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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sankar Vilas flyover in Guntur set for demolition on July 20
Guntur: Decks have been cleared for bulldozing of the Sankar Vilas flyover in Guntur city as the district administration directed the police and civic authorities to take immediate alternative measures to divert the traffic. The old flyover will be razed down to construct a new one. The traffic on the flyover will be stopped from next Wednesday. The R&B department, the nodal agency to construct the new flyover, has decided to start bulldozing of the existing flyover from July 20 and asked the line departments to take adequate measures to handle the vehicular movement through alternative routes. Taking the R&B department's decisions into consideration, district collector Nagalakshmi asked the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) and city traffic police to stop vehicular movement on Sankar vilas flyover route from July 16 itself. In fact, a year has passed since the Centre sanctioned 98 crore to take up the new Road over Bridge (RoB) by replacing the 65-year-old flyover near Sankar vilas junction. The district administration took more than 10 months to complete the spade work before the launch of the construction. Surprisingly, the govt has not completely cleared the compensation to the building owners who will be losing their precious properties on the main road of brodipet. GMC authorities have been asked to ensure that key alternative roads-three bridges junction and Pattabhipuram road under bridge (RUB) were not flooded during the monsoon season. The GMC has geared up with diesel motors and operators to handle the emergencies to pump out the water. Similarly, the potholes on all the exit and entry routes have been taken up on war footing basis to allow the free flow of traffic during the construction of the new flyover. The traffic DSP Ramesh made a whirlwind visit of the city and initiated measures to remove the bottlenecks. The vehicle parking slot near APSRTC bus stand and auto parking area have been evacuated to prevent the traffic jam. Similarly, the traffic diversions were initiated near Donka Road, kuglar hospital road, Chuttugunta junction and GMC office. The vehicle parking area has been removed at Lalapet police station and street vendors were also removed from the vegetable market area. Traffic police decided to deploy additional teams near key junctions to clear the traffic jams after diversion of the traffic. "We will suggest the educational institutions in and around the city which operated buses via Pattabhipuram flyover to change the opening and closing times by 30 minutes to 45 minutes to reduce the traffic jam," said a senior police official. More than 200 schools and colleges operate buses through the city roads. GFX Sankar vilas flyover is key link between the trade zone of Guntur one town residential areas of two town The flyover handles movement of more than 1 lakh vehicles per day Diversion of such huge traffic through limited alternative routes is a big challenge for the GMC and city police The construction of new flyover is expected to take at least three years Centre granted Rs.98 crore for taking up the four-lane RoB
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lil Wayne's ‘Tha Carter VI' Is No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Lil Wayne extends his Carter series' winning streak on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as Tha Carter VI launches at No. 1 on the list dated June 21. The project, issued on Young Money/Republic, arrives with 108,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the tracking week of June 6-12, according to Luminate. Of Tha Carter VI's starting sum, streaming activity contributes 73,000 units — equaling 97.06 million official on-demand audio and video streams of its songs. Album sales deliver another 34,000 units, while track-equivalent album activity brings in the remaining 1,000 units. (One unit equals the following levels of consumption: one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.) More from Billboard The 10 Best Songs From Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter' Series: Critic's Picks Young Singer Wins Over 'AGT' Judges With Ed Sheeran Cover Ozzy Osbourne's DNA Will Be Sold in Limited Edition Liquid Death Cans Tha Carter VI gives Lil Wayne his 11th No. 1 album on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, a streak that includes the previous five Carter projects. (The first installment, 2004's Tha Carter debuted at its No. 2 peak on the list.) As Tha Carter VI joins the pack, here's a review of Lil Wayne's No. 1s on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Tha Block Is Hot, No. 1 for two weeks, beginning Nov. 20, 1999 500 Degreez, one, Aug. 10, 2002 Tha Carter II, one, Dec. 24, 2005 Like Father, Like Son (with Birdman), one, Nov. 18, 2006 Tha Carter III, seven, June 28, 2008 Rebirth, one, Feb. 20, 2010 I Am Not a Human Being, four, Oct. 16, 2010 Tha Carter IV, seven, Sept. 17, 2011 Tha Carter V, two, Oct. 13, 2018 Funeral, one, Feb. 15, 2020 Tha Carter VI, one (to date), June 21, 2025 Thanks to the newest champ, the rapper becomes the eighth artist with at least 11 No. 1s since the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart launched in 1965. He follows The Temptations, who hold a record 17 leaders, Drake and Future (16 each), Jay-Z (14), Ye (formerly Kanye West) and R. Kelly (12) and ties Eminem. Elsewhere, Tha Carter VI begins as Lil Wayne's 10th No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart and starts at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, behind Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem. In addition to the album's chart-topping entrance, 17 of Tha Carter VI's tracks jump onto the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 'Hip-Hop,' with BigXthaPlug featuring Jay Jones, is the highest ranking, at No. 8, and secures Lil Wayne's 53rd top 10 on the chart. With it, he breaks from a tie with Aretha Franklin for the third-most top 10s in the chart's history, dating to its consolidation as the singular, all-encompassing genre list in 1958. Drake reigns with 138 top 10s, while James Brown stands in second place with 57. Here's a complete recap of Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI placements on the 50-position Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week: No. 8, 'Hip-Hop,' with BigXthaPlug feat. Jay Jones No. 12, 'Sharks,' with Jelly Roll & Big Sean No. 15, 'Banned From NO' No. 16, 'Welcome to Tha Carter' No. 18, 'Bells' No. 23, 'Cotton Candy,' with 2 Chainz No. 26, 'Flex Up' No. 27, 'Island Holiday' No. 29, 'The Days,' with Bono No. 31, 'Loki's Theme' No. 34, 'Peanuts 2 N Elephant' No. 35, 'Alone in the Studio with My Gun,' with MGK & Kodak Black No. 36, 'If I Played Guitar' No. 38, 'Written History' No. 39, 'Bein Myself,' with Mannie Fresh No. 46, 'Maria,' with Wyclef Jean feat. Andrea Bocelli No. 47, 'Rari,' with Kameron Carter Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Negligence in R&B works exposed in Devanakonda
Devanakonda: The bridge connecting Alarudinne and Valigonda villages in Devanakonda mandal of Kurnool district has once again turned perilous for commuters, as large potholes have reappeared on its surface—barely six months after the Roads and Buildings (R&B) department undertook repair works. This bridge, situated on the crucial Kurnool-Ballari main road, spans across the Handri river and plays a vital role in inter-state transport between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Constructed in 1940 during the British era at an estimated cost of Rs 1.2 lakh, the structure was originally designed to withstand vehicular loads up to 40 tonnes. An indicatordisplaying the load limit still stands as a relic of its historic significance. For the past 85 years, this bridge has served as a lifeline for transportation, facilitating uninterrupted movement of goods and passengers. However, time and lack of proper maintenance seem to be taking a toll on the ageing structure. In a recent attempt to address safety concerns, the R&B department had spent Rs 2 lakh to fill the major potholes using hydraulic powder-based materials. While this repair temporarily halted vehicular movement for a month, the relief was short-lived. Within just six months, the same craters have reappeared, subjecting daily commuters to severe inconvenience and raising alarming safety concerns. Adding to the danger, the protective sidewalls of the bridge have also sustained significant damage, increasing the risk of accidents. According to local estimates, over 400 vehicles, includingpassenger and goods carriers, use this bridge every day. Locals express deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the bridge and the potential for tragic incidents. 'We're constantly worried—each time we cross the bridge, we wonder if an accident is just waiting to happen,' said a frequent traveler. The resurfacing of potholes so soon after repair clearly indicates substandard work and lack of accountability. Citizens urge the government and the R&B department to take immediate and permanent measures—not only to ensure the bridge's safety but also to consider the long-overdue construction of a new bridge to support the growing vehicular load. The crumbling bridge has become a symbol of administrative negligence, and unless urgent steps are taken, it may soon lead to a catastrophe that could havebeen prevented.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Science
- India Today
IIT Kanpur: India's new hub for advanced drone technology in modern warfare
IIT Kanpur has emerged as a hub for drone technology, developing and testing various types of drones for the Indian armed forces. The campus houses a 60-year-old airstrip, now a flight lab, where drones are tested before being supplied to the army. The institute is working on kamikaze drones, high-altitude drones capable of operating in strong winds, and heavy-lifting drones for logistics. IIT Kanpur's R&D Institute is in regular contact with different army commands to understand and meet their specific requirements.
Arabian Post
21-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
UAE gets Swiss robots and drones
Drone and robotics are evolving industry worldwide as well as in the Middle East where the UAE has taken a leadership role in gradually deploying them in government departments and public facilities – in addition to bringing in driver less vehicles and flying taxis – to transform its urban infrastructure into smart cities where drones, machines, robotics and AI will play a crucial role. The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), that regulates the drone industry, has registered nearly 24,000 industrial- and commercial-grade drones as well as more than 100 business licenses dealing with the use of drones including renting and offering drone display services. Globally, 8.2 million drones were active in 2024, which is expected to grow to 9.5 million by 2029. In 2025, the global revenue in the drones market worldwide will reach US$4.4 billion, according to Statista, a global market intelligence provider. The global market for connected commercial drones is forecast to grow from US$18.6 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 15 percent to reach US$21.4 billion (Dh78 billion) in 2025 and US$37.3 billion in 2029, according to a research report. ADVERTISEMENT In 2023, the Dubai Government announced that it aims to increase the robotics sector's contribution to Dubai's GDP to 9 percent by 2032. The emirate wants to turn robotics into a Dh35 billion (US$9.5 billion) industry. As part of the Dubai Robotics and Automation (R&A) Program, 200,000 robots will be provided over the next 10 years until 2032, to increase efficiency and productivity in various sectors including services, logistics, and the industrial sector, and enhance the competitiveness of Dubai's economy. More than 20 billion robots will be serving 10 billion human beings by 2050, reshaping lifestyles, labour markets and societies, Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs told delegates at the World Government Summit in February this year. Reflecting on the drastic changes in the last 25 years since the year 2000, Al Gergawi said, 'The world's population has grown to 8.2 billion today, and the global economy has expanded from $34 trillion to $115 trillion by 2024. International trade surged from $7 trillion to $33 trillion over the same period.' He highlighted the rapid growth of digital connectivity, with internet usage soaring from less than 7 percent of the global population in 2000 to over 60 percent today. 'In 2050, over 20 billion robots will assist humans, and the space economy is expected to reach US$4 trillion,' he said. Private sector businesses have started to bring in some of the best technologies in drones, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc, that will help the UAE to realise its Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy that aims to strengthen the UAE's position as a global hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to increase its contribution to the national economy by advancing innovation and future technologies. It also aims to position the UAE as a global model in adopting leading-edge technologies to serve society and achieve happiness and sustainability. While a number of global conglomerates are also entering and setting up their branches to introduce driverless cars, flying taxis and drone-led home delivery eco-system, others are appointing local companies as their sales and servicing agents who will deploy these technologies in the UAE and the region. ADVERTISEMENT With rapid transformation driven by the government's futuristic vision, the UAE will soon see large-scale deployment of robots across all public services ranging from courier to food delivery – that will push up the demand for robots and drones. Sigma Enterprises is bringing Swiss robots and drones for the GCC countries to protect critical infrastructure, assets and increase the flow of data for increased efficiency and cost reduction. Sigma Enterprises, a member of the Mazrui International, has taken a leadership role in bringing the latest Swiss robotics and drone technology to the GCC countries that are famous for precision data, surveillance supported by Artificial Intelligence that will play a crucial role in protecting critical infrastructure including oil and gas, utility, nuclear power plant, manufacturing industries, airport and aviation assets, among others. Sigma Enterprises showcased the Swiss precision robotics and drones solutions from Anybotics, Flyability and Wingtra at the First Swiss Future Tech event held in Abu Dhabi recently. Sigma, which represents a number of global technology and engineering products in the Gulf, has acquired exclusive distribution rights for Swiss based Anybotics, Flyability and Wingtra in the UAE. It is currently deploying them with its customers offering end-to-end solutions, training and after-sales service. The introduction of world's best robotic technology from ANYbotics with Swiss precision by Sigma Enterprises in the region will boost the revenue in the robotics market to US$241.95 million in the UAE this year with service robotic dominating the market with projected market value of US$223.75 million. This is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.45 per cent to US$360.12 million by 2029. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Switzerland has exceeded US$2.5 billion, according to Dr. Arthur Mattli, Swiss Ambassador to the UAE. 'In an ever-evolving world, we are witnessing a quiet revolution through the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, robotics, data science, precision technology, innovation as well as he development of the drone technology,' Dr. Arthur Mattli said. 'With our shared ethics of precision and innovation, we can assure you that machines will not replace us but protect us. The accuracy of their data will determine the effectiveness of the new smart cities that are being built across the world. 'Sigma Enterprises' partnership with leading Swiss tech firms represents a significant collaboration between the two nations who share similar ideologies in innovation and technology. This partnership is a historic milestone in our relationship and marks the beginning of Emirati-Swiss collaboration that will strengthen the ties between the UAE and Switzerland. 'Today, we celebrate not just technology but also mission, collaboration, and the pioneering spirit that drives innovation forward. ANYbotics, Flyability, and Wingtra do not just build machines; rather, they are pioneers of the future. They combine innovation, artificial intelligence, and Swiss precision to develop smarter tools benefitting various industries,' Dr. Arthur Mattli concluded. ANYbotics is a fast-growing company with over 100 employees focused on supporting the inspection needs of workers in oil & gas, power, energy, mining, processing, chemicals, transportation, and construction. In 2023, SIGMA Enterprises signed an agreement to bring the latest robotics solutions from ANYbotics – one of the world's most renowned producers of industrial and commercial robots that play crucial role in protecting critical infrastructure. Since 2016, Swiss robotics company ANYbotics developed innovative, intelligent, and integrated robotic solutions that improve workers' lives, increase productivity, and support more sustainable industrial facilities. Partnering with global technology leaders, ANYbotics provides large asset operators with autonomous, automated, end-to-end robotic inspection solutions for complex, hazardous, and explosive industrial environments. Sigma Enterprises also has signed up with Flyability and Wingtra to deploy their latest drone technology that will play a great role in monitoring, surveillance, data analytics, preventive maintenance and help sustain the life-cycle of critical infrastructure and physical assets. Mr. Charbel Khoury, Group CEO of Mazrui International, said, 'Mazrui Group is a diversified business conglomerate with interests in trading, construction, services, real estate and oil and gas sector, with a legacy of more than five decades. We have been bringing the latest industrial solutions to help our economy with the best services and solutions. 'We are delighted to collaborate with ANYbotics, Flyability, and Wingtra to bring the latest improved technologies in challenging landscapes of industries like oil and gas, construction, chemicals, power and utilities, and metals in the UAE and broader GCC. Our partnership with these Swiss robotics and drone technology solutions providers will help us to strengthen the life-cycle of the region's critical infrastructure, reduce maintenance cost, and extend the life-cycle of assets and maximising profitability of businesses.' Flyability is a pioneer in the development of indoor drones designed to access and inspect hard-to-reach, hazardous environments — eliminating the need to send humans into dangerous spaces. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Switzerland, the company leads the market in commercial indoor drone technology, driven by continuous innovation and a strong focus on research and development. Flyability is transforming traditional inspection methods by enabling safe, efficient, and cost-effective visual data collection across industries. On the other hand Wingtra, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the global leader in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for professional surveying. Since launching in 2017, Wingtra has built a strong global presence, partnering with over 80 major surveying equipment dealers across 50+ countries. With a team of 100+ employees — over 40 dedicated to research and development, and many alumni of ETH Zurich — Wingtra designs, manufactures, and supports its products in-house. The WingtraOne drone, equipped with best-in-class sensors and PPK technology, delivers survey-grade aerial data with exceptional accuracy and efficiency, serving industries from construction and mining to environmental monitoring. Also published on Medium. Notice an issue? Arabian Post strives to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to its readers. If you believe you have identified an error or inconsistency in this article, please don't hesitate to contact our editorial team at editor[at]thearabianpost[dot]com. We are committed to promptly addressing any concerns and ensuring the highest level of journalistic integrity.
