Month: June 2024

11Jun By editor3No Comments

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S Jaishankar takes charge as external affairs minister

New Delhi, June 11, 2024. Diplomat-turned-politician S Jaishankar on Tuesday assumed charge as external affairs minister for the second consecutive term. Jaishankar, 69, was among the senior BJP leaders, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and Nirmala Sitharaman, who retained the ministries that they handled in the previous government. "Assumed charge as the Minister of External Affairs. Thank PM @narendramodi for assigning me this responsibility," he said on X. As the external affairs minister since 2019, Jaishankar displayed with confidence his ability to clearly articulate India's positions on a range of complex issues at the global stage. From blunting western criticism of New Delhi's procurement of crude oil from Moscow in the wake of the war in Ukraine to...

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11Jun By editor3No Comments

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Samsung Launches 2024 QLED 4K Premium TV Series with Quantum Dot Feature, 4K Upscaling Starting INR 65990

Gurugram June  2024. Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today launched the 2024 QLED 4K TVseries at a starting price of INR 65990 in India. The 2024 QLED 4K TV line-up comes witha plethora of premium features. The 2024 QLED 4K TV will come in three sizes - 55”, 65” and 75”.It is available on online platforms including Samsung.com and Amazon.in, beginning today. Powered by Quantum Processor Lite 4K, the 2024 QLED 4K TVseries provides 100% colour volume with Quantum Dot and Quantum HDR. It also comes with 4K upscaling, which enables users to enjoy high-resolution 4K content; Q-Symphony sound technology, Dual LED, Motion Xcelerator for gaming and Pantone Validation, a trusted symbol of colour fidelity for consumers. “Content consumption has changed rapidly o...

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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Virat Kohli Brings TIDL

Mumbai, June 10, 2024. TIDL, America’s fastest-growing pain relief brand, will shortly enter the Indian market with cricket superstar Virat Kohli to offer next-generation pain relief solutions.  This partnership, in association with the Baidyanath Group, will change the way India understands pain. TIDL’s range of innovative products are formulated to not only address pain effectively, but also empower consumers to take control of their own pain management.  In 2021, Conor McGregor, World-Class UFC Champion, joined hands with team TIDL. In response to the upcoming India launch, McGregor said, “TIDL isn’t just about pain relief; it’s about changing the game. Bringing TIDL to India with Virat Kohli is an incredible honor. The energy, passion, and resilience of the...

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 1 pc in May as excessive heat, elections impact demand: FADA

New Delhi, June 10, 2024. Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales declined 1 per cent year-on-year in May, as blistering summer heat and elections impacted demand, automobile dealers' body FADA said on Monday. Passenger vehicle registrations dipped to 3,03,358 units last month, as compared with 3,35,123 units in May 2023. "Dealers cited the impact of elections, extreme heat and market liquidity issues as major factors for the dip in sales last month," the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President Manish Raj Singhania said.

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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India beat Pakistan by six runs in low-scoring thriller

New Delhi, June 10,2024.  Indian bowlers, led by an outstanding Jasprit Bumrah, were collectively brilliant, firing their team to a thrilling six-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) gave nothing away while defending a paltry 120, and India restricted Pakistan to 113 for seven. Earlier, pacers Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir produced wonderful spells as Pakistan bowled out India to 119 after a couple of rain interruptions.

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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Hardeep Singh Puri – face of India’s oil diplomacy

New Delhi, June 10, 2024. Hardeep Singh Puri, the former diplomat who displayed unflinching altruism in driving from the background the construction of new Parliament and navigating India through two back-to-back oil crises, seems to have been rewarded for scam-free tenure in ministries otherwise considered minefields. Puri, 72, a minister for housing and urban affairs and petroleum and natural gas in the outgoing Modi 2.0 government, was among the ministers sworn in on Sunday in Modi's new administration. Born in Delhi, the 1974 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Puri claims to be affiliated to ABVP - the students' body aligned to BJP, during his student days at Hindu College of the Delhi University (DU), where he received his bachelor and master's degrees in history.

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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CFI elects Tata Projects MD & CEO Vinayak Pai as President of national council

New Delhi, June 10, 2024. Construction Federation of India (CFI) has elected Tata Projects MD & CEO Vinayak Pai as President of its national council. In a statement on Sunday, the CFI announced the formation of the National Council for a two-year term (FY25-FY26). The National Council elected Vinayak Pai, MD & CEO of Tata Projects Ltd, as President. Akhil Gupta, ED & CEO, Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Pvt. Ltd, has been elected as Vice President, while Priti Patel, Deputy Director, Patel Engineering Ltd, as Treasurer.

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10Jun By editor3No Comments

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Modi sworn in as PM for third consecutive term; Rajnath, Shah, Gadkari return as ministers

New Delhi, June 10, 2024. Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Sunday, becoming only the second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to secure a third consecutive term. Along with Modi, who took oath in the name of God, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar were sworn in as cabinet ministers, indicating the Prime Minister's emphasis on continuity and experience as they also held senior positions in his second term. Party president J P Nadda returned to the cabinet after five years, while former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and ex-Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar were the fresh faces in the Modi cabinet. BJP leaders Piyush Goyal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Dharmendra Pradhan ...

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8Jun By editor3No Comments

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Uniting for a Sustainable Rajasthan: Jakson Solar’s Dealer Meet Strengthens Green Alliances

Jaipur, June 2024. Jakson Solar, a subsidiary of the leading energy and infrastructure solutions company Jakson Group headquartered in Noida, partnered with Kwiksol Solar to organize a Dealer Meet in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This pivotal gathering was aimed to strengthen ties with existing authorized distributors and foster new alliances, enhancing Jakson Solar's presence and influence in the region. The event saw an impressive turnout of around 250 dealers, industry experts, and potential customers, underlining the growing importance and adoption of solar energy solutions in Rajasthan. Underlining key government initiatives such as the PM Surya Ghar Yojna (PMSGY), the dealers meet highlighted how these initiatives can be leveraged for sustainable growth. At the meet Jakson Solar introd...

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8Jun By editor3No Comments

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India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024Concludes with Global Experts Outlining Technology, Skilling and Innovation as focus areas for Government, Industry and Startups

Bengaluru, June 2024’  The 3rd Edition of the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024 concluded in Bengaluru today with global and domestic industry leaders Outlining Technology, Skilling and Innovation as focus areas for Government, Industry and Startups to bring about transformative changes in the coming years. The invite-only event attracted more than 400 attendees, featuring an impressive lineup of leadersengaging on a range of industry topics. The 2ndday of IGIC 2024 witnessed key industry leaders from Indian and global startup founders, VC’s and investors, corporate and government leaders, technology and public policy experts under one common platform. The leaders and industry experts engaged with attendees in a range of keynotes and panel discussions including,The new...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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RBI Monetary Policy 2024 Highlights

New Delhi, June 07, 2024. RBI governor Shaktikanta Das-led Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged on expected lines. RBI’s MPC meeting was scheduled from June 5-June 7th. Repo rate, the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends to commercial banks, currently stands at 6.5%. RBI initiated the rate hike cycle in 2022 and since then the repo rate has been raised by 250 basis points.RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee, led by the RBI governor, has six members. The key goal is to keep the Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) closer to the 4% target with a +/- 2% range. The inflation pressures have to be tamed without compromising on the growth. CPI inflation has been within the central bank’s comfort zone for some months now, but with the monsoon season round the corner, the MPC ma...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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RBI Monetary Policy 2024: RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% 7.2% GDP growth seen in FY25, says Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi, June 07, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which had kickstarted its meeting on Wednesday, has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for the eight consecutive time. This is the first time the MPC met after the results of the Lok Sabha election were declared. The government has mandated the RBI to ensure CPI inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side. In April, the Central Bank had decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent and maintain the policy stance of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ in the monetary policy. Both the decisions were taken in a majority 5:1 voting by the six-member MPC, headed by Das. Reacting to the move, Adhil Shetty, the CEO of Bankbazaar.com, said that inflation is on a d...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for eighth time in row, FY25 GDP projection raised to 7.2%

New Delhi, June 07, 2024. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the second bi-monthly monetary policy of the financial year 2024-25 on Friday. This is the first RBI policy after the Lok Sabha election results 2024. The RBI Governor headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eight consecutive time by a 4:2 majority. It also decided to continue with its stance of ‘withdrawal of accommodation’. RBI raised its GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7.2% from 7% earlier.  The RBI’s focus on building a secure financial system is commendable. Last week, RBI published its Annual Report which highlighted a rise in digital payment frauds. This surge emphasizes the urgency of tackling financial s...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors launches Altroz Racer

Mumbai, June 07, 2024. Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Altroz Racer - the sporty avatar of the company’s premium hatchback. The performance aspect in the Altroz goes several notches higher with the introduction of the 1.2 L Turbo petrol engine. Elevated with the race car inspired exterior and interior look coupled with a power of 120 Ps @ 5500 rpm and torque of 170 Nm @ 1750 to 4000 rpm, this sporty evolution of the Altrozpromises an experience of pure exhilaration with every drive. Replete with features, the Racer will be the top of line version of the Altroz with 360 degree camera, 26.03 cm infotainment touchscreen, ventilated seats and 6 airbags (standard in Racer). It is the only hatchback to offer a 6 speed manual gearbox t...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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Human-Centric, Hybrid AI Opens up New Possibilities: Samsung’s Won-Joon Choi

Gurugram June 07, 2024. The world is at the beginning of the most exciting and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The era of mobile AI is here — which for Samsung opened up by the introduction of Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S24 series, our first AI phone. Revolutionizing Mobile Experiences With a Hybrid AI Approach To bring the real-life benefits of generative AI technology to the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung took a hybrid approach to our AI integration. AI offers so many possibilities, and Samsung believes mobile devices are the primary access point for unlocking its potential as users around the globe continue to rely on their phones for most of their day-to-day needs. The essential role that mobile devices play in everyday life means they are very pe...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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Tata Motors passenger vehicle sales in rural market grows 4 times in 5 years

Jaipur, June  2024. Tata Motors, India's leading automobile manufacturer, sustained impressive sales performance in rural areas in FY24, which contributed to 40% of its overall passenger vehicle sales. The popularity of Tata Motors' New Forever range of cars and SUVs has risen among rural consumers, with 70% customer being first-time car buyers. With growing infrastructure, digital accessibility and purchasing power, the aspirations gap of rural and urban customers is reducing. Segmental shifts: Strong New Forever range of Tata cars and SUV offerings available in multi powertrain options (petrol, diesel, CNG and EVs) gives the customer the freedom of choice to choose from what best suits their needs. Tata SUV sales have grown from 35% to 70% in rural market Alternate f...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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Turkish Airlines Launches “Tomorrow On-Board” Sustainability Brand

Istanbul, June, 2024. Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has launched its sustainabilitybrand “Tomorrow On-Board” on June 5,World Environment Day, with a special eventatthe carrier’s hub,Istanbul Airport.In line with “Tomorrow On-Board,” the event presented a display of sustainable in-flight products and services, along with the exhibition of items made from repurposed aircraft parts. The national flag carrier’s sustainability brand “Tomorrow On-Board” represents the scope of its future goals and aims to present this comprehensive vision to passengers and investors as part of the corporate culture. “Tomorrow On-Board” was created with several key objectives: enhancing the brand image, delivering a unified message and visual framework for all sustai...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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Samsung India Unveils 2024 Lineup of Odyssey OLED, View Finity and Smart Monitors With AI Powered Features

Gurugram, June  2024. Samsung, India’s largest electronics brand, today unveiled its 2024 lineup of Odyssey OLED gaming monitor, Smart Monitors and View Finity monitors with features that unlock next-level experiences and new AI capabilities1 for consumers. TheOdyssey OLED G6, and the Smart Monitor lineup heightens joy with more enhanced entertainment features, while the Smart Monitor M8 powered by AI and the ViewFinity lineup boosts connectivity to create a complete workstation. “Through the introduction of our 2024 lineup of Odyssey OLED gaming monitor, View finity and Smart Monitors, we want to unlock better experiences for consumers. Powered by groundbreaking AI Technologies and multi-device experience, the Odyssey OLED gaming monitor and Smart Monitors respectively will red...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY, HERO MOTOCORP BECOMES 100% ZERO-WASTE-TO-LANDFILL

New Delhi, June 2024 Hero MotoCorp – the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters – has emerged as a champion of sustainability, with all its eight facilities – including all the six manufacturing plants - in India being certified as ‘Zero-Waste-to-Landfill’(ZWL). Making this announcement on the occasion of the World Environment Day,Niranjan Gupta, CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said “Sustainability is a commitment in our journey to be an environment-friendly business.  Our zero-waste-to-landfill policy is rooted in our belief that to be a sustainable business, manufacturing with an unflinching commitment to the environment is as important as providing quality and fuel-efficient products and creating an engaging customer experience,” says. “Abooming economy with its ever...

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7Jun By editor3No Comments

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India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024: Global Leaders from across 17 countries call for Greater Collaboration to foster Technological Innovation in India

Bengaluru, June 2024. The 3rd Edition of the India Global Innovation Connect (IGIC) 2024 commenced today in Bengaluru with a powerful start, attracting more than 500 attendees featuring an impressive lineup of global industry leaders across 17 nations, investors, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs from US, Japan, Korea, Germany, Singapore, Israel, Switzerland, France, the UAE and others to engage in technology and business interaction with their peers in India. The inaugural day of IGIC 2024 witnessed key industry leaders from Indian and global startup founders, VC’s and investors, corporate and government leaders, technology and public policy experts under one common platform. The leaders and industry experts engaged with attendees in a range of keynotes and panels discussions i...

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5Jun By editor3No Comments

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Coca-Cola India Celebrates World Environment Day with #BenchPeBaat, Reviving The Spirit Of Genuine Connections

New Delhi, June 2024. In celebration of World Environment Day, Coca-Cola India today launched#BenchPeBaat, a campaign aimed at reviving the spirit of true connections and conversations among people. This is a celebration of Coca-Cola India’s commitment to creating a World Without Waste through a circular economy and fostering meaningful interactions in communities across India.Coca-Cola India through its foundation, Anandana, in partnership with United Way Mumbai has installed 380 sustainable benches in 10 cities in India. These repurposed benches, crafted from recycled plastic waste collected during the ICC World Cup 2023, aim to make a refreshing difference, one conversation at a time. Each bench is created from approx. 50Kgs of recycled plastic waste. These eco-friendly benches ha...

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3Jun By editor3No Comments

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Rajesh Chandiramani takes over as Comviva CEO to lead the next phase of growth

New Delhi, 03 June 2024. Comviva, the global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions, today announced that Rajesh Chandiramani hasassumedthe role of CEO and Whole-time Director, effective from 1st June 2024.The timing of this leadership transition coincides with Comviva's significant milestone of completing 25 years in business. As the company marks this achievement, it reaffirms its commitment to advancing as a global leader in Intelligent Software Platforms, embarking on a journey characterized by innovation and excellence. Rajesh steps into this pivotal role following the retirement of Manoranjan ‘Mao’ Mohapatra, who concluded his remarkable tenure with the company at the end of May 2024. Following his retirement, Mao will continue to serve on the Comviva Boa...

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3Jun By editor3No Comments

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Bring the Stadium Home with Samsung ‘Big TV Days’ Sale on Ultra-PremiumTVs

Gurugram, June 03, 2024.  Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, today announced exciting offers on its big TVs, including the ultra-premium Neo QLED,OLED and Crystal 4K UHD TVs. The ‘Big TV Days’ offers have been introducedfor the T20 Cricket World Cup to enhance users’ entertainment experienceby truly bringing the stadium home. Customers purchasing Samsung TVs during ‘Big TV Days’ will get a free Serif TV worth INR 89990 or a Soundbar worth INR 79990 free, depending upon the TV purchased. Customers can also avail easy EMI starting INR 2990, and cashback upto 20%.The offers will be available on Samsung.com, leading retail stores, and various other online platforms, ensuring convenience for consumers nationwide. The offers will be available between June 1 and June ...

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