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Month: November 2023

TIGER WOODS LEADS THE WORLD’S ELITE AT THE 2023 HERO WORLD CHALLENGE
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TIGER WOODS LEADS THE WORLD’S ELITE AT THE 2023 HERO WORLD CHALLENGE

ALBANY, November 30, 2023. Tiger Woods teed off in his first semi-competitive round at the Pro-Am ahead of the 2023 Hero World Challenge at Albany in the Bahamas. The field of 20  elite stars includes World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who wants to end his run of two successive second places behind the Norwegian star, Viktor Hovland, who bids to become the first player to win the Hero World Challenge three times in a row. Woods returns to action for the first time since he withdrew after the second round of the Masters in Augusta this April. Playing without a limp, that has often been seen in Woods’ walk, the 15-time Major winning legend, played his Pro-Am round with Dr. Pawan Munjal, the Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp. It was clearly a moment to cherish as Woods plagued by ...
BLS International Opens a New State-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Delhi
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BLS International Opens a New State-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Delhi

New Delhi, November 30, 2023. BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens and a global leader in visa processing and consular services, announced the inauguration of its new Visa Application Centre in Delhi. This new centre is part of BLS International's commitment to enhancing the customer experience and streamlining the visa application process. The newly inaugurated visa application centre, located at Dr. Gopaldas Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, is designed with cutting-edge infrastructure, advanced technology, and increased capacity to accommodate the growing demand for visa services. Spanning 7000 square feet the modern facility ensures a seamless experience for applicants, with state-of-the-art biometric enrollment and document verifi...
Tata Motors commences deliveries of top-of-the-line Prima VX tipper
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Tata Motors commences deliveries of top-of-the-line Prima VX tipper

Mumbai, 30th November2023. Redefining customer excellence, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer,commences deliveries ofstate-of-the-art Tata Prima VX tipper truck with top-of-the-line safety features.Thefeature-richtipper is designed for higherproductivityand with best-in-class conveniences and features for enhanced driver and vehicle safety. The Prima range of vehicles are now available in LX and VX trims, catering to the customer’s preferences and requirements. Loaded with state-of-the-art features, the Prima VX tipper boasts driver monitoring system, automatic traction control, hill-start assist,multimode FE (Fuel Efficiency) switch, camera-based park assist system, in-built touchscreen infotainment system, fuel monitoring system, pneumatically suspended dr...
India approves procurement of 97 Tejas jets, over 150 Prachand choppers
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India approves procurement of 97 Tejas jets, over 150 Prachand choppers

New Delhi, November 30, 2023. India on Thursday accorded an initial approval to procure an additional batch of 97 Tejas light combat aircraft and around 150 Prachand helicopters to boost the overall combat capability of the armed forces. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also cleared a proposal of the Indian Air Force to upgrade its Su-30 fighter fleet. It is learnt that mega procurement projects and the Su-30 upgrade programme are expected to cost the exchequer Rs 1.3 lakh crore.
IBM furthers commitment to climate action in collaboration with The University of Chicago
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IBM furthers commitment to climate action in collaboration with The University of Chicago

Bengaluru, November 29, 2023.  As vulnerable communities in India continue to suffer outsized effects of climate change, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is empowering innovators with cutting-edge technologies and training. Ahead of COP28, IBM announced the latest investments in its effort to advance environmental sustainability through its social impact programs. A new set of environmental initiatives pioneering water solutions will be scaled through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to benefit local communities across India in collaboration with The University of Chicago Trust. Simultaneously, a first-of-its-kind roadmap of sustainability skills courses, available for free through IBM SkillsBuild, will empower future climate action. “With nearly half of the global population vulnerable to sig...
Skill India joins hands with Indian Armed Force for a Resettlement Training Program for enhancing employability of Ex-servicemen Personnel
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Skill India joins hands with Indian Armed Force for a Resettlement Training Program for enhancing employability of Ex-servicemen Personnel

New Delhi, November 2023. In a significant move towards boosting the endeavours of the Skill India Mission and towards enhancing the employability of Superannuating Armed Service Personnel, the Regional Directorate of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (RDSDE), Telangana, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has partnered with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare (Ministry of Defence). The partnership aims to implement a comprehensive Resettlement Training Program focusing on sectors like aerospace and aviation (Drone technology), capital goods, and automotive. Under the partnership, the program will facilitate the reintegration of retiring service personnel into civilian life, specifically within high...
Vinod Kalra of Rajasthan changed the fortunes of his shop and house with Pay Near Buy app.
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Vinod Kalra of Rajasthan changed the fortunes of his shop and house with Pay Near Buy app.

Sri Ganganagar, November 2023. Every morning, Vinod Kalra, resident of Sri Ganganagar, reaches his shop which is famous by the name of Kalra Traders. Be it heat, cold or rain, Kalra Traders opens its shutters every morning at 8:00 am. And every morning there is a crowd of customers in front of this small mobile shop. This crowd is made up of customers who have come to avail financial and digital services before going to work. The livelihood of most of the people of Shri Ganganagar, famous as 'Ann Bhandar' in Rajasthan, depends on farming and related industries. This is the reason why most of Vinod ji's customers are either farmers or daily wage laborers, to whom he has been providing all these services for the last 5 years. Now how about banking services in mobile shop? Because Vin...
Tiger Woods and Dr Pawan Munjal with the VIDA V1 at the Hero World Challenge 2023
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Tiger Woods and Dr Pawan Munjal with the VIDA V1 at the Hero World Challenge 2023

New Delhi, November 29, 2023. A hectic season may be nearing its end, but some major events are happening this week at the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods will swing a club in a competitive round for the first time since pulling out of the third round at the Augusta Masters. And the purse for this elite event, which has been US$3.5 million since 2014, when Hero took over the sponsorship, has been enhanced to a healthy US$4.5 million and is slated to go further up to US$5 million next year, said Dr Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman of the Hero MotoCorp.
ExxonMobil elevates India’s motorsports scene by powering first F4 Championship and Season 2 of Indian Racing League
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ExxonMobil elevates India’s motorsports scene by powering first F4 Championship and Season 2 of Indian Racing League

Bengaluru, November, 2023. ExxonMobil is elevating India’s fast-growing motorsports sector by powering the Indian Racing Festival this year, which features the first-ever F4 Indian Championship in the country and the second season of the Indian Racing League (IRL), being held at Chennai’s Madras International Circuit (MIC) and the new Formula Racing Circuit (FCR). This year will also mark another first in India and South Asia – an exciting calendar of night races at the FCR, located around the Island Grounds in the heart of the city. This is part of ExxonMobil’s second consecutive year of partnership with Racing Promotions Pvt Ltd (RPPL), underpinned by its commitment to elevate the popularity and reach of motorsports in the country and make it more affordable for all passionate r...
P&G Health’s ‘12 Ka Naara’ to Raise Awareness on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in Collaboration with FOGSI
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P&G Health’s ‘12 Ka Naara’ to Raise Awareness on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Mumbai and Ahmedabad in Collaboration with FOGSI

Mumbai, November 29, 2023. Commemorating Iron Deficiency Day, P&G Health announced the launch of ‘12 Ka Naara’ campaign in collaboration with MOGS (Mumbai Obstetric & Gynecological Society) and AOGS (Ahmedabad Obstetric & Gynecological Society), the Societies of Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI), to raise awareness on prevention, treatment and management of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Milind Thatte, Managing Director, Procter & Gamble Health Limited, said, “Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies observed amongst women and children in India that can negatively impact physical growth and development and lead to poor reproductive outcomes. P&G Health has been working towards raisi...
Tunnel rescue mission discussed at Cabinet meet; PM was very emotional: Thakur
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Tunnel rescue mission discussed at Cabinet meet; PM was very emotional: Thakur

New Delhi, November 29, 2023. The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue mission came up for discussion during the meeting of the Union Cabinet on Tuesday night, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "very emotional", Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Thakur said there was "whole of government" approach and every effort was made to save every life.
MAHE Celebrates Graduates in Grand Convocation Finale
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MAHE Celebrates Graduates in Grand Convocation Finale

National, November, 2023. Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE) 31st Convocation concluded on 26th November. It marked the end of an emotional and joyous four days during which distinguished leaders and guests joined the MAHE fraternity to wish the most recent class of graduates well as they set forth to pursue fulfilling professions. MAHE’s 31st convocation ceremony took place over four days, 18th and 19th November and 25th and 26th November. The chief guests for each of the days were: Lt Gen (Dr.) Narendra Kotwal, SM, VSM, Director and Commandant, Armed Forces Medical Colleges, Pune for Day 1 – 18th Nov; Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI), Govt. of India (New Delhi) for Day 2 – 19th Nov; Prof. (Dr.) T G Sitharam, Chairman, All India Council...
Tata Motors inaugurates its state-of-the-art Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Chandigarh
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Tata Motors inaugurates its state-of-the-art Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Chandigarh

New Delhi, November 2023. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, continues its commitment to sustainable mobility with the launch of its fourth Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Chandigarh. Named 'Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect,' the facility was unveiled by Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility. The state-of-the-art facility uses environmentally-friendly processes and has the capacity to disassemble 12,000 end-of-life vehicles safely and sustainably, each year. The RVSF is developed and operated by Tata Motors’ partner Dada Trading Company and is equipped to scrap both passenger and commercial vehicles, regardless of their brand, aligning with the company’s vision to promote eco-friendl...
BharatPe Turns EBITDA Positive: Clocks October 2023 as the First Profitable Month
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BharatPe Turns EBITDA Positive: Clocks October 2023 as the First Profitable Month

Gurugram, November 28, 2023. BharatPe, one of India’s leading players in the fintech sector, today announced that it has turned EBITDA positive in October 2023. Additionally, it shared that its annualized revenue has surged past Rs. 1,500 Cr, a growth of 31% from c. This financial milestone is attributed to consistent growth across all its business lines. The company has also significantly cut down its EBITDA burn—which was averaging at Rs. 60 Cr per month in FY23—to attain EBITDA positivity. This significant milestone in conjunction with strong growth is a testament to the efforts of the team, enabled by strategic guidance from the Board. The company will continue taking strides toward being a market-leading financial services platform for the 50 million small businesses across India. ...
India records 22 new Covid cases
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India records 22 new Covid cases

New Delhi, November 28, 2023. India has logged 22 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 257, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,298, the data updated at 8 am stated.  The country's Covid case tally is 4.50 crore (4,50,01,807).   The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,44,68,252 and the national recovery rate stands at 98.81%.
Little Singham 3D Tele-Film “Bahubali Friends – Rise of Aparshatru” Selected for Screening at the 54th International Film Festival of India
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Little Singham 3D Tele-Film “Bahubali Friends – Rise of Aparshatru” Selected for Screening at the 54th International Film Festival of India

Mumbai, November 28, 2023. Little Singham 3D Tele-Film “Bahubali Friends – Rise of Aparshatru”, a collaboration between Reliance Animation, Rohit Shetty Picturez, and Warner Bros. Discovery, to screen at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa on 28th November 2023, at 11:45 a.m. Being showcased at IFFI is truly a privilege for the makers, marking a momentous occasion for the film. This platform not only bestows honor but also serves as a remarkable opportunity for "Little Singham Bahubali Friends – Rise of Aparshatru" to captivate a diverse audience, both on a national and international scale. Tejonidhi Bhandare, CEO of Reliance Animation, expressed his delight and honor at this achievement, stating, “We feel delighted and honoured that our film “...
India will be serious challenger for 2024 T20 World Cup title: Ravi Shastri
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India will be serious challenger for 2024 T20 World Cup title: Ravi Shastri

Mumbai, November 28, 2023. Former head coach Ravi Shastri firmly believes that India will be a "serious challenger" in the next year's T20 World Cup due to a strong nucleus in the shortest format but reminded that rising to the occasion in knockout games is a must to emerge triumphant. It has been more than a week since Australia trumped India, in what turned out to be a one-sided final in Ahmedabad, with the country's cricket fraternity still reeling with the outcome, given that the hosts had a 10-match unbeaten run going into the title clash. Shastri said India have found a nucleus of young players ahead of next year's T20 World Cup, to be played in the Caribbean and the USA from June 4 next year.
HDFC Life Sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for its ‘Insure India’ Campaign
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HDFC Life Sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for its ‘Insure India’ Campaign

Mumbai, November 28, 2023. HDFC Life, one of India’s leading insurers, has officially set a new Guinness World Records™ title for creating the largest online selfie mosaic made from 19,097 photos clicked by individuals for the ‘Insure India’ campaign. Life insurance penetration is still very low in India and thus, there is a need for greater recognition of its importance and increased adoption. In order to address this gap, HDFC Life launched the ‘Insure India’ campaign to raise awareness on the importance of life insurance amongst Indians. The campaign represents the concept of shared responsibility of employees, partners and customers, to drive positive change in ensuring the protection and financial wellbeing of every Indian through life insurance products and ser...
Rain breaks 12 year record in Jodhpur-Kota,Rain and fog in Jaipur;Temperature may drop up to 8 degrees
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Rain breaks 12 year record in Jodhpur-Kota,Rain and fog in Jaipur;Temperature may drop up to 8 degrees

Jaipur, November 28, 2023. The Western Disturbance, which became active two days ago, created a new record of rainfall. In the last 12 years, Jodhpur has not received so much rainfall in the month of November as it did on Sunday and Monday. Similarly, this is the second time in Kota also. When November has received the highest rainfall in 12 years. Today, light to moderate rain is likely to continue in Jaipur, Bharatpur division and Shekhawati region. The day temperature may also drop by 4-8 degrees in the next two-three days. There was fog in Jaipur in the morning also. Since then the drizzle has continued. Weather experts say that the effect of this system will remain in the eastern parts of Rajasthan today. The weather will start clearing in the districts of West and South Raj...
Health – Knees getting damaged at a young age: Knee cartilage is not repaired, it is replaced, carelessness can be dangerous.
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Health – Knees getting damaged at a young age: Knee cartilage is not repaired, it is replaced, carelessness can be dangerous.

Jaipur, November 28, 2023. Just 30 years ago in 1990, there were about 2.3 crore cases of osteoarthritis in India. In 2019 this number increased to 6.2 crores. After all, what is the reason that cases of osteoarthritis are increasing at such a rapid rate? And the most worrying thing is the fact that the people falling prey to this disease are no longer just the elderly. It is also affecting the youth. People have this concept in their minds that the more we walk, the more stairs we climb, the stronger our joints will become. But do you know that due to hard surfaces present everywhere on the road, home, office and non-cushioned shoes, heels and hard-soled footwear, the cartilage of the knees can get damaged quickly. Knee osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis, which was once cons...
Minnows Tripura shock defending champions Saurashtra: Vijay Hazare Trophy
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Minnows Tripura shock defending champions Saurashtra: Vijay Hazare Trophy

Bengaluru, November 28, 2023. Experienced Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara's presence did not help Saurashtra as a gritty Tripura humbled the defending champions by 148 runs in their Group A match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Monday. Fifties by Bikram Kumar Das (59 off 76 balls), Sudip Chatterjee (61 off 93 balls) and Ganesh Satish (71 off 74 balls) fuelled Tripura to a challenging 258 for 8.
Netflix series ‘Scoop’, Karishma Tanna win big at Filmfare OTT 2023 awards
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Netflix series ‘Scoop’, Karishma Tanna win big at Filmfare OTT 2023 awards

Mumbai, November 28, 2023. Filmmaker Hansal Mehta-directed “Scoop” won the best series award at the fourth edition of Filmfare OTT awards 2023 here. The show's leading lady, Karishma Tanna shared the best female actor, critics, award in a series with Sonakshi Sinha ('Dahaad'). Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane was recognised as the best director for his period drama “Jubilee” and best director, critics, award went to Randeep Jha for “Kohrra”. Actor Suvinder Vicky was awarded best actor for the Punjab-set drama while his colleague Barun Sobti received best supporting actor award for the show.
Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Audi plan price hikes in January 2024
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Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Audi plan price hikes in January 2024

New Delhi, November 28, 2023. Automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Audi India on Monday announced plans to hike prices of their passenger vehicles in January 2024 citing reasons, including cost pressure driven by overall inflation and increased commodity rates. Besides, Tata Motors and Mercedes-Benz India are mulling increasing the prices of their models from January. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India, which sells a range of vehicles from entry-level small car Alto to multi-utility vehicle Invicto, priced between Rs 3.54 lakh and Rs 28.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), on Monday said the price hike would vary from model to model.
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