Month: January 2024

31Jan By editor3No Comments

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MSDE hosts ‘India – Germany Dialogue on Avenues for Future Collaboration’

New Delhi, 31stJanuary 2024. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) hosted a dialogue with the delegation from Germany visiting India, led by State Secretary, German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), Ms. Leonie Gebers. The objective of the dialogue was to extend further co-operation between the two countries in the areas of skill development and pave pathways for mobility of skilled workforce from India to Germany. Led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, the Indian delegation constituted of Ms. Trishaljit Sethi, Additional Secretary, Director General, Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ms. Sonal Mishra, Joint Secretary, MSDE, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, Officiating CEO, NSDC and Ms. Vinita Aggarwal, Executive Member, NCVET, among other off...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors Presents ‘Future of Mobility’portfolio at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024

Mumbai, January 31, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile and mobilitycompany, is exhibiting an impressive array ofpresent and future ready vehicles and solutionsdesigned to revolutionise personal mobility, people mobility, and cargo transport at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 being held from 1-3 February 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Expo, a first-of-its-kind global mobility show in India, will have Tata Motors combine its inherent passion for ‘made in India’ and fundamental strength in engineering with expertise in human centric design and new age innovation to showcase the future of mobility. On display will be Tata Motors’ vision, commitment and capability is making true the promise of tomorrow, today. Visit the Tata Motors Pavilion at stand H14-04 ...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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NADA India conducts Live Session with NCERT on “Preserving Fair Play: A Stand Against WADA’s Prohibited Substances”

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. The National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA India) and the National Council of Education & Training (NCERT) joined together to host a live session on "Preserving Fair Play: A Stand Against WADA's Prohibited Substances." The session aimed to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of prohibited substances in sports and foster a culture of fair play and integrity among athletes. It witnessed participation from a diverse audience including athletes, coaches, educators, and sports enthusiasts. The esteemed panel of speakers included Dr. Col. Rana K Chengappa and Dr. Malika Sharma who shared their insights and experiences regarding the challenges posed by doping in sports.

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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‘Made in India’ Galaxy S24 Series Goes on Sale in India

Gurugram, January, 2024. Galaxy S24 series, Samsung’s recently launched flagship, will go on sale in India starting today.The ‘Made in India’ Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones come with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. In the car, Android Auto will automatically summarize incoming messages and suggest relevant replies and actions. Galaxy S24 series is being manufactured at Samsung’s Noida factory in India. Samsung has secured record pre-bookings for Galaxy S24 series, making it the most successful S series ever in India.Galaxy S24 series marks a milestone in the history of search as the first phone to deb...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Khelo India Winter Games 2024 mascot, snow leopard ‘Sheen-e She’ (Shan) reveals

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. The mascot and logo of Khelo India Winter Games were launched today.  The first part of the Winter Games, a mouth-watering event for winter sports athletes, will be held in Union Territory of Ladakh for the first time from February 2-6. The second portion is scheduled in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir from February 21-25. In keeping with the tradition and bio-diversity of the region, the mascot of the Khelo India Winter Games 2024 is a snow leopard. It has been named ‘Sheen-e She’ or Shan in Ladakh region. The logo of the Games, prominent with the Indian tricolor, reflects the uniqueness of the picturesque land and the many sports that’s on the cards. The Games logo is complete with a Dharmachakra (turning wheel of Dharma) on a hilltop in Chanspa in Leh,...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Salman Khan, production house SFK caution acting aspirants against fake casting call

Mumbai, January 31, 2024. Superstar Salman Khan and his production company Salman Khan Films (SKF) have issued a statement cautioning fans as well as budding actors against "false" casting calls in their name. The banner, known for films such as "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Bharat" and "Radhe", said they haven't hired any casting agents for their future projects. "This is to clarify that neither Mr Salman Khan nor Salman Khan Films are casting for any film currently. We have not hired any casting agents for any of our future films.

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 9 highway projects worth Rs. 2,367 crore in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh, January 2024. Giving new impetus to the progress of Jabalpur with better road connectivity, today Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari ji inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 9 National Highway projects costing Rs 2,367 crore and total length of 225 km in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, Union Minister Shri Virendra Kumar, Union Minister of State Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Madhya Pradesh BJP State President Shri V.D. Sharma, State Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, State Minister Shri Rakesh Singh, MPs-MLAs, officers and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion. Among the projects inaugurated today, a 1.5 km long bridge has been constructed on Jamni river on Tikamgarh-Jhansi road at a cost of Rs 43 crore. Thi...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Netflix release trailer of Bhumi Pednekar’s ‘Bhakshak’

Mumbai, January 31, 2024. Streamer Netflix on Wednesday unveiled the trailer of Bhumi Pednekar's upcoming movie "Bhakshak", about an investigative journalist who tries to expose a heinous crime. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's banner Red Chillies Entertainment has backed the crime drama, which is inspired by true events. The film is directed by Pulkit and will debut on Netflix on February 9. The film follows Pednekar as journalist Vaishali Singh as she uncovers the stories of abuse at a girls’ shelter home. It also stars Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava and Sai Tamhankar.

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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ED issues 5th summons to Kejriwal in excise policy money laundering case

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh and the fifth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his questioning in the Delhi excise policy linked money laundering case, official sources said Wednesday. Kejriwal, also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had skipped four earlier summons issued by the federal agency over the last four months. While it is understood that the fresh summons was for February 2, an official confirmation was awaited.

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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DoT Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal Launches Bharat 5G Portal and Venture Capitalists/Investors meeting at Bharat Telecom 2024

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. Dr Neeraj Mittal, Chairman, Digital Communications Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched the “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal” on the sidelines of ‘Bharat Telecom 2024 - An Exclusive International Business Expo’ being organized by Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in collaboration with DoT, at here from January 29-30, 2024. As part of its initiatives, the DoT announced a call for 6G R&D proposals on the integrated portal, inviting proposals for accelerated research on 6G ecosystem development. Secretary also launched Future Tech-Experts registration portal in collaboration with PANIIT USA, a pivotal step to aid and guide the Indian Telecom eco...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Union Minister of Civil Aviation & Steel Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates UDAN flight service between Dehradun and Pithoragarh

New Delhi, January 2024. Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today virtually inaugurated a UDAN flight connecting Dehradun and Pithoragarh from New Delhi. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami also joined the event from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The flight connecting the two cities is to be operated by “Fly Big” under the RCS UDAN Scheme. Pithoragarh Airport has been developed under the UDAN-RCS scheme, with a cost of Rs 6.68 Crore into a 2B VFR Airport. The RCS flight between Dehradun and Pithoragarh was awarded under UDAN 4.2. Fly Big will be operating a 19-seater Twinotter DHC6-400 aircraft for ferrying the passengers. The flight will operate initially 3 days a week as per the following schedule: FlightORIDESDEPARRDAYsS9 301...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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PM termed launch of ICD-11, Module 2 as an achievement of India in the latest episode of “Mann Ki Baat’

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. With the launch of Module-2 of International classification of Diseases-11(ICD-11), Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha (ASU) systems of medicines will now have same morbidity codes across the globe. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi pointed it out in his “Mann Ki Baat”, on Sunday, 28 January 2024 episode and termed it as an achievement of India that will mitigate the problems of patients seeking recourse to these traditional medicine systems. ICD-11, Chapter 26, Module 2 was recently launched by World Health Organisation in a function organised in Delhi.  Prime Minister in his latest episode of “Mann Ki Baat” referred to this launch, and pointed out, while underlining the significant achievement, the problem faced till now by patients following ASU ...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Young Scientists Induction Training Programme Launched

Jaipur, January 31, 2024. The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (Office of PSA) to the Government of India launched the Young Scientists Induction Training Programme on January 29, 2024 at the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIM-V). This is a first-of-its-kind training programme that envisages honing the capacities of young scientists and science administrators in managing S&T programmes, projects, products, and people; promoting cross-fertilization of ideas among participants; providing practical exposure to new-age research and technology concepts and enhancing functional, behavioural and domain skills.This programme was initiated at the behest of Honourable Minister of State (Independent Charge) f...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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NTPC and Oil India Limited’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited to build strategic partnership in Green Chemicals and Green Projects

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has signed a non-binding MoU with Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), for partnership opportunities in the proposed bamboo-based Bio-Refinery at NTPC Bongaigaon and other green projects. NRL is a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, which is engaged in the business of refining and marketing of petroleum products. Through this MoU, the two Central Public Sector Enterprises intend to enhance their footprint in green chemicals and foray into sustainable solutions to advance the efforts towards achieving the nation’s Net-Zero targets and be partners in the development of North Eastern Region. The MoU was signed on 30th January, 2024, in the presence of CMD NTPC, Shri Gurdeep Singh; CMD ...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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DPIIT organizes nationwide ‘One District One Product Sampark’

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is conducting nationwide events under its ‘One District One Product Sampark’ initiative. These events create awareness about the initiative and showcase success stories emerging from various districts across the nation. In alignment with the goals of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, these narratives illustrate instances of ‘atmanirbharta’ or self- reliance, and the revival of indigenous industries. The workshops highlight collaborative efforts between districts, states, and centre, emphasizing a commitment to fostering balanced regional development. The workshops, held in 15 states so far such as Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Bihar, Jhark...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Citroen Launches the All-new C3 Aircross Automatique

New Delhi, January 31, 2024. Citroen, the renowned French automaker, has unveiled the C3 Aircross Automatic (AT) at an exciting introductory price of Rs. 12,84,800 (ex-showroom), making it the most budget-friendly automatic mid-sized SUV in India. Collaborating closely with local consumers and regional teams, the C3 Aircross SUV Automatic is developed and manufactured in India. Boasting a high-performance torque converter 6-speed AT with a manual gear selector mode, the C3 Aircross SUV AT emerges as India's most accessible and affordable automatic SUV over 4 meters. Enhancing its performance, the automatic variant offers an impressive 205 NM of torque, surpassing the manual variant by an additional 15NM. The C3 Aircross AT SUV boasts an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.6 KMPL. The a...

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31Jan By editor3No Comments

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Reaction Quote Pre Budget 2024-25

Jaipur, January 31, 2024. Amit Mohan, President – Logistics & Infrastructure, Kotak Mahindra Bank- “The upcoming Union Budget can be a directional budget for many core areas even though it is a “vote on account” before the general elections. The government is expected to ensure continuity in policies and investment in strategic areas to spur the domestic demand while managing the inflation. The focus is likely to be on infrastructure, healthcare and green and sustainable energy. The government may continue to take concrete steps towards an integrated logistics and infrastructure model while the digital infra can get a boost to unlock the true potential of a connected nation. Fiscal consolidation will be a priority given the flexibility and buoyancy provided by the high tax collectio...

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30Jan By editor3No Comments

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RANGE ROVER EVOQUE – NEW DESIGNAND SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGIES AMPLIFY TRUE MODERN LUXURY

Mumbai,  – 30thJanuary 2024.  JLR India has officially launched the new and enhanced Range Rover Evoque in India. The New Range Rover Evoque has a charismatic, sophisticated character, with its reductive design now enhanced with the latest technologies and luxurious material choices for modern luxury clients. The New Range Rover Evoque is available in Dynamic SE with two powertrain options - the 2.0 l petrol engine delivering a power of 184 kW and 365 Nm torque and a 2.0 l Ingenium diesel engine delivering a power of 150 kW and 430 Nm torque. Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said:“With its reductive interiors, serene cabin ambiance, and the latest advancements in infotainment systems, the New Range Rover Evoque offers an unparalleled experience for our discernin...

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30Jan By editor3No Comments

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Samsung R&D Institute, Noida Signs MoU with IIT Kanpur

Gurugram, January, 2024. Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) for a period of five years to focus on key growth areas that will include joint research projects by IIT Kanpur students, faculty and Samsung engineers, helping students become industry-ready. These research projects will span areas such as health, visual, framework and B2B security, and cutting-edge technology areas such as Generative AI and Cloud. Apart from research projects, the MoU seeks to provide opportunities for upskilling Samsung engineers in key technology areas such as AI, Cloud and other emerging technologies. The MoU was signed by Mr. Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, SRI-Noida, Prof. Tarun Gupta, De...

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30Jan By editor3No Comments

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Samsung to Make Galaxy AI Available Across 100 Million Galaxy Devices this Year: TM Roh**

Gurugram, January  2024. Samsung's flagship smartphones have done really well in India, where the premium segment is witnessing double-digit growth. Galaxy S23 series sales in India was 1.4 times compared to Galaxy S22 series, thanks to S23's powerful performance and epic camera capabilities. “This year, we have changed the industry paradigm by integrating the power of AI with Galaxy S24 series. Mobile phones were created to bring people together, and we use them in so many parts of our lives.We believe mobiles will become the primary access point for AI technology as people already use their smartphones for just about everything, making it the perfect vessel. With Galaxy S24 series, we strongly believe in revolutionizing user experience through Galaxy AI. Samsung is the lead...

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29Jan By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors introduces Turbotronn 2.0 engine, makes trucking more efficient and reliable

Mumbai, January, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today introduced its technologically-advanced engine, Turbotronn 2.0, to deliver a new benchmark of excellence in trucking. Highly fuel efficient and reliable, this indigenously-developed, versatile engine will power Tata trucks in 19-42tonne range for multiple applications across categories. Perfectly suited for rapidly growing e-commerce, logistics, parcel and courier segments, the Turbotronn 2.0 engine is designed to address specific needs expressed by customers, offers enhanced driving experience and is engineered to deliver robust performancewith inherent benefits of lowering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). It has been rigorously tested for over 30 lakh km and 70,000 cumulative hours across diverse ...

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29Jan By editor3No Comments

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Siddharth Anand’s ‘Fighter’ earns Rs 123.60 crore in four days

New Delhi, January 29, 2024.  Siddharth Anand-directed "Fighter" earned Rs 30.20 crore at the box office on Sunday which took its four-day-long weekend collection to a total of Rs 123.60 crore, makers said on Monday. Released on Thursday ahead of the 75th Republic Day, the patriotic action drama stars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. "'Fighter' collected 24.60 crore on its release on Thursday, witnessed a growth on 2nd day and collected 41.20 crore on Friday, Republic Day and then made 27.60 crore on Saturday, day 3. With extremely good buzz around the masses, the film collected 30.20 crore on day 4,"

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29Jan By editor3No Comments

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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt win best actor trophies at Filmfare Awards

New Delhi, January 29, 2029. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt walked away top acting honours at the 69th Filmfare Awards for their roles in "Animal" and "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" while Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "12th Fail" won the Black Lady for best film and director. The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism was held in GIFT City, Gujarat. The festival concluded on Sunday with an awards ceremony that was hosted by Karan Johar, Ayushmann Khurrana and Maneish Paul.

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