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National Council for Co-operative Training to help 30000 PACS in operating as common service centres
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National Council for Co-operative Training to help 30000 PACS in operating as common service centres

New Delhi, January 22, 2024.The National Council for Co-operative Training (NCCT) will help 30,000 Primary Agriculture Credit Societies (PACS) in transforming them as Common Service Centres (CSCs) by imparting training to their employees.The training programme for employees of 30,000 PACS, which have enrolled themselves as Common Service Centres (CSCs), will be conducted during February and March.After the training programme, these PACS will become one-stop shops for many essential services like banking, insurance, Aadhaar updates, and all government-to-citizen e-services.National Council for Co-operative Training (NCCT) is an Autonomous Society promoted by Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.Under the dynamic leadership of Union Home Minister and Union Coopera...
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Announces Results- Q3 FY2023-24
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Announces Results- Q3 FY2023-24

Mumbai, January, 2024.The Board of Directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank (“the Bank”) approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter and nine monthsended December 31, 2023, at the Board meeting held in Mumbai, today.Kotak Mahindra Bank standalone resultsThe Bank’s PAT for 9MFY24 increased to ₹ 9,648 crore from ₹ 7,444 crore in 9MFY23, up 30% YoY. PATfor Q3FY24 stood at ₹3,005 crore, up 8% YoY from ₹ 2,792 crore in Q3FY23.  Q3FY24 results for the Bank include ₹143 cr provision (post tax) on applicable Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) investments pursuant to RBI’s circular dated December 19, 2023.Net Interest Income (NII) for 9MFY24 increased to ₹ 19,084 crore, from ₹ 15,449 crore in 9MFY23, up 24% YoY and for Q3FY24 increased to ₹ 6,554 crore, from...
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Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union MoS for E&IT, SD&E and Jal Shakti launches the Skill Development initiatives under PMKVY
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Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union MoS for E&IT, SD&E and Jal Shakti launches the Skill Development initiatives under PMKVY

Agartala, January 2024.In an effort to propel the Youth of Tripura with demand driven, future ready and industry ready skills, Hon’ble Minister of State, Electronics & Information Technology, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched skill development initiatives in the state of Tripura under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s (MSDE) flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana. This new iteration of PMKVY will drive the aspirations of the Youth in the state with 100+ future skills in the areas of 3D additive manufacturing, Drone Technology, Data engineering to name a few. Under this initiative, more than 48,000 youth in Tripura will be skilled in the next 3 years. The initiative also prioritizes on-the-...
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Samsung Announces its Grand Republic Day Sale with Mega Offers on Samsung.com
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Samsung Announces its Grand Republic Day Sale with Mega Offers on Samsung.com

Gurugram, January, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has launched itsGrand Republic Sale with bumper offers and cashback on a variety of Samsung products such as Galaxy smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables, Samsung TVs, and other digital appliances. These offers will be available on Samsung.com, Samsung Shop App, and Samsung Exclusive Stores. Consumers will get up to 22.5% cashback (Up to INR 25000) on HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and other leading Bank Debit and Credit Cards.During the bonanza sale, consumers buying select models of Galaxy A series, M series, F series, S series and flagship models of Galaxy Z Series can get up to 57% off. Consumers will also get amazing offers on pre-booking the latest Galaxy S24 series smartphones. Under the G...
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COAI Seeks Policy Measures to Boost Telecom Sector Viability
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COAI Seeks Policy Measures to Boost Telecom Sector Viability

New Delhi, January, 2024.Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the apex industry body representing the digital communications ecosystem in the country, has submitted recommendations for the Union Budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, with a focus on enhancing the financial well-being of the industry.The Key asks made by the telecom industry for the Union Budget 2024-2025 are Regulatory Levies: COAI has held the view that ideally USOF levy should be abolished. However, if that is not possible, then theUSOcontributionof5%ofAGRmaybesuspendedtill the existing USO corpus (INR 77,000 Crs) is exhausted. Further, License Fee should be brought down from 3% to 1% at the earliest to cover only administrative costs by the DoT /Government.The present defi...
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Dabur Chyawanprash launches ‘Science in Action’ awareness campaign
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Dabur Chyawanprash launches ‘Science in Action’ awareness campaign

Jaipur, 19 January, 2024.Dabur India Limited, India's leading science-based Ayurveda company, has launched an awareness campaign 'Science in Action' to make consumers aware about the benefits of Ayurveda and healthy lifestyle. It will educate the science behind Ayurveda, under which renowned doctors will share them about the proven benefits of Ayurveda. The campaign will provide scientifically tested facts about Ayurveda so that families can make informed everyday choices and stay healthy.As part of this campaign and to safeguard the health of future generations, DaburChyawanprash has also launched a mega awareness initiative aimed at safeguarding the health of children across the country. Under this initiative, Dabur Chyawanprash collaborated with a renowned doctor to conduct immu...
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Samsung Ushers in Mobile AI Era, Launches Galaxy S24 Series in India
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Samsung Ushers in Mobile AI Era, Launches Galaxy S24 Series in India

Gurugram, January 18, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand,today opened pre-bookings for its latest Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 smartphones, ushering in a new era of mobile AI. Galaxy S24 series enables barrier-free communication, maximizes creative freedom with Galaxy’s ProVisual Engine, and sets a new standard for search that will change how Galaxy users discover the world around them.Barrier-free communicationGalaxy S24 series enhances and redefines the phone’s most fundamental role: communication with Live Translate, two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls within the native app.With Interpreter, live conversations can be instantly translated on a split-screen view. It even works without cellular data or Wi-Fi. For m...
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Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates Asia’s largest Aviation Expo-Wings India 2024
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Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates Asia’s largest Aviation Expo-Wings India 2024

New Delhi, January 18, 2024.The largest event in the Civil Aviation sector in Asia, the mesmerizing four-day “Wings India 24” extravaganza kickstarted in Hyderabad today. Spanning across commercial, general, and business aviation, the theme for the show is “Connecting India to the World in Amrit Kaal: Setting the Stage for India Civil Aviation @2047”. Held at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, the inaugural session of the Global Aviation Summit was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.Inaugurating the event, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia said, “The philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbkum” truly epitomizes the objectives of civil aviation connecting the world as one family while addressing local aspiration of the ordinary citizens to fly...
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Dungarpur woman entrepreneur  impresses PM with her zeal for spreading awareness among women
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Dungarpur woman entrepreneur  impresses PM with her zeal for spreading awareness among women

New Delhi, January 18, 2024.The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra today via video conferencing. Thousands of beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from across the country joined the event. The programme was also joined by Union Ministers, MPs, MLAs and local level representatives.The Prime Minister interacted with Smt Mamta Dhindhore of Dungarpur Rajasthan who is self employed under Gramin Ajivika Mission and is attached to a self help group. The Prime Minister noted that she is well conversant in Gujarati too. She comes from a joint family of 5 and works with 7500 women in 150 groups. She creates awareness, provides training and help in getting loans for the members of the group.She herself availed loans f...
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INTERACTS WITH LEADING WOMEN START-UPS AND UNICORNS
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INTERACTS WITH LEADING WOMEN START-UPS AND UNICORNS

New Delhi, January 18, 2024.The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu interacted with a group of women who are founders and co-founders of leading start-ups and unicorns at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (January 18, 2024). This meeting took place under the initiative “The President with the People” which aims to establish a deeper connect with people and recognise their contributions.During the interaction with women entrepreneurs, the President said that these women entrepreneurs have changed the Indian business environment. She underlined that the ‘Start-up India’ programme was launched with the aim of harnessing the potential of our youth and strengthening the entrepreneurial environment in the country. She appreciated them for making invaluable contributions in achieving ...
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AI Governance Alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced artificial intelligence
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AI Governance Alliance calls for inclusive access to advanced artificial intelligence

New Delhi, January 18, 2024.World Economic Forum's AI Governance Alliance on Thursday said a global effort is needed to create equitable access to advanced artificial intelligence.Artificial intelligence holds the potential to address global challenges, but it also poses risks of widening existing digital divides or creating new ones, the alliance said at the WEF Annual Meeting here.It also released a series of three new reports on advanced AI focussing on generative AI governance, unlocking its value and a framework for responsible AI development and deployment.
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Kotak is India’s First Bank to Launch Seamless GST Payment with Multiple Options – UPI, Credit Card and Debit Card, in addition to existing Net Banking
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Kotak is India’s First Bank to Launch Seamless GST Payment with Multiple Options – UPI, Credit Card and Debit Card, in addition to existing Net Banking

Mumbai, January 18 2024.In line with Government of India’s vision to promote digital payments and simplify financial transactions, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(“KMBL”/“Kotak”)today announced the launch of seamless GST paymentsthrough multiple options - UPI, Credit Card, and Debit Card, in addition to the existing Net Banking option.Kotak is India’s first bank that enables tax payersto seamlessly meet their GST obligationsby choosing their preferred digital payment modein the GST portal’s 'E-payment'.Kotak Mahindra Bank continues to be anardent supporterof India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and has been participatingin the growth of the digital marketplace through multiple initiatives.With the new seamless and multiple payment options,customers, even those from other banks (previo...
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NSDC International and Nippon Travel Agency forge strategic partnership to strengthen India-Japan collaboration
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NSDC International and Nippon Travel Agency forge strategic partnership to strengthen India-Japan collaboration

New Delhi, January, 2024.In a significant move aimed at fostering greater collaboration between India and Japan, NSDC International (NSDCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd., a global workforce solutions company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. The objective of this partnership is to create awareness in the Japanese market regarding the hiring of skilled professionals from different sectors in India. This initiative addresses the growing demand for diverse talent in Japan and seeks to facilitate a seamless recruitment process.This landmark agreement was officially inked between Mr. Ajay Kumar Raina, Director & Chief Operating Officer of NSDCI, and Mr. Keigo Yoshida, Executiv...
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Google’s Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 to deploy in producing new text, voice, and image features on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series
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Google’s Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 to deploy in producing new text, voice, and image features on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series

New Delhi, January 18, 2024.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google Cloud today announced a new multi-year partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Samsung smartphone users around the globe. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series announced today at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, California, Samsung will be the first Google Cloud partner to deploy Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI via the cloud to their smartphone devices.“Google and Samsung have long shared deeply held values around the importance of making technology more helpful and accessible for everyone. We’re thrilled that the Galaxy S24 series is the first smartphone equipped with Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI,” said Janghyun Yoon, Corporate EVP and Head of Softw...
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Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone with its toughest, most scratch resistant, and most optically advanced Gorilla® Glass yet
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Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone with its toughest, most scratch resistant, and most optically advanced Gorilla® Glass yet

US, January 17, 2024. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that Galaxy S24 Ultra devices will feature Corning’s new Corning® Gorilla® Armor cover material. Gorilla Armor offers an unparalleled combination of durability and visual clarity, delivering a richer display in sunlight and greater protection against damage caused by daily wear.“Corning’s Gorilla® Glass, together with the Galaxy S series, have driven innovation and made significant progress towards achieving greater durability,” said Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This partnership has made it possible for people to use our products with confidence and peace of mind.”Corning® Gorill...
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Empowering everyday experiences, from barrier-free communication to awe-inspiring creativity to the power for even more possibilities, Galaxy AI transforms the iconic S series for the future
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Empowering everyday experiences, from barrier-free communication to awe-inspiring creativity to the power for even more possibilities, Galaxy AI transforms the iconic S series for the future

Jaipur, January 18, 2024.Samsung Electronics today unveiled the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24, unleashing new mobile experiences with Galaxy AI.1 Galaxy S series leads the way into a new era that will forever change how mobile devices empower users. AI amplifies nearly every experience on Galaxy S24 series, from enabling barrier-free communication with intelligent text and call translations, to maximizing creative freedom with Galaxy’s ProVisual Engine, to setting a new standard for search that will change how Galaxy users discover the world around them.“The Galaxy S24 series transforms our connection with the world and ignites the next decade of mobile innovation,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galax...
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Samsung Announces ‘Future Fest’; Upgrade to the Future of Cinematic Experience with Exciting Offers
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Samsung Announces ‘Future Fest’; Upgrade to the Future of Cinematic Experience with Exciting Offers

Gurugram, January, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced ‘The Future Fest’to provide consumers exciting offers and attractive cashbacks on its premium, 55-inch and above big-screen televisions such as Neo QLED 4K and 8K, OLED, QLED, and Crystal 4K UHD TVs. ‘The Future Fest’is a great opportunity for consumers to upgrade to the future of cinematic audio-visual experience with Dolby Atmos,Neural AI Quantum Processor and AI Upscaling with enviable bundled deals this Republic Day.Effective till January 31, 2024, customers can getassuredfree gifts such as Galaxy S23 Ultra (12/256 GB variant) worth INR 124999, a 50-inch QLED 4K The Serif TV worth INR 69990, and Wireless Sound bars worth upto INR 37990 on the purchase of big screen televisions.Consumers ...
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility launches its first Pure EV Punch.ev, powered by acti.ev
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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility launches its first Pure EV Punch.ev, powered by acti.ev

Mumbai, January 17, 2024,Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM),a subsidiary of Tata Motors and the pioneer of India's EV revolution, today launched its first pure EV - the Punch.ev. First product based on its recently introduced, advanced Pure EV architecture – acti.ev, the Punch.ev transcends the ordinary with its cutting-edge technology, eco consciousness and cost-effective offering. Available in three distinct personas - Smart, Adventure and Empowered, the Punch.ev is a versatile and multi-talented Electric Vehicle, elegantly packaged in a stunning, classical SUV design. Starting at an introductory price of INR 10.99Lakh, the Punch.ev will be available at all Tata Motors showrooms authorized for EV sales and Tata.ev stores across the country.The Punch.ev is a pioneering ad...
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Indian economy likely to grow 7 pc in 2024-25, inflation to ease further: RBI chief
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Indian economy likely to grow 7 pc in 2024-25, inflation to ease further: RBI chief

New Delhi, January 17, 2024.Indian economy should record a growth rate of 7 per cent in the next fiscal and inflation is likely to ease further, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday.He also credited the government for structural reforms undertaken in recent years, saying they have boosted the medium and long-term growth prospects of the Indian economy.He said that amidst a challenging global macroeconomic environment, India presents a picture of growth and stability.
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Google Pay signs pact with NPCI to expand UPI payments outside India
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Google Pay signs pact with NPCI to expand UPI payments outside India

New Delhi, January 17, 2024.Google India Digital Services and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) have signed an agreement that will help expand UPI payments to countries outside India.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will enable Indian travellers to make payments in other countries via Google Pay (also known as GPay), eliminating the need to carry cash or resort to international payment gateways."The MoU has three key objectives. First, it seeks to broaden the use of UPI payments for travellers outside of India, enabling them to conveniently make transactions abroad. Second, the MoU intends to assist in establishing UPI-like digital payment systems in other countries, providing a model for seamless financial transactions. Lastly, it focuses on easing the process of rem...
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Ramayan stars in Ayodhya: Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, Deepika Chikhalia to attend Pran Pratistha ceremony
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Ramayan stars in Ayodhya: Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, Deepika Chikhalia to attend Pran Pratistha ceremony

New Delhi, January 17, 2024.Starring in Ramand Sagar’s “Ramayan,” actors Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri, and Deepika Chikhalia traveled to Ayodhya for the filming of their album “Hamare Ram Aayenge.” Arun, who portrayed Lord Ram, discussed his opinions about the Pran Pratistha Mahotsav of Lord Ram with reporters during an event in Ayodhya.“The Ram temple in Ayodhya will prove to be our ‘Rashtra Mandir,'” stated Arun Govil. This temple will once more convey a message that will uplift our culture and revive the culture that has been fading over the past few years all across the world. This temple is the center of our faith, a source of inspiration, pride, and identity that will be recognized by all. It is a legacy that will be recognized globally. Everyone should embrace our morals.”T...
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Udita hits brace as India maul Italy 5-1 to enter FIH Olympic Qualifier semis
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Udita hits brace as India maul Italy 5-1 to enter FIH Olympic Qualifier semis

New Delhi, January 17, 2024.Udita Duhan capped her milestone 100th international appearance with a double strike that took India closer to a Paris ticket after hosts thrashed Italy 5-1 to enter the semi-final of the FIH Olympic Qualifier.Udita (1st minute, 55th), Deepika (41st), Salima Tete (45th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the goal scorers for Indian team as it finished second in Pool B with two wins from three games behind United States, who remained unbeaten.
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Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2023”
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Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2023”

New Delhi, January 16, 2024.Government has launched the Scheme for Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 designed to acknowledge, recognize, reward exemplary work done by civil servants across the country. For the year 2023, the Scheme for Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration has been revised to recognize the contribution of civil servants in the holistic development of Districts under the following schemes:Category 1: Holistic Development of Districts under 12 Priority Sector Programs, in this category 10 awards would be conferred.Category 2: Innovations for Central Ministries/ Departments, States, Districts, under this category 6 awards would be conferred.The Registration on the PM’s Awards web portal commenced on ...
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