Month: March 2024

8Mar By editor3No Comments

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Yamaha Opens Three New ‘Blue Square’ Outlets in New Delhi

New Delhi, March, 2024. India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. today announced the opening of three new state-of-the-art “Blue Square” outlets in New Delhi. These new Yamaha exclusive outlets are launched under the banner of ‘Excellence Motors LLP’ with 3,266sqft. space in Moti Nagar, ‘Ambuj Automobiles’ with3,086 sqft. Space in Ganesh Nagar and ‘Prime Automation’ with 2,300sqft.  space in Krishna Nagar. The new Blue Square outlets are designed to deliver a superior experience to customers across end-to-end sales, service, and support through a highly personalised approach. Yamaha Blue Square outlets embody the brand’s true spirit and have been meticulously designed to provide customers with a superior end-to-end experience. They exemplify a personalized approach, ensuring every cus...

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7Mar By editor3No Comments

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Limca Book of Records unveils its 2024 edition

New Delhi, March 2024. Limca, Coca-Cola India’s homegrown heritage brand, proudly announces the 33rd edition of India’s longest-running record and reference book, Limca Book of Records. Continuing its theme of 'India at her Best’, the 2024 edition is a veritable chronicle of the country’s achievements in 2023 and those that have stood steadfast over the years.True to its legacy of pioneeringan archive of Indian records, it features a comprehensive collection of feats of extraordinary tenacity, stories of stunning performances and triumphs of never-say-die achievers.The book puts out the best Indian real-life stories of perseverance, patience, and performances. From a recap of the record-breaking show at the Asian Games 2022 to the highlights of the newly designed Sansad Bhavan, the book...

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7Mar By editor3No Comments

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Kaushal Mahotsav in Lucknow to empower youth with employment and apprenticeship opportunities

Uttar Pradesh, March, 2024. Aimed at making the skilling ecosystem more youth-centric and holistic in its approach, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a press conference todayatHazratganj in Lucknow on March 6thto announce its upcoming mega recruitment drive Kaushal Mahotsav scheduled for 9th&10thMarch, 2024 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It will take place at the University of Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Defence is expected to grace the occasion on day two. The Kaushal Mahotsav proves to be a game-changer in the landscape of skill development and will offer a range of employment opportunities in the Lucknow region and the nearby districts. By fo...

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7Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors announces price increase of its commercial vehicles from April 2024

Mumbai, March, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles effective 1stApril 2024, up to 2%. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs. While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles.

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7Mar By editor3No Comments

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IBM and C-DAC aim to accelerate India’s processor design and manufacturing capabilities for High Performance Computing(HPC)

Bengaluru, March 07, 2024. IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific society of MeitY, today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the creation of a joint working grouptoaccelerate High Performance Computing (HPC) in India. This collaborationis intended to spur and support the growth ofIndia’s developer community,with a focus on processor design,system design, firmware, and application development, including contributions to open source initiatives. As part of this MoU, both parties will promote IBM’s Power processorfor HPC applications across Indian start-ups, MSMEs,  research organizations, and academic institutions.Through the HPC working group,IBM and C-DAC plan to collaborate in s...

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7Mar By editor3No Comments

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Samsung to Unveil Two New Galaxy A Series Smartphones on March 11

GURURAM, March  2024. Samsung, India’s largest electronics brand, is set to launch two new Galaxy A series smartphones on March 11. The two new smartphones will add to Samsung’s immensely popular Galaxy A series, helping Samsung democratize innovations. The smartphones will come with flagship features, premium design and powerful processors, ensuring a premium experience for the users. Iconic Design and Durability The two Galaxy A series smartphones will feature flagship-inspired design, built with premium materials. Both the smartphones will come with IP67 rating for spill resistance and will be protected by a stronger Gorilla Glass compared to last year’s Gorilla Glass 5. Advanced Nightography Both the new Galaxy A series smartphones will feature an advanced camera fo...

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6Mar By editor3No Comments

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Union Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches future ready skills targeting 4 lakh youth of Kerala over the next three years

Kerala, March, 2024. To accelerate the pace of skill development and ensure that India's talent is equipped with relevant and cutting-edge skills, Kerala today has embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the Future Ready, Job Ready Skills under the next phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), for the youth of Kerala. Aligned with the visionary goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, set forth by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, this initiative marks a significant step towards innovation and future preparedness. At the core of this initiative lies PMKVY 4.0, a groundbreaking program set to impart futuristic skills to approximately 4 lakh young individuals over the next three years. With a strategic emphasis on domains like Additive Manufacturing, 3D...

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6Mar By editor3No Comments

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British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25

Jaipur, March 2024. British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM programme.This prestigious scholarship is designed for female STEM graduates wanting to pursue their Masters’ in the UK. The presence of women in STEM fields is essential for promoting diversity, ensuring a range of perspectives, and driving innovation. Their presence not only addresses gender disparities but also enriches the workforce with unique skills, ultimately advancing scientific and technological progress for the benefit of society According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, women account for 27% of ...

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6Mar By editor3No Comments

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Skill India Centre in Angul

Odisha, March, 2024. Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated Skill India Centre (SIC) today in Angul that equips the Yuva Peedhi with employability and new-age skills and open their avenues for employment in domestic and global markets. While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the inauguration of Skill India Centre in Angul marks a commendable initiative by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, reflecting a steadfast commitment to broadening the scope of skill development and educational infrastructure in the region. Our overarching vision is to extend our reach to remote communities, and the revitalization of public education institutions will particularly benefit underprivileged sections of society, empowerin...

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6Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors’ Amrutdhara Program Brings Hope to Water-Deprived Communities in Uttarakhand

New Delhi, March 2024. Did you know that despite running the world’s largest community led groundwater management programme, Atal Bhujal Yojana, only half of our population (roughly 51%) has access to safe drinking water. However, the water stressed rural belt of Ranikhet and Almora, have successfully been able to find a solution to this problem with Amrutdhara initiative run by Tata Motors in collaboration with its NGO SMDF (Sumant Moolgaokar Development Foundation). The project has facilitated availability of portable drinking water to over 23,000 people in the past 13 years. Tata Motors, through its NGO, (SMDF) is spearheading this community centric initiative christened as the Amrutdhara program. The organisation helped established a robust network of 146 infiltration wells in th...

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6Mar By editor3No Comments

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Medhavi Skills University and NSDC signs MoU for implementation of National Credit Framework through the NSDC Skill Training Partners

New Delhi, March 2024.  In a groundbreaking collaboration, Medhavi Skills University (MSU), a UGC and NCVET recognised Skills University, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of MSDE (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship) have joined hands to fast-track the convergence of skilling ecosystem with Higher Education as per the mandate of new National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020). This strategic partnership focuses on empowering the large network of NSDC Skill Training Partners across India to align, accredit and formalise their professional short-term fee-based programmes so that Academic Credits can be awarded to the candidates in line with the National Credit Framework (NCrF). The apex regulatory bodies of Education, UGC, AICTE a...

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5Mar By editor3No Comments

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A unique initiative by the Central Electricity Authority to dedicate a day of National safety week as ‘Lineman Diwas’ to honor the selfless contribution of the frontline workforce of power sector

New Delhi, 6th March, 2024. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power in association with Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power- DDL) Ltd commemorated the Fourth Edition of Lineman Diwas on March 4th, 2024 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to honor the frontline heroes of the Indian Power Sector – The Linemen, by establishing it as a nationwide tradition for all state and private transmission and distribution companies to celebrate a dedicated day as 'Lineman Diwas.' This endeavor served as a significant morale booster for the frontline workers in the power sector, providing them with the well-deserved recognition and appreciation. Over 150 linemen and linewomen from over 40 State and Private Transmission and Distribution Companies, from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gu...

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4Mar By editor3No Comments

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NSDC International in partnership with Deakin University

New Delhi, March, 2024. NSDC International (NSDCI),a subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)announced the launch of Global Job Readiness Program (GJRP)in partnership with Deakin University, a renowned Australian University. The GJRP project was launched on Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platform – a pivotal step towards preparing youth for future of work. The programme envisions to enhance the capabilities of country’s talent pool in industry-relevant skills that caters the demands of the global job market and international industries.By being available on the Skill India Digital Hub platform, learners now have a user-friendly and easily accessible avenue to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. This digital accessibility will play a pivotal role in bridging...

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4Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors to demerge its businesses into two separate listed companies

Mumbai, March 04, 2024. The Board of Directors of Tata Motors Limited (TML), at its meeting today, has approved the proposal of demerger of Tata Motors Ltd into two separate listed companies housing A) the Commercial Vehicles business and its related investments in one entity and B) the Passenger Vehicles businesses including PV, EV, JLR and its related investments in another entity. The demerger will be implemented through an NCLT scheme of arrangement and all shareholders of TML shall continue to have the identical shareholding in both the listed entities. Over the past few years, the Commercial Vehicles (CV), Passenger Vehicles (PV+EV), and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) businesses of Tata Motors have delivered a strong performance by successfully implementing distinct strategies. Since ...

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4Mar By editor3No Comments

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy F15 5G With Segment Bests AMOLED Display,4 Generations of Android Upgrades

GURUGRAM, March, 2024. Samsung, India’s largest electronics brand, announced the launch of Galaxy F15 5G that offers users a superior smartphone experience with several segment-only features that sets it apart from its predecessors. Galaxy F15 5G stands out witha segment best 6000mAh battery and other segment-only features such as sAMOLED display,four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security updatesensuring users can enjoy the latest features and enhanced security for years to come. “With Galaxy F15 5G, our first 2024 Galaxy F series smartphone, we are underlining our commitment to empower our customers’ lives through powerful devices. The launch of Galaxy F15 5G signifies our unwavering dedication to meaningful innovation, enabling users to unlock their full potent...

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4Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors’ flagship #DARK series now available in its new SUVs

Mumbai, March 04, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, standing true to its commitment of New Forever, today unveiled India’s #1 selling SUV brand – the Nexon in the iconic #DARK avatar for both its ICE and EV offerings.Adding to this successful range, the Company also launched their premium SUVs – The new Safari and the new Harrier in their #DARK versions.Available at a starting price of ₹ 11.45 Lakhfor the new Nexon, the #DARK range has been a trend setter in the industry, exuding opulence and luxury since its launch. Price table for the #DARK Range: ProductPrice starts atNew Nexon#DARK₹ 11.45 Lakh (Ex Showroom, Delhi)New Nexon.ev#DARK₹ 19.49 Lakh (Ex Showroom, All India)New Harrier#DARK₹19.99 Lakh (Ex Showroom, Delhi)New Safari #DARK₹20.69 Lakh (Ex Showro...

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4Mar By editor3No Comments

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IBM expands Technology Expert Labs in India to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies

Bengaluru,  March 04, 2024. IBM(NYSE: IBM) today announced the expansion of IBM Technology Expert Labs capacity in India, focused on helping clients to fully realize the potential of technologies like AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Cybersecurity, to keep their businesses strong in a highly competitive landscape. Located in Bengaluru and Kochi, the IBM Technology Expert Labs is a team of technical experts who will advise, architect, and deploy outcome-based client engagements that deliver value (or real ROI) while minimizing implementation risks. Businesses across the world are adopting technologies like AI and Generative AI at an accelerated rate to deliver these solutions successfully. It is critical to have the right skill sets and talent to integrate new technologies into their existi...

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3Mar By editor3No Comments

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Project ODISERV

New Delhi, March 2024. Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched Project ODISERV today in Sambalpur to prepare young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector. While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the Project ODISERV will empower the youth of the country, make them more employable and fulfil their aspirations. He also mentioned how NEP 2020 is bridging the gap between education and skilling, creating more synergies and allowing students to acquire job-ready skills along with academic knowledge. He informed that 1100 students in Odisha have already been trained under Project ODISERV and a few of them have also received job offers today. He congratulated all the c...

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3Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors registered total sales of 86,406 units in February 2024

Mumbai, March 2024. Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for February 2024 stood at 86,406 vehicles, compared to 79,705 units during February 2023. Domestic Sales Performance: CategoryFebruary 2024February 2023% change (Y-o-Y)Total Domestic Sales84,83478,0069% Commercial Vehicles: CategoryFebruary 2024February 2023Growth (Y-o-Y)HCV Trucks10,09111,868-15%ILMCV Trucks5,0835,426-6%Passenger Carriers4,6923,63229%SCV cargo and pickup13,70114,218-4%CV Domestic33,56735,144-4%CV IB1,5181,4217%Total CV35,08536,565-4% Domestic sale of MH&ICV in February2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 16,227units, compared to 17,282units in February 2023. Total sales for MH&ICV Domestic & International Business in February 2024, including...

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3Mar By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors flags-off its next-gen, eco-friendly fleet of commercial vehicles to Tata Steel

Jamshedpur, 03 March 2024. Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today flagged off its next-generation, green-fuel powered commercial vehicles to Tata Steel. The fleet includes Prima tractors, tippers and the Ultra EV bus, powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and battery electric technologies. The vehicles were flagged off by Tata Son’s Chairman, Mr. N Chandrasekaran, as part of the Tata Group’s Founder’s Day celebrations in Jamshedpur. Present at the ceremony were Mr. T V Narendran, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel and Mr. Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, along with senior members of their leadership teams. Speaking about the long-standing partnership with Tata Motors, T. V. Narendran, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Tat...

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