Month: May 2024

Ecolink Launches a Range of Power Packed Fans, Promising Superior Performance and Energy Efficiency
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Ecolink Launches a Range of Power Packed Fans, Promising Superior Performance and Energy Efficiency

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.In line with the customer demands for the summer season, Signify, the global leader in lighting, announced the launch of its new revolutionary range of energy-efficient fans, today. The innovative product line combines advanced technology with superior performance, offering consumers a breath of fresh air in any space. Starting at a price range of INR 3000/- to INR 5500/-, the product line includes five new innovative models - AiroGeometry, AiroJewel, AiroZephyr, AiroSerenade and AiroSleek all designed to provide superior air delivery, efficient performance, and significant energy savings.  The uniquely designed product range operates on advanced technology ensuring high energy efficiency and low power consumption. Equipped with alum...
Pluugin E-commerce expands operations, opens India office
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Pluugin E-commerce expands operations, opens India office

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Pluugin E-commerce, having established a robust presence in global markets like Southeast Asia (SEA), SAARC and Middle East & North Africa (MENA), is expanding its operations to India. Pluugin is a borderless e-commerce enabler, facilitating brands in scaling up their businesses across international borders. Headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it has offices across SEA, SAARC countries, and MENA. Founded in 2022, the company has experienced a 100% year-on-year growth. This speaks to the ever-increasing need of e-commerce in brands’ business models and the effectiveness of Pluugin’s expertise in the field. The company boasts of a roster of prestigious clients from across sectors like FMCG, consumer electronics, small applianc...
Whisper Teaches Young Girls – Periods ka Matlab Healthy hai Aap
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Whisper Teaches Young Girls – Periods ka Matlab Healthy hai Aap

Mumbai, May 20. 2024.India’s leading feminine-care brand Whisper, from the house of Procter & Gamble, is raising awareness about - the early onset of menstruation among young girls - as part of the fifth edition of its #KeepGirlsInSchool (KGIS) movement. With girls starting periods as early as 8 years of age, the need to create awareness early on is crucial, as 26 million girls can be at the risk of dropping out of school without period education and access to period products.* Studies have found that one out of five girls could be dropping out of school due to lack of period education and access to period products.** In India today, girls as young as 8 years of age are beginning their menstrual cycle, as per several reports, and so are at a higher risk of droppi...
Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian tourist to go to space.
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Gopi Thotakura became the first Indian tourist to go to space.

Jaipur, May 20, 2024.Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin sent 6 people to space on Sunday (May 19) with the New Shepard rocket. These include Gopi Thotakura of Andhra Pradesh. 30 year old Gopi has become the first Indian to go to space as a tourist.Gopi is a pilot and entrepreneur. He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida and studied Aviation Management at Emirates Aviation University in Dubai.According to Blue Origin, Gopi is a pilot and aviator who learned to fly a plane before he could drive a car. He has worked as an international medical jet pilot. Apart from commercial jets, Gopi also flies bush, aerobatic and seaplanes, gliders and hot air balloons
RBI may transfer dividend of around Rs 1 lakh crore to government: Report
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RBI may transfer dividend of around Rs 1 lakh crore to government: Report

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to transfer a substantial dividend, possibly around Rs 1 lakh crore, to the government, significantly higher than last year's payout, reported The Economic Times.Recently, the RBI announced a significant reduction in the government's borrowing through Treasury Bills, cutting the anticipated funds by Rs 60,000 crore.Additionally, the central bank is supporting an operation to allow the government to prematurely repay Rs 60,000 crore of earlier borrowings.These measures suggest an effort to utilise idle government funds, limited by election-related spending constraints, indicating an imminent improvement in the Centre's financial situation.The RBI is anticipated to declare the transfer of its surplus fund...
‘Remarkable turnaround’: PM Modi on Indian banking sector’s growth in 10 years
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‘Remarkable turnaround’: PM Modi on Indian banking sector’s growth in 10 years

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the banking sector has witnessed a remarkable turnaround in the last 10 years."In a remarkable turnaround in the last 10 years, India's banking sector net profit crosses Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time ever''.He further said that when the BJP-led goverment came into power, banks were grappling with losses and high Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), largely attributed to the policies of the previous government."When we came to power, our banks were reeling with losses and high NPAs due to the phone-banking policy of UPA. The doors of the banks were closed for the poor. This improvement in the health of banks will help improve credit availability to our poor, farmers, and MSMEs," said PM Modi.
First Israeli auto firm sets up manufacturing unit in India
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First Israeli auto firm sets up manufacturing unit in India

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.EVR Motors, an Israel-based innovator specializing in high power-density electric motors, today announced the inauguration of its new greenfield plant in Manesar, Haryana, under its subsidiary, I.EVR Motors. This facility marks a significant milestone as the first manufacturing operation in India for an Israeli automotive firm and will play a pivotal role in the company's global production strategy.The Manesar plant will produce trapezoidal geometry coils, a patented key component of EVR's Trapezoidal Stator Radial Flux Permanent Magnet (RFPM) motor technology. These coils are essential for EVR's electric motors, known for being smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective while maintaining the flexibility to meet diverse customer needs.The highly-automated...
IGNOU invites applications for 4-year, ODL bachelor course in Journalism and Digital Media
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IGNOU invites applications for 4-year, ODL bachelor course in Journalism and Digital Media

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is inviting applications for a bachelor in Journalism and Digital Media,  a new Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).The major focus areas of BA Journalism and Digital Media, a four-year bachelor programme are digital journalism, news reporting and editing, digital photography, AV production, podcasting, internet research, data journalism, and news portal design.The programme offered by the School of Journalism and New Media Studies, IGNOU is available across major regions and centers in English medium. Candidates should visit the official website of IGNOU — ignou.ac.in — to check regional and study center details.
Nestle India shareholders reject proposal to hike royalty payment to parent firm
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Nestle India shareholders reject proposal to hike royalty payment to parent firm

New Delhi, May 2024.Shareholders of FMCG firm Nestle India Ltd have rejected a proposal by the company to increase royalty payment to its parent firm, according to a regulatory filing by the company.Nestle India’s board had last month approved increasing royalty payment to its parent firm Societe des Produits Nestle S.A (licensor) by 0.15 per cent per year for the next five years thereby enhancing it to 5.25 per cent of net sales.It had proposed to start the 0.15 per cent per annum increase over the current royalty fee of 4.5 per annum from July 1, 2024. Subsequently, it had sought approval from its shareholders of the same as an ordinary resolution through a postal ballot.In a regulatory filing, Nestle India said 57.18 per cent of the total votes were against the ordinary ...
BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states
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BCCI lays foundation stone for indoor cricket academies in six North-Eastern states

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday laid the foundation stone for indoor cricket training academies in six North-Eastern states, with the sole emphasis on helping budding cricketers from the region.The indoor cricket academies will serve players from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim and will be based in Shillong, Itanagar, Kohima, Aizawl, Imphal and Gangtok."Honoured to have laid the foundation stone for BCCI's upcoming state-of-the-art indoor training facilities in the North-East,"
Yami Gautam, Aditya Dhar welcome baby boy, name him Vedavid
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Yami Gautam, Aditya Dhar welcome baby boy, name him Vedavid

Mumbai, May 20 2024.Actor Yami Gautam and fimmaker Aditya Dhar on Monday announced that they have become parents to a baby boy, who was born on May 10.Gautam and Dhar made the announcement on their Instagram page and also shared that they have named the child Vedavid."We are thrilled to announced the arrival of our beloved son, Vedavid, who graced us with his birth on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. Please shower him with all your kind blessings and love," they said with a post.
‘Gullak’ season four to premiere on June 7
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‘Gullak’ season four to premiere on June 7

New Delhi, May 20, 2024.Season four of the popular family drama series "Gullak" will premiere on June 7 on SonyLIV, the streamer announced on Sunday.The show, created by TVF, is directed by Shreyansh Pandey.  The upcoming season of "Gullak" will see series stars Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Harsh Mayar, and Sunita Rajwar reprise their respective roles.
Sana Aziz Khan: A Beacon of Turkish Fashion’s Global Ascent
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Sana Aziz Khan: A Beacon of Turkish Fashion’s Global Ascent

New Delhi, May 2024.In the dynamic landscape of global fashion, Turkish style has emerged as a vibrant force, captivating the world with its unique blend of tradition and modernity. At the forefront of this cultural renaissance stands Sana Aziz Khan, an accomplished Indian fashion designer who has made Türkiye her home and canvas for creative expression. FASHION designer Sana Aziz Khan has become synonymous with the evolution and elevation of Turkish fashion on the global stage.With a career spanning over a decade, Sana Aziz Khan has witnessed firsthand the remarkable journey of Turkish fashion from a hidden gem to a radiant star on the world's fashion map. In her own words, Turkish fashion is no longer a well-kept secret; it has evolved into a beacon of style that seamlessly inte...
Bisleri International’s Environmental Initiatives Yield Remarkable Outcomes, Over 14,245 Citizens Participated Across 13 Cities in India
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Bisleri International’s Environmental Initiatives Yield Remarkable Outcomes, Over 14,245 Citizens Participated Across 13 Cities in India

Mumbai, May 20, 2024.In its commitment to environmental conservation, Bisleri International organized a series of impactful events across India around World Earth Day. In line with the United Nations' 8 sustainable development goals (SDGs), including Quality Education (SDG 4), Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), Climate Action (SDG 13), Life Below Water (SDG 14), Life on Land (SDG 15), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), these initiatives encompassed awareness sessions, plastic collection drives, tree plantation campaigns, and beach clean-ups. These drives and campaigns were conducted across 13 cities namely New Delhi, Noida, Chandigarh, Kargil, Jaipur, Gurugram, Chennai, Mu...
Samsung Launches ‘Back to Campus’ Campaign for Students with Exciting Offers
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Samsung Launches ‘Back to Campus’ Campaign for Students with Exciting Offers

Gurugram May 20, 2024.Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today announced exciting offers on select Galaxy Book, Galaxy Tab and Galaxy smartphone devices as part of its ‘Back to Campus’ campaign.Launched with the tagline ‘Show Them How It’s Done’, the‘Back to Campus’ campaign offers an exclusive student discount of up to 10% through the Samsung Student+ program along with no-cost EMI for up to 24 months. The offer also includes a bank cashback of up to INR 12000 and up to INR 8000 as upgrade bonus on Samsung laptops,tablets and smartphones.“Today’s youngsters are confident go-getters who need technology that enables them not just to learn more but to do more and be more. With our new ‘Back to Campus’ campaign, we are committed to democratising the connected pow...
Mahindra Collaborates with Santanu Hazarika and Nought One to Showcase XUV 3XO Inspired Streetwear Collection
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Mahindra Collaborates with Santanu Hazarika and Nought One to Showcase XUV 3XO Inspired Streetwear Collection

Mumbai, May 20, 2024.Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, has teamed up with artists Santanu Hazarika and Abhishek Paatni of Nought One to showcase a streetwear collection that draws inspiration from the design and colors of the Mahindra XUV 3XO. The collection was introduced at the XUV 3XO ‘Tech Fashion Tour’, an Exhibit Property, held in Mumbai, featuring youth icon and Bollywood star Siddhant Chaturvedi, famous for his power-packed performances, as the showstopper. His presence added star power to the event, underscoring Mahindra’s innovative approach to connecting with new-age customers.Design elements from the XUV 3XO, like its distinctive diamond inserts and logo, have been creatively adapted into the apparel, linking the pieces directly to the SUV’...
RBSE 12th Result 2024 Declared
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RBSE 12th Result 2024 Declared

Jaipur, May 20, 2024.The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) has announced the results for RBSE class 12th exams on May 20, 2024, at 12.15 pm. Students who appeared for the examination can download their result by entering their login credentials including roll number at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. This year, the overall pass percentage in RBSE 12th commerce is recorded at 98.95 per cent. Whereas the overall passing percentage for RBSE 12th Arts stream is 96.88 per cent and 97 per cent for science stream.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Appoints Ms. Ketaki Bhagwati as an Independent Director on its Board
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Appoints Ms. Ketaki Bhagwati as an Independent Director on its Board

Mumbai, 19 May 2024.Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ("Bank") today announced the appointment of Ms. Ketaki Bhagwati as an Independent Director on the Bank’s Board for a period of four years, effective May 18, 2024, subject to the approval of the members of the Bank.Announcing the appointment, Mr. C S Rajan, Independent Director and Part-time Chairman, Kotak Mahindra Bank, commented, “We are elated to welcome Ms. Ketaki Bhagwati to the Bank’s Board of Directors. Her extensive experience of over three decades in the banking and financial services industry will help the Bank achieve its growth objectives in the coming months and years. The Board looks forward to working together with Ms. Bhagwati and benefiting from her guidance in key business segments.”Ms. Bhagwati currently serves ...
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship lays out framework for holistic development of trainers in the skilling ecosystem
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship lays out framework for holistic development of trainers in the skilling ecosystem

New Delhi, May, 2024.As ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ envisions a completely developed nation by the 100th year of India’s independence, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) aims to foster a dynamic workforce in an ever-evolving economy. To cater to this, the Ministry has laid out a roadmap where trainers from short-term and long-term skilling ecosystems will be equipped with the right skills and technology to help learners participate in the future market.The MSDE’s partner, Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) has drafted the “Trainer Development Strategy for the Skilling Ecosystem” which lays out a framework and guidelines for the development of the 21st century educator. It recommends that trainers integrate digital blended content into classroom learning using di...
Over 170 Women participate in male-dominated trades in IndiaSkills 2024
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Over 170 Women participate in male-dominated trades in IndiaSkills 2024

New Delhi, May 2024.The IndiaSkills Competition 2024, which is underway from 15th to 19th May 2024 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka has been witnessing increased participation of women in trades that were previously dominated by men. Female participants are competing head-to-head with their male counterparts, showcasing a lot of fervor and enthusiasm, and proving that skill and talent know no gender boundaries.This is in line with Centre’s vision of empowering women and giving them employment opportunities.This year, IndiaSkills is witnessing the participation of 900+ candidates from 30+ states and Union Territories in 61 skills and 400+ industry experts. More than 170 women are participating in trades like Logistics & Freight Forwarding, Web Technologies, Visual Merchandising, Fashion T...
Air India partners with MedAire for emergency healthcare services in flights
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Air India partners with MedAire for emergency healthcare services in flights

New Delhi, May 17, 2024.Air India has partnered with aviation medical support provider MedAire to ensure emergency healthcare services to its passengers and crew on board its flights."MedAire, through its app Medlink, will provide round-the-clock access to a team of on-duty emergency physicians with aviation expertise for consultation in the event of an inflight medical situation. The medical team will assist in assessing the medical situation and recommend the course of care,"
Disney+ Hotstar announces season four of Pankaj Tripathi-led Criminal Justice
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Disney+ Hotstar announces season four of Pankaj Tripathi-led Criminal Justice

New Delhi, May 17, 2024.Streaming service Disney+ Hotstar on Friday announced the fourth chapter of crime drama series Criminal Justice. The new installment will mark the return of actor Pankaj Tripathi as the lawyer Madhav Mishra.Criminal Justice started with its first season in 2018 that was adapted from the 2008 British television series of the same name. The second season, titled Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors came out in 2020, followed by the third chapter, titled Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach, in 2022.
India will regulate AI, but not at the cost of innovation: Govt official
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India will regulate AI, but not at the cost of innovation: Govt official

New Delhi, May 17, 2024.The government will attempt to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) but not in a way that could stifle innovation in the space, a top IT ministry official said Friday. This signalled that the Centre is expected to take a middle path for AI regulation, as it has taken in some of its recent technology laws such as data protection, where the focus is not just on protecting civil rights, but also towards facilitating the country’s growing start-up base.“While we will attempt to regulate AI, we are clear that innovation is not stifled in the process. It (innovation) needs to be encouraged… Like we did with the DPDP (Digital Personal Data Protection) Act, we will ensure that both the interests of innovation and protection of vital interests will come in in the fu...
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