for increased public assistance and private sector investment. It is in line with achieving net-zero emissions without relying on emerging technologies by 2050. It enables India to achieve energy independence by the middle of the century at the lowest cost. Moving towards the power sector de-carbonisation According to the report, between 2018 and 2022, India added 53 gigawatts of solar and wind energy. However, coal still dominates the overall power generation capacity, with solar and wind making up less than a fourth of it. India’s greatest source of emissions continues to come from energy generation via coal. The study says that increasing the use of solar and wind energy while supplementing it with nuclear, energy storage, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) for thermal power plants is the most affordable method for India to increase access to electricity while decarbonising its energy supply. In India, new wind and solar power facilities have already produced electricity at a lower cost than new thermal power plants. By the middle of the 2030s, the cost of producing electricity from new solar and wind power plants will be lower than the cost of maintaining coal-fired power facilities. The total installed wind and solar power capacity in the NZS increases approximately 30 times, from 99 gigawatts in 2021 to 2,998 gigawatts by 2050. In 2050, nuclear power is projected to contribute 9 per cent of the country’s electricity, with wind and solar power generation making up the remaining 80 per cent. Hydro, biomass, hydrogen-fired thermal plants, and thermal power plants with CCS make up the difference. Solar and wind are to become a major source of electricity supply, accounting for 67 per cent of electricity generated in 2050, even under the ETS, BNEF’s baseline scenario. Investment opportunities The report notes that a $7.6 trillion investment in energy supply and consumption will be made under the ETS between 2022 and 2050. According to the NZS, investment levels must be 1.7 times greater to stay on track for net zero, amounting to an average of $438 billion annually and a total of $12.7 trillion by 2050. Moreover, India needs to reduce its total investment in fossil-fuel generation -- from $317 billion in the ETS to $142 billion in the NZS. India also needs to invest $870 billion in carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions under the NZS. Sales of electric vehicles represent the largest portion of energy demand investments in both cases. In the NZS, EV deployment costs $3.9 trillion. “By accelerating deployment of mature clean technologies such as solar, wind and electric vehicles, India could create more domestic economic opportunities while reducing emissions and strengthening its energy security,” the report quotes Shantanu Jaiswal, Head of Research at BNEF as saying. Tackling industrial emissions with hydrogen and CCS By the early 2040s, industrial CO2 emissions in India are predicted to surpass those from the electricity sector under the ETS, attributed to the expansion of the steel, aluminium, petrochemical, and cement industries. The largest emitting industrial subsector in India, steel, will virtually quadruple its emissions from 351 to 948 million metric tonnes (Mt) of carbon dioxide between 2021 and 2050. A similar rise is shown in the amount of coal used in steel production, which increases to 399 million metric tonnes by the middle of the century. By 2050 compared to 2021, the cement industry will need five times as much coal, or 83Mt. Thus, emissions from the cement industry increase five times, reaching 289 Mt by the middle of the century. Decarbonising the industrial sector and removing such emissions will depend heavily on green hydrogen and CCS. According to the NZS, between 2022 and 2050, the use of clean hydrogen in the production of steel can prevent 54 per cent of the total emissions. Similarly, 56 per cent of the total emissions associated with cement manufacturing can be reduced by CCS. According to the NZS, India’s industrial sector emissions reach their peak in 2031 and start to decrease sharply in the mid-2030s as more hydrogen and carbon capture technology is used to decarbonise the production of steel, cement, and petrochemicals. By 2050, there will be a roughly tenfold rise in domestic hydrogen demand, reaching 53Mt. The steel industry’s adoption of hydrogen-fired direct-reduction furnaces will be the primary driver of the new demand for hydrogen, which will reach 33Mt in 2050. The majority of the hydrogen produced in India today comes from unrestricted fossil fuels. Under the NZS, the predominant pathway in India by 2050 is hydrogen produced using electrolysers driven by renewable sources. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India’s push towards a net-zero economy could attract investments worth $12.7 tn: Report

India's ambition to become a net-zero nation will be a 12.7 trillion dollar economic opportunity. A Bloomberg NEF report on India's energy outlook tells how India can balance its climate and economic goals.

Emissions vs economy: India's balancing act

A recently released LinkedIn report shows the number of LinkedIn profiles indicating talents in artificial intelligence (AI) has increased 14 times in the previous seven years in India, placing the country among the top five in the world with the fastest-growing talent for the technology.

Over the last year, 43 per cent of the Indian workforce has seen an increase in AI adoption in their organizations. This spike has driven 60 per cent of all workers and 71 percent of so-called Generation Z professionals to recognise that learning AI abilities might help them advance in their careers. Two-thirds of Indians stated they plan to master at least one digital talent by 2023, with AI and machine learning among the top abilities on their list.

The report's analysis of 25 countries highlights that the number of LinkedIn members who added AI skills to their profiles nearly doubled after the launch of ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot that responds to a variety of written queries, last year, rising from 7.7 percent in May–November 2022 to 13 percent in November 2022–June 2023.

According to the survey, the focus on soft skills like creativity and communication is especially significant in India in the age of AI. Around 91 percent of senior executives see the rising necessity of AI skills, above the global average of 72 percent. The bulk of the Indian workforce agrees, with 7 in 10 (69 percent) professionals believing that soft skills like creativity and problem solving enable them to offer a fresh perspective on work.

The first 'Future of Work: State of Work @ AI' report from the professional networking platform states that, India, Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada have the highest percentage of AI skill adoption. The usage of the skills goes beyond technology into a variety of areas, such as retail, education, and financial services.

The top vocations with talents that can be boosted by generative AI are software engineer (96 per cent), customer service representative (76 per cent), and salesman (59 per cent). Oil field operators (one per cent), environmental health and safety professionals (three per cent), and nurses (six percent), on the other hand, are the vocations with the fewest augmentable abilities.

In 2023, half of India's top executives plan to upskill or hire for AI skills. Concurrently, 57 percent of CEOs intend to increase AI adoption in their organizations next year.

"As artificial intelligence shapes the future of work, India recognizes the value of human potential and the critical role that soft skills will play in developing a world-class workforce of the future. With India's top CEOs acknowledging the relevance of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we're approaching an era that values more rewarding, human-centric work," the report quotes Ashutosh Gupta, LinkedIn India's national manager as saying.

Moreover, LinkedIn has launched a three-year cooperation with The Nudge Institute, a non-profit focused on sustainable lives, to develop employable skills among young Indians from economically challenged neighborhoods.

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A recently released LinkedIn report shows the number of LinkedIn profiles indicating talents in artificial intelligence (AI) has increased 14 times in the previous seven years in India, placing the country among the top five in the world with the fastest-growing talent for the technology.

A recently released LinkedIn report shows the number of LinkedIn profiles indicating talents in artificial intelligence (AI) has increased 14 times in the previous seven years in India, placing the country among the top five in the world with the fastest-growing talent for the technology. Over the last year, 43 per cent of the Indian workforce has seen an increase in AI adoption in their organizations. This spike has driven 60 per cent of all workers and 71 percent of so-called Generation Z professionals to recognise that learning AI abilities might help them advance in their careers. Two-thirds of Indians stated they plan to master at least one digital talent by 2023, with AI and machine learning among the top abilities on their list. The report's analysis of 25 countries highlights that the number of LinkedIn members who added AI skills to their profiles nearly doubled after the launch of ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot that responds to a variety of written queries, last year, rising from 7.7 percent in May–November 2022 to 13 percent in November 2022–June 2023. According to the survey, the focus on soft skills like creativity and communication is especially significant in India in the age of AI. Around 91 percent of senior executives see the rising necessity of AI skills, above the global average of 72 percent. The bulk of the Indian workforce agrees, with 7 in 10 (69 percent) professionals believing that soft skills like creativity and problem solving enable them to offer a fresh perspective on work. The first 'Future of Work: State of Work @ AI' report from the professional networking platform states that, India, Singapore, Finland, Ireland, and Canada have the highest percentage of AI skill adoption. The usage of the skills goes beyond technology into a variety of areas, such as retail, education, and financial services. The top vocations with talents that can be boosted by generative AI are software engineer (96 per cent), customer service representative (76 per cent), and salesman (59 per cent). Oil field operators (one per cent), environmental health and safety professionals (three per cent), and nurses (six percent), on the other hand, are the vocations with the fewest augmentable abilities. In 2023, half of India's top executives plan to upskill or hire for AI skills. Concurrently, 57 percent of CEOs intend to increase AI adoption in their organizations next year. "As artificial intelligence shapes the future of work, India recognizes the value of human potential and the critical role that soft skills will play in developing a world-class workforce of the future. With India's top CEOs acknowledging the relevance of interpersonal skills in the age of AI, we're approaching an era that values more rewarding, human-centric work," the report quotes Ashutosh Gupta, LinkedIn India's national manager as saying. Moreover, LinkedIn has launched a three-year cooperation with The Nudge Institute, a non-profit focused on sustainable lives, to develop employable skills among young Indians from economically challenged neighborhoods. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India ranks among top 5 nations for rapidly growing AI talent: LinkedIn report

Porsche AG, a German sports car manufacturer, is doubling down on expanding its presence in India, as a new generation of Indians look for supercar brands with a sustainable story, Detlev von Platen, a member of the company’s executive board told Mint.

“India has a chance (to grow the luxury car market) when you look at its willingness to invest in sustainable technology and infrastructure. We’d like to learn more about it. At Porsche, we have a clear commitment to be net-carbon neutral by 2030, which means our entire supply chain and even the usage of our products must be net carbon-neutral. India can be a country where the transition to EVs can happen quickly. We don’t see India as an&nbsp;emerging market anymore,” Mint quoted Platen as saying.

In addition, Platen noted that India has a strong momentum as it embraces investment in research and development (R&amp;D), sustainability, and infrastructure. Although many opportunities have opened up over the past ten years, he said that the company will not set up assembly units in India. Instead, the vehicle manufacturer would prioritise value-oriented growth, sustainable growth, and national brand building in the country.&nbsp;

By the end of the year, the German high-performance automaker would have 10 dealer-investors in India, giving it a presence in all significant tier-one markets, the company said.

Platen also told Mint that Porsche is one of the fastest growing luxury car brands in India. As part of the luxury car market in India, Planten said that Porsche would continue to be small in terms of its volume.&nbsp;

He added that the group would&nbsp;not see India as an emerging market anymore, especially in terms of establishing all operations in the country, arguing that&nbsp;India is a leading country in terms of software technologies.&nbsp;

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Porsche AG, a German sports car manufacturer, is doubling down on expanding its presence in India, as a new generation of Indians look for supercar brands with a sustainable story, Detlev von Platen, a member of the company’s executive board told Mint.

Porsche AG, a German sports car manufacturer, is doubling down on expanding its presence in India, as a new generation of Indians look for supercar brands with a sustainable story, Detlev von Platen, a member of the company’s executive board told Mint. “India has a chance (to grow the luxury car market) when you look at its willingness to invest in sustainable technology and infrastructure. We’d like to learn more about it. At Porsche, we have a clear commitment to be net-carbon neutral by 2030, which means our entire supply chain and even the usage of our products must be net carbon-neutral. India can be a country where the transition to EVs can happen quickly. We don’t see India as an emerging market anymore,” Mint quoted Platen as saying. In addition, Platen noted that India has a strong momentum as it embraces investment in research and development (R&D), sustainability, and infrastructure. Although many opportunities have opened up over the past ten years, he said that the company will not set up assembly units in India. Instead, the vehicle manufacturer would prioritise value-oriented growth, sustainable growth, and national brand building in the country. By the end of the year, the German high-performance automaker would have 10 dealer-investors in India, giving it a presence in all significant tier-one markets, the company said. Platen also told Mint that Porsche is one of the fastest growing luxury car brands in India. As part of the luxury car market in India, Planten said that Porsche would continue to be small in terms of its volume. He added that the group would not see India as an emerging market anymore, especially in terms of establishing all operations in the country, arguing that India is a leading country in terms of software technologies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Former ISRO chief, K Sivan congratulates on the successful landing of ISRO's third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 on the moon "We are really excited...We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I am very happy," he said.

Entire nation is really happy with successful landing of Chandrayaan-3: Former ISRO chief K Sivan

India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman S Somanath gave an address after the landing and said, 'India is on the moon'.

Chandrayaan-3: India PM Modi says, 'This is moment of success for every Indian' | WION Pulse

India has created history as the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 landed safely on the south pole of the moon. Now India's President Droupadi Murmu has announced that the Pragyan Rover has been deployed on the lunar surface. To know more watch this interview with former Deputy Director of ISRO, Arup Dasgupta.

Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover will conduct scientific experiments on lunar surface

India has created history as the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 landed safely on the south pole of the moon. Now India's President Droupadi Murmu has announced that the Pragyan Rover has been deployed on the lunar surface.

Chandrayaan-3: Rover descended from lander & 'took a walk' on the moon

Why did Xi Jinping skip the BRICS business forum? Is he embarrassed to face the cameras? Xi's mysterious absence has triggered a series of speculations. Molly Gambhir takes you through them.

Gravitas: Why did Xi Jinping skip the BRICS business forum?

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released&nbsp;a mesmerising video showing the moon's surface, captured by the Vikram Lander Imager Camera, just before Chandryaan's historic touchdown on Wednesday&nbsp;(August 23).&nbsp;

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In a historic feat, India marked a significant milestone in space exploration as ISRO's ambitious third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, achieved a successful touchdown of its Lander Module (LM) on the lunar surface. This monumental accomplishment not only solidified India's place in space exploration history but also secured its position as the fourth country globally to achieve this remarkable feat. Most notably, India became the first nation to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's sole natural satellite, the moon.

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The LM, consisting of the lander named Vikram and the rover named Pragyan, executed a picture-perfect soft landing in the lunar southern polar region during the evening hours of the previous day. This precision landing is a testament to ISRO's engineering excellence and its commitment to lunar exploration.

In a recent update, ISRO announced on August 24&nbsp;that the rover, Pragyan, has successfully descended from the lander, Vikram, marking a significant milestone in the mission. Accompanied by the triumphant statement "India took a walk on the moon," ISRO proudly reported this achievement.

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ISRO stated, "Chandrayaan-3 Rover to MOX, ISTRAC, Moon walk begins!"

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a mesmerising video showing the moon's surface, captured by the Vikram Lander Imager Camera, just before Chandryaan's historic touchdown on Wednesday (August 23).

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released a mesmerising video showing the moon's surface, captured by the Vikram Lander Imager Camera, just before Chandryaan's historic touchdown on Wednesday (August 23). WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Here is how the Lander Imager Camera captured the moon's image just prior to touchdown. pic.twitter.com/PseUAxAB6G — ISRO (@isro) August 24, 2023 × India’s landmark lunar achievement In a historic feat, India marked a significant milestone in space exploration as ISRO's ambitious third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, achieved a successful touchdown of its Lander Module (LM) on the lunar surface. This monumental accomplishment not only solidified India's place in space exploration history but also secured its position as the fourth country globally to achieve this remarkable feat. Most notably, India became the first nation to reach the uncharted south pole of Earth's sole natural satellite, the moon. Also watch | Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover will conduct scientific experiments on lunar surface The LM, consisting of the lander named Vikram and the rover named Pragyan, executed a picture-perfect soft landing in the lunar southern polar region during the evening hours of the previous day. This precision landing is a testament to ISRO's engineering excellence and its commitment to lunar exploration. In a recent update, ISRO announced on August 24 that the rover, Pragyan, has successfully descended from the lander, Vikram, marking a significant milestone in the mission. Accompanied by the triumphant statement "India took a walk on the moon," ISRO proudly reported this achievement. Also read | Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover traversing Moon since 1:30 am Thursday - Exclusive ISRO stated, "Chandrayaan-3 Rover to MOX, ISTRAC, Moon walk begins!" WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

ISRO releases Moon's footage from minutes before Chandrayaan-3's landing. WATCH

As India celebrates the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Lunar landing, the Indian space agency is gearing up for the launch of its maiden mission to study the Sun, in less than two weeks.

As India celebrates the success of the Chandrayaan-3 Lunar landing, the Indian space agency is gearing up for the launch of its maiden mission to study the Sun, in less than two weeks. Known as Aditya-L1, this is a mission where an Indian spacecraft would travel the furthest away from the earth and it would be placed 1.5 million kilometres away, at a vantage point known as Langrangian point 1. "The preparation for Aditya-L1 is going really well. At the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, final checks are being carried out on the spacecraft and the PSLV rocket(mission number C57) for this mission is being assembled," A.Rajarajan, the Director of the spaceport told WION. Speaking to WION after the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, he said that the Aditya-L1 mission is to be launched in the first week of September. So far, the Indian space agency has launched six missions in the year 2023. While four of these missions were for India's own national and scientific purposes, two of them have been missions for foreign customers. ISRO has had a great year with successes in all launch missions. Also read | ISRO releases moon's footage from minutes before Chandrayaan-3's landing. WATCH Notably, the launch activity of ISRO had drastically slowed down in 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This had caused delays to several missions and led to a backlog in the activity. Queried about how the spaceport is handling various missions simultaneously, Rajarajan told WION that the team had learnt several lessons during the pandemic and accordingly made their work processes more optimised and efficient. He indicated how ISRO had been able to fulfil both national and commercial missions, while also making arrangements for Indian space sector startups to use their facilities for development and testing activities. Queried about how the launch calendar looked for the next four months, he said that there could be four launches including Aditya-L1, experimental flights as part of Gaganyaan development programme, followed by PSLV and GSLV launches. In 2022, the Indian Space agency has designated senior Solar Scientist Dr. Sankarasubramanian as the Principal Scientist of the 'Aditya-L1' Mission. He heads the Space Astronomy Group (SAG) of ISRO's UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru and has contributed to ISRO missions such as Chandrayaan 1 & 2, AstroSat, in several capacities. Also watch | Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover will conduct scientific experiments on lunar surface Aditya-L1 is the first observatory-class space-based solar mission from India. The spacecraft is to be placed in a halo orbit around the first Lagrange point, L1, of the Sun-Earth system. A satellite around the L1 point has the major advantage of continuously viewing the Sun without occultation/eclipses. This position provides a greater advantage of observing solar activities continuously. Aditya-L1 carries seven payloads to observe the photosphere, chromosphere, and the outermost layers of the Sun (the corona) using electromagnetic and particle detectors. According to ISRO, Four payloads on Aditya-L1 directly view the Sun from the unique vantage point of L1, and the remaining three payloads carry out in-situ studies of particles and fields at the Lagrange point L1. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Moon mission successful, India's Sun mission Aditya-L1 to be launched in two weeks

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- The Chandrayaan-3 lunar Mission conducted by the Indian Space Research Organization achieved a successful soft landing at 6:04 PM Indian Standard Time on August 23rd. India made a historic achievement becoming the first country to land a spacecraft on the moon's South Pole.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS. The two leaders agreed to direct officials to expedite the de-escalation process.

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Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi addressed the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting held in Jaipur, Rajasthan via video link today. Let's watch what he has to say.

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The winners of 69th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi honouring the best filmmaking talent across India. Take a look at the list of the winners.

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India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit.

Chandrayaan-3 mission: Small step for ISRO, giant leap in space exploration

India has created history as Chandrayaan-3 landed on the moon at around 06:03 PM on Wednesday. Indian Prime Minister Modi joined the live landing of Chandrayaan-3 from South Africa where he is attending the BRICS summit. To know more about the mission, watch this interview with an ISRO space scientist from the Chandrayaan-1 mission, Prof. Narendra Bhandari.

Chandrayaan-3: Historic mission to land on Lunar south pole leaves world in awe

In the upcoming season, beginning in October, India is anticipated to stop exporting sugar, a move that could have an impact on both domestic and global economy. This choice was made, according to sources, after a severe shortage of rain drastically reduced cane output in important sugar-producing states.

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