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Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved
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Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The defence ministry on Thursday approved the proposed procurement of 26 Naval variant of Rafale jets from France, people familiar with the development said. The project was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Paris. The DAC, which is the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement, also cleared a proposal for construction of three more Scorpene submarines in India.
Deeply concerned about impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Global South: PM Modi
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Deeply concerned about impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict on Global South: PM Modi

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. India is deeply concerned about the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, especially on the countries of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, asserting that the conflict must end. In an interview to French newspaper Les Echos, he said India has always stood for peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy, and for respecting sovereignty of all nations while replying to questions about an "aggressive" China. To a query on China and if its massive investment in its defense capabilities is threatening the security of the region, Modi said while peace is necessary for the future India seeks to build, it is far from assured.
Kartik Aaryan begins filming for Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion
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Kartik Aaryan begins filming for Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion

Mumbai, July 13, 2023. Actor Kartik Aaryan has started shooting for his upcoming movie with filmmaker Kabir Khan. Titled “Chandu Champion”, the film is backed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE). Aaryan took to Instagram on Wednesday evening and shared the news along with a photo with the “83” director. “Shubhaarambh. And the most challenging and exciting journey of my career begins… with the captain @kabirkhankk #ChanduChampion,” the 32-year-old actor wrote in the caption. According to the makers, the film is based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up. Aaryan’s latest theatrical release is “Satyaprem Ki Katha“, co-starring Kiara Advani. The film, which released last month, has raised over R...
Tamannaah Bhatia joins Nikkhil Advani’s action movie Vedaa
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Tamannaah Bhatia joins Nikkhil Advani’s action movie Vedaa

Mumbai, July 13, 2023. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has joined the cast of Nikkhil Advani’s upcoming directorial “Vedaa”. Starring Sharvari Wagh in the title role, the movie will feature high-octane sequences and gripping action. Bollywood star John Abraham and Abhishek Banerjee are also part of the project. “I’ve always admired the way Nikkhil tells his stories. He has a knack and this ability of his is extremely endearing. John and I also get to work together for the first time ever. It definitely will be exciting to see what my character will bring in,” Bhatia said in a statement.
IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course
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IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India's First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course Fashionova-2023 took place at the Platinum Hall of the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) in Sarsana, inaugurated by Chief Guest Smt. Darshna Jardosh (Union Minister of State for Textiles) and graced by Guest of Honour Shri Rajiv Saxena (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India). In conjunction with the fashion show, IDT also organized a conclave on the "Impact of AI on the Textile and Garment Industries of Surat." With the eminent speakers on the panel Mr. Ashok Goyal (Chairman-IDT), Rahul Mehta (Chief Mentor to CMAI), Kuldeep Sainani (Director, Alliance Fibres Ltd....
Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch
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Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch

New Delhi, July 2023. Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)’ flagship initiative – the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch during an Inaugural Event. Addressing the gathering, Ms. Nandan lauded IICA for such timely initiatives in the domain of ESG, she reaffirmed the continued support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to the IICA. While addressing the concerning impacts of Climate Change and India’s commitments towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, she emphasised the significance of resource efficiency which is being promoted by MoEFCC by adoption of the mandate of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Further,...
India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th
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India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The seventh edition of Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, India Mobile Congress (IMC), co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) will be held from 27th – 29th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi this year. With the theme of ‘Global Digital Innovation’, IMC is an ideal meeting point and showcase for industry, government, academics and other key stakeholders in the technology ecosystem. The prestigious IMC 2023 event will witness around 1,00,000 Plus participants, 5,000 Plus CXO-level delegates, 350 Plus speakers, and 400 Plus exhibitors. Since its inception in 2017, IMC has promoted India's positioning and serves as a key forum for global th...
Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners
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Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners

Bangalore, 12 July 2023.  Great Learning, a leading global edtech company for higher education and professional training is collaborating with Microsoft to offer their learners various Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI learning paths aligned to Microsoft Certifications. These 6-week online programs are designed and developed by Microsoft and delivered by Great Learning faculty and Microsoft Certified Trainers. The programs are relevant for young graduates and working professionals aspiring to build careers in high-demand domains such as Cloud Computing, Data Science and Data Engineering. The relevance of Azure in today's technology landscape cannot be overstated. As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, Azure has emerged as a leading cloud infrastructure platform, p...
Mahindra University Collaborates with La Trobe University for Joint Degree Program in Civil Engineering
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Mahindra University Collaborates with La Trobe University for Joint Degree Program in Civil Engineering

Hyderabad, July 2023. Mahindra University and La Trobe University in Australia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), forging a strategic partnership that offers an exceptional opportunity for students in Mahindra's Civil Department. This collaboration will allow the students of Mahindra University pursuing civil engineering to explore the possibility of completing the final two years of their undergraduate program at La Trobe University in Australia. As part of this partnership, students will have access to scholarships worth A$10000 offered by LaTrobe. Moreover, upon completing two years of study in Australia, students will have a chance to apply and receive Post Study Work Rights in Australia. Additionally, La Trobe University will contribute to the curriculum star...
IIT Madras’ Zanzibar campus to be first ever woman-led IIT
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IIT Madras’ Zanzibar campus to be first ever woman-led IIT

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. IIT Madras' Zanzibar campus, which is the first offshore campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, has also become the first-ever IIT to have a woman director. Preeti Aghalayam, an IIT Madras alumni, has been appointed as the director-in-charge of the Zanzibar campus, where the first academic session is set to begin in October. "Aghalayam is the first woman to be an IIT director. We will see many more encouraging things. We are following sustainable development goals and one of the important goals suggests that we need to bring in gender balance," IIT Madras director V Kamakoti said at a press conference. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has become the first IIT in the country to launch an international campus, which is coming up in Tanzani...
Dell Technologies Partners with Intel to Launch AI Skills Lab at the Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology in Telangana
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Dell Technologies Partners with Intel to Launch AI Skills Lab at the Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology in Telangana

Hyderabad, July 10, 2023. Dell Technologies and Intel’s Digital Readiness team have partnered to enable Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Telangana in ‘demystifying AI for the next-gen’ by integrating Intel’s ‘AI for Youth’ program in their existing curriculum. Through this partnership, the institute aims to enable students to be industry-ready and reduce their digital skills gap. This collaboration with Intel introduces a comprehensive AI readiness program to empower the youth to be future-ready with the power of AI. The program focuses on building capabilities amongst selected teachers through training provided by Intel along with 170+ hours of AI curriculum aimed at coaching students through bootcamps, AI-Thons, virtual showcases, etc. The partnership aims at creati...
Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka
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Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka

Mumbai, July 10, 2023.  Mrs. India Inc, the esteemed beauty pageant celebrating the essence of womanhood, is all set to unveil its highly anticipated Season 4. This year promises to be a truly remarkable and international affair, as the grand finale will take place in the captivating island nation of Sri Lanka. It will be the first time in the history of Mrs. India Inc that the prestigious event will be held on an international stage. With an impressive participation of 75 contestants from various parts of India and across the globe, Season 4 of Mrs. India Inc is expected to be the most diverse and enthralling edition yet. The pageant has attracted talented individuals from different countries, making it a truly global celebration of beauty, grace, and cultural diversity. The high...
Domino’s Pizza India Stuns Audiences with Ground-breaking Event: Unveils Spicy-hot Pizza Range
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Domino’s Pizza India Stuns Audiences with Ground-breaking Event: Unveils Spicy-hot Pizza Range

Jaipur, July 10, 2023. Domino's Pizza, India's largest pizza chain has set a new standard in event marketing with a fiery on-ground activation event in Gurgaon that brought to life the sensations of spice in a thrilling spectacle. Focused on the new range of pizzas, the event provided a sensory feast of fiery displays, smoky ambiances, and the unparalleled excitement of spice. The whole activation was so unique and captivating that it set the onlookers mesmerized. Creating an eye-catching environment, a blazing pizza slice billboard captured the attention of locals, sparking conversations and drawing the interest of those passing by, which was captivated by smoky fumes of the billboard. The electrifying spectacle reached its climax as a fire tender arrived at the scene, dousing the s...
Namami Gange’s Webinar Series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ Goes Global
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Namami Gange’s Webinar Series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ Goes Global

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has taken the webinar series ‘Igniting Young Minds: Rejuvenating Rivers’ global. The 13th edition of the webinar series, now titled, ‘Igniting Young Minds: A Global Campaign’ was virtually organised on 8th July 2023 in collaboration with APAC News Network, with the objective of invoking participation from ‘Young Water Sustainers to Build Tomorrow’s Global Sustainability Leaders’. The theme of the webinar was Water Conservation. In this special session, the urgent need for rainwater conservation, collaboration with universities, and community engagement to ensure sustainable water management and river rejuvenation were discussed. Mr. G. Asok Kumar, Director General, NMCG chaired the webinar. The panelists incl...
Last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar extended to 31st August, 2023
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Last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar extended to 31st August, 2023

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. Ministry of WCD has extended the last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from 31st July, 2023 to 31st August, 2023. It is for information of General Public that the applications for the PRADHAN MANTRI RASHTRIYA BAL PURASKAR (PMRBP), 2024 are now started on National Awards Portal https://awards.gov.in). The awards are given in the fields of Bravery, Sports, Social Service, Science & Technology, Environment, Arts & Culture and Innovation, which deserve recognition at the national level. Any child, who is an Indian Citizen and residing in India, and not exceeding 18 years (as on the last date of receipt of application/nomination) may apply for the award. Any other person may also nominate deserving child ...
Pak wouldn’t travel for World Cup if India insists on neutral venue for Asia Cup: Pakistan sports minister
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Pak wouldn’t travel for World Cup if India insists on neutral venue for Asia Cup: Pakistan sports minister

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. The minister in-charge of sports in Pakistan, Ehsaan Mazari, has said that if India avoids travelling across the border for the Asia Cup, his country will withdraw from the 2023 World Cup in India. Speaking to The Indian Express, Mazari said, “My personal opinion, since the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) comes under my ministry, is that if India demands to play their Asia Cup games at a neutral venue, we would also demand the same for our World Cup games in India.” The statement came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formed a high-profile committee to dwell on the issue of the country’s participation in the October-November World Cup that India is hosting. Sharing the mandate of the committee Mazari said, “The committee will be headed by F...
Vidya Balan recalls school senior Shilpa Shetty taught her basketball
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Vidya Balan recalls school senior Shilpa Shetty taught her basketball

Mumbai,July 10, 2023. Vidya has revealed how the central Mumbai suburb has produced “too many hotties”, which include Bollywood stars. In an interview with Curly Tales, Vidya spoke about her life in Chembur, where she spent 31 years. The 44-year-old actor revealed how she studied at St Anthony’s Girls High School, where Shilpa was her senior by three years. “Shilpa Shetty was my senior by a couple of years. She was always the hottie. I remember she was also a basketball player and my mom one day decided that I should play basketball. At six in the morning, I was sent off to play basketball and there were already murmurs that Shilpa might be joining the movies. She was so sweet, I will never forget, she taught me how to dribble the ball. I thought now I know everything and told my ...
Disappointed with Rohit Sharma’s captaincy; no accountability for coaches and captain: Sunil Gavaskar
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Disappointed with Rohit Sharma’s captaincy; no accountability for coaches and captain: Sunil Gavaskar

Mumbai, July 10,2023. WHEN ROHIT Sharma took over India’s captaincy last February, after a tumultuous end to Virat Kohli’s reign, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar was among those who expected much from him. Since then, India failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup final in Australia, lost the World Test Championship final, and did poorly in a Test series in South Africa. The series of reverses has left Gavaskar disappointed with Rohit’s captaincy and he has also asked for more accountability for the coaching staff of Rahul Dravid, Vikram Rathour and Paras Mhambrey. The former Indian skipper also wanted to know if a proper review of India’s losses was done by the selectors and BCCI. Talking specifically about India’s World Test Championship loss to Australia last month, he said coach D...
VedaOils Launches Cosmetic Raw Material Range for Personal Care Brands
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VedaOils Launches Cosmetic Raw Material Range for Personal Care Brands

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. As people are increasingly growing interested in holistic wellness and beauty, there is an increased demand for reliable raw materials among large and small cosmetics brands. VedaOils by Bo International, a renowned provider of premium-quality essential oils and natural products, is thrilled to announce the launch of their comprehensive Cosmetic Raw Material Range for personal care brands. This new range is set to revolutionise the beauty industry by offering an extensive selection of trusted raw materials that personal care brands can utilise to create effective and high-quality cosmetic products. With a strong commitment to promoting natural and sustainable beauty solutions, VedaOils has become a trusted name in the industry. The launch...
Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week
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Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week

New Delhi, July 10, 2023. Chandrayaan-3, scheduled to be launched from Sriharikota this week, will make India the fourth country to land its Spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. Stating this here today in an exclusive interview to a news agency, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent USA visit was marked by significant Space related agreements indicating that the countries which had started their Space journey long before India are today looking up to India as an equal collaborator. After such a quantum rise in our Space expertise under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime, India...
Tata Motors Group Global Wholesales at 3,22,159 in Q1 FY24
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Tata Motors Group Global Wholesales at 3,22,159 in Q1 FY24

Mumbai, July 08, 2023. The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in Q1 FY24, including Jaguar Land Rover** were at 3,22,159 nos., higher by 5%, as compared to Q1 FY23. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q1 FY24 were at 88,456 nos., lower by 15%, over Q1 FY23.  Global wholesales of Tata Motors *passenger vehicles in Q1 FY24 were at 1,40,450 nos., higher by 8% as compared to Q1 FY23.  Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover** were 93,253 vehicles. Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 10,324 vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarter were 82,929 vehicles.
DPIIT announces One District One Product Awards
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DPIIT announces One District One Product Awards

New Delhi, July 08, 2023. In its continued dedication to advancing the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for balanced regional development, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) proudly launched the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards on June 15th on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal. These prestigious awards aim to recognize and honour those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments within their respective Districts, States/UTs, and International Missions abroad in achieving economic development through the ODOP approach. The Awards focus on the following: (i) Encouraging constructive competition, innovation, and efficient public service delivery in successful ODOP interventions; (ii) Promoting replication and institutio...
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