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Sunny Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Border 2’ shoot to begin in October
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Sunny Deol, Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Border 2’ shoot to begin in October

Mumbai, May 21, 2024.Sunny Deol will start shooting for the sequel of his 1997 blockbuster, 'Border' in October 2024. The film also stars Ayushmann Khurrana. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film is produced by JP Dutta, Nidhi Dutta and Bhushan Kumar. "The team behind 'Border 2' has been working tirelessly to prepare everything and it's been a long time in the making as they wanted to do justice to the magnitude of the first film. Now, as the preparations are almost done, the team will begin shooting. As it stands now, the team will begin shooting in October."
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Sania Mirza shares special name plate for house with son Ishaan
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Sania Mirza shares special name plate for house with son Ishaan

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.Sania Mirza has shared a special name plate for her house with son Ishaan and put out an Instagram post to celebrate her life at the moment. Sania shared a collection of images on her social media platforms to show the new addition to their home.Sania and her then-husband and Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik were blessed with Ishaan in October 2018. Sania would announce her retirement from the game in 2023 after the Australian Open. Since then, she has been working as pundit for the major grand slams.
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Vivo Y200 Pro 5G smartphone launched in India
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Vivo Y200 Pro 5G smartphone launched in India

Jaipur. May 21, 2024.Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has launched the Y200 Pro 5G smartphone in its Y-series portfolio in India. The Y200 Pro 5G smartphone is the slimmest smartphone with 3D curved display in the segment, Vivo said in a press note. Offered in Silk Green and Silk Black colours, the Vivo Y200 Pro 5G smartphone is now available for purchase with introductory offers on Flipkart, Vivo India e-store, and select retail stores.The Vivo Y200 Pro smartphone sports a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with FHD resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone weighs 172g and has a silk cloud texture design. Vivo said the smartphone has a 2.3mm narrow frame and an ultra-slim body. For imaging, the smartphone has a 64-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilisation. The ca...
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Infinix GT 20 Pro launched in India
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Infinix GT 20 Pro launched in India

Jaipur, May 21, 2024.The Infinix GT 20 Pro has been announced in India and it is a new entrant in the sub-Rs 25,000 segment. Some of the key features of the mid-range device are a 144Hz display, a Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC, a 5,000mAh battery, a triple rear camera setup, and more. It will be seen competing with OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nothing Phone 2a, iQOO Z9 and other devices. Here is a look at the top specs, key features and India price of the new Infinix phone.The Infinix GT 20 Pro comes with a starting price of Rs 24,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration will cost you Rs 26,999. There is a discount offer of Rs 2,000 on SBI, ICICI, and HDFC bank cards. This will effectively bring down the price to Rs 22,999. The mid-range device will...
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EPFO membership rises by 14.41 lakh in March, women and youth lead
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EPFO membership rises by 14.41 lakh in March, women and youth lead

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added 14.41 lakh net members in March as per the provisional payroll data released on May 20.The provisional payroll data shows that EPFO added 7.47 lakh new members during March 2024.The data revealed that the 18-25 age group made up 56.83% of the total new members added in March. This shows that the majority of individuals joining the organised workforce are young people and are first-time jobseekers.According to the data, approximately 11.80 lakh members rejoined EPFO after having left t earlier.These members switched their jobs and re-joined the establishments covered under EPFO and opted to transfer their savings instead of applying for final settlement, choosing long-term financial well-bein...
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New BMW S 1000 XR launched in India at Rs 22.50 lakh
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New BMW S 1000 XR launched in India at Rs 22.50 lakh

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.The new BMW S 1000 XR was launched in India today at Rs 22.50 lakh (ex-showroom). Available as a completely built-up unit (CBU), this motorcycle can be booked at all BMW Motorrad India-authorised dealerships.Available in three colour options (Blackstorm metallic, Gravityblue metallic with Style Sports and Lightwhite solid paint/Motorsport with M Package), the BMW S 1000 XR employs a reworked in-line 4-cylinder engine, which generates a peak output of 170hp and a maximum torque of 114Nm. The motorcycle sprints from 0-100kmph in 3.25 seconds and can achieve a maximum speed of 253kmph.
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Domestic air passenger growth in April slows to over two-year low of 2.4% YoY
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Domestic air passenger growth in April slows to over two-year low of 2.4% YoY

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.The growth in India’s domestic air passenger traffic slowed to 2.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in April, the lowest level of YoY growth in 26 months, mainly due to the high base of last year when the domestic aviation sector made a full recovery from the pandemic, indicates the data from the country’s civil aviation regulator. A few other factors constraining capacity deployment and ramp-up by Indian carriers have also been adding to the downward pressure on passenger growth over the past few months.The country’s total domestic air passenger pie expanded to 1.32 crore in April, up from 1.29 crore in the year-ago month, as per data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Sequentially, the domestic air passenger traffic in April was 1.3 per cent...
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Audi India launches Audi Q7 Bold Edition
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Audi India launches Audi Q7 Bold Edition

Mumbai, May 2024.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Audi Q7 Bold Edition featuring a striking black design that radiates elegance and sophistication.The Bold Edition boasts a gloss black grille, black Audi rings in the front and rear, black window surrounds, black ORVMs and black roof rails. Priced at INR 97,84,000, this Bold Edition is certain to be coveted by Audi enthusiasts seeking an individualistic expression. With limited units available, the Audi Q7 Bold Edition will be offered in four exterior colors: Glacier White, Mythos Black, Navarra Blue & Samurai GreyCommenting on the launch, Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “The Audi Q7 has been an icon in Audi's Q family, merging remarkable driving dynamics with inc...
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Tata Motors’ subsidiaries – TPEM and TMPV join hands with Bajaj Finance, offers financing program for authorized passenger and electric vehicle dealers
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Tata Motors’ subsidiaries – TPEM and TMPV join hands with Bajaj Finance, offers financing program for authorized passenger and electric vehicle dealers

Mumbai, May 2024.In a bid to improve options and ease of financing for the dealers, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) – subsidiaries of Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, have joined hands with Bajaj Finance, part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of India’s leading and most diversified financial services groups, to extend supply chain finance solutions to its passenger and electric vehicle dealers. Through this memorandum of understanding (MoU), the participating companies will come together to leverage Bajaj Finance’s wide reach to help dealers of TMPV and TPEM access funding with minimal collateral.The MoU for this partnership was signed by Mr. Dhiman Gupta, Chief Financial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd....
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Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’
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Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’

Gurugram 21 May 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has introduced the first ever design thinking & training workshop in select schools across the country. This unique initiative, part of Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ programme, focuses on enhancing essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, probing, and creativity among students through the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework. The national education and innovation competition aims to foster a culture of innovation amongst the next generation.Tailored specifically for India, the one-day workshop has been conceptualised to encourage students to appreciate the idea of design thinking and nudge them to identify and solve real-world problems. As part of the academic curriculum, Human-Ce...
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FICCI FLO Launches Siliguri Chapter, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Northeast India
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FICCI FLO Launches Siliguri Chapter, Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Northeast India

New Delhi, May 2024. FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO), the women's wing of India's apex business chamber, FICCI, launched its 20th chapter in Siliguri, West Bengal. The launch of the Siliguri chapter further strengthens FLO’s mission to empower women entrepreneurs and professionals across India, fostering economic growth and development in the Northeastern region.FLO has chosen Siliguri, because of its strategic location as a gateway to Northeast India and its rapid economic growth. Siliguri is the second Chapter of FLO in the State of West Bengal. The city's dynamic business environment and the enthusiastic response from women entrepreneurs here made it a natural choice for expansion.A ceremonial launch event was held on Saturday, 18th May 2024, at the Courtyard Marriott i...
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India likely to grow by 7.5 pc in Q1, says article in RBI Bulletin
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India likely to grow by 7.5 pc in Q1, says article in RBI Bulletin

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.India is likely to grow by 7.5 per cent in the first quarter of the current financial year, driven by rising aggregate demand and non-food spending in the rural economy, according to an article in the RBI's May Bulletin released on Tuesday.The Indian economy has demonstrated marked resilience in the face of geopolitical headwinds impacting the supply chain, said an article on the state of the economy published in the May Bulletin."According to the economic activity index (EAI), activity rebounded in April, and early estimates suggest that GDP growth for Q1:2024-25 is likely to remain close to 7.5 per cent," it said.
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Exicom launches India’s Fastest DC Charger, Engineered to Make EV Charging Experience Effortless
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Exicom launches India’s Fastest DC Charger, Engineered to Make EV Charging Experience Effortless

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.Exicom, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and Critical Power solutions in India, today announced the launch of India's fastest DC Chargers up to 400kW. The newly launched Harmony Gen 1.5 DC Fast Chargers are bundled with a range of advanced features including an advanced AI-driven remote management system, high operational efficiency, integrated ambient lighting, and many features focusing on improving customer charging experience which is often overlooked and is the biggest concern for first time users. Harmony g1.5 is available in three frame sizes, and its modular construction offers power outputs from 60 kW to 400 kW.Exicom introduces its upgraded line of DC chargers with a focus on user-centric design and functionality, emphasizing an...
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Orb Energy launches its first 35 MW ground-mounted solar park in Karnataka
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Orb Energy launches its first 35 MW ground-mounted solar park in Karnataka

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.Orb Energy, a key player in the Indian solar power industry has launched its first 35 MW (DC) ground-mounted solar park in Arsikere in Hassan district, the company said on Tuesday.Spanning 110 acres and delivering 5.24 crore units of green power while reducing 45,000 tons of carbon dioxide every year, this solar park has been developed specifically to empower SMEs in the region, they said.In a statement, the company said Orb Energy anticipates developing and commissioning approximately 400 MW of solar parks for SMEs across India by the end of the decade, with a projected investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore over the same period.
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Gold, silver retreat from record levels amid profit taking
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Gold, silver retreat from record levels amid profit taking

Jaipur, May 21, 2024.Gold and silver prices retreated from record highs in the national capital on Tuesday, with the yellow metal plunging by Rs 550 per 10 grams due to profit-taking and weak global trends.According to HDFC Securities, gold prices were impacted by hawkish comments from one of the US Fed Reserve members, who suggested that interest rates will need to continue at current levels for a longer period to bring inflation back to target.Gold prices declined by Rs 550 to Rs 74,650 per 10 grams.
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ONGC net profit jumps 19 times in Q4; record profit in FY24
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ONGC net profit jumps 19 times in Q4; record profit in FY24

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's (ONGC) March quarter net profit soared 19 times as the year-ago period had a one-time exceptional provision, while it posted a record earning for the full fiscal.The company's standalone net profit of Rs 9,869 crore in January-March - the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-24 - compared with a profit of Rs 528 crore in the same period of the previous financial year, according to a company statement.India's top oil and gas producer had made a provision of Rs 9,235 crore in the January-March 2023 quarter towards disputed taxes for the period from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2022.
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Glenmark and BeiGene Enter into an Agreement for Marketing and Distribution of Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India
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Glenmark and BeiGene Enter into an Agreement for Marketing and Distribution of Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India

New Delhi, Ma y 21, 2024.Glenmark Specialty S.A. (Glenmark), a subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a research-led, global pharmaceutical company, today announced an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with BeiGene, a global oncology company. Under this agreement, Glenmark will register and commercialize BeiGene's oncology medicines, Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib in India.Speaking on this partnership, Alok Malik, President and Business Head - India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. said, "We are excited about our partnership with BeiGene, signifying our commitment to advancing healthcare in India. The addition of Tislelizumab and Zanubrutinib to our oncology portfolio underscores our dedication to the cancer patients' community and our commitment to pro...
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IndiaSkills 2024 grand finale: 58 winners will represent India in WorldSkills
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IndiaSkills 2024 grand finale: 58 winners will represent India in WorldSkills

New Delhi, 19th May 2024. The four-day long IndiaSkills National Competition 2024 concluded on Sunday with great fervor and enthusiasm at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. The event, held from 15th to 19th May, brought together the brightest young minds from across the nation to compete and demonstrate their proficiency in a wide array of traditional and new-age skills. A total of 58 candidates across 52 skills will now train to represent India in WorldSkills scheduled to take place in Lyon, France in September 2024.Odisha has the highest number of winners with 17 Gold, 13 Silver, 9 Bronze and 12 Medallion for Excellence, followed by Karnataka (13 Gold, 12 Silver, 3 Bronze, and 19 Medallion for Excellence), Tamil Nadu (6 Gold, 8 Silver, 9 Bronze, and 17 Medallion for Excellence), Maharashtra (...
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Samples of 10 medicines of Chief Minister Free Medicine Scheme failed: Eye drops, malaria and asthma medicines included; ban on Supply
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Samples of 10 medicines of Chief Minister Free Medicine Scheme failed: Eye drops, malaria and asthma medicines included; ban on Supply

Jaipur, May 20, 2024.Samples of 10 medicines supplied under the Chief Minister Free Medicine Scheme have failed. Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation (RMSC) has banned the supply of 10 medicines of 8 companies. These medicines include tablets used in fungal infections, injections given to serious malaria patients, eye drops and Asthalin, a medicine used in case of difficulty in breathing.RMSC MD Neha Giri said that the supply of medicines has been stopped after the samples of these medicines supplied under the Chief Minister's Free Medicine Scheme were found to be non-standard. In place of these medicines, medicines of other companies have been ordered for supply in stock, so that the patients do not face any shortage of medicines. He told that to maintain the quality of medicine...
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2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 launched at Rs 1.51 lakh — same price as Pulsar N250
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2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 launched at Rs 1.51 lakh — same price as Pulsar N250

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Bajaj Auto has been bringing new updates to their lineup and now they have launched the 2024 Bajaj Pulsar F250 in India. The updated bike has hit dealerships and is offered at an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 1,50,891, which is a small premium of Rs 851 over the previous generation Pulsar F250. Interestingly, even the price difference between the old and new Pulsar N250 was the same.Bajaj had hinted at the possibility of an update to the Pulsar F250 during the Pulsar NS400Z launch. The 2024 Pulsar F250 comes with quite a few  changes to its features and underpinnings. That said, it does not get the inverted fork which the Pulsar N250 has, which is disappointing.  One of the first changes that can be easily noticed is the addition of new graphics. The bla...
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Climate change likely to impact people with brain conditions, study finds
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Climate change likely to impact people with brain conditions, study finds

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Climate change is likely to negatively affect the health of people suffering from brain conditions such as migraine and Alzheimer's, new research published in The Lancet Neurology journal has found.Extreme temperatures, both low and high, and greater changes over the course of the day -- driven by climate change -- were shown to have an impact on brain diseases, explained lead researcher Sanjay Sisodiya from the University of College London's Institute of Neurology, UK."Night-time temperatures may be particularly important as higher temperatures through the night can disrupt sleep. Poor sleep is known to aggravate a number of brain conditions," he said.
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Airbus, SIDBI to collaborate for financing helicopter purchase in India
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Airbus, SIDBI to collaborate for financing helicopter purchase in India

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Airbus Helicopters and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for financing the purchase of the company's helicopters in India.Under the MoU, Airbus Helicopters and SIDBI will identify potential civil helicopter operators in India who are interested in financing solutions for purchasing Airbus helicopters. Airbus will provide the technical and helicopter industry knowledge to SIDBI, which will evaluate these prospects and finance them exclusively for Airbus, a release said on Monday.
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