Month: July 2023

Study says plant-based and cow’s milk not nutritionally equal; here’s what to consider
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Study says plant-based and cow’s milk not nutritionally equal; here’s what to consider

Fat: Cow’s milk contains both saturated and unsaturated fats, around 3-4 per cent fat. Plant-based milk types differ, with almond and rice milk having lower fat content, and coconut milk being richer in fat.Vitamin D, vitamin B12 and calcium Cow’s milk contains all three micro nutrients while plant-based milk lacks these. However most brands come with fortified vitamin D, B12, and Calcium to compensate for its absenceLactose: Cow’s milk contains lactose, causing lactose intolerance in some individuals. Plant-based milk alternatives are lactose-free.
Hero Future Energies signs MoUs for INR 6200 crores to develop future Renewable energy projects
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Hero Future Energies signs MoUs for INR 6200 crores to develop future Renewable energy projects

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Hero Future Energies has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with REC Limited and PFC Limited for infusion of Rs.3100 crores each in HFE over the next five years. The MoUs, were signed on the sidelines of 4th G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meetings at Goa. A sum of Rs 6200 crores, gained cumulatively with the MoUs, will be used for development of Renewable Projects across India including Solar & Wind for C&I customers, Utility projects and Green Hydrogen Derivatives and will strengthen the company by ensuring the financial closure for future projects in the pipeline.Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Srivatsan Iyer, Global CEO, Hero Future Energies said, "We are enthusiastic about the collaboration with REC and PFC Limited. The co...
Edelweiss Mutual Fund becomes lowest cost index fund provider
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund becomes lowest cost index fund provider

Ahmedabad, July 26, 2023.Edelweiss Mutual Fund has made a significant move to benefit passive investors by reducing the expense ratio across its Passive Equity Index schemes in direct plans. The expense ratio has been cut to a record-low of 0.05 percent, the lowest among Nifty 50 index funds in India. This reduction aims to boost investor returns and minimize tracking errors for passive funds.The expense ratio reduction is expected to bring down tracking error and tracking difference, which is the difference between the returns of the fund and the benchmark index it aims to replicate. This shall help these low cost passive funds stay closer to their benchmark performance, giving investors more accurate exposure to the index they are tracking.This strategic decision by Edelweiss...
Modicare Becomes 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral
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Modicare Becomes 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Modicare Limited, one of India’s leading direct-selling companies, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming 100% 'Plastic Waste Neutral'. Through its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, Modicare has successfully collected & recycled 100% post-consumer plastic waste and recycled 100% pre-consumer plastic packaging waste in FY 22-23 as per its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandate. This significant milestone exemplifies Modicare's commitment to combat plastic pollution and create a greener future. As part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste and preserve the environment, Modicare has collected approximately 1000 metric tonnes of plastic waste across 35 cities in India. The collected waste includes bottles, tubes, caps, sachet...
SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE MISSION VATSALYA SCHEME
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SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE MISSION VATSALYA SCHEME

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Mission Shakti under which SwadharGreh - for Women in difficult circumstances and Ujjawala Home - for prevention of trafficking have been merged and renamed as Shakti Sadan which is an Integrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home. This is aimed at creating a safe and enabling environment for the women in distress situations and difficult circumstances. Shakti Sadan is a demand driven Centrally Sponsored Scheme under which funds are released as per Scheme guidelines as per need and requirement of the States/UTs.The Government is administering the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) which is the primary law for children in conflict with law and children in need of care ...
SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games
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SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Sports Authority of India (SAI) will financially support four fencers from the SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for the upcoming World University Games in Chengdu, China. The Fencers include Abhay Krishna Shinde (NCOE Patiala and TOPS Athlete), Durgesh Milind Jahagirdar (NCOE Aurangabad and Khelo India Athlete) and NCOE Patiala Athletes Tannu Gulia and Shiksha Ballouria.As the event is not covered under Fencing’s Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) plans, the World University Games will get international exposure for the athletes. Therefore, SAI has decided to give funding as a special case to the athletes. The 31st edition of the competition is scheduled from July 28 to August 8.
NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India & emphasizes on creating a holistic learning environment: Prof. B.S. Sahay
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NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India & emphasizes on creating a holistic learning environment: Prof. B.S. Sahay

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Director Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay today said, National Education Policy 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India and is emphasising on creating a holistic learning environment. Professor Sahay said this while addressing media on ‘Strategic Action Plan for Implementing NEP 2020’ at IIM old campus, Jammu.The event was also attended by Director Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Assistant Commissioner KV Jammu, Sh. Anil Kumar, Joint Director PIB & CBC J&K, Ladakh, Sh. Gh. Abbas, Assistant Director DD, Sh. Vivek Pathak and Media & Communications Officer, PIB Jammu, Sh. Sheikh Mudasir Amin.Prof. Sahay said, under NEP 2020, students are given ...
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra remember martyrs
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra remember martyrs

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Bollywood celebrities joined India in remembering martyrs who laid their lives in the Kargil War. Actors such as Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Nimrat Kaur, among others, took to social media to pay tribute to the martyrs.The Kargil War took place in 1999 between India and Pakistan. Films such as LOC Kargil, Lakshya, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, and Shershaah have been based on the war.Sidharth Malhotra, who played the role of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra in the film Shershaah, wrote on Twitter, “Honoring the brave soldiers of our army and paying tribute to Capt. Vikram Batra on this #KargilVijayDiwas. Let us remember the courageous souls who fearlessly defended our motherland during the Kargeil War. ...
SAMTEL SPREADS ITS WINGS IN THE UNITED STATES
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SAMTEL SPREADS ITS WINGS IN THE UNITED STATES

New Delhi, July 2023.As part of its international expansion program, Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) – a key Indian player in high-technology rugged military systems & products, today announced that it has appointed GEM Defense Solutions LLC as its Business Development & Marketing representative in North America.Mr Graydon (Grady) Myhre, President of GEM Defense Solutions LLC,willrepresent Samtel Avionics in USA and Canada in various business development and marketing activities. This development marks a significant foray of SA into the international market, thus facilitating close liaison with existing and potential customers, while helping SA pursue Business Development activities in this geography.Mr Graydon Myhre (Grady) is a Multi-disciplined Defense Contracting Expert, ...
National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme
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National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports runs a Central Sector Scheme, namely, ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ Scheme since 2016, wherein one of the sub-components, namely, ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’, is dedicated to development of rural and indigenous/tribal games in the country.Under the ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ sub- component of the Khelo India Scheme, Mallakhamb, Kalaripayyattu, Gatka, Thang-Ta,  Silambam and Yogasan  have been  receiving support for infrastructure development, equipment support, appointment of coaches, training of coaches and scholarships to athletes.Under the ‘Khelo India Centres’ component of the Khelo India Scheme, as a part of Govern...
Technology Advisory Group for ETG meets to discuss Carbon Capture, Alternate Battery Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
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Technology Advisory Group for ETG meets to discuss Carbon Capture, Alternate Battery Technology, and Artificial Intelligence

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and the Chairperson of the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood convened the first meeting of the Technology Advisory Group (TAG) for the ETG today at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi.The meeting brought together TAG members, ETG members, key government officials, and experts from academia to discuss priority areas of scientific research and technology development particularly in carbon capture utilisation and storage, alternate battery technologies, and Artificial Intelligence.Addressing the TAG meeting, Professor Ajay Kumar Sood said, “Empowered Technology Group is a forum to identify the most pertinent scientific challenges before the country and discuss the most sui...
Tata Motors Q1 Results: Auto major posts Rs 3,203 cr profit on JLR push; revenue jumps 42%
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Tata Motors Q1 Results: Auto major posts Rs 3,203 cr profit on JLR push; revenue jumps 42%

New Delhi, July 25, 2023.Tata Motors Ltd. (TML) announced its results for quarter ending June 30, 2023.  Consolidated(₹ Cr Ind AS)Jaguar Land Rover(£m, IFRS)Tata Commercial Vehicles(₹Cr, Ind AS)Tata Passenger Vehicles(₹ Cr, Ind AS)FY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYFY24Vs. PYQ1 FY24Revenue102,23642.1 %6,90357.0 %16,9914.4%   12,83911.1%   EBITDA (%)14.4700 bps16.3960 bps9.4390 bps5.3(80) bpsEBIT (%)8.1880 bps8.61,300 bps6.5 370 bps1.010 bpsPBT (bei)5,330₹10,292 crs435£959m937₹635 crs186₹172 crsTata Motors Consolidated:TML continued its strong performance in Q1 FY24 with Revenues at ₹102.2K Cr (up 42% yoy), EBITDA at ₹14.7K Cr (up 177% yoy) and EBIT of ₹8.3KCr (higher by ₹8.8KCr), all showing a sharp improvement driven by JLR and CV bu...
Coca-Cola India announces the appointment of Ajay Vijay Bathija as Vice President, Franchise Operations for Southwest Asia
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Coca-Cola India announces the appointment of Ajay Vijay Bathija as Vice President, Franchise Operations for Southwest Asia

New Delhi, 25 July, 2023.Coca-Cola India announced the appointment of Ajay Vijay Bathija, as Vice President of Franchise Operations for Southwest Asia (SWA). Ajay's extensive career journey with The Coca-Cola Company spans nearly 24 years and encompasses a distinct combination of marketing and franchise expertise.                                      In 1999, Ajay embarked on his professional journey with the Hindustan Coca-Cola BeveragesPvt. Ltd. (HCCBPL)Front Line Sales team and demonstrated consistent growth steadily advancing across different roles and positions within the organisation. He was the Region Manager for the Mekong Delta Region at SabCo Vietnam, in 2005. In this pivotal role, he ledsales operations and route-to-marketstrategies to drive volumes.He returned to In...
Here’s what a 100-gram serving of beetroot contains
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Here’s what a 100-gram serving of beetroot contains

New Delhi, July 25, 2023.Here is a general overview of the nutritional profile of beetroot in a 100-gram serving, as per Anand.Calories: 43Carbohydrates: 10 grams (gm)Protein: 1.6 gmFat: 0.2 gmVitamin C: 4% of the recommended daily value (DV)Folate: 20 % of DVFibre: 2 gmalso rich in potassium iron and phytonutrients like betalains and nitrate.Rich in fibre: Beetroot is rich in dietary fibre, which aids in digestion, promotes satiety, and supports healthy weight management.Antioxidant properties: The presence of betalains, powerful antioxidants in beetroot, helps reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers.Enhances cardiovascular health: The high level of nitrates found in beetr...
Isha Ambani stuns in black maxi dress for NMACC exhibition
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Isha Ambani stuns in black maxi dress for NMACC exhibition

Mumbai,July 25, 2023.Isha Ambani slayed in a black outfit as she stepped out to attend the Toilet Paper Magazine exhibition launch at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) and posed for photos with Orhan Awatramani aka Orry and Shloka Ambani’s sister.For the exhibition, Isha opted for an all-black maxi dress featuring a mini-length slip underneath, an open Mandarin-collar neckline, long sleeves in a billowy outline, floral lace embroidery, sparkling sequin accents, side slits and a relaxed fit.Isha completed the look with statement rings, emerald and diamond drop earrings, and heeled sandals. The final set of her glam selections included a side-parted sleek braided ponytail, feathery brows, soft eye shadow, kohl-lined eyelids, mascara on the la...
Mahatma Gandhi Hospital performs six swap kidney transplants in a day
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Mahatma Gandhi Hospital performs six swap kidney transplants in a day

Jaipur, July 25, 2023.A swap kidney transplant can happen when there are many patients and donors waiting, as per urologist and director of MGH's Kidney Transplant Unit Prof. TC Sadasukhi and Dr Godara Kidney transplant specialists of Mahatma Gandhi Hospital (MGM), Jaipur, recently performed swap kidney transplant in six patients in a single dayNephrology Head at the hospital, Prof Suraj Godara, said in the first case, the blood group of Behror resident Nishant was B positive while his donor mother Lalta Devi’s blood group was O positive. There was a problem in the transplant due to antibodies. In this situation, he was transplanted with the kidney of swap donor Sarita Yadav.In the second case, kidney patient Rajni Sharma, a resident of Sri Ganganagar, had blood group AB positi...
IBM Report: Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million in 2023
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IBM Report: Average cost of a data breach in India touched INR 179 million in 2023

Bengaluru, July 25, 2023.IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report,[1]showingthe average cost of a data breach in India reached INR 179 million in 2023 – an all-time high for the report and almost a 28% increase since 2020. Detection and escalation costs jumped 45% over this same time frame, representing the highest portion of breach costs, and indicating a shift towards more complex breach investigations.At nearly 22%, the most common attack typein India was phishing, followed by stolen or compromised credentials (16%).Social engineering was the costliest root cause of breaches at INR 191 million,followed bymalicious insider threats, which amounted to approximately INR 188 million.According to the 2023 IBM report, globally b...
TRAI releases draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulation, 2023 for comments
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TRAI releases draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulation, 2023 for comments

New Delhi, July 25, 2023.Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released draft Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (Sixth Amendment) Regulation, 2023 for stakeholders’ comments.The TRAI had notified the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund Regulations, 2007 [(6 of 2007) [hereinafter referred to as the principal regulations] on June 15, 2007. In terms of these regulations, a fund called “Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund” (TCEPF) was created. The income generated by the TCEPF is utilised to undertake activities such as conduct Consumer Outreach Programmes, seminars, workshops, developing educational and awareness material, etc. for dissemination of information to the consumers. The activities are planned ...
JLR India achieves highest ever Q1 sales with 102% YoY growth
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JLR India achieves highest ever Q1 sales with 102% YoY growth

Mumbai, 24th July 2023.JLR India today reported its best ever Q1 sales performance with a growth of 102%, retailing a total of 1048 units, in the first quarter of FY24 compared to the same period last year. This performance was enabled bya phenomenal growth of 209% in Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender sales. The three models continue to see sustained demand, contributing 78% of the current order book.Mr. Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said, “JLR India has delivered record sales in Q1 FY24 with our volumes doubling as compared to that in Q1 FY23. This performance is testament to the exceptional equity of the JLR brands and our class-leading collection of modern luxury vehicles. Backed by the growing demand among our discerning clients, our order book remains str...
15,000 People Attended the 8th Teriberka Arctic Festival
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15,000 People Attended the 8th Teriberka Arctic Festival

New Delhi, July 2023.The Teriberka Arctic Festival welcomed 15,000 guests in 2023, a 150% increase over the previous year. The event featured 16 artists, 50 master classes and related activities, seven professionally guided festival walking tours, and two trail runs. The festival took place on 15–16 July in the village of the same name in Murmansk Oblast as part of Russia’s plan for the chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023. Chairmanship events are operated by the Roscongress Foundation.“The Arctic is our present, anditis the future of the entire planet. It is a land of strong-spirited, enterprising people, a place where powerful state projects come to fruition, a land carefully preserving its culture. And that includes the unique gastronomic traditions. The festival has ...
Tata Motors inaugurates state-of-the-art registered vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar
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Tata Motors inaugurates state-of-the-art registered vehicle scrapping facility in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, July, 2023.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, continues its commitment to sustainable mobility with the launch of its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re - Recycle with Respect’, this advanced facility was inaugurated by Smt Tukuni Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of Water Resources, Commerce & Transport, Government of Odisha. The event was graced by delegates from the Odisha Government and Tata Motors. The state-of-the-art facility uses environmentally friendly processes and has the capacity to disassemble 10,000 end-of-life vehicles safely and sustainably each year. The RVSF is developed and operated by Tata Motors’ partner Empreo Premium to scrap end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all bra...
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates Fit India Quiz 2022 State Round Winners
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Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur felicitates Fit India Quiz 2022 State Round Winners

New Delhi, July 24, 2023.Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday felicitated 72 school students across 36 States and UTs on their success in the second edition of the Fit India Quiz State Rounds.The felicitation took place in an event in Mumbai. 72 students clinched the top honours from their respective States and will now compete in the national round of the Fit India Quiz that will be telecast on Star Sports and Disney Hotstar.The winning school from each State/UT received total prize money of Rs 2.5 Lakh, while the team of 2 students from the School was awarded a total of Rs 25,000. The State 1st Runner-up School received prize money of Rs 1 Lakh and the students a total of Rs 10,000. Similarly, the Stat...
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