Kia Motors to offer 16 powertrain vehicles by 2025

Kia Motors To Offer 16 Powertrain Vehicles by 2025

• The government may amend power act to levy hefty penalties on discoms for load shedding/make DBT provisions.

• Telecom Communications favor raising spectrum holding limit, ease exit route for operators under stress.

• Direct tax now rises 18.2% to 6.56TN in Apr-Dec, Breather for Government struggling to meet the fiscal deficit target.

• "Practical Problem": Home Min Says No Plastic Flag This Republic Day – may face prosecutions & Jail.

• Middle Class Can Hope For Big Tax Relief In 2018-19 Budgets – Hike personal tax exemption & tax slabs.

• Wash raw veggies well, avoid barefoot walking- undiagnosed hookworm could lead to massive blood loss.

• India 2nd largest contributor to IBM’s over 9000 patents in 2017- Indian contributed 800 patents.

• Increase in No of women coming in conflict with the law – Max arrests under IPC from Maha, MP & TN.

• WTO: India-US dispute over solar cells, modules rise, US request for retaliatory measures against India.

• World Bank: Foodborne disease cost India $28BN/year, need to invest in ensuring food safety for masses.

• Banking fraud no longer rich man’s - Online electronic banking fraud befall anyone from small as Rs 200.

• World Bank Says India Has Huge Potential, Project 7.3% growth rate In 2018, 7.5% for next 2 years.

• H-1B Visa: No change in extension policy in relief for Indian techies, not force anyone to leave.

• 8th richest Indian Uday Kotak ($10BN) plan family office to invest in the asset but spurns debt, crypto.

• Electric Kwid headed to India after roll-out in China- road-worthiness & range extension tests done.

• Anyone With Your Aadhaar No can see which bank you have an A/C in, No authentication Safeguard.

• CIL revises coal prices, expect revenue gain 1956Cr in current fiscal, reduce import of high-grade coal.

• ICRA: Electricity tariff may go up by 11P/Unit, fuelled by Coal India revising coal prices by 15-18%.

• SBI to raise 5000Cr through long-term bonds aims at funding infra/affordable housing.

• Kia Motors to offer 16 powertrain vehicles by 2025–5 new hybrids, 5 new battery EVs, and mass market FCEV (fuel-cell electric vehicle).

• Government plans to overhaul 300 dry ports to resolve infra constraints faced by exporters & importers.

• Tough 2018 for telcos as Jio price cut to delay ARPU recovery - key profitability gauge for the industry.

• After Jet Stewardess Caught with 3 Cr, Questions on Airport Security & collusion of security officers.

• Team Indus - 1st Indian Space Start-Up, dropouts Moon Race, 4 teams across world fray for $35MN Prize.

• Government for 70%safeguards duty on China/Malaysia solar imports, citing threat to domestic industries.

• North Korea, South Korea agree to resolve issues through dialogue– to hold military talks, issue Jt statement.

• Pentagon: Space X launched satellite not seen in orbit, 2nd stage Falcon9 booster rocket failed.

• Amazon's Jeff Bezos Now Richest Man In History With $105BN, shares added to 12-month surge.

• Heavy Snowfall Strands 13K Tourists in the Alps at Zermatt, one of Swiss most popular ski stations.

• Boeing to top Airbus with 763 Jets In 2017, Airbus to meet the target of 700 despite Pratt Whitney issues.

• BBC under Fire after China Editor Carrie Quits Post in Equal Pay Row - secretive & illegal BBC pay culture.

• France Car Maker Groupe PSA tie with TCS for smart cars at Indian cost, compete with Maruti/Hyundai.

• Twitter Snap chat tie up with Fox to provide coverage of FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Russia.

Today’s Word - *Jack* - Ship's flag flown from jack-staff at bow of vessel.