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EU to deploy mission to Moldova to combat threats from Russia

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The EU will send a civilian mission to Moldova to help the Eastern European nation combat growing threats from abroad, officials have confirmed, following a string of reports that the Kremlin is working to destabilize the former Soviet Republic.
In a statement issued Monday, the bloc’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said that the mission, under the Common Security and Defence Policy, would step up “support to Moldova [to] protect its security, territorial integrity and sovereignty” against Russia.
Officials confirmed that the mission will focus on “crisis management and hybrid threats, including cybersecurity, and countering foreign information manipulation and interference.”
In February, the president of neighboring Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Kyiv’s security services had intercepted Russian plans to “break the democracy of Moldova and establish control over Moldova.” The country’s pro-EU leader, President Maia Sandu, later alleged that “the plan included sabotage and militarily trained people disguised as civilians to carry out violent actions, attacks on government buildings and taking hostages.”
According to Vlad Lupan, Moldova’s former ambassador to the U.N. and a professor at New York University, Brussels’ move comes after “multiple signals Moldova would not be able to deal with Russian influence operations alone.” He told POLITICO that the mission would now have to focus on “communicating why the EU’s rule of law and democracy brings both respect and prosperity to the people compared to the Russian autocratic model.”
Home to just 2.6 million people, Moldova was for decades one of Moscow’s closest allies, and 1,500 Russian troops are currently stationed in the breakaway region of Transnistria. Elected in 2020, Sandu has repeatedly condemned the Kremlin for invading Ukraine and called for the withdrawal of its forces from her country. In June last year, EU leaders announced Moldova, as well as Ukraine, would be granted candidate status, beginning the process for its accession to become a new member state.
However, Moscow still maintains a significant hold on the country, operating several popular Russian-language state media outlets and supplying almost all of its natural gas. After the Russian energy giant Gazprom announced last year it would raise prices, as well as turn off the taps unless past debts were paid in full, Moldova, one of the Continent’s poorest countries, has turned to Brussels for support in diversifying its supplies.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.eu )

April 26, 2023
RACEnergy, Hala Mobility join hands to deploy battery swapping solution

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Hyderabad: Battery-swapping technology company, RACEnergy has entered into a partnership with Hala Mobility, a multi-modal ride-sharing platform to deploy a fleet of 2000 electric two-wheelers.
This fleet which will be utilised for delivery services across India will have Phase I of the rollout to begin in July.
Electric two-wheelers are forerunners in the EV industry in India, with a massive 305 percent growth in sales recorded last year.

Utilising this large market of vehicles, the partnership will propel the adoption of clean mobility in the country while RACEnergy has completed 2.5 million green kilometres and does 500 swaps on its network daily.
Both companies share the goal of making e-mobility more accessible to the public through user-friendly and cost-effective technology.
RACE’s dense battery swapping network established in the city and the lightweight interoperable
battery packs that work across two-and-three wheelers will help Hala accelerate and expand its market and customer base.
Founder and CEO of Hala Mobility, Srikanth Reddy said, “At Hala Mobility, our ultimate goal is to empower individuals and communities to embrace sustainable transportation. We can further this mission by collaborating with RACEnergy.”
“With RACE’s impressive advancements, such as their lightning-fast 4-second swapping time and an extensive network of swap points, users are provided with a better vehicle range, we are confident that we will be able to make electric vehicles not only accessible but also convenient for all to use.” added Srikanth.

Co-founder and CEO of RACEnergy, Arun Sreyas said, “We look forward to partnering with Hala Mobility as we strive to expand the reach of battery-swapping technology to more individuals across the country for all forms of transportation.”
“We have already established a strong presence in Telangana’s e-auto market. By joining forces with Hala, we are confident that we will penetrate the electric two-wheeler market and reach an even broader user base,” added the RACEnergy CEO.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 18, 2023
Putin says Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Moscow would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russian state media reported.
Russia will “complete construction of a storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1,” Putin said, according to a report by Ria Novosti.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to the deployment, which won’t violate obligations under nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Putin was quoted as saying. Moscow would not transfer control of the nuclear arms to Minsk, according to the reports.
“We agreed with Lukashenko that we would place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus without violating the nonproliferation regime,” Putin said, according to Tass.
“The United States has been doing this for decades,” Putin was quoted as saying. “They deployed their tactical nuclear weapons long ago on the territories of their allies, NATO countries, in Europe,” he said.
“We have agreed [with Belarus] that we will do the same. I stress that this will not violate our international agreements on nuclear non-proliferation,” Putin said.
Russia has already stationed 10 aircraft in Belarus capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons, he said.
The U.S. said it would “monitor the implications” of Putin’s plan but would not adjust its nuclear weapons strategy.

“We have not seen any reason to adjust our own strategic nuclear posture nor any indications Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said. “We remain committed to the collective defense of the NATO alliance.”
The development came as intense fighting continued around the Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, which Russia has been trying to capture for months. The Russian forces’ assault on the town has “largely stalled,” the British Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly address Saturday evening that Moscow “must lose” in its war of aggression against Ukraine. “We are doing everything possible and everywhere so that Russian revanchism loses in every element of its aggression against Ukraine and the freedom of nations in general,” he said.
“Russia must lose on the battlefield, in the economy, in international relations, and in its attempts to replace the historical truth with some imperial myths,” Zelenskyy said. “It is the full-scale defeat of Russia that will be a reliable guarantee against new aggressions and crises.”
The U.K. Defense Ministry said there was “extreme attrition” on the Russian side around Bakhmut, but that “Ukraine has also suffered heavy casualties” in its defense of the area, which has become a focal point of the war.
Moscow may be shifting its operational focus following “inconclusive results from its attempts to conduct a general offensive since January 2023,” the ministry said.
Gabriel Gavin contributed reporting.
This story has been updated.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.eu )

March 23, 2023
Lamborghini to deploy hybrid tech across model range in India by 2024-end

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New Delhi: Italian automaker Automobili Lamborghini plans to deploy hybrid technology in its models in India by the end of 2024 as the Italian super sports car maker aims to halve the emissions from its cars in the coming years, according to a top company executive.
The niche player also expressed confidence that the country’s taxation policy remains consistent though any tax reductions will be welcome.
The company currently sells three models — premium SUV Urus and two super sports cars Huracan Tecnica and Aventador in the country, with prices starting upwards of Rs 3 crore.
“The roadmap for us is that by the end of 2024 we are going to hybridise our entire model range. So this year we will have a first hybrid, the new V12, then in 2024 we will have the Urus hybrid and also a new V10 which is also going to be a hybrid,” Lamborghini India Head Sharad Agarwal told PTI.
In 2028, the company plans to bring in a fourth model globally which is going to be the fully electric model, he added.
“The idea is to reduce 50 per cent of the emissions from our cars by 2025,” Agarwal said.
The company will bring in the upgraded models globally and then introduce them in the Indian market as well.
Lamborghini began its India operations in 2007. Last year, it sold 92 units in India, a growth of 33 per cent over 69 units in 2021.

When asked if the high rate of taxation on imported cars is affecting the growth of the luxury car segment in India, Agarwal said: “Today, the market is aligned to the current tax structure that we have..who would not like to have lesser duties..but that is not the priority from our end…” Further, he said, “Last 5-6 years, we have seen that there is a constant tax regime from the government and we would always request in maintaining this consistency. Once the segment is aligned with the structure let the segment grow.” He stated that the government should maintain the consistency in the policy.
“We are not asking to reduce it (tax) but if it comes down who will say no to it,” Agarwal said.
Lamborghini imports its entire model range to India.
Currently, imported as CBUs (Completely Built Units) with CIF of more than USD 40,000 or with engine capacity of more than 3,000 cc for petrol-run vehicles and more than 2,500 cc for diesel-run vehicles attract 100 per cent customs duty.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 16, 2023
Hyderabad: CISF to deploy high-tech scanners at airports across India

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Hyderabad: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be deploying full-body scanners in airports across the country to facilitate modernise security systems and passenger convenience.
These new body scanners can detect metals in addition to foreign objects like drugs inside the human body, leading to curbing the smuggling of contraband at airports.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security constituted a technical sub-committee to examine, evaluate and recommend testing protocols for full body scanners that were on a trial run in airports at Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Pune, and Chennai.
Speaking at the annual press conference prior to their ‘Raising Day’ which is to be held at NISA (National Industrial Security Academy) Hyderabad, CISF ADG Airport Security Gyanendra Singh Malik said, “The full body scanner system is under the process of implementation and will be deployed in the airports across the country in a phased manner.”
Hand-held metal detectors and door metal detectors besides CT and X-Ray machines for the detection of metals were used by the security forces to date.
While blowing away the rumours, the CISF stated that no proposal was sent to the union government for the deployment of their personnel on board flights to tackle any issue.
NISA director K Sunil Emmanuelwhie speaking on the occasion said that the Academy also offers specialized courses besides training foreign nationals from friendly foreign countries.
The CISF has further introduced buddy pairs at all levels to improve interpersonal communication skills in the Aviation Security Group (ASG),

In addition to the above, Holistic Awareness and Risking Potential (SHARP), a training programme had been devised by the airport sector of the CISF to upgrade the domain knowledge, skills, aptitude, leadership, and acumen of the ASG personnel.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 11, 2023