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Month: April 2024

‘Undekhi’ season three to release on SonyLIV in May
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‘Undekhi’ season three to release on SonyLIV in May

Mumbai, April 20, 2024. Streaming platform SonyLIV has announced that the third season of their popular show “Undekhi” will premiere on May 10. The thriller series features Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Varun Badola and Shivangi Singh, among others. It is directed by Ashish R Shukla. The streamer on Friday unveiled the trailer of “Undekhi” and announced the release date of the upcoming season.
Wipro Q4 net profit falls 7.8% to Rs 2,835 cr; new CEO flags uncertainty in macro environment
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Wipro Q4 net profit falls 7.8% to Rs 2,835 cr; new CEO flags uncertainty in macro environment

New Delhi, April 20, 2024. IT service company Wipro on Friday reported a 7.8 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter to about Rs 2834.6 crore, and cautioned that the macroeconomic environment remains "uncertain". The Bengaluru-headquartered company, which recently saw a change of guard with Srinivas Pallia taking over at the helm as the new Chief Executive Officer, has given IT Services revenue growth guidance in the (-)1.5 per cent to +0.5 per cent band for June quarter on a constant currency basis. While the numbers were in line with the analysts' estimates, the guidance of the company was below industry expectations.
Samsung Launches 8GB+128GB Variant of Galaxy F15 5G
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Samsung Launches 8GB+128GB Variant of Galaxy F15 5G

Gurugram, April 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of a new storage variant, 8GB+128GB,for Galaxy F15 5G at INR 15999. Galaxy F15 5G stands out with a segment-best 6000mAh battery, sAMOLED display, and four generations of Android upgrades, and five years of security updates ensuring users can enjoy the latest features and enhanced security for years to come. The smartphone is also available in 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage variants and comes in three stunning colors – Ash Black, Groovy Violet, and Jazzy Green. Galaxy F15 5G flaunts Galaxy’s signature design philosophy for a premium feel and features a segment-best 6.5” sAMOLED display for an immersive viewing experience. With the sAMOLED display, scrolling through social medi...
Report claims Nestle adds 2.7 g sugar in every serving of Cerelac in India
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Report claims Nestle adds 2.7 g sugar in every serving of Cerelac in India

Jaipur, April 18, 2024. Global food and beverage giant Nestle sells baby products with higher sugar content in poorer south Asian (including India), African and Latin American countries as compared to markets in Europe, claims a report by a Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN). Around 150 baby products sold in different counties were scrutinised for the report, which was published by The Guardian. A Belgian laboratory tested the samples, which were found to be over and above international food safety guidelines. The report claims that its wheat-based product, Cerelac, for six-month babies, which is sold without any added sugars in the UK and Germany, contained 2.7 grams of added sugar per serving in India. The highest sugar content in the...
Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 83.55 against US dollar
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Rupee rises 6 paise to close at 83.55 against US dollar

New Delhi, April 18, 2024. The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and appreciated 6 paise to close at 83.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the American currency and brent crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.51 against the greenback. The unit hit an intra-day high of 83.49. The domestic unit finally settled at 83.55 (provisional) against the dollar, 6 paise higher from its previous close.
India’s First Long-Haul Electric AC Seater + Sleeper Bus Service launched by NueGo
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India’s First Long-Haul Electric AC Seater + Sleeper Bus Service launched by NueGo

Hyderabad, April 18 2024. NueGo, a pioneer in sustainable mass mobility, is set to revolutionise the long-distance travel journey with the launch of India's first intercity electric bus service. This is a significant step towards decarbonization and creating a more sustainable public transportation ecosystem in India. There is growing adoption of electric buses amongst consumers, as they produce zero tail pipe emissions and reduce air pollution. NueGo has deployed multiple seater + sleeper buses on its major routes across India such as Bengaluru - Chennai, Bengaluru - Coimbatore, Vijaywada - Vizag, Delhi – Jaipur,  Delhi - Amritsar. NueGo is planning to expand its operations by launching new routes and build charging infrastructure to ensure smooth on-road operations. NueGo is a...
Vinod Cookware Launches New Triply Pressure Cooker Combo Sets
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Vinod Cookware Launches New Triply Pressure Cooker Combo Sets

Mumbai,  April 2024. Vinod Cookware, a leading name in kitchenware, introduces the latest Triply Pressure Cooker Combo Sets under its Platinum Range with a common Lid. The innovative combos include the pairing of a 3-liter Pressure Cooker and a 2-liter (Mini) Pressure Cooker, both equipped with a shared lid, at INR 6470/- as well as a 5-liter pressure Cooker paired with a 3.5-liter (Junior) Pressure Cooker, priced at INR 7895/- with a common lid. Notably, customers can enjoy a cost-saving of INR 300/- when purchasing a Combo Set. These sets boast a Triple-Layer Construction with SAS Metal, ensuring durability and versatility for a wide variety of dishes. The cookers are ISI and CE certified, backed by a 24-month warranty, providing customers with a safe and efficient cooking experience....
Agrimax Foods unveils Bake&Co.- A brand of Specialized Millet based Healthy Baked Products under the PMFME Scheme
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Agrimax Foods unveils Bake&Co.- A brand of Specialized Millet based Healthy Baked Products under the PMFME Scheme

New Delhi, April 2024. Agrimax Foods LLP, an ISO 9001:2015 food solutions company, is excited to announce its new brand, ‘Bake&Co.’ This brand is set to redefine the landscape of Millet based baked products with its emphasis on health, nutrition, and unmatched taste. Bake&Co.'s launch is supported by the government's PMFME scheme which aims to boost micro food enterprises across the country. Agrimax Foods LLP incorporated with a vision to maximise the agricultural value chain adds value to farmers, processors and consumers. Agrimax Foods believes in directly sourcing the raw materials from the farmers, adding value at the processing stage and meeting the standards of the discerning audience. Bake&Co. focusing on ‘Healthy Snacking’ offers a delicious range of healthy ba...
Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal launch fashion label Ehaab Couture
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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal launch fashion label Ehaab Couture

Mumbai, April 18, 2024. Actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal on Thursday launched their fashion label Ehaab Couture, dedicated to celebrating the art of Chikankari embroidery. According to a press release, Ehaab Couture is inspired by the cultural richness of the city and encapsulates the essence of tradition, nostalgia, and old-world charm. "The name 'Ehaab' means the art of gifting and ties in with who Richa and Ali are as people having always backed the right kind of causes. With this, their motive is to help preserve an art form and empower an entire community of artisans from Lucknow," it said.
Muthoot Finance board approves USD 2 bn ECB plan
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Muthoot Finance board approves USD 2 bn ECB plan

New Delhi, April 18, 2024. Gold loan financier Muthoot Finance on Thursday said its board has approved USD 2 billion (about Rs 16,500 crore) External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) plan to fund business expansion. The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of Muthoot Finance at its meeting held on Thursday has approved the update of the existing Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) Programme aggregating to USD 2 billion, Muthoot Finance said in a regulatory filing. The company has also approved the offering circular and the programme agreement and other transaction documents to be executed with respect to the GMTN Programme, it said.
Flipkart’s annual sale for cooling home appliance to begin April 17 2024
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Flipkart’s annual sale for cooling home appliance to begin April 17 2024

Jaipur, April 2024. Flipkart announced its annual week-long summer sale starting from April 17 to April 23, 2024, offering a wide selection of cooling home appliances such as air conditioners (ACs), refrigerators, air coolers, and fans at affordable prices. The e-commerce marketplace's 6th edition of Super Cooling Days 2024 will provide customers with deals on cooling home appliances to beat the summer heat, Flipkart said in a statement. As part of the sale, Flipkart will offer a broad selection of cooling appliances catering to diverse customer needs and budgets through the participating brands and sellers. From showcasing India's biggest refrigerator store to an expansive range of ACs and fans, Super Cooling Days provide an opportunity to upgrade appliances, while saving on ...
ZEE5 India’s first press conference at Snow Kingdom as “Gaami” started streaming now
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ZEE5 India’s first press conference at Snow Kingdom as “Gaami” started streaming now

Mumbai, April 18, 2024. In the midst of all this, ZEE5 organized a remarkable press interaction that has garnered praise for its innovative promotional strategy. ZEE5 marketing team organised a first conference, one of its kind at Snow Kingdom India. Given that "Gaami" was predominantly shot in the Himalayas amidst chilling temperatures, the organizers recreated the snowy mountainscape during the press meet, leaving attendees impressed and immersed in the film's setting. Both Vishwak Sen and "Gaami" director Vidyadhar Kagita commended ZEE5 for their inventive approach in recreating the Himalayan ambiance and providing a firsthand experience of the icy cold atmosphere to the media. They expressed optimism that the viewers would appreciate the film's immersive quality on ZEE5's platfor...
Amazon Music launches Maestro, a Spotify-like AI powered playlist generator
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Amazon Music launches Maestro, a Spotify-like AI powered playlist generator

New Delhi, April 18, 2024. Amazon Music has announced that uses AI to “make it easier and way more fun to build playlists you want, when you want.” Dubbed ‘Maestro’, the AI-powered playlist generator lets you create a playlist using prompts and even works with emojis, activities and sounds. The AI-generated playlist can also be saved if you want to listen later and share it with others. With AI prone to hallucinations, Amazon notes that “the technology behind Maestro is new and won’t always get it right the first time.” The company also says it has implemented safeguards like blocking inappropriate prompts and offensive language.
Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 wireless mouse
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Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 wireless mouse

New Delhi, April 18, 2024. Logitech, the company known for making computer accessories recently announced the M750 wireless mouse. Part of the company’s new ‘Signature AI Edition’, the mouse comes with a new tool called “Logi AI Prompt Builder”, which is an AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While the top button opens the new tool, the back button is basically a shortcut to the AI chatbot. The new tool happens to be a part of the company’s existing Logi Options+ app, with Logitech saying that the functionality will be available on other devices compatible with the software suite. Logi AI Prompt Builder has some useful presets called ‘Recipes’, which can be used to perform actions like rephrasing parts of the text, presenting information in bullet points, making the text longer...
IIIT HYDERABAD LAUNCHES NEW DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH
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IIIT HYDERABAD LAUNCHES NEW DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND GEOSPATIAL RESEARCH

Hyderabad, April 18, 2024. IIIT Hyderabad announced the addition of a new program in Geospatial Technology to its transdisciplinary dual degree programmes from the 2024-25 academic year. These programs combine a B.Tech (Hons) in CS and Master of Science in domain areas by Research. Admissions to this CGD programme will be through IIIT-H's Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE). Students who have passed 12th class or equivalent with Maths, Physics and Chemistry by June 2024 are eligible to apply. Those who have already registered for UGEE will have the option of including this program before finalizing their choices later. The CGD programme will equip students to become experts with knowledge to steer the geospatial industry, address complex problems across multiple disciplines ...
Samsung Announces New Era of AI TVs in India
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Samsung Announces New Era of AI TVs in India

Bengaluru, April 2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics company, today announced a new era of AI TVs with the launch of its ultra-premium Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs at the ‘Unbox & Discover’ event at Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru. The 2024 line-up of Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs elevate your home entertainment experience with powerful, AI-driven solutions. "Samsung is bringing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across product categories to improve consumers' lifestyles. That's why we have integrated AI to home entertainment to offer exceptional viewing experiences for our consumers. Our 2024 range of Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K and OLED TVs redefine the home entertainment experience and offer new innovations across accessibil...
BNC Motors Launches First Distributor Showroom in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Marking its Foray into North India
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BNC Motors Launches First Distributor Showroom in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Marking its Foray into North India

Jaipur, April 2024.  BNC Motors, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, has announced the opening of its Distributorship & dealership showroom in the vibrant city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. This marks the company's entry into North India and Rajasthan for the first time, with the strategic vision to provide top-quality, rugged, and in-house designed electric vehicles for the residents of the Rajasthan State. With a projected monthly turnover of approximately 1 crore rupees, this showroom, spanning 3000 square feet and conveniently located on TonkRoad at Morani Complex, will be operated by Lakshya Morani. The grand opening ceremony, held on the 17th of April, witnessed the presence of esteemed guests, includingMr. Vinoth, Co-founder and CTO of BNC Motors, who graced...
Bridging the Gap: BRICS CCI WE 2024 Report Highlights Women’s Empowerment in Tech and Entrepreneurship across BRICS countries
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Bridging the Gap: BRICS CCI WE 2024 Report Highlights Women’s Empowerment in Tech and Entrepreneurship across BRICS countries

New Delhi, April 2024. BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has unveiled a special reporton the New Era of BRICS - Horizons in Tech and Business for Women Empowerment. The report sheds light on the technology and entrepreneurship landscape for women across the BRICS countries, emphasizing both progress and persistent challenges. With the expansion of BRICS in 2023, encompassing new members and representing a substantial portion of the global population and economy, the report underscores the significance of gender equality initiatives in the tech and business sectors. The report has been developed in association with sheatwork and techarc as knowledge partners and was unveiled by Amb. Sanjay Bhattacharyya (Retd....
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces New Innova HyCross Petrol GX (O) Grade
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Introduces New Innova HyCross Petrol GX (O) Grade

Bengaluru, April 2024.  In line with its ‘customer-first’ culture and responding to their requirements, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced theintroduction of a new grade in the Innova HyCross the GX (O) petrol variant. The latest addition to the Innova HyCross line-up, boasts of over 10 advanced comfort and technology features thus raising the bar of the value proposition for customers who are seeking for more. Bookings of the Innova HyCross the GX (O) grade is already open with deliveries expected to commence from April 15, 2024. Key highlights of Innova HyCross petrol GX (O) petrol variant are as follows: Reenergised Exterior - Front LED Fog lamps, Front & Rear Parking sensors, Rear Defogger Superior Comfort – Chestnut Themed Interiors, Soft touc...
MediaTek Days on Amazon to Showcase Incredible Products for Everyone
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MediaTek Days on Amazon to Showcase Incredible Products for Everyone

New Delhi, April 2024. MediaTek, the world's 5th largest global fabless semiconductor company has announced the ‘MediaTek Days’ campaign on Amazon starting from 16th April till 20th April 2024. During the 5days-longcampaign at Amazon, MediaTek will focus on democratizing technology and delivering next-gen technology solutions to the end customer. The campaign will build awareness around incredible technologies, products, and solutions powered by MediaTek in the new era of connected devices to help consumers make informed buying decisions. The MediaTek store on Amazon opens the door to a world of possibilities for making everyone's lives smarter and better by making great technology accessible to all. MediaTek powers the biggest brands in the world from smartphones, TVs, and smart spe...
Rupee falls 6 paise to settle at 83.44 against US dollar
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Rupee falls 6 paise to settle at 83.44 against US dollar

Mumbai, April 15, 2024. The rupee declined 6 paise to settle at 83.44 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, in line with deep losses in equity markets and an elevated dollar against major rivals overseas amid geopolitical tensions. However, weakening crude oil prices in the international markets and positive domestic macroeconomic data restricted the rupee's fall, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.46 and traded between 83.42 and 83.47 against the greenback. The local unit finally settled at 83.44 (provisional), registering a loss of 6 paise from its previous close.
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Recognition as Great Place To Work®
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Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Recognition as Great Place To Work®

New Delhi, April 15, 2024. The BSE listed FMCG giant is making waves with its financial success. Continuous recognition as a Great Place To Work is another proud achievement for the Company.  Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. (GPIL), a leading FMCG company and a Fortune 500 and ET 500 India listed organization, proudly announces its sixth consecutive certification as a Great Place To Work® by the renowned Great Place To Work Institute. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Bina Modi, Chairperson and Managing Director of the Company said, "At Godfrey Phillips India, our People-First Philosophy is more than just a mantra; it's the essence of our culture. We're dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels not just valued, but truly at home, empowered to ...
DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System
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DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System

New Delhi, April 15, 2024. Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), has been field evaluated in different flight configurations several times with the objective of proving the technology with high superiority. The system consisted of the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and the Fire Control Unit. Adequate number of missile firing trials have been successfully conducted towards achieving compliance of complete operational envelop as stipulated in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (Infantry, Indian Army). The Warhead Flight Trials were successfully conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan on April 13, 2024. Missile performance and warhea...
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