Govt extends Validity of Driving License till June 30, 2021

 Government extended the Validity of Motor Vehicle Documents like Driving License (DL), Registration Certificate (RC) and Permits till June 30, 2021, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.

In an advisory to states, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said it is extending the validity of fitness, permit, driving license, registration and other documents whose extension of validity could not be granted due to lockdown and which had expired since February 1, 2020, or would expire by March 31, 2021.

It had earlier issued advisories dated March 30, 2020, June 9, 2020, August 24, 2020, and December 27, 2020, in connection with extension of validity of documents related to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

It is advised that the validity of the documents that have expired since February 1, the same may be treated to be valid till June 30, 2021, the ministry said in an advisory to states.

Enforcement Authorities are advised to treat such documents valid till June 30, 2021, the MoRTH said adding that "this will help out citizens in availing transport-related services".

Stating that this may be the last advisory in this regard, the Ministry has asked the states to implement this advisory in letter and spirit, so that citizens are not harassed or face difficulties.

Earlier through various notifications, it was advised that the validity of fitness, permit (all types), license, registration or any other concerned documents may be treated to be valid till March 31, 2021.

Google Starts Rolling Out Assistant Driving Mode

 Google Starts Rolling Out Assistant Driving Mode for More Countries Including India

Google says you can use your voice to send and receive Calls and Texts, quickly review New Messages across your Messaging Apps in one place and get a read-out of your texts so you don’t need to look down at your Phone while Driving.

Google’s Assistant Driving Mode feature will now be made available for More Countries, including India. The Driving Mode was previously only available for the US. Those who are living in Countries like Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, India and Singapore, will get this feature. “Driving Mode makes all of this possible without ever leaving the Navigation Screen, so you can minimize distractions on the Road,” Google said.

So, now with the help of Google Assistant, you can easily get more done while keeping your focus on the Road. Google says you can use your voice to send and receive calls and texts, quickly review new messages across your messaging apps in one place and get a read-out of your texts so you don’t need to look down at your phone while driving.

The Company says The Digital Assistant will even Alert you to an incoming call, so you can quickly answer or decline with voice. You can also play Media from hundreds of providers around the Globe, including YouTube Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many more.

How to use Google Assistant Driving Mode?

If you have received this feature, then you can try the Driving Mode right away. To get started, all you need to do is begin Navigating to a destination with Google Maps and tap on the Pop Up to get started. Alternatively, you can also head to Google Assistant settings on your Android Phone and then select “Transportation,” Tap on “Driving Mode” and Turn It On.

To Wake Up the Digital Assistant, you can also say “Hey Google, open Assistant Settings.” Once enabled, you will be able to send Text Messages, make Phone Calls and control Media using your voice, without leaving Google Maps Navigation. The feature is available for Android Version 9.0 Phones or Higher Version. Google says the feature works well with Phones that have 4GB RAM.

The World’s Fastest Single Wheel Vehicle

A Team of Engineering Students from Duke University, North Carolina 

have designed The World’s Fastest Electric Monowheel. 

This Unique Vehicle has got approval from the Guinness World Record Team 

and can reach Speeds of up to 72 mph (115 kph), 

exceeding the 45 mph (72 kph) mark it needed for The World Record. 

Take a look at how This Amazing Monocycle was made.

World’s Longest Sea Bridge - Qingdao Haiwan Bridge

 

The World’s Longest Cross Sea Bridge has been revealed by China, proving once again how Technology and Economics are The Strongest Points of its Economy. 

According to the Telegraph, the Qingdao Haiwan Bridge measures 26.4 miles (42.6 km) and links Qingdao City in China’s Eastern Shandong Province with the Huangdao District. 

Having An Amazing Architectural Importance, the Qingdao Haiwan Bridge helps cut the distance between the 2 Points by 30 km, A Life Saver in such A Busy Society like China’s, not to mention The Touristic Attraction. 

The 6 Lane Bridge is almost 3 Miles Longer than The Previous Record Holder, The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana. 

The Major Infrastructure Project consisted of 4 Years of Labour and US$ 8.6 billion spent. 

The money went into 450,000 Tons of Steel, capable of withstanding a magnitude 8.0 Earthquake. 

Built in the Jiaozhou River Delta, The Finished Remarkable Structure is supposed to hold The Record for only a few years, 

because The Officials already announced they started working on another Bridge, that links Southern Province of Guangdong with Hong Kong and Macau.

Jumbo Hostel - A Hotel For Ether Lovers

Jumbo Hostel is not only A Wonderful Hotel but also A Tourist Attraction 

for anyone Visiting This Stockholm Airport. 

It has 25 Fully Equipped Rooms, 

with The Best of Course being in The Former Cockpit, 

since in addition to The Unique View 

there are Several Controls Available for The Former Ether Giant. 

Enjoy A Tour Inside This Excellent Hotel Through The Following Photos - 

5 Most Expensive Private Jets

The World’s 5 Most Expensive Private Jets and The People Who Own Them

The Landscape of The Rich and Famous is changing and you have More Chance These Days of Flying in a Luxury Private Jet than Ever Before

5. Boeing 757 – $100,000

Starting off our countdown is a Boeing 757 with a price tag of $100 million. Owned by Donald Trump, there’s nothing shy about this 43-seater private jet that skimps on nothing to make life onboard as luxurious and convenient as it possibly can be flying 40,000 feet above the earth. The jet is powered by Rolls Royce engines and has all the latest electronic equipment onboard, including a personal TV screen for every chair, and a built-in multiplex movie system with a library of over 1,000 movies and 2,500 CDs. There’s gold in abundance too – 24-carat plated seat belts and the family logo stamped on almost everything. For added comfort, the couches in the guestroom convert into a bed.

4. Boeing 787-8 BBJ – $300 million

The Boeing 787-8, also called the Dreamliner, is capable of carrying over 300 passengers. At the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in 2016, Kestrel Aviation Management unveiled the first VVIP outfitted Boeing BBJ 787-8, with seating for 40 lucky travelers. The ultra-luxurious $300 million jet has 2,400 square feet of cabin space with an oversized master bedroom including a California king-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and master bath with double-size shower, and heated marble floors. There is a luxurious lounge for relaxing and dining, and a separate seating area with 18 first class seats and six premium economy seats. While several privately-owned Boeing 787s have been reconfigured into private jets, this is the first Boeing 787 specifically designed to be a Boeing Business Jet. One of these carbon-composite airliners was bought in 2016 by the China HNA Group which spent a further $100 million turning the plane into their version of a luxury private jet.

3. Boeing 747-8 VIP – $367 million

The longest and second largest airliner ever built (and one of Boeing’s bestselling models), this plane’s price tag excludes the luxury amendments that are fitted post-purchase. The interiors of the private jet are built by Greenpoint Technologies and only the finest materials are used. The private plane has two lounges and a dining room, a stateroom with its own lounge, and a sizable office and state-of-the-art conference room.

One client who bought a 747-8 reportedly spent an additional $200 million pimping his ride with luxury must-haves like fully equipped bathrooms, a private living room and master suite with magnificent views of the changing sky. There’s also a guest cabin with a luxury en-suite bathroom. Other amenities are a private office and generous meeting room, big-screen TVs, two living areas with sofas, and a dining room for 14 people. This long-legged aircraft can hit a speed of 645 miles per hour and has an impressive range of 9,200 miles.

2. Airbus 380 – $500 million

Also the world’s biggest private jet, the Airbus 380 is the aircraft of choice for Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud. Singapore Airlines and Emirates fleets own the same model which can take up to 800 passengers, only without the expensive modifications of a Saudi prince.

The double-decker, one of the most expensive planes in the world, is currently listed at $432.6 million. Although the A380 was originally intended as a commercial airliner, resellers are seeing pre-owned A380s being converted to luxurious and expensive private jets. Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal al-Saud did just this when he turned his A380 into nothing short of a flying palace, including parking space for the prince’s Rolls Royce! The plane’s three floors are connected by an elevator and spiral staircase. Four family and VIP suites include a prayer room with electronic mats designed to rotate automatically towards Mecca in the East. For entertainment, there is a concert hall with a stage and a grand piano, and a Turkish bath for a luxurious soak.

1. Airbus A340-300 - $350 to $500 million

Heading up the list of the world’s most expensive private jets is the fabulous Airbus A340-300 owned by billionaire Alisher Usmanov, one of Russia’s wealthiest businessmen. In its commercial configuration, the Airbus A340-300 can seat over 300 passengers and has a top speed of 567 miles per hour and a range of 8,512 miles. Usmanov’s private jet, named Bourkhan after his father, has four engines and an ultra-long range capable of flying any air route on the planet. While information on the interior is not available, the plane is known to have undergone an extensive retrofit with VIP additions that surpass even President Vladimir Putin’s Ilyushin II-96. You can view an infographic of the Bourkhan in our report on the private jets of world leaders.