Month: April 2024

12Apr By editor3No Comments

Business News, Feature

Bansooriwala’s announces the grand opening of its fourth outlet at the Midway Delhi-Jaipur Expressway

New Delhi, April 2024. Bansooriwala's, the esteemed Indian family restaurant and sweets chain, proudly announces the grand opening of its 4th outlet on the bustling midway Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Bansooriwala's journey, bringing its renowned culinary delights to a new and vibrant location. The new outlet got inaugurated on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway on 12th April 2024. Known for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and innovation, Bansooriwala's offers an extensive menu of traditional Indian sweets and savoury delights crafted with care and precision. Each dish is prepared using premium ingredients, including pure desi ghee, to ensure an unparalleled culinary experience for guests. “We are thrilled to introduce Bansooriwala's t...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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Vidya Balan on nepotism in Hindi film industry: ‘Kissi ki baap ki industry nahi hai’

Mumbai, April 12, 2024. Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi, who are eagerly awaiting the release of their upcoming film Do Aur Do Pyaar, graced the inaugural session. Vidya and Pratik have carved out successful careers in the film industry despite not having any familial connections in Bollywood. During the interaction, Vidya spoke on the perennial debate surrounding nepotism, expressing her indifference towards it. Vidya said, “I don’t know how to respond to this question because nepotism or no nepotism I am here. Kissi ki baap ki industry nahi hai, nahi toh har baap ka beta, har baap ki beti successful hote (The film industry doesn’t belong to somebody’s father otherwise all the star kids would be successful).” She added, “I just feel that I have been a lone ranger. Ther...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

Automobile News, Business News

MG Hector Blackstorm Edition launched at ₹21.25 lakh

Jaipur, April 12, 2024. MG Motor India launched the Blackstorm Edition of its flagship SUV Hector in India. The Blackstorm Edition is based on the Sharp Pro variant below the top model of Hector and Hector Plus and will be available in 5, 6 and 7 seat configurations. More than 75 connected features have been provided in the car. It has a digital Bluetooth key, which the user can share. The special edition SUV gets some cosmetic upgrades over the standard model, including an all-black shade, red inserts on the exterior and an all-black cabin. Its prices start at Rs 21.25 lakh for the petrol-CVT variant, going up to Rs 22.76 lakh for the diesel-MT 6-seater variant (both prices ex-showroom). Hector Blackstorm is the third Blackstorm edition of the company after Gloster and Astor. Cus...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

Feature

Shri Sanjay Kumar addresses the First Alumni meet of the Prerana Program

New Delhi, April 12, 2024. Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Shri Sanjay Kumar virtually addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. Joint Secretary Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi and other officials of the Ministry were also present at the meeting. The alumni meet was organized to assess and exchange insights among the participants. During the event, the students shared their experiences and highlighted the positive changes the programme had brought to their lives. They also informed everyone that they have shared their experiences after returning to their schools so that more and more students can be inspired by the value-based learning they have received. PRERANA started the journey in the pilot phase from 15th Ja...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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TRAI releases recommendations on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services,

New Delhi, April 12, 2024. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released its recommendations on “Encouraging Innovative Technologies, Services, Use Cases, and Business Models through Regulatory Sandbox in Digital Communication Sector”.  In view of new technological developments in 5G/6G, Machine to Machine Communications, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, and others, there is a need to provide an environment in which new technologies, services, use cases and business models can be tested in live networks, or existing functions or processes can be refined. To address this pressing need, the Department of Telecommunications wrote to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on March 10, 2023, requesting, TRAI’s recommendations regarding a...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

Business News, Food and Beverages

MS Dhoni Joins Hands with Explosive Whey: A Blend of Fitness and Nutrition

Mumbai, April 12, 2024. Introducing Explosive Whey, a groundbreaking addition to the fitness and nutrition industry, ready to revolutionize Sports Nutrition with its premium products. Endorsed and invested by the esteemed Mahendra Singh Dhoni, this brand is meticulously crafted to meet the evolving needs of fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and health-conscious individuals. Explosive Whey is the brainchild of Indian Cricketer Kedar Jadhav (Founder), Mandar Bhandari (Founder and CEO), and Rishikesh Hande (Founder). The name "Explosive" embodies the essence of speed and strength. The lion in the logo symbolises strength and leadership, reflecting the slogan "Rule with Strength." Notably, Explosive Whey has earned the prestigious certification of Informed Sports, a trust bad...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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India’s Index of Industrial Production grows by 5.7% in February, 2024

New Delhi, April 12, 2024. The Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) are released on 12th of every month (or previous working day if 12th is a holiday) with a six weeks lag and compiled with data received from source agencies, which in turn receive the data from the producing factories/ establishments. For the month of February 2024, the Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with base 2011-12 stands at 147.2. The Indices of Industrial Production for the Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity sectors for the month of February 2024 stand at 139.6, 144.5 and 187.1 respectively. These Quick Estimates will undergo revision in subsequent releases as per the revision policy of IIP. As per Use-based classification, the indices stand at 148.2 fo...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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Simpl – Zepto’s “Pass with Khata” Campaign Offers Guaranteed Cashback and other Benefits

Bengaluru, April 12, 2024. Simpl, India’s foremost Checkout Network, announced today its “Pass with Khata” campaign by partnering with Zepto, India’s fastest-growing e-grocery service. As part of this campaign, Simpl is offering up to 5% cashback on every transaction made by Zepto Pass members, for all users.   Additionally, users can enjoy benefits from the recently launched Zepto Pass, which provides unlimited free deliveries, 10% off on fruits and vegetables, 10% off on Zepto Cafe and up to 20% on all other orders. The Khata-like feature allows users to clear all their bills for grocery purchases at once every fortnight. Launched on February 29th, Zepto Pass has become the fastest loyalty program to achieve a 1 million user base in just one week of its rollo...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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Swiggy launches ‘Pawlice’ initiative

New Delhi, April 12, 2024. Pet parents can now report missing pets on the Swiggy app for harnessing the network of its delivery partners in the search efforts, under an initiative called 'Swiggy Pawlice' unveiled by the on-demand convenience platform. Swiggy launched the feature on Thursday on the occasion of National Pet Day, which falls on April 11. The company also said it will support employees on pet care and adoption with the introduction of a 'Paw-ternity' policy.

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

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7th round of the India-Peru Trade Agreement Negotiations concludes in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 12, 2024. The seventh round of negotiations for the India-Peru Trade Agreement took place in New Delhi, India from April 8 to April 11, 2024. The discussions involved understanding priorities and concerns of each other and ensuring that the negotiations are rooted in mutual respect and benefit. At the start of the seventh-round negotiations, Mr. Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, said that the history of India-Peru diplomatic relations dates back to the 1960s. He referred to the visit of H.E. Ms. Teresa Stella Mera Gomez, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, Peru to India and the bilateral discussions held during the sidelines of the 9th CII India-LAC Conclave in August, 2023, which played a key role in re...

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12Apr By editor3No Comments

Automobile News, Business News

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Shellpartner to deliver superior EV charging experiences across India

Mumbai, April 2024. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India.The collaboration will leverage Shell's widespread fuel station network and TPEM's insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. Additionally, both companies will work towards delivering superior charging experiences. To improve the experience of EV owners across India, this agreement between TPEM and Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) aims to explore synergies between the two companies to encourage more ...

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Entertainment News, Feature

Salman Khan’s next movie is titled ‘Sikander’, to release in theatres on Eid 2025

Mumbai, April 11, 2024. Superstar Salman Khan on Thursday announced that his next film has been titled "Sikander" and will be released in theatres across the country on Eid 2025. Salman will play the titular role in the movie, which will be directed by A R Murugadoss. The project will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Feature, National News

Hexaware Recognized for Best Practices in CSR at the 10th Annual CSR Summit and Awards

New Delhi, April 11, 2024.  Hexaware Technologies, a leading global IT services provider, was honored in the 'Best Use of CSR Practices in Various Sectors' at the 10th edition of the CSR Summit and Award. The CSR Summit and Awards bring together business leaders, corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals, NGOs, and policymakers to share best practices and brainstorm solutions for positive social impact. From education and healthcare to women's empowerment and environmental initiatives, the CSR Summit showcased Hexaware's exceptional commitment to making a positive difference across various social issues. The global technology major's targeted programs with partners like Space Kidz India and the American India Foundation ignited a passion for Science, Technology, Engine...

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Feature, National News

Canon India introduces a new entity ‘Canon NorthStar

New Delhi, April 11, 2024. Canon India takes a giant leap forward in the imaging industry with the launch of 'Canon NorthStar', an innovative one stop solution platform inclusive of end to end advisory, equipment and associated services, by bringing together finest technology companies and industry experts, to enable customers in setting up complete studio operations. Derived from its namesake, 'NorthStar' embodies the guiding role in providing direction to aspiring studio owners by becoming the one-stop solution to address the burgeoning demand across diverse sectors such as production studios, broadcasting, OTT, podcasting studios, educational institutions, virtual production environments, YouTube channels, VR shoots and CGI shoots. Spanning across content creation, post-production...

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Business News, Food and Beverages

The Taste Company launches products in UAE

New Delhi, April 11, 2024. Hyderabad-based The Taste Company, which is into the ready-to-eat food segment, on Thursday announced it has forayed into the overseas markets by launching its products in the UAE. The company is also gearing up to expand its operations to the UK, the US and Singapore, a release said here. Currently, The Taste Company makes 18 products that comprise five breakfast varieties, seven types of vegetarian meal and six non-vegetarian meal varieties, it said.

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Automobile News, Business News

Mercedes-Benz India reports best-ever retail sales in FY24

New Delhi, April 11, 2024. German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Thursday reported its highest-ever retail sales in a financial year in India in 2023-24, driven by strong demand for its SUV range. The company sold 18,123 units last fiscal, a growth of 10 per cent over 16,497 units in the 2022-23 fiscal. "We achieved the best-ever month, highest-ever quarter and best-ever fiscal in India. This trust reflects in the unmatched desirability for Mercedes-Benz in India, resulting in an overwhelming customer response," Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer said in a statement.

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Business News, Feature

Telecom Tariff hike imminent; expect 15-“17 pc rise post election

New Delhi, April 11, 2024. The telecom industry is expected to take a 15-17 per cent tariff hike post general elections, according to an analyst report that termed the tariff increase in the sector as "imminent" with Airtel as the biggest beneficiary. The general election in the world's largest democracy is scheduled to be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1, and results will be declared on June 4. "We expect the industry to take a 15-17 per cent tariff hike post the elections," a report by Antique Stock Broking said, as it described the tariff hike as imminent and Bharti as the biggest beneficiary.

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

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KABIL and CSIR-IMMT sign MoU for Technical and Knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals

New Delhi, April 11, 2024. Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) for Technical & Knowledge cooperation for Critical Minerals. The MoU was signed by Shri Sadashiv Samantaray, Director (Commercial), NALCO & CEO, KABIL and Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director, CSIR-IMMT, in the presence of Shri Sridhar Patra, CMD, NALCO & Chairman, KABIL, at NALCO Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar Under the MoU, KABIL will leverage the technical expertise and services of CSIR-IMMT to undertake various projects, including the design and analysis of metallurgical test work-plans, development and review of process flowsheets, and the selection o...

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11Apr By editor3No Comments

Feature, National News

Samsung Launches Season 3 of ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ with Separate School and Youth Tracks for Community & Environment Themes

New Delhi, April  2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has announcedthe third edition of its flagship CSR initiative - 'Solve for Tomorrow', in strategic collaboration with the Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, andthe United Nations in India. With Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung aims to usher in a culture of innovative thinking and problem solving amongst the country’s youth. Solve for Tomorrow 2024 was inaugurated by Mr. JB Park, President & CEO,Samsung Southwest Asia,Dr. Sandip Chatterjee, Sr. Director and Scientist ‘G’, Ministry of Electronics & IT, and Mr. Shombi Sharp, United Nations Resident Coordinator in India, in the presence of other dignitaries. The ...

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10Apr By editor3No Comments

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Bajaj Pulsar N250 launched at Rs 1.51 lakh

New Delhi, April 10, 2024. The biggest visual change on the 2024 Pulsar N250 is the 37mm USD fork, which is the same diameter as the older bike’s telescopic unit. The bike also comes in three colours now – White, Red and Black. The white and red colour options come with a golden USD fork and get silver finishes on the engine casing as well as exhaust muffler, while on the black colourway, all the components get a blacked-out treatment. One of our quibbles with the N250 was that it came in only one colour in its top dual-channel ABS spec, and its nice to see a diverse palette of colours to choose from now.  Bajaj has also given the Pulsar N250 a new LCD display (same as the one found on the N150 & N160), and with it comes Bluetooth connectivity and the ability to receive noti...

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10Apr By editor3No Comments

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E-commerce Leads in Influencer Marketing Spending with 27 Percent, Followed by FMCG: Kofluence Influencer

New Delhi, April 10, 2024. Kofluence, India's leading Social Media Influencer Marketing-Tech platform, proudly announces the release of its annual benchmarking report, Decoding Influence: The 2024 Influencer Marketing Report. From tracing the genesis of influencer marketing to delving into the psychology underpinning consumer behavior, and from analyzing the total market size to examining compelling case studies, the report comprehensively illuminates key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the Creator Economy. By offering strategic recommendations and actionable data-backed insights, readers can be equipped with the necessary tools to effectively navigate and capitalize on the opportunities presented by this evolving industry. Ritesh Ujjwal, Co-Founder of Kofluence, emphasi...

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10Apr By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 3,77,432 in Q4FY24

Mumbai, April 10, 2024. The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in Q4FY24, including Jaguar Land Rover**were at 3,77,432 nos., higher by 8%, as compared to Q4 FY23. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q4 FY24 were at 1,11,591 nos., lower by 6%, over Q4 FY23.  Global wholesales of Tata Motors passenger vehicles* in Q4 FY24 were at 1,55,651 nos., higher by 15% as compared to Q4 FY23.  Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover** were 1,10,190 vehicles, higher by 16%. Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 13,528 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarter were 96,662 vehicles.

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10Apr By editor3No Comments

Feature, Food and Beverages, Health News

Diets high in ultra-processed foods raise death risk from chronic lung conditions

Jaipur, April 10, 2024. A diet high in ultra-processed foods could significantly heighten the risk of dying from chronic respiratory diseases, a new research spanning over almost two decades has found. Constituents of these "nutritionally inferior" foods, which are "poor sources of essential nutrients such as antioxidants", contribute to inflammation and worsen lung conditions, the study published in the European Journal of Nutrition said. A diet having more than 40 per cent of ultra-processed foods was found to have a 26 per cent higher risk of death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disorder which blocks airflow causing difficulty in breathing.

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