Month: February 2024

22Feb By editor3No Comments

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Airo and Aether 2024: Mahindra University’s Annual Sports and Techno-Cultural Extravaganza

New Delhi, February 2024. Mahindra University's annual fests, Airo and Aether, recently concluded with an exhilarating display of sportsmanship, creativity, talent, and spirited collaboration between students and management. The vibrant synergy that defines these fests was palpable across the campus, as students from various disciplines came together to celebrate and compete in a diverse set of activities. The campus buzzed with energy as participants from colleges across the regionincluding BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, Vignan Jyothi Institute of Management among others engaged in a diverse range of activities, showcasing their skills and camaraderie. The seven-day fests featured a blend of athletic competitions, including cricket, football, basketball, and lawn tennis, alongside cultural...

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21Feb By editor3No Comments

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Government of Goa and PFC Forge Historic Partnership to Pioneer Subnational Blended Finance Facility for Climate Action

New Delhi, February, 2024. Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a leading NBFC and the largest Renewable financier in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant to support Goa's climate ambitions under the Blended Finance Facility being setup by Government of Goa in partnership with World Bank. This collaboration marks a historic milestone in green financing, as PFC through this initiative lends its financial expertise to drive climate initiatives and catalyze energy transition through emerging technologies. This initiative is an innovative partnership betweenGovernment of Goa and World Bank on the one hand and the leading financial institutions PFC, SIDBI and NABARD on the other to finance climate priorities. U...

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21Feb By editor3No Comments

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India’s Automotive Industry Shifts Gears with the Convergence of EVs and Connected Technologies

New Delhi, February, 2024.  The EV & Connected Mobility Innovation Forum, organized by Konnect Worldwide Business Media, highlighted the role of Connected Vehicles and EVs towards disrupting India’s Automotive Industry with Smart Mobility Solutions. The event saw participation from prominent industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the future roadmap of the Automotive industry in India. The next phase of growth for mobility in India is fuelled by the connected vehicles, autonomous driving, electric and shared mobility among others was highlighted on the sidelines of the Forum. With India emerging as the fifth largest global car market, according to a recent report by PwC, India possesses the potential to ascend to a position among the top three in the coming years. Accor...

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21Feb By editor3No Comments

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Welcome to the Era of Mobile AI- Dr. TM Roh, President & Head of MX Business, Samsung Electronics

Gurugram, February, 2024. Developing the Galaxy S24 series has beenthe most rewardingperiod of my career. As an engineer, I have witnessed many examples ofincredible innovations, butAIisthe most transformative technology of the century.Few engineers getthe chance to be involved in something with such seismic potential. It brings great change, not only for Samsung and the mobile industry, but for all humankind. When integrated into phones, AI, isto put it simply, a revolution.This is a new era for mobile experiencesandSamsungGalaxy has a leading role to play in it.Mobile devices will become the primary access point for AI, and Samsung Galaxy – with our broad and comprehensive product portfolio, heritage of innovation, and philosophy of open collaboration –is in a great position to acc...

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates India’s first Skill India Centre, says that it will build capacities of Yuva Shakti

Odisha, February, 2024. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said today thatIndia requires skilled and competent workforce to propel its development journey forward in the 21st century. The new-age and future skillsare available at considerably higher cost in global markets and realizing this, we envision to democratize access to quality education and establish a level playing field for the aspiring youth. The introduction of low cost courses in the centre will empower large youth and make them the part of the evolving job market. While addressing the youth at the inauguration of India’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur, Odisha today, the minister stated that by spearheading theskill training programs in new-age j...

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors and NJMS Leading the Charge against Leprosy

New Delhi, February, 2024. In the heart of India, amidst the bustling city of Jamshedpur, lies an organisation that is quietly making a difference in the lives of countless individuals, the Nav Jagrat Manav Samaj (NJMS). NJMS is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention and control of leprosy. With support from Tata Motors, NJMS has been working tirelessly to eradicate this debilitating disease and empower those affected by it. It has achieved significant milestones in reducing the incidence of leprosy in Jamshedpur and the surrounding areas. Involving over 500 local volunteers, including Tata Motors employees and other like-minded philanthropists, NJMS has had a significant impact on various aspects, such as health, education, employability and livelihood initiatives. NJ...

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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Samsung Expands Galaxy Ecosystem Experience in India; Announces Pre-book for Galaxy Book4 Series

Gurugram, February, 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today opened pre-booking for Galaxy Book4 series, the most intelligent PC lineup with Galaxy Book4 Pro 360, Galaxy Book4 Pro and Galaxy Book4 360. Galaxy Book4 series comes with a new intelligent processor, a more vivid and interactive display and a robust security system — beginning a new era of AI PCs that offer ultimate productivity, mobility and connectivity. These enhancements not only improve the device but also elevate the entire Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, advancing the PC category and accelerating Samsung’s vision of AI innovation — for today and tomorrow. Bringing next level connectivity, mobility and productivity, the Galaxy Book4 series redefines how users interact with their PCs, smartphones,...

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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PNB signs MOU with Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

New Delhi, February 20,2024. Punjab National Bank (PNB), nation’s leading public sector bank, and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), country’s leading renewable energy agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at IREDA Headquarter in New Delhi. Both the institutions will collaborate with each other in the field of lending in Renewable Energy sector. With this step, both the institutions will lend to those companies who are engaged in promoting Environment Social and Governance (ESG) in the country. Sustainability and Green Energy are the top priorities of the entire world at this juncture and both the institutions will work together in lending to such companies who are engaged in sustainability and green energy sectors. A brief ceremony was held for signin...

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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Prime Video, Sony Pictures Television launch Stream for viewers in India

Mumbai, February 20,2024. Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch a add-on subscription on the streamer for viewers in India. Sony Pictures – Stream will offer SPE's movies and show on Prime Video Channels and its subscribers for an add-on introductory annual subscription of Rs 399. “We are delighted to launch Sony Pictures - Stream, a new Prime Video Channel curated specifically for our customers in India.

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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PM launches Rs 32,000-crore worth development projects in JK

Jammu, February 20, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, in Jammu and Kashmir worth over Rs 32,000 crore. From Jammu, the prime minister also launched or laid foundation stone of projects worth Rs 13,500 crore across the country. These projects include Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and central universities.

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20Feb By editor3No Comments

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with Shri Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurates 211 PM SHRI schools in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, February 20, 2024 Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, inaugurated 211 PM SHRI schools in Raipur today. Other dignitaries including Minister of Education, Government of Chhattisgarh, Shri Brijmohan Aggarwal; Members of Parliament, Shri Sunil Soni, Shri Rajesh Munat, Shri Purandar Mishra, Shri Moti Lal Sahu,  Shri Guru Khushwant Saheb; Secretary, Department of School and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Shri Sanjay Kumar; Additional Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Shri Vipin Kumar and other dignitaries were also present. Shri Pradhan  also inaugurated a Digital Library for Kendriya Vidyalaya and Virtual ...

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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Kotak Announces Organisational Developments at the Leadership Level

Mumbai, 19 February 2024. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (“KMBL” / “Bank”) today announced the following appointments at leadership levels, giving impetus to its vision for ‘Accelerating Change’ in becoming a customer-centric tech-enabled financial institution. Ashok Vaswani, MD & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “I am delighted to share key leadership announcements that will shape the future of our group. These leadership changes demonstrate the value of stewardship and the depth of talent we have at Kotak.” KVS Manian has been appointed as Joint Managing Directorwith effect from March 1, 2024. He will spearhead the growth of Wholesale Bank, Commercial Bank, Private Banking, Asset Reconstruction Division and Wholesale Credit. He will also continue to have oversight over the Institut...

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

Business News, Feature, Rajasthan News

Sterling Holiday Resorts Announces a Brand-New Upscale Resort in Sariska

Jaipur, February 2024. Sterling Holiday Resorts launches Sterling Rewild Sariska, a noteworthy addition to its distinguished portfolio of Eleven Jungle and Wildlife destinations in the Country. The resort is nestled near the renowned Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan and promises a premium stay amidst picturesque natural surroundings. With breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and dramatic sunsets, the property perfectly showcases the region’s spectacular natural beauty and is the perfect getaway for guests from NCER and Jaipur. This marks Sterling’s 5th operational resort in the State of Rajasthan, with the other resorts present in Mount Abu, Udaipur, and Pushkar. Sterling ReWild Sariska is a brand-new resort with a built-up area of 4.2 acres and is spread across 8.2 acre...

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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BYJU’S rights issue gets USD 300 million commitment

New Delhi, February 19, 2024. Edtech major Think and Learn, which operates under BYJU'S brand name, is learnt to have received a commitment of USD 300 million from investors for its ongoing rights issue which will close by the end of February, sources aware of the development said. BYJU'S floated a rights issue in January to raise USD 200 million through equity rights issue at an enterprise valuation in the range of USD 220-250 million which is a 99 per cent reduction in its peak valuation of USD 22 billion.

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ nears Rs 100 crore-mark at box office

Mumbai, February 19, 2024.  Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon-starrer "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya" has raised Rs 98.06 crore gross at the global box office, the makers said on Sunday. The film, written and directed by first-time filmmakers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, released on February 9.

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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Kamal Nath told me he will remain in party: Madhya Pradesh Cong chief Jitu Patwari

Bhopal, February 19, 2024. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari has said his senior colleague Kamal Nath told him he was not going anywhere and would remain in the party. Speculation has been rife for the past few days that Nath and his Lok Sabha MP son Nakul Nath are on their way to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. "The BJP misuses the media and questions the integrity of a person. I had a talk with Kamal Nath ji who told me that the reports floating in the media were part of a conspiracy. He told me he was a Congressman and will remain in the Congress," 

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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Fourth round of talks between Union ministers, farmer leaders begins in Chandigarh

New Delhi, February 2024. A panel of Union ministers began the fourth round of talks with farmer leaders here on Sunday evening over their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai reached the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26 for the talks.

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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Chandigarh mayor resigns

Chandigarh, February 19, 2024. BJP leader Manoj Sonkar resigned as Chandigarh mayor and three AAP councillors joined the saffron party on Sunday, a day before the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea alleging irregularities in the recently held mayoral polls. Sonkar has submitted his resignation to the municipal commissioner, said Chandigarh BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra. The Congress and the AAP do not have an alliance and are only befooling the public. They will be exposed before the public, Malhotra told .

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19Feb By editor3No Comments

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100 Years of Radio Celebrated at the 7th Edition of The Radio Festival

New Delhi, February 2024. The 7th Edition of The Radio Festival (TRF) was held on February 13, 2024, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prasar Bharati, UNESCO and SMART.  Celebrating the theme ‘100 Years on Air: Keep it Loud’ and 20 years of Community Radios in India, the three tiers of India’s radio broadcasting industry collectively highlighted radio's remarkable past, its relevant present, and the promise of its dynamic future.  The day started with a melodic and lively performance by ARSD College’s Music Society, ‘Saarang’. The 7th Edition was formally launched at the Inaugural session by the Secretary of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Mr Sanjay Jaju, Additio...

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16Feb By editor3No Comments

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Indian workforce will meet the global demand and set new benchmarks: Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, February, 2024. Taking forward the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partnered today with 15 renowned organizations, industry giants, and leading academic institutions. These collaborations focus on preparingAmrit Peedhi for the Future of Work. The partnerships were announced with— Flipkart, Teamlease, Infosys, IIT Guwahati &LogicKnots, TimesPro, BCG, Google, UpGrad, Unstop, Microsoft, M3M Foundation, Reliance Foundation, Yes Foundation, UPS and TeamLease EdTech. Shri. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Shri. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secr...

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16Feb By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors launches its Ultra range of new-generation, smart trucks in South Africa

Johannesburg, 16th February, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s leading multinational automobile manufacturer, today along with its authorised distributor, Tata Africa Holdings Limited, announced the commercial launch of its successful range of multipurpose heavy-duty trucks – Ultra T.9 and Ultra T.14, in South Africa. Designed to fulfil the rising need for safer, smarter and greener cargo mobility, the Ultra is perfectly suited for a wide variety of conventional and specialist logistics applications including bakery, FMCG, white goods, agriculture and construction. The Ultra range is engineered to deliver high productivity with best-in-class power & torque and fuel efficiency with lower total cost of ownership (TCO). The robustly built Ultra features a walk-through cabin, power steering...

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16Feb By editor3No Comments

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Metalbook launches new verticals, improving technological infrastructure, and expanding global network of processing centers post its $ 15m Series A Fund Raise

New Delhi, February, 2024. Metalbook, a digital platform for the global metals supply chain, announces launching of new business verticals, product categories and a user friendly, tech-first app post its Series A funding round of $15 million in June 2023. The round was led by Rigel Capital, with participation from FJ Labs, as well as existing investors, Axilor Ventures, Foundamental, Stride Ventures, Trifecta Capital, and others. Founded in 2021, Metalbook helps enterprise & SME customers through their entire metal manufacturing & procurement cycle, including buying, selling, excess inventory liquidation, customization, logistics, financing, e-auctioning, scrap recycling, credit & project management solutions. Metalbook, a rapidly expanding B2B platform in India, is an...

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15Feb By editor3No Comments

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S&P Global India launches the ‘India Research Chapter’ to provide Essential Intelligence on the Growing Indian Market

New Delhi, February, 2024. S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) today announced the launch of the ‘India Research Chapter,’ an initiative to fuel India-oriented research and reports. This initiative brings together experts from across divisions and functions of S&P Global and CRISIL (An S&P Global company).As part of the S&P Global India Leadership Council, the newly unveiled India Research Chapter will be guided by a team of experts covering a wide array of themes including economics, technology, generative AI, banking, finance, automotive, country risk, capital markets, supply chain, energy transition, infrastructure, and sustainability, among others. The India Research Chapter will develop insights focusing on the opportunities, risks and potential for India to strengthen its c...

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