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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Motorists are advised not to rush to change winter tires to summer ones

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Traffic Management Centre (TMC) recommends that Moscow motorists wait to change their winter tires to summer ones. Despite the warm days, the air temperature at night and in the morning still drops below zero, and black ice may form. Driving on summer tires in such weather is unsafe.

    “We strongly recommend that drivers switch from winter to summer tires only when the average daily temperature is above five to six degrees Celsius. This will help make your trips safer and avoid accidents on the road,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    The characteristics of winter and summer tires differ significantly. The safety of the driver and other road users depends on their correct use. Summer tires become hard at low temperatures, and their grip on the asphalt deteriorates. They improve the car’s handling in warm weather when they become soft. Winter tires were developed specifically for cold weather. They remain elastic even at temperatures below zero degrees and provide reliable grip on the asphalt.

    Specialists from the Moscow Traffic Management Center urge Moscow motorists to closely monitor the weather forecast and change tires in a timely manner.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow annually monitors the state of its green space

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The protection of plantings is one of the fundamental principles of caring for Moscow’s green fund. The city has enshrined this provision in the law on the protection of the green fund. Owners and users of land plots on which trees and shrubs are located are obliged to monitor their condition and ensure normal development. Specialists from the capital’s Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection explained how to determine that a tree is feeling well.

    “A healthy tree has thick green foliage of normal size, it has a well-developed crown, no signs of disease, pest damage, and no mechanical damage. The condition of such a tree is assessed as good,” noted Elena Gavrilenko, dendrologist, chief expert on urban ecosystems of the State Budgetary Institution “MosEcoMonitoring” of the Department of Nature Management of Moscow.

    Long-term observations show that the capital’s green spaces are stable and adapt well to the city’s growing conditions. Linden, Norway maple and birch are often used for city greening.

    Meanwhile, the presence of some shortcomings in trees is allowed. “The foliage is lighter than usual, the crown is weakly open, the presence of individual dry branches nevertheless allow the tree to continue to grow and develop. In this case, the condition of the plant is assessed as satisfactory,” Elena Gavrilenko specified.

    Experts monitor the condition of green spaces in Moscow every year. Trees are examined at 130 permanent observation sites, including in the territory of TiNAO. They are located in different types of green areas with different anthropogenic loads, which allows for a general description to be obtained through selective surveys.

    Based on the information received, recommendations are given to tenants or owners of green fund territories on timely implementation of protective and security measures. In particular, to improve the health of trees, sanitary pruning of the crown, removal of damaged branches, strengthening of trunks and treatment against insects are required.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbGASU held a hackathon for schoolchildren “Transport and Logistics”

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    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Creating a digital twin of a highway

    On March 13, the hackathon of the Automobile and Road Faculty “Transport and Logistics” was held at SPbGASU. Students of St. Petersburg School No. 625 with advanced study of mathematics named after Hero of the Russian Federation V. E. Dudkin took part in it. Together with the ADF, the admissions committee of our university organized the hackathon.

    “This is a career guidance event. We wanted to show the kids what professions there are and what problems ordinary representatives of these professions solve. We also wanted to show that physics and mathematics are not just abstract subjects. An engineer needs to know them in order to apply them in his work to solve typical problems,” explained ADF Dean Andrey Zazykin.

    The hackathon participants united into four project teams, each of which received its own technical task. Having familiarized themselves with the workplace, materials and equipment, having undergone safety training, the guys, under the guidance of mentors – teachers and students of the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty, began generating ideas and creating prototypes.

    One of the teams created a prototype of an AGV cart. This is an unmanned transport platform that provides automated transportation of goods around the warehouse. The guys assembled a cart platform for moving goods, created, tested and calibrated a program in the Trik Studio software, and showed the robot in action. The work was supervised by fourth-year undergraduate students of the ADF Daniil Parfeni and Mark Druzhinin.

    Another team, led by the head of the department of technical operation of vehicles Igor Chernyaev, developed a planning solution for a fleet of electric buses. To do this, they needed the ability to analyze and 3D modeling skills. The guys got the initial data for the calculations from textbooks, tables, and characteristics of electric buses.

    Another team’s task was to implement the Digital Twin technology on the streets of St. Petersburg. The schoolchildren created a digital twin of a road – a high-precision digital map of the route, which collects data on the condition of the road and traffic on it in real time. The guys worked in domestic software under the guidance of Yana Goncharova, an assistant at the Department of Transport Systems and Road and Bridge Construction, and Elena Sorokina, a senior lecturer at this department.

    A team of schoolchildren determines effective methods for interaction between earthmoving and transport machines and the working environment

    The fourth team identified effective methods of interaction between earthmoving and transport machines and the working environment. To do this, they conducted a series of experiments with changing the angle of the bucket under the guidance of senior lecturer of the Department of Ground Transport and Technological Machines Igor Vorozheikin.

    Young researchers prepared presentations of their projects and spoke to members of the expert jury, which, together with Andrey Zazykin, included the head of the department of land-transport technological machines Elena Kurakina and associate professor of the department of transport systems and road and bridge construction Egor Golov. The jury assessed how well the pre-project analysis was carried out, the rationale for the chosen solution, the achievement of the set goals (teamwork, obtaining a result in accordance with the project goals), the logical structure, the clarity and design of the presentation, the team’s performance, and the completeness of the topic. All four teams received diplomas and gifts.

    We asked guests to share their impressions of the hackathon and the university.

    Elena Popova, Deputy Director of School No. 625 for Educational and Training Work, noted: “The children’s interest in this practice-oriented event is very high. They gain new knowledge, make something with their own hands, and then systematize and present the results of their work.”

    “The event was very interesting, and the tasks were not easy. The mentor helped us, explained, gave ideas. And the team tried, everyone wanted to win. It was an interesting experience,” said tenth-grader Arseniy Bryukhov.

    “I like the university: this is not my first time here, it’s like coming home. The people here are friendly, they will always tell you, give you advice, explain. It’s cozy, warm, homey,” shared 11th grade student Ekaterina Nikiforova.

    Andrey Zazykin reported on plans to create a specialized class at school No. 625. Currently, the only motor transport class in our city is being implemented by SPbGASU at school No. 334. Its students receive knowledge in robotics, information technology, car repair, organization of passenger and freight transportation, and ensuring road safety.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Representatives of the City Department of Real Estate Inventory and Valuation told students about the specifics of their activities and support for young professionals

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    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Students at a meeting

    The career guidance meeting of representatives of the State Budgetary Institution “City Department of Real Estate Inventory and Valuation” with students of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management and Cadastre of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering became a kind of brief introduction to professional activities.

    An employer with a proven track record

    Deputy Director of the State Budgetary Institution “City Department of Real Estate Inventory and Valuation” Evgeniya Mikhailova emphasized the purpose of her visit – to talk about the wide range of activities, the specifics of the organization, and career opportunities. It was noted that graduates of our university successfully work here, and the organization intends to continue employing them.

    Evgeniya Mikhailova recalled that the St. Petersburg State Unitary Enterprise “City Administration of Real Estate Inventory and Valuation” (GUP “GUION”) has been counting its modern history since November 28, 2005, when the decree of the Government of St. Petersburg “On improving the system of technical accounting and technical inventory of real estate objects in St. Petersburg” was signed. But the traditions of the enterprise have much deeper roots: on May 21, 1927, the Economic Conference of the RSFSR adopted the resolution “On approval of the Regulation on the inventory of property of local Councils”. It predetermined the creation of special technical inventory bureaus (BTI) in the system of municipal bodies of the RSFSR.

    “Over the course of its long history, the company has undergone a series of transformations, successfully passed all stages of transformation taking into account modern realities and today specializes in four areas, providing a range of services necessary for real estate management, legal entities and individuals, government agencies. The main areas of our activity are cadastral works and technical inventory, valuation of movable and immovable property, land management works, design, consulting. In addition, we carry out work within the framework of the “Ruble per meter” program. It was developed by the Property Relations Committee of St. Petersburg jointly with the Committee for State Control, Use and Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments and is aimed at attracting investors to restore and involve in circulation unused cultural heritage sites in an unsatisfactory condition,” said Evgeniya Mikhailova.

    Land management with its own specifics

    Evgenia Mikhailova and Yuri Nikitin

    Yuri Nikitin, Head of the Data Collection and Processing Department of the Land Management Department – Methodology and Practical Inventory of Land Plots of the State Unitary Enterprise “GUION”, spoke about the specifics of his area.

    “One of the important aspects of our department’s work is determining the functional characteristics of the sites: the type of economic activity, other characteristics, on the basis of which the amount of rent is determined. Our department employs surveyors and cadastral engineers. St. Petersburg is the only city in our country that has its own unique structure for registering with the state cadastral register, which requires extensive preliminary work. And this imposes additional obligations on specialists, including constant monitoring of legislation, knowledge of the necessary software and the specifics of transferring big data. Among our clients are large enterprises and city facilities. Individuals who are poorly versed in changes in legislation and sometimes simply do not understand what kind of specialist they need also contact us. We have the ability to comprehensively resolve their issues,” said Yuri Nikitin.

    Associate Professor of the Department of Geodesy, Land Management and Cadastre of SPbGASU Vyacheslav Sokolov drew students’ attention to the specifics of engineering cadastral works in St. Petersburg.

    “This specificity of the activity must be studied, especially by those who intend to work in St. Petersburg. This is an important question in the profession. That is why last year the examination committee asked it to a student when defending his final qualification work,” Vyacheslav Sokolov emphasized.

    Bonuses for young professionals

    Evgeniya Mikhailova explained in detail the internal regulations of the GUION, the employee incentive system, the possibility of transferring to departments with similar profiles, the conditions for salary increases and career growth, and receiving bonuses. She emphasized the organization’s interest in young specialists.

    “We have developed adaptation periods for young specialists. Over a certain period of time, they are introduced to their positions by experienced employees, and the organization pays them a monthly bonus of five thousand rubles for two years. In addition, they, like all employees, receive quarterly and annual bonuses. We provide specialists with a bachelor’s degree with paid study leave in the master’s program and support their desire to develop professionally,” noted Evgeniya Mikhailova.

    Third-year student Anna Pyatova reported that as a future specialist, she was interested in hearing in detail about the different departments of the State University of the Social Sciences.

    “The organization offers interesting work in our core areas, good prospects for career growth, a solid archive of information for work. In the future, I want to clarify some details of the work and, perhaps, I will take a closer look at it as a future employer,” said Anna Pyatova.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Fashion as a part of culture. Experts on the IV Moscow Fashion Week

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The IV Moscow Fashion Week is ending in the Central Exhibition Hall “Manezh”, which brought together Russian and foreign designers, students of specialized universities and other representatives of the industry. During the event, a professional showroom was opened, a market of Russian designers was held, and fashion shows took place.

    This is an important event not only in the fashion industry, but also in the cultural life of the city: the week also included the World Fashion Shorts short film festival and an extensive educational program.

    Member of the Moscow Fashion Week expert council, president of the Russian Association of Fashion Industry Participants Tatyana Belkevich noted that this time the designers approached participation with a greater understanding of the expert group’s requirements. This was facilitated by the holding of thematic lectures and the experience of past fashion weeks, where the current participants gained a lot of useful knowledge and understood how to properly present their brands on the catwalk.

    “Now we can safely say that we have an industry not just of clothing and fashion production, which is tuned to the end consumer, but also a design industry. This is very clearly visible and can be seen in many collections. Those brands that were just starting out last fashion week have shown themselves very well this season. Experience is growing enormously. The demand for Russian brands is also growing. According to research, in 2024, 73 percent of consumers chose Russian brands with both their hearts and wallets,” said Tatyana Belkevich.

    One of the participants of the opening of the IV Moscow Fashion Week was the brand of designer Igor Andreev. In the new collection, he focused on the modern Russian style, demonstrating a commitment to the folk, original and local. The public was presented with many knitted whole products or elements built into images. The podium itself was decorated with structures in the form of Russian window frames.

    “Young designers are very actively exploiting the Russian cultural code in their works,” added Tatyana Belkevich. “This is wonderful, because it is really in our blood and it should be used. Famous designers, of course, also use ethnicity, some elements of the cultural code in their collections, but very carefully, very precisely, not like the youth, who have not yet taken flight and really want to make accents.”

    Every year, lectures popularizing the Russian fashion industry and talking about the interaction of domestic designers, artists, models and industry specialists with great fashion houses are held as part of the fashion week. According to the curator of the Moscow Fashion Week lecture hall, fashion expert Anna Rykova, the lectures are designed for a wide range of listeners with the aim of popularizing the topic of fashion. Experts talk about the industry as a whole – as a large cultural layer not only in Russia, but also in the world, about how fashion influences people’s tastes and preferences, how it shapes business, reflects cultural, political and economic events, and reacts to various changes. The program includes lectures on the mark that domestic designers and artists have left on world fashion, national costumes and crafts.

    “I think that Moscow has probably acquired its own stylistic face recently. Moscow remains less a city associated with strong luxury and more with individuality. It is generally accepted that we have a capital and a cultural capital, St. Petersburg. I think that any capital is cultural and directly connected with fashion. Fashion is connected with culture, culture is connected with fashion – these are two components that are absolutely impossible to separate at the moment. Therefore, culture is fashionable,” says Anna Rykova.

    More than 180 brands (including over 100 from the capital) from 27 regions of Russia, including Moscow, Ivanovo, Leningrad, Nizhny Novgorod, Tambov and Tyumen regions, Krasnodar and Primorsky Krai, the republics of Buryatia, Dagestan, Komi, Sakha (Yakutia) and Tatarstan, are taking part in Moscow Fashion Week. Designers from China, Indonesia, South Africa, Turkey, India and other countries are also presenting their collections to a wide audience.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New Master’s program at GUU: the foundation of the future of domestic automobile manufacturing

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    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The State University of Management announces the launch of a new master’s program “Organizer of production in the automotive industry”. The industrial partner of the program is FSUE “NAMI”.

    The program is implemented in the direction 38.04.02 “Management”. The main goal is to train highly qualified specialists who are able to effectively manage production processes in the automotive industry and adapt to changes in the industry.

    The implementation of the educational program components in terms of engineering is carried out on the basis of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “NAMI”, as well as the developing infrastructure of the State University of Management: the Center for Management of Engineering Projects, the Center for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and other divisions.

    The program is a unique educational product that combines the best experience of the State University of Management in the field of transport and logistics, as well as the competencies and expertise of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise “NAMI” in the field of implementing projects for the transport industry.

    In addition, the industrial partners of the program are leading companies in the automotive and logistics sectors: the Union of Automotive Services, the Association of Russian Automobile Dealers, GLT, Sovtransavto, Orekh JSC and others.

    Who is this program suitable for?

    1. Bachelor’s degree graduates: – Young people who have completed their studies in management, economics, engineering, technology and related fields; – Students interested in deepening their knowledge and skills in the field of production process management in the automotive industry.

    2. Professionals and practitioners: – Automotive industry workers who want to improve their skills and move into management positions; – Engineers, technologists and managers who want to expand their knowledge in the field of production organization and project management.

    3. Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: – People running their own business in the automotive or related industries who want to improve their management skills and optimize production processes.

    4. Government Officials: – Government officials involved in the regulation and development of the automotive industry who require in-depth knowledge of production processes and management in this area.

    5. International students: – Foreign citizens interested in receiving quality education in the field of management and automotive engineering in Russia, with the aim of developing a career both in the Russian and international markets.

    Why choose the “Production Organizer in the Automotive Industry” program at the State University of Management?

    The program was developed with the direct participation of FSUE “NAMI”; The Department of Transport Systems Management provides practical training and employment options; Project work: development of own startups and research in the automotive industry; Practical focus: inclusion of practical classes, internships and projects in real conditions based on FSUE “NAMI” and other enterprises of the automotive industry, which allows students to gain valuable experience and skills; Modern educational facilities: access to the latest technologies and equipment used in the automotive industry, which contributes to a deeper understanding of the processes and methods of production management; Qualified teaching staff: teaching is conducted by experts with experience in the automotive industry and academia, which ensures a high level of education and the relevance of knowledge.

    What will students learn if they choose the “Automotive Production Organizer” program?

    Modern technologies in automobile development; Automobile life cycle; Fundamentals of design in the automotive industry; Business process management in the automotive business; Analysis, management and insurance of risks in automotive business projects; State regulation of the automotive business; Management of competitiveness of the automotive business; Customs support of the automotive sector; Innovative management in the automotive business; Customer service in the automotive business; Economic security of the automotive business.

    Details of the educational program can be found on the official website.

    Let us also recall that the Department of Transport Systems Management of the State University of Management launched a new bachelor’s degree program, “Transport Systems Management,” at the end of February.

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  • MIL-OSI: BiorBank Set to Launch as a Crypto-Focused Banking App

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BiorBank Out-Competes Wallets & Banks with True Web3 Banking

    BERGEN, Norway, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BiorBank, a revolutionary non-custodial Web3 banking platform, has announced the launch of its Ethereum-based token on March 20th and its mobile app on March 24th for iOS and Android after successful beta-testing. The platform is set to disrupt the industry by merging crypto wallet functionality with real-world banking tools—something no other platform has successfully done.

    “For years, users have been stuck choosing between crypto wallets that do too little and banks that control too much,” said CEO & co-founder, Hassen Kadhim, of BiorBank. “We’re launching BiorBank to put real control back into users’ hands while giving them the banking features they actually need.”

    Addressing the Gaps in Crypto Wallets and Banking Apps

    Let’s be real—traditional crypto wallets aren’t built for the future. MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet? They’re just glorified key storage tools. They let you hold assets, sure—but they don’t help you actually use them. Need a multi-chain experience? Need built-in financial tools? Need a way to actually integrate crypto into daily life? Good luck.

    And banks? Worse. Revolut and other so-called “crypto-friendly” banking apps let you “buy” crypto, but you don’t own it. Try withdrawing large amounts of “your” Bitcoin off their platform. Try swapping tokens freely. You can’t—because it’s not really yours. They hold it. They control it.

    That’s the problem. No single solution gives users full control over their assets while also offering the convenience of real-world banking tools.

    BiorBank: Combining Web3 with Banking Functionality

    BiorBank is what crypto wallets should have been all along.

    • Non-custodial—You control your assets. No third-party risk. No restrictions.
    • Multi-chain—Supports Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Cosmos, and more.
    • Built-in DEX Aggregator—Access to 2000+ liquidity pools with low slippage.
    • Social Logins—Forget seed phrases. Use Google/Twitter to sign in securely.
    • AI-Powered Support—Real-time assistance inside the app.
    • Web3 + Banking Features—Virtual cards, bill payments, and on/off-ramp (coming soon).

    It’s not just a wallet. It’s a Web3 bank.

    Why Now? The Shift Towards Self-Custody

    With increasing concerns over centralized exchange failures and evolving regulations, more users are seeking self-sovereign financial solutions. BiorBank is launching at a time when demand for decentralized asset management is growing.

    • Token launch: March 20th (Ethereum Network)
    • App launch: March 24th (iOS & Android)

    This isn’t just another crypto wallet launch. It’s the start of financial autonomy that actually puts users in control.

    BiorBank vs. Everyone Else

    About BiorBank

    BiorBank is a non-custodial Web3 banking platform designed to provide users with full control over their digital assets while integrating essential financial tools. Built to support multiple blockchain networks, BiorBank aims to make decentralized finance more accessible and practical for everyday use. The platform prioritizes security, user experience, and financial autonomy, bridging the gap between crypto and real-world banking services.

    The future of finance is non-custodial, multi-chain, and user-friendly and BiorBank is leading that charge.

    For media enquiries and partnerships Contact:
    Hassen Kadhim
    contactus@biorbank.com

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  • MIL-OSI: RentRedi Survey Reveals Tax Preparation Trends Among U.S. Landlords of All Sizes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RentRedi, the fastest-growing all-in-one property management software that makes renting easy for both landlords and renters, has released the findings of its Landlords Tax Preparation Trends Survey analyzing tax preparation habits among landlords of different sizes. The data highlights key differences in tax filing methods, expenses, and the reliance on professional services among small, medium, and large landlords.

    One of the most interesting findings is the disparity in bookkeeping methods. At 29%, small landlords (1-4 rental units) are the most likely to use an accountant or CPA to prepare their taxes as compared to the roughly 23% of medium landlords (5-19 rental units) and large landlords (20+ rental units) who hire tax professionals. Large landlords (17%) are the least likely to rely on manual methods such as pen-and-paper or spreadsheets, whereas 1 in 5 small and medium landlords are the most likely to do so.

    “The data highlights a significant opportunity for property management software to bridge the gap in tax preparation,” said RentRedi Co-founder and CEO Ryan Barone. “Our software can help independent landlords reduce the time and effort spent on tax preparation by moving away from pen and paper or spreadsheets to digital solutions that improve accuracy and organization.”

    For example, RentRedi’s accounting feature saves landlords time and money by simplifying the entire process and automatically syncing properties and charges from their RentRedi account. Landlords can link their bank and credit card accounts for seamless transaction imports, ensuring accurate tracking of income and expenses. They can also use matching rules and payment templates to track income and expenses, as well as view vital financial information such as balance sheets, schedule E’s, and profits, losses, or cash flow by property.

    The survey further found that filing methods also vary widely across landlord sizes. A sizable 62% of small landlords file their rental property taxes along with their personal tax returns. Large landlords take the opposite approach, with only 29% filing under personal tax returns, while 66% opt to file under LLCs. Medium-sized landlords, on the other hand, are almost evenly split between filing under personal tax returns (48%) and filing under an LLC (47%).

    When it comes to accounting costs, large landlords tend to invest the most, with 42% spending at least $1,000 on tax services. By contrast, only slightly more than 1 in 10 small landlords reported spending that much, with more than half keeping their tax expenses under $500.

    Nearly two-thirds of landlords begin their tax preparation as soon as the new year begins, and requesting a tax extension is not uncommon among landlords. Nearly one-quarter of large landlords request an extension, compared to 11% of small landlords who also seek extra time to file their taxes.

    When asked what advice they would give to new property investors, a third of landlords emphasized the importance of tracking everything—from income and expenses to maintenance costs and tax deductions. Another 16% recommended gaining a solid understanding of general tax knowledge early on to avoid costly mistakes. These insights underscore a common theme: staying organized and informed from the start can make tax season significantly easier and help landlords maximize their investment returns.

    Survey Methodology

    RentRedi landlords were surveyed between February 19 – March 3, 2025. There were 1,891 respondents in total. Landlords were classified by real estate portfolio size as follows: small landlords (1-4 rental units); medium landlords (5-19 rental units); and large landlords (20+ rental units). Percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and therefore the values in each barchart may not equal 100%. The full survey results can be found here.

    About RentRedi

    RentRedi offers an award-winning, comprehensive property management platform that simplifies the renting process for landlords and renters by automating and streamlining processes. Landlords can quickly grow their rental businesses by using RentRedi’s all-in-one web and mobile app to collect rent, list and market vacancies, find and screen tenants, sign leases, and manage maintenance and accounting. Tenants enjoy the convenience and benefits of RentRedi’s easy-to-use mobile app that allows them to pay rent, set up auto-pay, build credit by reporting rent payments to all three major credit bureaus, prequalify and sign leases, and submit 24/7 maintenance requests.

    Founded in 2016, RentRedi is VC-backed and a proven leader in the PropTech market. The company ranks No. 180 on the Inc. 5000 list and No. 12 on the Inc. 5000 Regionals list. It was also named an Inc. Power Partner in 2023 and 2024, and to Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech list in 2024, and to HousingWire’s Tech100 list in 2025. To date, RentRedi has more than $28 billion in assets under management with nearly 200,000 landlords and tenants using the platform. The company partners with technology leaders such as Zillow, TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, Realtor.com, Lessen, Thumbtack, Plaid, and Stripe to create the best customer experience possible. For more information visit RentRedi.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Helium Evolution Closes First Tranche of Private Placement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI) (“HEVI” or the “Company“), a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of the strategic private placement (the “Strategic Private Placement”), as announced on March 10, 2025.

    Pursuant to the Strategic Private Placement, HEVI issued 7,040,000 units (“Units”) for gross proceeds of $1.2 million. Each Unit will be comprised of one common share of the Company and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant“).  Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of $0.27 for a period of one year from the closing date of March 17, 2025 (the “Closing Date”), with an acceleration feature if the closing price over a 30-day period remains at or above $0.51 per common share at any time following the six-month anniversary of the Closing Date.

    The remainder of the Strategic Private Placement is expected to close on or around March 31, 2025, subject to requisite approvals by the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”).

    Stay Connected to Helium Evolution

    Shareholders and other parties interested in learning more about the Helium Evolution opportunity are encouraged to visit the Company’s website, which includes an updated corporate presentation, and are invited to follow the Company on LinkedIn and X for ongoing corporate updates and helium industry information. Helium Evolution also provides an extensive, commissioned ‘deep-dive’ research report prepared by a third party whose background includes serving as a research analyst for several bank-owned and independent investment dealers.

    About Helium Evolution Incorporated

    Helium Evolution is a Canadian-based helium exploration company holding the largest helium land rights position in North America among publicly-traded companies, focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan. The Company has over five million acres of land under permit near proven discoveries of economic helium concentrations which will support scaling the exploration and development efforts across its land base. HEVI’s management and board are executing a differentiated strategy to become a leading supplier of sustainably-produced helium for the growing global helium market.

    For further information, please contact:

    Greg Robb, President & CEO
    Kristi Kunec, CFO    		 Phone: 1-587-330-2459
    Email: info@heliumevolution.ca
    Web: https://www.heliumevolution.ca
       

    Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward–looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will,” “would,” “may,” “could” or “should” occur.

    Forward-looking statements in this document include statements regarding, the Company’s expectations regarding completion of the remainder of the Strategic Private Placement including the approval from the TSXV, the Company becoming a leading supplier of sustainably-produced helium, timeline of future updates, the Company’s beliefs regarding growth of the global helium market and other statements that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others: the TSXV may refuse to grant approval of the remainder of the Strategic Private Placement; the transactions described in this news release may not close; there may not be long-term growth; new laws or regulations and/or unforeseen events could adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations; stock markets have experienced volatility that often has been unrelated to the performance of companies and such volatility may adversely affect the price of the Company’s securities regardless of its operating performance; risks generally associated with the exploration for and production of resources; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to expenses and the Company’s working capital position; constraint in the availability of services; commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations; adverse weather or break-up conditions; and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures.

    When relying on forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and risks other uncertainties and potential events. The Company has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraphs will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI: Alectra’s Mike Matthews receives EDA “Chair’s Citation Award” for outstanding leadership and dedication to the electricity industry

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mike Matthews, Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy and Operations at Alectra Utilities, has been awarded the esteemed “Chair’s Citation Award” by the Electricity Distributors Association (EDA). This award recognizes Mike’s outstanding leadership, dedication and contributions to Ontario’s electricity sector over his 35-year career.

    Presented in memory of Dr. Robert H. Hay, the “Chair’s Citation Award” acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to the EDA and the electricity industry. Mike was celebrated for his commitment to advancing grid modernization, fostering industry collaboration, and driving innovation.

    “Mike has been influential in shaping the evolution of Ontario’s electricity industry,” said Brian Bentz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alectra Inc. “His leadership, technical expertise, and dedication to strengthening our grid have not only benefited Alectra but have also helped drive meaningful progress across the sector. This recognition is well deserved and we congratulate Mike on this outstanding achievement.”

    Throughout his career, Mike has played a key role in major industry milestones, including the creation of Alectra Utilities in 2017 through the merger of five utilities. Over eight years at Alectra, he provided meaningful leadership in capital planning, grid modernization and developing Alectra’s distribution system plan – a cornerstone of the company’s future cost-of-service rate applications.

    Mike has also made significant contributions to the EDA, serving on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Upper Canada District Executive. His leadership as Chair of the EDIST Organizing Committee from 2015 to 2022 helped shape one of the industry’s most important technical conferences, fostering dialogue on emerging technologies and best practices.

    Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mike has been a dedicated community leader, volunteering for 17 years with the Markham Waxers Minor Hockey Association. His passion for mentorship and community service has positively impacted young athletes and families in the region.

    “I am deeply honoured to receive this award from the EDA,” said Mike Matthews, Executive Vice President of Asset Strategy and Operations, Alectra Utilities. “Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible colleagues, partners and industry leaders. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of so many dedicated individuals working to advance our industry.”

    Alectra congratulates Mike Matthews for his contributions in shaping the future of the energy sector.

    About Alectra Inc. Family of Companies

    Serving more than one million homes and businesses in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area, Alectra Utilities is now the largest municipally-owned electric utility in Canada, based on the total number of customers served. We contribute to the economic growth and vibrancy of the 17 communities we serve by investing in essential energy infrastructure, delivering a safe and reliable supply of electricity, and providing innovative energy solutions.

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  • MIL-OSI: Plum and Wilson Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Companies Uncover Deeper Talent Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK and TAMPA, Fla., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revolutionary talent assessment provider Plum and Wilson, a global integrated talent solutions leader, today shared details of its partnership, designed to offer companies deeper talent insights across the workforce.

    According to research from Gartner, only 21 percent of HR leaders believe their organizations effectively use talent data to shape talent acquisition strategies, improve employee engagement and inform other business decisions. Together, Plum and Wilson give HR and talent leaders a holistic view of the workforce, promoting the ability to scale with flexibility and identify growth opportunities, whether for internal mobility or learning and development.

    Alicia O’Brien, SVP, Innovation and Customer Success at Wilson, commented, “Today’s organizations need access to talent intelligence and analytics to navigate change in real time. Wilson and Plum offer unique but complementary solutions that ensure that HR and talent leaders have the insights they need to attract key talent, close skill gaps and develop their workforce for today, tomorrow and what’s to come.”

    Building on that sentiment, Plum CEO Caitlin MacGregor shared, “Wilson’s integrated talent solutions combined with Plum’s science-backed psychometric solutions provide clarity around the workforce’s durable skills and longer-term potential. With that level of understanding, it becomes possible to elevate talent initiatives and build teams that support the organization’s long-term success.”

    Rose Scaringella-Cappelli, Learning & Development Manager at Arup, shared, “Studies show that as you move up in your career, the more people skills you need. Using this technology is a great way to start understanding the development needs of your workforce. From there, you can facilitate additional conversations about other resources and strategies to implement.”

    To learn more about Plum’s partners, visit https://www.plum.io/partnerships-marketplace.

    About Plum

    Revolutionary workforce solutions provider Plum knows that when people flourish, business thrives. Using objective data backed by scientific insights to measure and match human potential to job needs, Plum provides personalized career insights, improves quality of hire and helps create high-performing teams.

    With unmatched scalability, the award-winning Plum platform enhances talent decisions across the employee lifecycle, making it possible to understand skills, quantify job fit and analyze organizational culture. Visit www.plum.io to learn more.

    About Wilson

    Wilson drives business results through its integrated talent solutions. Powered by talent intelligence, our people partner with some of the world’s most admired brands to build and maintain sustainable workforces that thrive. Visit www.wilson.hr to find out more.

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  • MIL-OSI: RemoFirst Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RemoFirst is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. And earning the No. 4 spot in the Human Resources category.

    This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations to set new standards and achieve remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

    “We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. This accolade is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to reshaping how businesses manage global employment,” said CEO Nurasyl Serik.

    “At RemoFirst, we’re not just modernizing international payroll and compliance — we’re building the infrastructure that allows companies to embrace a truly global workforce without the traditional boundaries or barriers. Our innovations, such as fully automated payroll operations and employment in 185+ countries, AI powered processes, RemoVisa, RemoCheck and RemoTech services, represent our commitment to empowering businesses with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.”

    RemoFirst achieved significant innovations in the last year, pushing forward the mission to simplify global employment and empower businesses to expand their workforce across borders.

    Among these innovations are the RemoVisa service which allows companies to issue Visas and Work Permits in 85+ countries (the largest Visa coverage of any EOR), and RemoCheck Background Screening services that ensure global candidates meet the highest standards of integrity and security before employment. RemoTech provides equipment delivery for clients in 150+ countries.

    Outside of services for Employer of Record, RemoFirst also expanded the functionality of their contractor management solution, designed to make it easier and more affordable for businesses to manage and pay independent contractors globally. Their contractor solution supports payments in over 50 currencies and integrates with leading payment gateways to ensure smooth, secure transactions.

    The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.

    “Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”

    The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25.

    Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on June 5. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.

    About RemoFirst
    RemoFirst is an Employer of Record (EOR) provider that handles all of your employment needs for global employees and contractors — quickly and compliantly. Now companies can skip the hassle of opening additional entities and navigating complex local labor laws. Other services include background checks, global healthcare, visas and work permits, equipment delivery, and more. Available in 185+ countries, starting at $199/month for EOR. For more information, please visit remofirst.com.

    ABOUT FAST COMPANY
    Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.

    For Media Inquiries:
    Angelica Krauss
    Director of Marketing
    angelica@remofirst.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: CBB 12 Month Treasury Bills Issue No. 126 Oversubscribed

    Source: Central Bank of Bahrain

    CBB 12 Month Treasury Bills Issue No. 126 Oversubscribed

    Published on 18 March 2025

    Manama, Bahrain –18th March 2025 – This week’s BD 100 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 197%.

    The bills, carrying a maturity of 12 months, are issued by the CBB, on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

    The issue date of the bills is 20th March 2025, and the maturity date is 19th March 2026.

    The weighted average rate of interest is 4.88% compared to 5.26% of the previous issue on 20th February 2025.

    The approximate average price for the issue was 95.299% with the lowest accepted price being 94.913%.

    This is issue No. 126 (ISIN BH00030F6I98) of Government Treasury Bills. With this, the total outstanding value of Government Treasury Bills is BD 2.110 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: ADB, Vinschool Sign First Sustainability-Linked Loan in Viet Nam’s Education Sector

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    HA NOI, VIET NAM (18 March 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has led and signed a $150 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan with Vinschool Joint Stock Company. The loan will be used to expand the Vinschool education system, providing educational facilities for 20,400 students in urban areas of Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), and Hung Yen.   

    “This project marks ADB’s first private sector investment in Viet Nam’s education sector and highlights our commitment to fostering sustainable development in the country,” said ADB Country Director for Viet Nam Shantanu Chakraborty. “By supporting the country’s first sustainability-linked loan in the education sector, we aim to enhance educational infrastructure while contributing to new residential hub development in the country.”

    As the mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, ADB has syndicated and structured a financing package that includes a $40 million loan from ADB Ordinary Capital Resources, a $35 million loan from the Leading Asia’s Private Sector Infrastructure Fund 2 (LEAP 2) administered by ADB, and $75 million in parallel loans.  

    The parallel loans comprise $40 million from ILX, an Amsterdam-based emerging market asset manager, and $35 million from the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund, an emerging market infrastructure debt fund established by the Private Infrastructure Development Group and managed by NinetyOne. The loan has been validated through a second-party opinion from DNV Business Assurance Vietnam Co., Ltd.

    Viet Nam has made significant progress in expanding education coverage, achieving an impressive 98% literacy rate and over 98% primary education enrollment. However, as the nation strives to transition from a developing to a middle-income country, there is a critical need to improve education quality and enhance education access in rapidly urbanizing cities. The private sector, including institutions like Vinschool, is vital in bridging this gap.

    “We are delighted to partner with ADB and other impact focused lenders on this groundbreaking initiative. This investment will enable us to provide high-quality learning opportunities to more students while setting a benchmark for sustainable education in Viet Nam,” said Vinschool Chief Executive Officer Phan Ha Thuy. “This is a project that underscores Vinschool’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable development.”

    LEAP 2 is an ADB-managed fund with a $1.5 billion commitment from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It focuses on sustainable private sector infrastructure projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and provide affordable health care, education, and communication services to ADB’s developing member countries.

    Established in 2013, Vinschool is the largest private school system in Viet Nam, offering high quality education from kindergarten to high school. Vinschool currently serves more than 48,000 students across 54 campuses in Ha Noi, HCMC, and four other provinces, offering both national curriculum and Cambridge bilingual programs. Vinschool is a subsidiary of Vingroup Joint Stock Company, one of Viet Nam’s largest conglomerates. 

    ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU scientists are developing new materials to create memory elements of the future

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Research staff Analytical and technological research center “High technologies and nanostructured materials” Physics Department of NSU studied the mechanism of charge transport in metal-insulator-conductor structures based on germanosilicate glasses. They were the first in the world to discover the memristor effect or “memory effect” in these materials, studied their optoelectric properties, and are now investigating the processes that occur in them during the flow of current. The results of the research were published in the highly rated scientific journal of the first quartile Applied Physics Letters (Charge transport mechanism in [GeOx](z)[SiO2](1-z) based MIS structures, HTTPS: //d.org/10.1063/5.0240239).

    Silicon oxide is the most common dielectric, it is used to produce various microcircuits. Silicon-germanium glasses are a mixture of silicon oxide and germanium oxide. Previously, scientists studied silicon oxides or germanium oxides separately. Scientists from the NSU ATIC FF were the first to decide to combine the properties of these two substances. Germanium oxide is characterized by low binding energy. This means that a memristor created using this material will be easier to switch and therefore will be more energy efficient. Silicon oxide has a more stable structure, so it is more durable and long-lasting – it can “survive” a greater number of rewriting cycles, which makes it suitable for use in the creation of new, more reliable memory elements. These qualities, inherent in two different compounds, were combined in germanosilicate glasses.

    — Our research group has been studying germanosilicate glasses for over five years. At that time, we were the first in the world to discover the memristor effect in them, in other words, the memory switching effect, when a sample of germanosilicate film switches from one resistance state to another. And these states are stored for quite a long time. We observed several thousand switchings and came to the conclusion that it was necessary to study the mechanisms of transport transfer in such materials in order to further optimize the design of memristors based on them.

    Our colleagues previously studied the mechanisms of transport transfer in silicon oxides and germanium oxides, but we decided to study them in a mixture of these compounds. In our article, we described the results of our work aimed at deepening the study of this new material and its main characteristics, as well as establishing the physics and root cause of its properties observed by us. We need to understand the mechanisms that operate for germanosilicate film materials and find out what processes occur in them during the passage of current, – explained Vladimir Volodin, a leading researcher at the Laboratory of Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics, Department of the ATIC, Physics Faculty, NSU, a leading researcher at the A.V. Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, SB RAS, professor of the Department of General Physics, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.

    To conduct the experiments, films of four compositions with different ratios of germanium and silicon oxides were grown. Then the scientists made special MIS structures (metal-insulator-semiconductor) with a very thin layer of germanosilicate glass and began conducting temperature studies of the current-voltage characteristics – the dependence of the current on the voltage. In this case, the researcher sets the voltage and then records the dependence of the current in the sample as it changes. The studies were conducted in a certain temperature range – from room temperature to 102 ° C. This range corresponds to the operating temperatures of the memristors. Based on these dependencies, the scientists modeled the properties of the studied samples, approximating the current-voltage characteristics using existing conductivity models. They used 8 recognized models of electrical conductivity in the world. One of them – the Current Limited by Space Charge (CLCS) – unlike the others, showed the most realistic parameters.

    — Using the TLC, we can theoretically predict the parameters of the future memristor as one of the new memory types. We also have the ability, based on the TLC model, to more accurately determine the electric voltage and switching, that is, the operating range of the device we are modeling. In addition, we can predict the currents in each specific sample based on the parameters of its chemical composition, the thickness of the dielectric layers, and other specified model parameters. By superimposing different models on the measured volt-ampere dependence, in the TLC model we determined the energy and concentration of traps involved in charge transport quite accurately. We studied a series of samples with different ratios of germanium oxide and silicon oxide. And according to this dependence, we found that with an increase in the proportion of silicon oxide in the samples, the depth of the traps monotonically decreases. We determined that the concentration of traps does not change, at least not noticeably. More significant changes – by an order of magnitude or more – could become a reason for a negative assessment of the applicability of the model, rejecting its validity, the impossibility of applying it to calculations and experimental values, which would be an undesirable result, said Ivan Yushkov, a junior research fellow at the Laboratory of Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics at the ATIC PF NSU, and a postgraduate student at the A. V. Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    The significance of the study is that its results allow researchers to determine the parameters of a memristor theoretically without growing a nanostructure. In addition, the main charge transport mechanism for most memristive dielectrics is also the SCLC. Firstly, this confirms that the SCLC model is applicable in silicon-germanium oxide films, as is mainly the case with memristors, and secondly, using such a model, it is possible to predict the parameters of future structures and devices, or at least regulate the parameters relative to the layered sample being grown.

    -Our study is of value for fundamental science, because we received the mechanisms of transport in these films the first in the world, but there is also practical significance: no one has yet explored German-Slacat glasses with this composition, but we would like to get modern memory elements from this material, which would exceed the usual flash memory in the number Circulation cycles, durability, effectiveness and reliability. Currently, the technologies have reached the line when humanity from the flash memory squeezed the “maximum”: the maximum number of rewriting cycles, the maximum duration of use, the maximum volumes in the container per element have been achieved. Further, using the same technology, it is not possible to multiply the memory parameters of electronic devices. A new type of memory, like a membrane, can help overcome these restrictions. There are other types of memory, but it is the membrane that differs in that when it is used, it is possible to increase the number of rewriting cycles compared to flash memory. The flash memory has a maximum of 10⁶ rewriting cycles, and the membrane has up to 10¹2. In addition, there are publications in which the authors show that the memoristors have one more brief cycle in terms of duration: if the flash memory has a microsekud share, then the membrane has dozens of nanoseconds or even piccicals, that is, a thousand and a million times faster, respectively. So with the help of membrane, memory can become much more “fast -acting,” explained Ivan Yushkov.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The employment service invites wives of SVO participants to free business trainings

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    From April 14 to 17, the “Moya Rabota” center on Shabolovka Street will host the “Women’s Business” accelerator. Spouses of special military operation participants are invited to join. Visitors will be taught the basics of running a business and developing a personal brand, public speaking and writing a marketing plan, preparing project promotion strategies, and much more.

    Modern women are increasingly striving for professional self-realization, often choosing the entrepreneurial scenario. The Moscow Employment Service offers various programs that help residents develop their careers and improve their skills and competencies.

    “Entrepreneurship allows you to gain financial independence, monetize your hobby, create a unique product, and plan your time more flexibly. For the wives of the special military operation participants, we have prepared an intensive program where they will learn a lot about opening and developing their own business, make new acquaintances, and have a useful time. In four days, the guests will learn to work in a team and present their projects to investors, and will immerse themselves in financial and other important nuances of business,” said Andrey Tarasov, head of the Moscow employment service and the Professions of the Future center.

    On the first day, April 14, participants will discuss organizational issues and measures of state support for business, learn the basics of entrepreneurship, and learn teamwork and business thinking.

    On April 15, experienced trainers will talk about entering marketplaces and successful examples of existing businesses. The participants will delve into the intricacies of customer service and writing a marketing plan, and will also prepare to defend projects and work with presentations.

    The program on April 16 will be dedicated to the art of public speaking, analysis of tax, financial and other aspects, as well as communication strategies of an entrepreneur.

    On the final day of the accelerator, April 17, participants will defend their projects and receive awards for the winners.

    The meetings will take place at the flagship center “My work” at the address: Shabolovka street, building 48. Participation is free, registration open until April 5. The “Women’s Business” accelerator is organized with the participation of the Moscow City Branch “Support of Russia”.

    The Moscow City Employment Service is the largest state personnel operator that helps residents of the capital find work. Its structure includes employment offices, many of which are located in the My Documents government service centers. The flagship centers are open at the following addresses: Kuusinen Street, Building 2, Building 1, and Shabolovka Street, Building 48. The specialized My Career employment center is located on Sergiya Radonezhskogo Street (Building 1, Building 1).

    At the Professions of the Future center (38 Shchepkina Street, Building 1), you can master one of 75 in-demand professions in various sectors of the economy in a maximum of three and a half months. Career mentors will help you find a job after completing your training. The center’s partners include more than three thousand employers. In addition, a comprehensive career guidance program is being implemented here for ninth-grade students.

    How noted Sergei Sobyanin, in his strategy for developing Moscow’s social security system until 2030, the city offers residents the opportunity to develop their human resources and join the country’s largest labor market.

    The My Work Center has been helping Muscovites become entrepreneurs for 4 years — Sobyanin

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Insurance to Deep-Sea Fishermen

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:51PM by PIB Delhi

    The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is implementing the following schemes and programme in the country for all round development of Fisheries and Dairy Sectors:

    1. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),
    2. Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF),
    3. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (SDCFPO)
    4. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and
    5. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF),

    The year-wise Budget allocations under the aforesaid schemes implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for development of fisheries and dairy sector during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26 is furnished at Annexure-I.  The State/ UT-wise details funds provided by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and utilization thereof by the States/ UTs under the aforesaid schemes for development of fisheries and dairy sector during the last four years are furnished at Annexure-I, II, III, IV, V and VI.

    In order to provide social security measure to fishers, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India under the ongoing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) provides accidental insurance coverage to fishers including Deep-Sea Fishermen, wherein the entire insurance premium amount is borne by the Central and State Government, with no contribution from the beneficiary. The insurance coverage provided under the PMMSY includes (i) Rs.5,00,000/- against death or permanent total disability, (ii) Rs.2,50,000/- for permanent partial disability and (iii) hospitalization expenses in the event of accident for a sum of Rs. 25,000/. Besides, the insurance premium subvention scheme for fishing vessels intended to cover partial loss/ total loss arising due to natural calamities and accidental risks causing damage to hull, machineries and accessories including fishing nets is at its final stage for rollout with a premium rate of 2 % [plus applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST)] of the sum insured for fishing vessels irrespective of the size and categories.

    During last four years (2020-24) under the PMMSY, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has accorded approval to the various marine fisheries developmental projects including mariculture activities for sustainable utilization of marine resources in Indian coastal waters. These activities include support for introduction of 480 numbers of deep-sea fishing vessels and 1,338 numbers of upgradation of existing vessels for traditional fishermen for export competency, 1525 numbers of sea cages, 10 numbers of marine fin-fish hatcheries, 2307 numbers of bivalve cultivation units (including mussels, clams, pearl etc.) and 47,245 numbers of rafts and 65,480 numbers of monoline tube nets for Seaweed cultivation. Further, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India is also providing training and capacity building programme amongst fishers and fish farmers for various activities including application of modern technologies in fisheries and aquaculture under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with 100 % central share through National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). The said training and skill development programs includes diverse areas of aquaculture, like intensive freshwater aquaculture, brackish water aquaculture, mariculture, Seaweed cultivation, coldwater aquaculture, ornamental fisheries, fish processing and marketing, species-specific hatchery/ breeding technologies of various commercial important fish species.

    The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, with effect from financial year 2018-19 is implementing Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total fund size of Rs. 7522.48 crore.  FIDF inter-alia provides concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities to the Eligible Entities (EEs), including State Governments/ Union Territories, State entities and other stakeholders for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities.  Under FIDF, the Department of Fisheries provides interest subvention up to 3 % per annum for providing the concessional finance by the Next Level Entrepreneurs (NLEs) at the interest rate not lower than 5 % per annum. Under FIDF scheme, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved a total 136 project proposals/ projects at a total cost of Rs. 5801.06 crore with project cost restricted for interest subvention at Rs. 3858.19 crore to various States/ UTs. The State/ UT-wise details of the project approved under FIDF till date for infrastructural development in Fisheries sector.  The projects supported under FIDF to States and Union Territories are including Fishing Harbours (FHs), Fish Landing Centres (FLCs), ice plants, cold storage, fish transport facilities, integrated cold chain (marine and inland sectors), modern fish markets, brood banks, hatcheries, modernization State fish seed farms, Fisheries Training Centres (FTCs), fish processing units, fish feed mills/ plants, cage culture in reservoirs, mariculture etc. 

    Annexure-I

    Year-wise Budget Allocations under the various schemes implemented for development of fisheries and Dairy sector during the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26):

    Year

    BE

    RE

    Expenditure

    I. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY),

    2021-22

    1000.00

    1200.00

    1169.19

    2022-23

    1879.00

    1410.00

    1169.86

    2023-24

    2000.00

    1500.00

    1148.88

    2024-25

    2352.00

    1500.00

    989.32*

    2025-26

    2465.00

     

     

    II. Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

    2021-22

    1500.00

    1000.00

    1000.00

    2022-23

    1200.00

    1200.00

    1200.00

    2023-24

    2500.00

    2500.00

    2440.00

    2024-25

    3000.00

    2500.00

    625.00

    2025-26

    3000.00

    –

     

    III. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)

    2021-22

    255.00

    402.90

    402.90

    2022-23

    340.01

    220.00

    219.40

    2023-24

    326.93

    371.00

    370.83

    2024-25

    371.00

    450.00

    420.29*

    2025-26

     

     

     

    IV. Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)

    2021-22

    49.00

     

    10.00

    2022-23

    100.00

     

    23.52

    2023-24

    40.00

     

    40.00

    2024-25

    100.00

     

    51.26*

    2025-26

    100.00

     

    —-

    V. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (SDCFPO)

    2021-22

    100.00

    130.00

    130.00

    2022-23

    100.00

    100.00

    100.00

    2023-24

    100.00

    121.00

    117.75

    2024-25

    100.00

    100.00

    100.00 (Assignment)

    2025-26

    100.00

     

     

                            *Expenditure till date

    Annexure-II

    State-wise details of funds released under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during the last four years and current years (i.e. 2020-21 to 2024-25):

    (Rs. in lakhs)

    Sl. No.

    State/ UT

    Total Project Cost

    Central Share

    Funds Released

    		  
     

    (i)

    (ii)

    (iii)

    (iv)

    (v)

    		  

    1

    Andaman & Nicobar

    5867.10

    3122.53

    696.70

    		  

    2

    Andhra Pradesh

    239872.67

    55910.38

    48211.79

    		  

    3

    Arunachal Pradesh

    20028.09

    13232.27

    9847.62

    		  

    4

    Assam

    53962.88

    29682.11

    20731.89

    		  

    5

    Bihar

    54712.98

    17365.23

    7928.31

    		  

    6

    Chhattisgarh

    92338.45

    30404.41

    20569.40

    		  

    7

    D & D& Dadra & NH

    13516.89

    6800.65

    178.90

    		  

    8

    Delhi

    533.25

    286.08

    163.30

    		  

    9

    Goa

    11616.49

    4849.74

    4405.68

    		  

    10

    Gujarat

    96068.53

    29277.71

    6516.70

    		  

    11

    Haryana

    76086.75

    26216.03

    10151.73

    		  

    12

    Himachal Pradesh

    15388.15

    7861.50

    3813.69

    		  

    13

    Jammu & Kashmir

    15019.86

    7773.04

    7961.80

    		  

    14

    Jharkhand

    43856.06

    14818.28

    11570.76

    		  

    15

    Karnataka

    105634.95

    36350.59

    35958.72

    		  

    16

    Kerala

    135811.54

    57628.59

    31842.33

    		  

    17

    Ladakh

    3374.60

    2036.76

    1016.99

    		  

    18

    Lakshadweep

    6763.48

    4458.13

    1419.12

    		  

    19

    Madhya Pradesh

    89925.00

    29449.98

    19013.71

    		  

    20

    Maharashtra

    144767.36

    54426.66

    27877.83

    		  

    21

    Manipur

    20181.70

    9584.33

    2944.63

    		  

    22

    Meghalaya

    13262.36

    7425.73

    3596.21

    		  

    23

    Mizoram

    14785.80

    8128.27

    6347.38

    		  

    24

    Nagaland

    16368.38

    10543.52

    6709.46

    		  

    25

    Odisha

    113867.60

    46425.75

    25983.27

    		  

    26

    Puducherry

    33866.46

    22996.05

    5713.91

    		  

    27

    Punjab

    16792.95

    4514.79

    2476.27

    		  

    28

    Rajasthan

    7095.14

    2372.65

    864.12

    		  

    29

    Sikkim

    7827.43

    4681.43

    3300.05

    		  

    30

    Tamil Nadu

    115284.67

    44535.55

    13631.12

    		  

    31

    Telangana

    34117.09

    10842.16

    9582.93

    		  

    32

    Tripura

    25862.81

    14762.41

    5859.84

    		  

    33

    Uttar Pradesh

    129432.10

    41230.99

    28911.70

    		  

    34

    Uttarakhand

    32297.07

    16667.37

    8780.37

    		  

    35

    West Bengal

    54439.43

    22554.70

    5075.97

    		  

    Total

    18,606,26.07

    6,992,16.37

    3,996,54.2

    		  

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    Annexure-III

    The State/UT-wise details of the project approved under Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) till date for Infrastructural development in Fisheries sector;

    (Rs. in crores)

    Sl No

    Name of State

    No. of projects approved

    Total Project Cost

    Amount eligible for interest subvention

    1.

    Andhra Pradesh

    10

    1396.83

    653.06

    2.

    Arunachal Pradesh

    1

    0.68

    0.54

    3.

    Assam

    1

    0.41

    0.18

    4.

    Goa

    1

    6.42

    5.00

    5.

    Gujarat

    5

    1354.92

    750.00

    6.

    Haryana

    1

    1.17

    0.64

    7.

    Himachal Pradesh

    1

    5.17

    5.00

    8.

    Jammu and Kashmir

    2

    120.70

    93.17

    9.

    Karnataka

    2

    1.44

    0.79

    10.

    Kerala

    3

    162.82

    151.20

    11.

    Maharashtra

    13

    1031.30

    770.25

    12.

    Manipur

    4

    1.15

    0.90

    13.

    Mizoram

    1

    8.57

    6.85

    14.

    Odisha

    4

    60.18

    33.83

     

    Puducherry

    1

    2.46

    1.97

    15.

    Tamil Nadu

    66

    1576.08

    1337.81

    16.

    Telangana

    1

    4.70

    2.31

    17.

    Uttar Pradesh

    1

    0.22

    0.09

    18.

    West Bengal

    18

    66.07

    44.69

    Total

    136

    5801.06

    3858.19

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    Annexure-IV

    The State-wise details of release of funds under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) during last five years (i.e. 2020-21 to 2024-25).

    (Rs. in lakhs)

    Sl. No.

    NAME OF STATE/ UT

    Total Expenditure made

    1

    Andhra Pradesh

    7342.25

    2

    Assam

    336.4

    3

    Bihar

    275.3

    4

    Goa

    39.81

    5

    Gujarat

    17267.24

    6

    Haryana

    502.69

    7

    Himachal Pradesh

    2627.18

    8

    Jammu & Kashmir

    9849.43

    9

    Jharkhand

    915.79

    10

    Karnataka

    12657.83

    11

    Kerala

    3872.73

    12

    Ladakh

    50

    13

    Madhya Pradesh

    1621.78

    14

    Maharashtra

    1349.59

    15

    Manipur

    901.89

    16

    Meghalaya

    3062.52

    17

    Nagaland

    394.71

    18

    Odisha

    1591.08

    19

    Puducherry

    481.05

    20

    Punjab

    9296

    21

    Rajasthan

    9551.93

    22

    Sikkim

    2427.82

    23

    Tamil Nadu

    10352.22

    24

    Telangana

    1082.29

    25

    Tripura

    604.14

    26

    Uttar Pradesh

    544.9

    27

    Uttarakhand

    2342.16

    28

    West Bengal

    71.47

     

    Grand total

    101412.2

    Annexure-V

    The State-wise details of release of funds for the infrastructure development support Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations (SDCFPO) during last four years (i.e. 2020-21 to 2024-25).

    S No

    Name of the State/UTs

    Total

    1

    Andhra Pradesh

    12.94

    2

    Assam

    0.04

    3

    Bihar

    3.22

    4

    Gujarat

    516.34

    5

    Haryana

    2.16

    6

    Jammu and Kashmir

    0.00

    7

    Jharkhand

    0.35

    8

    Karnataka

    26.68

    9

    Madhya Pradesh

    1.03

    10

    Maharashtra

    19.74

    11

    Odisha

    0.00

    12

    Punjab

    29.20

    13

    Rajasthan

    8.40

    14

    Tamil Nadu

    7.73

    15

    Telangana

    0.65

    16

    Uttar Pradesh

    0.22

     

    Total

    628.70

     

    Annexure-VI

    The State-wise details of release of funds for the infrastructure development support Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) as on 31-12-2024 during last four years (i.e. 2020-21 to 2024-25).

    Sl. No.

    State

    No of Projects

    (Rs in Crore)

    Total Project Cost

    Loan sanctioned

    Loan disbursed

    Total

    NDDB’s projects

    1

    Andhra Pradesh

    1

    97.75

    78.20

    34.73

    2

    Bihar

    1

    113.27

    78.80

    76.39

    3

    Gujarat

    5

    1879.11

    1469.59

    1280.76

    4

    Haryana

    4

    420.19

    336.14

    197.50

    5

    Karnataka

    10

    2479.90

    1344.83

    1028.98

    6

    Kerala

    1

    15.25

    12.20

    8.62

    7

    Madhya Pradesh

    1

    338.00

    270.40

    237.86

    8

    Maharashtra

    2

    488.33

    290.66

    247.13

    9

    Punjab

    4

    318.41

    249.77

    205.73

    10

    Rajasthan

    1

    79.33

    59.77

    55.35

    11

    Telangana

    3

    261.51

    156.70

    134.22

    12

    Tamil Nadu

    3

    239.16

    191.32

    28.08

     

    TOTAL

    36

    6730.21

    4538.38

    3535.34

    NCDC’s projects

    1

    Tamil Nadu

    1

    46.66

    37.33

    19.33

    GRAND TOTAL

    37

    6776.87

    4575.71

    3554.67

     

    This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 18th March, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cluster of Candida auris cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital reported

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Cluster of Candida auris cases in TWGHs Wong Tai Sin Hospital reported 
         A male patient (aged 91), who previously stayed in a tuberculosis and chest ward of WTSH, was reported as a carrier of Candida auris without signs of infection on March 10. A contact tracing investigation was therefore conducted under prevailing guidelines and found that two more male patients (aged 62 and 79) from the same ward were also carrying Candida auris without signs of infection. Among them, one patient has been discharged earlier, the other is being treated in isolation and is in stable condition.
     
         The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
     
    1. enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
    2. applied stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
    3. thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned.
     
         The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
     
     
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Coastal Development

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:48PM by PIB Delhi

    The ‘National Policy on Marine Fisheries, 2017 notified by the Government of India, provides guiding principles of conservation and optimum utilization of fisheries resources. The policy also highlights marine environment and pollution issues including micro-plastic and ghost nets. The policy supports regulatory mechanisms to control pollutants from land and sea-based sources, which can be effectively controlled and the ecosystems monitored for pollution related aspects. To combat marine plastic pollution, particularly from fishing and maritime sectors, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has been actively engaged in the global efforts like Glolitter Partnership Project and Reglitter Project both of which are jointly implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Food, and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO).

    These projects focus on preventing and reducing Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) from sea-based sources, with an emphasis on addressing abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and wastes from ships. As a Lead Partnering Country (LPC) in the Glolitter Project, Department of Fisheries, Government of India has published its National Action Plan (NAP), which outlines strategic measures to reduce Marine Plastic Litter from Sea-based Sources. To address the issues of destructive fishing, the Government of India has banned fishing methods such as pair or bull trawling and the use of LED or artificial lights for fishing in the EEZ area.

    To ensure long-term viability of the sector and to address the issues related to climate change, protection and restoration of critical habitat, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India is working closely with the State Governments and environmental agencies. These efforts include establishment of artificial reefs along the entire coastline of India, conduct of sea ranching, promotion of seaweed farming, implementation of uniform fishing ban for 61 days during the major fish breeding period and installation of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) in trawl nets for conservation of turtles, etc. Further, advisories are issued to States/UTs to take measures to prevent juvenile fishing such as implementation of mesh size regulations and minimum legal size of fish under their Marine Fishing Regulation Acts (MFRAs) to ensure sustainable and responsible fishing practices. In addition, to enhance the economic resilience of coastal communities impacted by the climate change, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) has identified 100 coastal fishermen villages situated close to the coastline as Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV). The activities in the identified coastal fishermen villages are need-based facilities, including common facilities like fish drying yards, fish processing centers, fish markets, fishing jetties, ice plants, cold storages, and emergency rescue facilities. The Government is promoting climate resilient livelihoods like aquaculture, especially the mariculture of seaweed, food and ornamental fishes, bivalves etc through the schemes of the Department of Fisheries in a large way. Additionally, the ICAR-Fisheries Research Institutes have been contributing to enhance inland and marine aquaculture through ongoing research, technology development, and capacity-building with funding support of the Government of India.

    The regulatory framework such as Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of fishing by foreign vessels) Act, 1981 and the Marine Fishing Regulation Acts of all maritime States/Union Territories have provisions to prevent certain forms of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign vessels and Indian vessels respectively. Further, implementation of ReALCraft, a web-based portal for registration and licensing of fishing vessels, issuance of biometric identity cards to marine fishers and vessel communication and support system supported under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) also help in prevention of IUU fishing. In addition, the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) is conducting awareness programs in coastal fishing villages across the country to educate fishers about the FAO-CCRF (Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries) and need for prevention of IUU fishing. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is also collaborating with the international bodies, like the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which works to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing in the Indian Ocean region.

    To address the issue of price instability and ensure fair and predictable income for fishermen, PMMSY has supported 27189 units of fish transportation facilities (refrigerated vehicles, insulated vehicles, two wheelers/ three wheelers), 21 state-of-the-art wholesale fish markets, 202 fish retail markets, 6694 fish kiosks and 5 E-platforms for e-trading and e-marketing of fish and fisheries products in all the States/UTs across the country with a total outlay of Rs. 1654.51 crore. To provide real-time and accurate price information to fishers and fish farmers and to help them to negotiate better price, the Department through the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has launched the ‘Fish Market Price Information System’ (FMPIS) during 2018-19 to capture and disseminate fish market prices of commercially important marine and inland fishes from 111 wholesale and retail fish markets in 29 States/UTs. Further, the Department of Fisheries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) with an objective to provide a digital platform and empower all stakeholders including traditional fishermen, fish farmers’ producer organizations and entrepreneurs in the fisheries sector to buy and sell their products through e-marketplace.

    This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 18th March, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Seaweed Production

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:45PM by PIB Delhi

    India has significant potential for seaweed cultivation. As reported by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) total seaweed production in the country was 72,385 tonnes (wet weight) in 2023. The main cultivated species are Kappaphycus alvarezii and Gracilaria edulis, which are widely used for carrageenan and agar production. Seaweed is also utilized in food, biofertilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed, and biofuels.

    In June’ 2020, the Government of India launched a flagship scheme namely, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with total investment of Rs. 20,050 crore towards promoting the fisheries sector in the country. Promotion of seaweed cultivation is one of the priority activity under PMMSY. Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) has approved the seaweed projects worth ₹194.09 crore, with a central share of ₹98.97 crore including support provided to beneficiaries for installation of Rafts, Monolines/Tubenets, establishment of a Multipurpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu, Pre-feasibility Assessment Studies on seaweed farming, awareness and training programs in various States and Union Territories under the PMMSY. Besides, Mandapam Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has been designated as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed development and the Lakshadweep Islands has been designated as a Seaweed Cluster.

    DoF, GoI has approved projects under the PMMSY for establishment of Seaweed Seedbanks in Tamil Nadu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Lakshadweep.  DoF, GoI on 21st October 2024 has also issued the Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India, allowing the import of high-quality seed strains.

    This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 18th March, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: STEPS TO CURB CYBER CRIME

    Source: Government of India

    Ministry of Home Affairs

    STEPS TO CURB CYBER CRIME

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:27PM by PIB Delhi

    The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes the statistical data on crimes in its publication “Crime in India”. The latest published report is for the year 2022. As per the data published by the NCRB, State/UT wise details of cases registered under cyber crimes and fraud for cyber crimes (involving communication devices as medium/target) during the period from 2018 to 2022 are at the Annexure-I & II.

    ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. The States/UTs are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of crimes including cyber crime and setting up of hi-tech cyber cell through their Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). The Central Government supplements the initiatives of the States/UTs through advisories and financial assistance under various schemes for capacity building of their LEAs.

    To strengthen the mechanism to deal with cyber crimes in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, the Central Government has taken steps which, inter-alia, include the following:

    1. The Ministry of Home Affairs has set up the ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’ (I4C) as an attached office to deal with all types of cyber crimes in the country, in a coordinated and comprehensive manner.
    2. The ‘National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal’ (NCRP) (https://cybercrime.gov.in) has been launched, as a part of the I4C, to enable public to report incidents pertaining to all types of cyber crimes, with special focus on cyber crimes against women and children. Cyber crime incidents reported on this portal, their conversion into FIRs and subsequent action thereon are handled by the State/UT Law Enforcement Agencies concerned as per the provisions of the law.
    3. The ‘Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System’, under I4C, has been launched in year 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and to stop siphoning off funds by the fraudsters. So far, financial amount of more than Rs. 4,386 Crore has been saved in more than 13.36 lakh complaints. A toll-free Helpline number ‘1930’ has been operationalized to get assistance in lodging online cyber complaints.
    4. The state of the art ‘National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (Investigation)’ has been established, as a part of the I4C, at New Delhi to provide early stage cyber forensic assistance to Investigating Officers (IOs) of State/UT Police. So far, National Cyber Forensics Laboratory (Investigation) has provided its services to State/UT LEAs in around 11,835 cases pertaining to cyber crimes.
    5. A State of the Art Centre, Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) has been established at I4C where representatives of major banks, Financial Intermediaries, Payment Aggregators, Telecom Service Providers, IT Intermediaries and representatives of States/UTs Law Enforcement Agency are working together for immediate action and seamless cooperation to tackle cybercrime.
    6. The Central Government has launched a comprehensive awareness programme on digital arrest scams which, inter-alia, include; newspaper advertisement, announcement in Delhi Metros, use of social media influencers to create special posts, campaign through Prasar Bharti and electronic media, special programme on Aakashvani and participated in Raahgiri Function at Connaught Place, New Delhi on 27.11.2024.
    7. The Hon’ble Prime Minister spoke about digital arrests during the episode “Mann Ki Baat” on 27.10.2024  and apprised  the citizens  of India.
    8. I4C in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched a caller tune campaign for raising awareness about cybercrime and promoting the Cyber Crime Helpline Number 1930 & NCRP. The caller tune is also being broadcasts in regional languages, delivered 7-8 times a day by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs).
    9. I4C proactively identify and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 Whatsapp accounts used for Digital Arrest.
    10. The Central Government has published a Press Release on Alert against incidents of ‘Blackmail’ and ‘Digital Arrest’ by Cyber Criminals Impersonating State/UT Police, NCB, CBI, RBI and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
    11. Till 28.02.2025, more than 7.81 lakhs SIM cards and 2,08,469 IMEIs as reported by Police authorities have been blocked by Government of India.
    12. Seven Joint Cyber Coordination Teams (JCCTs) have been constituted for Mewat, Jamtara, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Vishakhapatnam, and Guwahati under I4C covering the whole country based upon cyber crime hotspots/ areas having multi jurisdictional issues by on boarding States/UTs to enhance the coordination framework among the Law Enforcement Agencies of the States/UTs. Seven workshops were organized for JCCTs at Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Vishakhapatnam, Lucknow, Ranchi and Chandigarh.
    13. Samanvaya Platform has been made operational to serve as an Management Information System(MIS) platform, data repository and a coordination  platform   for   LEAs   for  cybercrime   data   sharing  and

    analytics. It provides analytics based interstate linkages of crimes and criminals, involved in cybercrime complaints in various States/UTs. The module ‘Pratibimb’ maps locations of criminals and crime infrastructure on a map to give visibility to jurisdictional officers. The module also facilitates seeking and receiving of techno-legal assistance by Law Enforcement  Agencies from I4C and other SMEs. It has lead to arrest of 6,046 accused, 17,185 linkages and 36,296 Cyber Investigation assistance request.

    1. Ministry of Home Affairs has provided central assistance under ‘Assistance to States for Modernization of Police’ Scheme to the State Governments for the acquisition of latest weaponry, training gadgets, advanced communication/forensic equipment, Cyber Policing equipment etc. The State Governments formulate State Action Plans (SAPs) as per their strategic priorities and requirements including combating cyber crimes.
    2. The Ministry of External Affairs also holds bilateral cyber dialogue with various countries from time to time. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Ministry of Home Affairs, being a nodal agency for cyber crime in the country is actively participate in such cyber dialogues.
    3.  The National Central Bureau (NCB) in the Central Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI)  acted  as  effective  interface between Indian LEAs and foreign LEAs and facilitates regular exchange of information through INTERPOL channels. Recently BHARATPOL portal has been launched to further streamline the communication between NCB, CBI and Indian LEAs in the matters of international assistance and coordination.
    4. The CBI is nodal agency for G-7 24/7 network. G7 24/7 is secure channel for making data preservation requests in cases related to cyber crime.
    5. To spread awareness on cyber crime, the Central Government has taken steps which, inter-alia, include; dissemination of messages through SMS, I4C social media account i.e. X (formerly Twitter) (@CyberDost), Facebook(CyberDostI4C), Instagram (cyberDostI4C), Telegram(cyberdosti4c), Radio campaign, caller tune, engaged MyGov for publicity in multiple mediums, organizing Cyber Safety and Security Awareness weeks in association with States/UTs, publishing of Handbook for Adolescents/Students, newspaper advertisement on digital arrest scam, announcement in Delhi metros on digital arrest and other modus operandi of cyber criminals, use of social media influencers to create special posts on digital arrest, digital displays on railway stations and airports across, etc.

    Annexure-I

    State/UT-wise Cases Registered(CR) under Cyber Crimes during 2020-2022

    SL

    State/UT

    2020

    2021

    2022

    1

    Andhra Pradesh

    1899

    1875

    2341

    2

    Arunachal Pradesh

    30

    47

    14

    3

    Assam

    3530

    4846

    1733

    4

    Bihar

    1512

    1413

    1621

    5

    Chhattisgarh

    297

    352

    439

    6

    Goa

    40

    36

    90

    7

    Gujarat

    1283

    1536

    1417

    8

    Haryana

    656

    622

    681

    9

    Himachal Pradesh

    98

    70

    77

    10

    Jharkhand

    1204

    953

    967

    11

    Karnataka

    10741

    8136

    12556

    12

    Kerala

    426

    626

    773

    13

    Madhya Pradesh

    699

    589

    826

    14

    Maharashtra

    5496

    5562

    8249

    15

    Manipur

    79

    67

    18

    16

    Meghalaya

    142

    107

    75

    17

    Mizoram

    13

    30

    1

    18

    Nagaland

    8

    8

    4

    19

    Odisha

    1931

    2037

    1983

    20

    Punjab

    378

    551

    697

    21

    Rajasthan

    1354

    1504

    1833

    22

    Sikkim

    0

    0

    26

    23

    Tamil Nadu

    782

    1076

    2082

    24

    Telangana

    5024

    10303

    15297

    25

    Tripura

    34

    24

    30

    26

    Uttar Pradesh

    11097

    8829

    10117

    27

    Uttarakhand

    243

    718

    559

    28

    West Bengal

    712

    513

    401
     

    TOTAL STATE(S)

    49708

    52430

    64907

    29

    A&N Islands

    5

    8

    28

    30

    Chandigarh

    17

    15

    27

    31

    D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu

    3

    5

    5

    32

    Delhi

    168

    356

    685

    33

    Jammu & Kashmir

    120

    154

    173

    34

    Ladakh

    1

    5

    3

    35

    Lakshadweep

    3

    1

    1

    36

    Puducherry

    10

    0

    64
     

    TOTAL UT(S)

    327

    544

    986
     

    TOTAL (ALL INDIA)

    50035

    52974

    65893

    Source: ‘Crime in India’ published by NCRB.

    ANNEXURE-II

    State/UT-wise Cases Registered (CR) under Fraud for Cyber Crimes during Year 2020-2022

    SL

    State/UT

    2020

    2021

    2022

    1

    Andhra Pradesh

    764

    952

    984

    2

    Arunachal Pradesh

    3

    2

    0

    3

    Assam

    58

    82

    16

    4

    Bihar

    1294

    1373

    1441

    5

    Chhattisgarh

    71

    67

    42

    6

    Goa

    1

    1

    11

    7

    Gujarat

    205

    208

    108

    8

    Haryana

    36

    52

    44

    9

    Himachal Pradesh

    1

    6

    9

    10

    Jharkhand

    83

    79

    98

    11

    Karnataka

    0

    6

    0

    12

    Kerala

    6

    16

    26

    13

    Madhya Pradesh

    69

    89

    180

    14

    Maharashtra

    2032

    1678

    2202

    15

    Manipur

    0

    0

    0

    16

    Meghalaya

    10

    0

    0

    17

    Mizoram

    0

    0

    0

    18

    Nagaland

    0

    0

    0

    19

    Odisha

    1079

    1205

    957

    20

    Punjab

    16

    29

    61

    21

    Rajasthan

    332

    371

    292

    22

    Sikkim

    0

    0

    0

    23

    Tamil Nadu

    5

    107

    251

    24

    Telangana

    3316

    7003

    9581

    25

    Tripura

    0

    0

    0

    26

    Uttar Pradesh

    837

    614

    766

    27

    Uttarakhand

    1

    0

    31

    28

    West Bengal

    145

    40

    30
     

    TOTAL STATE(S)

    10364

    13980

    17130

    29

    A&N Islands

    0

    0

    0

    30

    Chandigarh

    0

    0

    2

    31

    D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu

    0

    0

    0

    32

    Delhi

    31

    19

    331

    33

    Jammu & Kashmir

    0

    8

    7

    34

    Ladakh

    0

    0

    0

    35

    Lakshadweep

    0

    0

    0

    36

    Puducherry

    0

    0

    0

    TOTAL UT(S)

    31

    27

    340

    TOTAL (ALL INDIA)

    10395

    14007

    17470

                    Source: ‘Crime in India’ published by NCRB.

    This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MEASURES TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE AND COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUG TRADE

    Source: Government of India

    Ministry of Home Affairs

    MEASURES TO PREVENT DRUG ABUSE AND COMBAT ILLEGAL DRUG TRADE

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:26PM by PIB Delhi

    To address the problem of Drug Abuse, Government has formulated and implemented the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) under which the Government is taking a sustained and coordinated action for arresting the problem of substance abuse. This includes:

    1. Launched Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) in all districts of the country through more than 10000 master volunteers. It has reached out to more-than 14.79 crore people including 4.96 crore youth and 2.97 crore women.
    2. 350 Integrated Rehabilitation Centers for Addicts (IRCAs) are supported by the Government to provide treatment for the drug victims, preventive education, awareness generation, motivational counseling, detoxification/de-addiction, after care and re-integration into the social mainstream.
    3. 46 Community based Peer led Intervention (CPLI) Centers supported by the Government focuses on vulnerable and at risk children and adolescents.
    4. 74 Outreach and Drop In Centers (ODICs) supported by the Government provide safe and secure space for treatment, rehabilitation, screening, assessment, counseling, referral, linkage for treatment and rehabilitation services for substance users.
    5. 142 Addiction Treatment Facilities (ATFs) has been established in Government hospitals through All India Institute of Medical science (AIIMS), New Delhi.
    6. 124 District De-addiction Centres (DDACs) which provides all three facilities provided by IRCA, ODIC and CPLI under one roof have been set up so far.
    7. A Toll-free Helpline for de-addiction, 14446 is operated for providing primary counseling and immediate assistance to persons seeking help.
    8. Government through its autonomous body National Institute of Social Defense (NISD) and other collaborating agencies like State Counsel of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, etc. provides for regular awareness generation and sensitization sessions for all stakeholders including students, teachers, parents.
    9. Navchetna Modules, teachers training modules have been developed by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) for sensitizing students (6th – 11th standard), teachers and parents on drug dependence, related coping strategies and life skills.

    As per latest data published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) pertaining to the year 2022; Drug-wise seizures under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act during 2018 to 2022 is at Annexure-I.

    The Government made various efforts to tackle the illegal drug trade in border areas, some of which are as under: –

    1. A 4-tier Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) mechanism for ensuring better coordination between Central & State Drug Law Enforcement Agencies and other stakeholders in the field of controlling drug trafficking and drug abuse in India has been established. An all-in-one NCORD portal has been developed for information related to drug law enforcement.
    2. A dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) headed by Additional Director General/ Inspector General level Police Officer has been established in each State/ Union Territory to function as the NCORD Secretariat for the State/ Union Territory and follow-up on compliance of decisions taken in NCORD meetings at different levels.
    3. To monitor the investigation of important and significant seizures, a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) under the Chairmanship of Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has been set up.
    4. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been empowered under NDPS Act, 1985 in the year 2020 for investigation of narco-terrorism cases.
    5. Border Guarding Forces (Border Security Force, Assam Rifles and Sashastra Seema Bal) have been empowered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 to carry out search, seizure and arrest for illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs at international border. Further, Railway Protection Force (RPF) has also been empowered under NDPS Act to check drug trafficking along the railway routes.
    6. Narcotics Control Bureau coordinates with other agencies like, Navy, Coast Guard, Border Security Force, State ANTF, etc. to conduct joint operations to control the drug trafficking.
    7. A high level dedicated group has been created in National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in November 2022 to analyze the drug trafficking through maritime routes, challenges and solutions (Maritime Security Group – NSCS).
    8. Director General Level Talks are organized with neighboring and other countries such as Myanmar, Iran, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Singapore, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, etc. to resolve various issues on drug trafficking having international implications.
    1. As a part of international co-operation, India has signed Bilateral Agreements with 27 countries, Memorandum of Understanding with 16 countries and Agreements on Security Cooperation with 02 countries for combating illicit trafficking of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) and Chemical Precursors as well as related offences.
    2. India is closely associated with International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and all its programs viz. PEN (Pre-Export Notification), PICS (Precursors Incident Communication System), and IONICS (International Operations on New Psychoactive Substances Incident Communication System).
    3. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) co-ordinates with various international organizations such as South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation- Drug Offences Monitoring Desk (SAARC-SDOMD), Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa  (BRICS), Colombo Plan, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ASEAN Senior Officials on Drug Matters (ASOD), Bay of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-Operation  (BIMSTEC), Shanghai Cooperation Organization  (SCO), United   Nations  Office   on   Drugs  and  Crime (UNODC),

    International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), etc. for sharing information and intelligence to combat trans-national drug trafficking.

    1. NCB India takes part in real-time information sharing with various Drug Liaison Officers of other countries such as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) of the United States of America, the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of Canada, Australian Federal Police (AFP) of Australia, Office Anti-Stupefiants (OFAST) of France, etc for operational and intelligence information.

    This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom honors fallen San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy

    Source: US State of California 2

    Mar 17, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr.:

    “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Deputy Cuevas. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate this unimaginable time. His dedication to protecting and serving his community was remarkable, and we are eternally grateful for his service.”

    On March 17, 2025, Deputy Cuevas was in pursuit of a vehicle when he was involved in a traffic crash at an intersection in Victorville, California. He suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

    Deputy Cuevas, 36, was a six-year veteran of law enforcement. He had been assigned to the Victorville Station for the past three years. Prior to his employment with the sheriff’s department, Deputy Cuevas was an officer with the Upland Police Department.

    He is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and a sister and brother.

    In honor of Deputy Cuevas, flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Birmingham Special Agent in Charge Announces Retirement

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    BIRMINGHAM—Carlton Peeples, special agent in charge of the Birmingham Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced his retirement effective March 28, 2025, culminating over 27 years of distinguished service to the FBI and more than 30 years of government service.

    Mr. Peeples entered on duty as an FBI special agent in 1998. After training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, his first assignment was to the Washington Field Office. During his career, as a special agent, Mr. Peeples worked counterintelligence, public corruption, civil rights, violent crime, and gang investigations and served on the Washington Field Office SWAT team.

    In 2005, Mr. Peeples was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent and transferred to the Civil Rights Unit of the Criminal Investigative Division at FBI Headquarters where he also served as Chief of the Civil Rights Unit. In 2008, Mr. Peeples was promoted to Senior Supervisory Special Agent in the Atlanta Field Office, supervising the FBI’s resident agencies in Macon and Athens, Georgia.

    In 2014, Mr. Peeples returned to FBI Headquarters, Inspection Division, as an Assistant Inspector. In 2016, Mr. Peeples was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Jacksonville Field Office in Florida. In 2019, he returned to FBI Headquarters, for a third time, where he served as an Inspector prior to being appointed by the FBI Director to lead the FBI Birmingham Division in November 2022.

    Looking back on his career, Mr. Peeples noted, “It’s been an honor and a privilege to lead the Birmingham Division, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the dedicated men and women of the FBI for the past 27 years. Their dedication to upholding the Constitution and protecting the American people is astonishing. I am just as proud of the partnerships I have fostered in our community; public and private sector; and with our local, state, and federal law enforcement and intelligence agency partners, who all share the same passion of serving and protecting our communities.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Cleveland Accepting Applications for 2025 Collegiate Academy

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

    CLEVELAND, OH—College students from across northern Ohio are invited to apply to the 2025 FBI Cleveland Collegiate Academy.

    Held on-site at FBI Cleveland headquarters, 1501 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, the one-day immersive academy will be held Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. and will offer students a glimpse into the FBI, hearing from special agents and professional staff about cyber threats, weapons of mass destruction, criminal behavior, investigating and solving cases, the SWAT Team, the Evidence Response Team, and career opportunities.

    The Collegiate Academy is free, including parking, and all materials and lunch will be provided. Students must be a U.S. Citizen, enrolled in a college or university, currently be in their sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate program year, and carry a current 3.0 cumulative GPA, regardless of major or area of study. Students must also pass a limited background check.

    Interested students can find more information and an online application by visiting the FBI Cleveland website at https://www.fbi.gov/cleveland and clicking on the application link in the Community Outreach tab. Seating is limited and all materials must submitted online by April 4, 2025. Questions can be directed to COS.CV@fbi.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Huawei Named a Customers’ Choice in 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: Huawei Named a Customers’ Choice in 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer

    [Shenzhen, China, March 18, 2025] Huawei was named a Customers’ Choice in 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions. According to the Gartner report, as of November 2024, Huawei scored 99% for “Willingness to Recommend” based on 155 reviews of its OceanProtect Data Protection.
    Huawei named a Customers’ Choice in 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights Voice of the Customer

    Gartner Peer Insights is a free peer review and ratings platform designed for enterprise software and services decision makers. Reviews are organized by products in live markets that align to Gartner research markets, defined as Magic Quadrant or Market Guide–defined markets, or GPI-defined markets that are opened at the discretion of the GPI team and do not require research published to open the space on Peer Insights. Gartner Peer Insights recognizes vendors who meet or exceed both the market average Overall Experience and the market average User Interest and Adoption score through a Customers’ Choice distinction. During this peer-recognition, Huawei OceanProtect has received reviews from global customers in various industries, such as finance, manufacturing, energy, media, healthcare, education and telecommunications. Huawei OceanProtect scored an overall rating of 4.9 and a 99% willingness to recommend based on 155 reviews as of November 2024.
    Commenting on the recognition, Li Yongjian, President of Huawei Data Protection Domain, said: “we will prioritize customer-centricity and provide end-to-end data protection solutions to create a fast, efficient, and resilient line of defense for data resilience in the future.”
    To learn more about Huawei OceanProtect Data Protection products and solutions, please visit the Huawei OceanProtect official website: https://e.huawei.com/en/products/storage/oceanprotect

    Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions, By Peer Contributors, 26 February 2025
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    Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Director of Hong Kong Observatory highlights HKO’s latest services and annual weather outlook (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Director of Hong Kong Observatory highlights HKO’s latest services and annual weather outlook (with photo)Moreover, weather information for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was launched at the end of last year on the “MyObservatory” mobile application to assist citizens with travelling in the area to obtain the latest official weather information. Meanwhile, the “Dr. Tin” chatbot also supports a voice function on the “MyObservatory” mobile application. Members of the public may update to the latest version to enjoy the new features. 
    Note: The annual average global temperature in 2024 was 1.55 degrees above pre-industrial levels, marking it as the first year the 1.5 degrees level was exceeded. Although an individual year surpassing the 1.5 degrees level does not mean that the long-term temperature goals of the Paris Agreement are not achievable, it indicates the urgent need for a significant reduction in global carbon emissions to avoid the further worsening of climate change impacts.
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:27PM by PIB Delhi

    International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) has played a key role in advancing research and development within India’s automotive sector. It has successfully developed 27 innovative technologies, reflecting its commitment to excellence in automobile engineering. Additionally, ICAT holds 9 patents/ IPRs and 2 copyrights/ design registrations, highlighting its contributions to intellectual property in the automotive domain. ICAT’s experts have published over 50 technical papers in esteemed national and international forums. Furthermore, to strengthen the R&D ecosystem, ICAT has established over 40 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading domestic and international automotive organizations and premier academia such as IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Roorkee, IIT-Hyderabad, CDAC, IDIADA-Spain, TUV Rhineland-Germany.

    ICAT has launched the ICAT incubation and acceleration centre for supporting startups in auto and allied domain. Additionally, ICAT is a board member in Automotive & Allied Research and Technology Innovations (AARTI) Foundation, a section-8 entity established with support from IIT-Roorkee, to support innovation and businesses in auto and allied domains, especially for startups and MSMEs. ICAT actively engages startups & MSMEs through workshops, seminars and webinars offering skilling and upskilling opportunities while serving as a technology and validation partner by providing technical and industry expertise.

    The Government of India has formulated various schemes to attract foreign investment in the heavy industry and automobile sectors. These schemes also aim to strengthen the position of India in global EV and hydrogen fuel cell market. The details are as under: –

    1. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India (PLI-Auto): Government has notified this scheme on 23.09.2021 for Automobile and Auto Component Industry for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities for Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products with a budgetary outlay of ₹25,938 crore. There are 41 approved foreign applicants in the scheme.
    2. Scheme to Promotion Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI): This scheme was notified on 15.03.2024 to promote the manufacturing of electric cars in India. Under this scheme, EV passenger cars (e-4W) can initially be imported with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000, at a duty rate of 15% for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance of approval letter by MHI. This requires applicants to invest a minimum of ₹4,150 crore and achieve a minimum DVA of 25% at the end of third year and DVA of 50% at the end of fifth year.
    3. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II: The Government implemented this scheme for a period of five years from 01/04/2019 till 31/03/2024 with a total budgetary support of Rs.11,500 crore. There are foreign OEMs who had invested and were supported under the scheme.
    4. PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)Scheme: This schemewith an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore was notified on 29th September, 2024. It is a two-year scheme w.e.f. 1st April, 2024 onwards, which aims to support EVs including e-2W, e-3W, e-Trucks, e-buses and e-Ambulances.  There are foreign OEMs who have invested and are supported under the scheme.
    5. National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an objective to make India a global hub of production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. One of the objectives of the Mission is to support the deployment of Green Hydrogen as fuel in buses and trucks, in a phased manner on a pilot basis. MNRE issued the scheme guidelines for implementation of pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Transport Sector under the NGHM. Under this scheme, five pilot projects have been sanctioned consisting total of 37 vehicles (buses and trucks), and 9 hydrogen refuelling stations. As part of the Mission, the R&D Scheme Guidelines have been issued that include development of fuel cells as one of the key areas.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CURRENT STATUS OF FAME-II SCHEME

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:26PM by PIB Delhi

    Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme Phase-II was implemented for a period of five years from 01.04.2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs.11,500 crore. The scheme incentivized sale of electric vehicles i.e. e-2Ws, e-3Ws & e-4Ws.  Further, grants for deployment of e-buses and setting up of EV public charging stations (EVPCS) were also provided under the scheme. The number of electric vehicles incentivized under the FAME India scheme Phase-II, as on 11.03.2025 are as under: –

    Sl. No.

    Segment

    No. of EVs for which incentive paid

    1

    e-2 wheelers

    14,28,009

    2

    e-3 wheelers

    1,64,523

    3

    e-4 wheelers

    22,548

     

    Total

    16,15,080

    Further, 6,862 electric buses were sanctioned to various cities/STUs/State Govt. entities for intra-city operations under the FAME-II Scheme. Out of 6,862 e-buses, 5,135 e-buses have been supplied till 28.02.2025.

    Further, under FAME-II scheme, MHI had sanctioned Rs.800 crore in March, 2023 to three Oil marketing companies (OMCs) namely Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) for setting up 7,432 public charging stations (PCS) at their Retail Outlets (ROs) across the country. Further, MHI sanctioned an additional Rs.73.50 crore for upgradation of 980 Public Charging stations in March, 2024. In addition, 400 charging stations have also been sanctioned which were allotted through EOI to other entities in various states.

    MHI is implementing following schemes on pan-India basis including for rural areas to strengthen electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem and accelerate adoption of electric vehicle in the country :

    i.     Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India (PLI-Auto): The Government approved this scheme on 23.09.2021 for Automobile and Auto Component Industry in India for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities for advanced automotive technology (AAT) products with a budgetary outlay of Rs.25,938 crore. The scheme proposes financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing of AAT products with minimum 50% Domestic Value Addition (DVA) and attract investments in the automotive manufacturing value chain.

    ii.    PLI Scheme for National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage: The Government on 12.05.2021 approved PLI Scheme for manufacturing of ACC in the country with a budgetary outlay of Rs.18,100 crore. The scheme aims to establish a competitive domestic manufacturing ecosystem for 50 GWh of ACC batteries.

    iii.  PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme: This scheme with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore was notified on 29.09.2024. It is a two-year scheme which aims to support electric vehicles including e-2W, e-3W, e-Trucks, e-buses, e-Ambulances, EV public charging stations and upgradation of vehicle testing agencies.

    iv.   PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme: This Scheme notified on 28.10.2024, has an outlay of Rs.3,435.33 crore and aims to support deployment of more than 38,000 electric buses. The objective of scheme is to provide payment security to e-bus operators in case of default by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs).

    v.    Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI) was notified on 15.03.2024 to promote the manufacturing of electric cars in India. This requires applicants to invest a minimum of Rs.4,150 crore and to achieve a minimum DVA of 25% at the end of the third year and DVA of 50% at the end of the fifth year.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: IMPACT OF 10 GWh CAPACITY PROJECT

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 18 MAR 2025 3:24PM by PIB Delhi

    The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) administers a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme namely “National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage”. Under the scheme, the total outlay is ₹18,100 Crore for a capacity of 50 GWh for a period of 5 years after gestation period of 2 years. A total of 40GWh in two tranches has been allocated to four PLI beneficiaries. Further, as per recommendation of EGoS in July 2024, MHI initiated the process for finalizing bid documents for balance 10 GWh capacity for Grid Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications in consultation with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The details of the scheme may be seen at:https://heavyindustries.gov.in/pli-scheme-national-programme-advanced-chemistry-cell-acc-battery-storage. The objectives of the PLI ACC scheme are:

    1. Promoting indigenous manufacturing
    2. Enhancing cost competitiveness
    3. Boosting clean energy and sustainability
    4. Encouraging investment and innovation
    5. Developing a robust supply chain and generating employment and economic growth.
    6. Fostering local manufacturing to decrease dependence on imported batteries, supporting the broader goal of self-reliance in the energy sector.

    The “National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage” is a government initiative in India which, inter-alia, aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage technologies by promoting manufacturing of Giga Scale battery manufacturing units.

    The scheme is creating ACC manufacturing ecosystem in the country by reducing battery costs, making EVs more affordable and accelerating adoption, enhancing energy storage solutions for renewable integration, improving grid stability and energy efficiency.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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