Month: June 2024

13Jun By editor3No Comments

Business News, Feature

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Extends Partnership with Brink’s Inc

Mumbai, June 13, 2024. Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's sixth-largest jewellery group and the 19th-ranked brand in Deloitte's Luxury Goods World Ranking, is extending its partnership with Brink’s Inc. Brink’s Incorporated, a leading provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services, will enhance its collaboration with Malabar Gold & Diamonds.  The new agreement includes the implementation of Brink’s cash management system in Malabar Gold & Diamonds' retail stores in Dubai and the utilisation of Brink's global precious metals storage facilities. Brink’s Global Services has been the exclusive logistics partner for Malabar Gold & Diamonds for many years, leveraging its state-of-the-art vault system to deliver precious ...

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13Jun By editor3No Comments

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Sunny Deol announces ‘Border 2’, back as ‘fauji’ after 27 years

Mumbai, June 13, 2024. Actor Sunny Deol announced 'Border 2' on Thursday, June 13. He shared the film's announcement video on social media. 'Border 2' is a sequel to JP Dutta's 1997 film 'Border'. It was released in theatres on June 13, 1997. In the video, he says, "27 saal pehle ek fauji ne vada kiya tha ki vo vapas aayega. Ussi vaade ko poora karne, hindustan ki mitti ko apna salaam kehne, aa raha hai (Twenty-seven years ago, a soldier made a promise that he would return. To fulfill that promise, to salute the soil of India, he is coming)." The announcement video describes 'Border 2' as "India's biggest war film." Roopkumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam's 'Sandese Aaate Hain' plays in the background of the video. Border 2 will be directed by Anurag Singh. He has earlier directed film...

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13Jun By editor3No Comments

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National Commission for Indian System of Medicine celebrates its 4th Foundation Day

New Delhi, June 13, 2024. The National Commission for Indian Medical Systems organized a two-day National Conference, ‘PRANA’ Protecting Rights and Novelties in ASUS (Mind to Market for Indian System of Medicines [ISM] Professionals) in Collaboration with All India Council for Technical Education and Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell to mark its fourth foundation. The two days seminar of the National conference involved a significant number of innovations that have the potential to be patented, can be commercialized or could be fit for technology transfer of those patented items. These could become suitable for startups. The conference delved into varied facets of handhold innovators in ISM. Padmashree Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush who was the Chief Gue...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Reliance Retail beauty platform Tira partners Akind, skincare brand co-founded by Mira Kapoor

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. an omnichannel beauty retail platform owned by the country's leading retailer Reliance Retail -- has entered into a partnership with Akind, a skincare brand co-founded by Mira Kapoor. Akind, which was unveiled at Tira's flagship store at Jio World Drive in Mumbai, will also be available online, Reliance Retail said in a statement.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Dr Reddy’s signs in-licensing pact with Ingenus Pharmaceuticals for cancer treatment injection

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday said it has signed a licensing pact with US-based Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, to commercialise Cyclophosphamide injection used in treatment of cancer. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Dr Reddy's Laboratories Inc and Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC have entered into license agreement, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd (DRL) said in a regulatory filing. Subsequently, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Inc (Dr Reddy's USA) has licensed from Ingenus, the exclusive rights to commercialise Cyclophosphamide injection of strengths 500 mg/2.5mL; 1g/5mL; 2g/10mL in the US, it added.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Tata Power Renewable Energy deploys over 850 e-bus charging points

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) on Wednesday said it has deployed more than 850 e-bus charging points at various locations in the country. The robust bus charging network has led to more than 1 lakh tonnes of tailpipe CO2 emissions savings, the company said in a statement The locations include Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jammu, Srinagar, Dharwad, Lucknow, and Goa,

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

Feature, Sports News

World Athletics signs five-year broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. World Athletics on Wednesday announced a five-year global broadcasting services deal with Tata Communications, making the Indian telecom major a partner in the coverage of marquee events from next year, including the Tokyo World Championships. Tata Communications will be a "key strategic supplier" for the world body with a view to "elevating innovation and audience engagement to new heights", World Athletics said in a statement. The year 2025 features events such as the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing in March, World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou in May, and World Athletics Road Running Championships in San Diego in September.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Valpuia to remain at Mumbai City FC until 2027

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. Hmingthanmawia Ralte, also known as Valpuia, extended his contract with Mumbai City FC and will now remain with them until 2027, the club announced on Wednesday. Valpuia, who hails from Mizoram, has been a ‘reliable player’ at the club being a part of the team’s 2020-21 historic season when they won the ISL League’s Shield as well as the ISL Cup. He started playing football at the age of eight and made impressive progress at the Aizawl FC, where Valpuia caught the attention of Mumbai who brought him on board in June 2019.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Akhilesh resigns from Karhal assembly seat in UP after election from Kannauj in LS polls

Lucknow, June 12, 2024. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday resigned from his Karhal assembly seat following his election to Lok Sabha from the Kannauj constituency. Vidhan Sabha Secretary Pradeep Kumar Dubey told PTI, "Akhilesh Yadav as well as the newly elected party member from Faizabad Lok Sabha seat, Awadesh Prasad, have quit the membership of the UP Vidhan Sabha." Prasad was elected to the UP assembly from Milkipur constituency on a Samajwadi Party (SP) ticket. He sprang a surprise by defeating BJP's Lallu Singh in Faizabad, which includes the temple town of Ayodhya.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Magenta Mobility Deepens Collaboration with Tata Motors

Mumbai, June, 2024. Magenta Mobility, an integrated electric mobility solutions provider, solidifies its partnership with Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, with the deployment of over 100 units of Tata Ace EV which include over 60 units of Ace EV and over 40 units of the recently launched Ace EV 1000. This deployment is part of the MoU inked between the two entities in October 2023, which targeted 500 units of the revolutionary Tata Ace EV. Mr. Maxson Lewis, Founder & CEO of Magenta Mobility, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with Tata Motors, furthering our commitment to delivering safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions across India. The deployment of 100+ Tata Ace EVs marks ...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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COAI announces its leadership for the year 2024-25 at Annual General Meeting 2024

New Delhi, June 2024. COAI, the apex industry association representing leading Telecom, internet, technology, and digital services companies, concluded its Annual General Body Meeting for the Financial Year 2023-24, with the announcement of its leadership for the term 2024-25, effective June 2024.Abhijit Kishore, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited will be the Chairperson, while Mr. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bharti Airtel, will be the Vice Chairperson of the Association. Abhijit Kishore comes with a rich tapestry of experience of over three decades with the Indian telecom industry across functions, organisations and geographies. Prior to taking on the role of COO, he was heading the Enterprise Business of Vodafone Idea Ltd as the Chief Enterprise Business Offi...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

Feature, Food and Beverages

India’s Famous Lychees Get a Modern Avatar

New Delhi, June 12, 2024. Superplum has launched its Lychee season as the Indian states of West Bengal and Bihar hit peak production. The company’s cleaned & destemmed packs are now available across multiple cities and will be available internationally soon.  India is the world’s second largest producer of Lychees and Indian varieties have a uniquely delicate flavour and complexity. However, up to 50 percent of the country’s production of this delicate fruit goes to waste due to poor supply chains.   Superplum’s modern supply chain is dedicated to keeping the delicious fruits fresh from the farm to the consumer, even if she is 3,000 kms away. The litchis are chilled, trimmed, cleaned, and packed directly at the farm, ensuring they retain their natural flav...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Kareena Kapoor Khan Advocates for DRS – Dentist Review System

Mumbai, June 12, 2024. In a world where first impressions are crucial, a confident, radiant smile can make all the difference. It's a powerful tool that conveys acceptance, assertiveness, happiness, gratitude, and relief. This is where Illusion Aligners plays its part with its ability to straighten teeth effectively. It can restore confidence and give someone suffering from teeth alignment issues an opportunity to make a lasting impression. As the brand ambassador for Illusion Aligners, the evergreen diva, Kareena Kapoor Khan shares some valuable advice for those considering aligner treatment. She cleverly compares Dentists to the '3rd Umpire' or 'DRS' in the smile game, where DRS stands for Dentist Review System. The brand ambassador underscores the crucial role of dentists in the a...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

Entertainment News, Feature

Karan Johar and Manish Malhotra Launch Usha Kakade’s Production House – Welcomes Her To Movie Industry

Mumbai, June 12, 2024. Today, the entertainment industry witnessed a significant milestone as Mrs. Usha Kakade, a trailblazer in construction and dedicated social activist, unveiled the logo of her forthcoming production house, Usha Kakade Productions  The production house was unveiled by Bollywood bigwig Karan Johar and celebrated fashion designer Manish Malhotra. It also attracted several prominent figures from the Hindi and Marathi film industries, including Isha Koppikar, Rinku Rajguru, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, Sumedh Mudhalkar, Tanisha Mukherjee, Sharmila Thackeray, Abhijeet Khedekar, Smita Gondkar, Sonali Kulkarni, Gauahar Khan, and Ashoke Pandit. Held at Taj Lands End, Bandra, Mumbai, the logo unveiling was a glittering affair that brought together industry stalwarts. K...

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

Feature, Health News

The Secret to Staying Healthy During Monsoons

Jaipur, June 12, 2024. After severe heat waves in the country people should consider Ayurveda this monsoon season. As per Ayurveda, the monsoon season is called Varsha Ritu. One needs to follow Ritucharya for this particular season. The Mahabhuta (elements) of Prithvi (earth) and Agni (fire) govern this season. In Varsha Ritu, the Jatharagni (digestive fire) is weak and there are pitta problems. This results in weaker digestive and metabolic activities of the body. To promote healthy digestion during Varsha Ritu, it is recommended to follow an ideal diet that excludes uncooked foods and emphasizes warm, freshly cooked meals. Incorporating ingredients like ginger and lemon can provide additional support for your digestive system.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Chandrababu Naidu sworn in as Andhra Pradesh CM, Pawan Kalyan takes oath as Minister

Amaravati, June 12, 2024. TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth term on Wednesday at a ceremony that was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders and Union Ministers. Janasena chief and actor Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh, son of Naidu, among others, took oath as Ministers. Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer administered the oath to Naidu and others. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde were present.

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12Jun By editor3No Comments

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Parliament session from June 24 to July 3: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi,June 12, 2024. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 for oath or affirmation of the newly elected members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday. The first three days of the session will see the newly elected leaders taking oath or making affirmation of their membership of the Lok Sabha and electing the Speaker of the House. The session will conclude on July 3.

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

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COAI names VI’s Abhijit Kishore as chairperson; Bharti Airtel’s Rahul Vatts vice-chair

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Telecom industry association COAI on Tuesday named Vodafone Idea's COO Abhijit Kishore as its chairperson and Bharti Airtel's Chief Regulatory Officer Rahul Vatts as the vice chairperson of the association, effective June 2024. The announcement comes after COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) concluded its annual general body meeting for 2023-24. Kishore brings to the board a wide-ranging experience of over three decades with the Indian telecom industry across functions, organisations and geographies. He takes over the charge from Pramod K Mittal, a president at Reliance Jio Infocomm.

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

Feature, Food and Beverages

Onion prices increase 30-50% in 2 weeks as demand rises

New Delhi June 11, 2024. Onion prices have surged around 30-50% in the last two weeks due to a slowdown in arrivals and increasing demand ahead of Eid-al-Adha (Bakra Eid), reported The Economic Times. Traders have begun holding stocks in anticipation that the central government might ease its interventions aimed at controlling prices. Meanwhile, the price of top-quality onions, which constitute a small portion of the total traded volume, has exceeded Rs 30 per kg in many wholesale markets across Maharashtra. The report noted that the primary driver behind the price hike is the current imbalance between supply and demand. The onions arriving in markets from June onwards are sourced from stocks maintained by farmers and traders. Farmers are reluctant to sell from their stocks,...

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

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Bank employees get 15.67% DA hike for May-July, await 5-day workweek nod

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. The dearness allowance (DA) for bank employees has been hiked to 15.67% for the months of May, June, and July as per the notification from the Indian Bank's Association (IBA), on Monday. "In terms of clause 13 of the 12th Bipartite Settlement dated 08.03.2024 and clause 2 (i) of the Joint Note dated 08.03.2024, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of May, June & July 2024 shall be 15.97% ‘of ‘pay’ (0.01 % change in DA on ‘pay’ for change in every second decimal place of CPI 2016 over 123.03 points)," said the notification. The average CPI for this quarter is calculated as 139. Taking into account the base value of 123.03, the difference in points amounts to 15.97 (139 - 123.03). Compared to the prev...

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

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Mansukh Mandaviya takes charge of Sports Ministry

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Mansukh Mandaviya took charge of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on Tuesday and promised to work with full commitment to improve the country's sporting landscape. "...to empower the youth of the country and strengthen the country in the field of sports, today I took charge of @YASMinistry in Shastri Bhawan," Mandaviya posted on X after taking charge.

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

Sports News

BCCI secretary Jay Shah visits NFL headquarters in New York

New York, June 11, 2024. Indian cricket board secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York with the BCCI saying the move was aimed at "fostering international sporting collaborations." BCCI secretary Shah is in the United States for the ongoing T20 World Cup. "In a significant move towards fostering international sporting collaborations, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah visited the National Football League (NFL) headquarters in New York," the Board said in a statement.

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

Entertainment News, Feature

Prime Video sets July 5 premiere for ‘Mirzapur’ season three

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Prime Video on Tuesday announced that the third season of its much anticipated original series "Mirzapur" will start streaming from July 5. Produced and created by Excel Media and Entertainment, the fan-favourite crime thriller is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer. In the 10-episode series, the makers said fans will see the stakes going notches higher and the canvas becoming bigger.

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