Year: 2023

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PM interacts with tribal leaders, SHG members and young football players in MP’s Shahdol

Shahdol, July 01, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Pakaria village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh and interacted with tribal leaders and others, officials said. He met PESA committee members, Lakhpati didis from SHGs (Self-Help Groups) and young football players, an official release said. Modi interacted with a group of people including women who informed him about their journey to economic empowerment through SHGs and Ajivika Mission, officials said.

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Manipur situation will improve in 7-10 days, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the situation in neighbouring Manipur will improve within 7-10 days, with the state and central governments working ‘silently’ to restore peace. He hit out at the Congress and alleged that the opposition party is showing its concern when "relative peace has come in the northeastern state.". More than 100 people have lost their lives in the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur since clashes first started on May 3.

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Amarnath Yatra a divine, magnificent manifestation of our heritage: PM

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the annual Amarnath Yatra, which began on Saturday, as a divine and magnificent manifestation our heritage. In a tweet, he wished new enthusiasm and energy to devotees from divine blessings and that the country country move ahead quickly in 'amrit kaal' to realise its resolve. The first batch of pilgrims set out from the base camp at Baltal this morning for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas

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₹1,61,497 crore gross GST revenue collected for June 2023; records 12% Year-on-Year growth

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. India's gross GST revenue collection in the month of June stood at Rs 1,61,497 crore, registering a rise of 12 per cent on a year-on-year basis. India, in April, saw a record-high GST collection of Rs 1.87 lakh crore and Rs 1,57,090 crore in May. Gross GST collection crossed Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark for 4th time since inception of  GST, Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 16 months in a row and Rs 1.5 lakh crore 7 times since inception, said government. "The gross GST revenue collected in the month of June, 2023 is Rs 1,61,497 crore of which CGST is Rs 31,013 crore, SGST is Rs 38,292 crore, IGST is Rs 80,292 crore (including Rs 39,035 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 11,900 crore (including Rs 1,028 crore collected on import of goods). The ...

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Building a Great Place to Work at Vedanta

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. At the core of Vedanta’s DNA towards becoming the leader in natural resources and technology is the care for its people. Vedanta has an unwavering dedication towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) by placing people at the heart of its operations. This is creating a positive and nurturing work environment fueling its next phase of growth while attracting and retaining the best talent. It is with collective and consistent efforts that it has been accredited as a Great Place to WorkTM 2023, for a third consecutive year. What made Vedanta achieve this remarkable achievement? It is simple - enabling a culture that values its employees and their well-being. With a strong focus on people practices, Vedanta has established itself as a great plac...

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National Doctors’ Day 2023

Jaipur July 01, 2023. The medical profession has long been plagued by professional stress, burnout, and exhaustion. While mental health in the medical field has gained significant attention in countries like the United States, it has yet to receive adequate recognition in India. On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, observed on July 1, a recent survey conducted by the Indian Medical Association has shed light on the alarming stress level experienced by doctors in the country. The survey revealed that over 80 per cent of doctors are overwhelmed and stressed. It pointed out that fear of violence is the primary stressor in many doctors (46.3 per cent), followed by fear of being sued (24.2 per cent) and fear of criminal prosecution (13.7 per cent). Conducted online over ...

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Rhea Chakraborty and Prince Narula engage in a war of words on MTV Roadies 19

Mumbai, July 01, 2023. Rhea Chakraborty and Prince Narula, gang leaders on the reality show MTV Roadies 19, Have an ongoing rift between them In a recent promo video of the show, fans saw the tension between them reach a boiling point. The trouble began when Prince faced a moment of panic while selecting the top 10 contestants for his gang. In the heat of the moment, an argument erupted between Prince and Rhea, with Prince remarking, “Isko toh khud kuch nahi pata (She doesn’t know anything)”. This statement left Rhea furious, and she questioned Prince, “Why do you always have to get so personal with everyone? We know ourselves enough, and you don’t need to tell me if I know myself or not.” She demanded that he lower his voice. Prince, undeterred, defended his right to express...

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Zee-Sony merger deal could delays

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ proposed merger with Sony may have to wait a little longer with no outcome yet on appeals filed by the former’s promoters in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra and Zee Entertainment Enterprises MD and CEO Punit Goenka have filed appeals against the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) June 12 directive banning them from holding key positions in any listed entity. While some media experts say that the matter in SAT and the merger hearing in the NCLT are not linked, legal experts say they are. Satish Kishanchandani, managing partner, Pioneer Legal, a Mumbai-based corporate law firm, says, “The common link here is Punit Goenka. In the event, the SAT passes an adverse rulin...

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Delhi govt released Rs 100 crore for 12 DU colleges

New Delhi, July 2023. The Delhi government has released Rs 100 crore for 12 Delhi University colleges that are fully funded by it, considering the administration’s financial mismanagement, Delhi Education Minister Atishi said. “There has been certain financial mismanagement in the government colleges in the last few years. We think teachers and students shouldn’t suffer because of this. Keeping their welfare in mind, a fund of Rs 100 crore is being released to these 12 colleges,” Atishi said.

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Metropolis Healthcare Limited launches ‘Metrobot’ in India

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Metropolis Healthcare on Metrobot, a unique chatbot designed exclusively for doctors. Metrobot, which is designed to revolutionize doctor-provider communication, eliminates the need for traditional call centres by providing doctors with a seamless WhatsApp-based chat platform, it claimed. According to the company’s press statement, doctors can use Metrobot to access essential medical information such as test availability, methodology, sample transport guidelines, turnaround time, sensitivity, specificity and cost, enhancing their decision-making process and providing patients with instant information and service. “The development of new ‘Metrobot’ involved extensive research and insights from more than 1000 doctors of various clinical specialties, ensurin...

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Dr Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp, led the “Founder’s Ride” commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of his father, Padma Bhushan Dr Brijmohan Lall Munjal.

Jaipur, July 01, 2023. A first generation entrepreneur, Dr Lall, with his grit and perseverance created one of the country's largest conglomerates, Hero Group and the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, Hero MotoCorp. 100 riders rode for 100 km as a tribute to the 100 years of his legacy. Hero MotoCorp is also organising various company wide activities in this centennial year, that imbibe the values of Dr Lall, such as blood donation drives across plant locations, corporate & zonal offices and community initiatives.

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Cricket World Cup venues to get an upgrade: Imported grass, new outfields, better floodlights

Mumbai, July 01, 2023. New floodlights and corporate boxes in Mumbai; a relaid pitch in Lucknow; upgraded dressing rooms in Kolkata; new outfield with imported grass in Dharamsala; a new makeshift roof in Pune; an upgraded ticketing system and improved toilets in Delhi. These are some of the projects to be undertaken at the venues that will host ICC 50-over World Cup World Cup games will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Dharamsala, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Kolkata. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram stage warm-up games. Different stadiums have different needs. Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, set to host four league games and a semi-final, will have its outfield relaid, while upgrading to new LED lighting, as well as renovating the corporate boxes and toilets....

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Under-19 Indian pacers struggling to graduate to senior level

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Since 2008, India has won four U-19 World Cup titles out of eight. In those tournaments, apart from few outstanding talents with the ball, it is the fast bowlers who have got not just India, but even someone like Ian Bishop genuinely excited. But so far, out of the 34 pacers who have featured in those eight U-19 World Cups, only eight have graduated to the international level, with Jaydev Unadkat being the lone one to feature in Test cricket. Having made his debut in 2010, he had to wait another 12 years for his next Test. Unlike the pacers, more and more batsmen have made smoothless transition with the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Shubman Gill all featuring in Test cricket and tasting success. In a fortnight, you ca...

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Rahul Gandhi denies to give any political statement on Manipur issue

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who was on a two-day visit to violence-hit state of Manipur, has left for Delhi after meeting Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on June 30. Rahul Gandhi also met the victims of violence at the relief camps and met party leaders, United Naga Council leaders and representatives of civil society organisation members.  In an Instagram post, the former Congress MP said, “It’s hearbreaking to see and listen to the plight of those who have lost loved ones and homes due to the violence in Manipur. There is a cry for help in the face of every brother, sister and child I meet”. Appealing for peace in the conflict-hit state, Rahul added, “The most important thing Manipur needs now is Peace – to secure the lives and livelihoods of o...

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FINAL RESULT OF INDIAN FOREST SERVICE EXAMINATION, 2022

New Delhi, July 2023. Based on the result of the written part of the Indian Forest Service Examination, 2022 held by the UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION from 20th November to 27th November, 2022, and the interviews for Personality Test held in June, 2023, following is the list, in order of merit, of candidates who have been recommended for appointment to the posts in Indian Forest Service.  A total of 147 candidates have been recommended for appointment under different categories as per the following break-up:- GeneralEWSOBCSCSTTOTAL39 (including 01 PwBD-2, & 01 PwBD-3)2154(including 01 PwBD-1 & 01 PwBD-2)2211147#(including 01 PwBD-1, 02 PwBD-2 &01 PwBD-3) # Due to non-availability of 02 PwBD-1 & 01 PwBD-3 candidates, 03 General vacancies have been ...

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World University of Design presents INTERFACES: An Indo-European exhibition in association with Alliance Française

New Delhi, July 2023. World University of Design, known for reinventing itself and pushing its own limits, brought forth INTERFACES, a HolzIndia presentation along with Alliance Française. The exhibition celebrates the transformative power of printmaking and showcases artworks by Indian, French and Belgian artists and is up for display until July 3rd, 2023 @ Alliance Francaise de Delhi. To create awareness about the genre of Printmaking in Visual Arts as the new age sphere, WUD also organised a ‘Panel Discussion on Printmaking – Transformation in New India’, embellished with eminent artists as panelists including Ananda Moy Banerji, Kanchan Chander, Prayag Shukla, Prachi Sahasrabudhe and Seema Kohli ...

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The New BMW M 1000 RR Launched in India

Gurugram, June 2023. The new BMW M 1000 RR was launched in India today. Available as completely built-up units (CBU), this motorcycle can be pre-ordered at all BMW Motorrad India authorised dealerships from today onwards. The deliveries for the same will begin in November 2023. Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the new BMW M 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has set a new milestone in the field of superbikes. It is a motorcycle built for those who are driven by passion and ready to take on challenges. Sporting the look of a winner, coupled with uncompromising acceleration and pure performance, the new BMW M 1000 RR stands for absolute performance and exclusivity down to the last detail. Just the typical M.” The motorcycle is available in two variants at an ex-showroom p...

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Red FM’s ‘Hidden Files’ Returns for A Year-Long Run, Empowering Against Cybercrime

New Delhi,June 2023. 93.5 RED FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, is proud to announce the return of Hidden Files, an award-winning crime show aimed at raising awareness and combating cybercrime. Featuring a year-long show format, the Hidden Files will premiere on 1st July 2023.  Amit Dubey, an esteemed authority in the field of cybersecurity, will bring his expertise to the forefront as the host of Hidden Files. The show will incorporate a diverse range of elements, including social experiments, real-time scenarios, and cutting-edge hacks. Through these compelling segments, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, equipping them with knowledge and tools to protect themselves in the digital realm.  S...

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Amazfit Launches Pop 3R Smartwatch Under 5000

New Delhi, June 2023. Amazfit Pop 3R, one of the best smartwatches under 5000, is ready to make its mark in India. Exclusively launched in the country, this classic round metallic smartwatch features a stunning 1.43" HD AMOLED display. With its standout Bluetooth Calling feature, the Amazfit Pop 3R is perfect for fashion-forward young professionals. Mark your calendars for the launch on June 29th, 2023, and get ready to order yours from Flipkart or Amazfit's official website (in.amazfit.com) and for INR 3,999 and special launch day offers.  On the occasion of the launch, CP Khandelwal, CEO of PR Innovations, the official partner for Amazfit, expressed his excitement, stating, “Amazfit Pop 3R transcends the boundaries of a mere smartwatch. It offers a glimpse into ...

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Tata Motors Finance Elevates and Simplifies Digital Lending Capabilities with Fiserv

Mumbai, June 2023. Tata Motors Finance Limited (TMFL), one of India’s leading automotive financiers, is fortifying its digital lending capabilities and enabling top-notch customer experiences through a new partnership with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions. To advance its digital strategy and keep pace with rapidly changing customer expectations, Tata Motors Finance has implemented FirstVision™from Fiserv, a microservices-based platform-as-a-service with a set of APIs that supports orchestration of the digital user experience. “We are delighted to collaborate with Fiserv to unlock avenues for innovative last-mile service offerings for our key customers,” said Samrat Gupta, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Finance...

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Intas launches DCGI-approved Tofacitinib Topical

Ahmedabad, June 2023. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies with operations across the globe has launched TOFATAS – a DCGI-approved, Tofacitinib Ointment 2% w/w for the treatment of mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD) in patients 18 years and above having flare-ups of the disease. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory, non-communicable, and relapsing skin disease that most often develops in all age groups. Atopic Dermatitis is a multifactorial disease arising from a complex interaction between genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. Despite unmet needs, approximately 15 years have passed since a topical therapy with a new mechanism of action for atopic dermatitis (AD) has been introduced in India. The quality of li...

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Chandigarh University ranked number 1 private university in India in the QS world university ranking 2024

Chandigarh, June 30, 2023. Chandigarh University (CU) has achieved a significant milestone by securing the first rank among India's private universities in the latest edition of the coveted Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking released on Wednesday (June 28). As per QS WUR-2024, in which 2963 institutions were evaluated, Chandigarh University – keeping continuing its success streak – has secured an overall rank of 771-780, which is higher than its 801-1001 rank in the previous edition of the ranking released last year. The university's overall score in this year's ranking is 15.2. As many as 45 Indian universities have featured in the 20th edition of the QS rankings and the all-India rank of Chandigarh University is 20 – among all public and private institutes. ...

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Bajaj Finance fixed deposit returns while minimising risks

Jaipur, June 30, 2023. Fixed deposits have long been preferred investment avenues in the country. Almost 90% of Indian families consider FDs to be a reliable investment tool. And with good reason, since these are fixed-income instruments where the rate of interest does not depend on ever-changing market movements. The FD rate is locked in from the moment you book an FD up to maturity. Hence you can know the exact amount of earnings at maturity.   Usually, these instruments offer lower returns given the low-risk tendency of such instruments, however, Bajaj Finance, a leading financial institution, offers FDs at attractive interest rates maximising your returns while minimising investment risk.   Here are a few strategies that you can keep in mind ...

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