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Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition to be launched by Hon’ Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav
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Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition to be launched by Hon’ Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.The Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) is set to be launched at the side event during the 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group and Environment and Climate Ministers meeting in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Conceptualized under India's G20 Presidency, RECEIC is an industry-driven initiative aimed at promoting resource efficiency and circular economy practices globally. The coalition is envisioned to be a self-sustaining entity that will continue to operate beyond India's G20 Presidency, making a lasting impact on environmental sustainability.39 companies headquartered in 11 different countries have joined the coalition as its founding members. As a collaborative platform, RECEIC aims to facilitate knowledge-sharin...
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NITI Aayog organizing a G20 Conference on Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy
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NITI Aayog organizing a G20 Conference on Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.NITI Aayog, the Government of India’s institution for policy planning together with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Ottawa, and the Global Development Network (GDN), New Delhi, is convening a two-day international policy workshop of around 40 leading thinkers to examine prospects and challenges for green and sustainable growth globally. “The legitimacy of the G20 derives from its ability to shape a political consensus to support high quality growth”, noted Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog. “International organizations (such as the World Bank and the IMF) suggest that several developments will require different growth strategies in the coming decades. As organizers, we are proud that this workshop has been included as a side e...
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Tech Mahindra Q1’24Revenueup 3.5% YoY
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Tech Mahindra Q1’24Revenueup 3.5% YoY

Mumbai, July 2023.Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services today announced the audited consolidated financial results for its quarter ended June 30th, 2023.Financial highlights for the quarter (USD)Revenue at USD 1,601 mn; down 4.0% QoQ, down 1.9% YoY Revenue reduced by 4.2% QoQ in constant currency terms EBITDA at USD 163 mn; down 33.7% QoQ, down 31.8% YoY; Margin at 10.2%, down 460bps QoQ Profit after tax (PAT) at USD 84 mn; down 38.0% QoQ, down 41.1% YoY Free cash flow at $ 106 mn, conversion to PAT at 126%Financial highlights for the quarter (₹)Revenue at ₹ 13,159 crores; down 4.1% QoQ, up 3.5% YoY EBITDA at ₹ 1,338 crores; down 33.8% QoQ, down 28.8% YoY Consolidated PAT at ₹ 693 crores; down 38.0% QoQ, dow...
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Ashok Gehlot says ‘speech removed’ from Modi event, PMO replies: ‘your presence will be deeply value
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Ashok Gehlot says ‘speech removed’ from Modi event, PMO replies: ‘your presence will be deeply value

Jaipur, July 27, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sikar in Rajasthan, where he is scheduled to release the 14th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme at a public event Thursday, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot accused the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of removing his “pre-scheduled 3-minute address” from the programme.PMO responded soon after and said the Rajasthan CM was “duly invited” and his speech “was also slotted”, but his office had said he won’t be able to join.Gehlot again hit back, saying that the PMO was not “made aware of facts”. He stated that his office had informed the Centre that owing to his leg injury he will be attending the event through video conferencing. “My address was kept in the proposed minute to minute programme sent from the Ministry of Health, ...
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ETS launches TOEFL Go app to facilitate test takers
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ETS launches TOEFL Go app to facilitate test takers

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.The Educational Testing Service (ETS), which conducts the English testing exam— Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has launched an application for test takers to prepare for the new and shorter version of the exam.The app— TOEFL Go, includes complete TOEFL iBT mock tests, additional practice sets for all four sections, artificial intelligence (AI) powered automated scoring, performance feedback for sections, personalised feedback and tops for speaking and writing responses.
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Apple developing an iPhone with zero bezels
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Apple developing an iPhone with zero bezels

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.With the iPhone X, Apple offered an iPhone that was all-display at the front for the first time (minus the notch that is). Subsequent releases trimmed down on those bezels further but Apple could now be planning on doing away with those entirely.According to a report by TheElec, Apple is working on a new iPhone design that would completely eliminate the front bezel and offer a truly edge-to-edge display. The company has asked its OLED screen suppliers, Samsung Display and LG Display, to develop a version of the display that has no bezels at all.The report claims that Apple also wants the suppliers to improve the technologies for Thin Film Encapsulation (TFE) – which is the technology that enables stronger, lighter, and more flexible AMOLED – and under-p...
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Monsoon health: Include these foods in your diet to stay fit this season
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Monsoon health: Include these foods in your diet to stay fit this season

Jaipur, July 27, 2023.In the first part of the mansson fodd guide the nutritionist recommended including foods like boiled peanuts, pulses (soaked, sprouted and cooked as dal or sabzi), corn, dudhi, cucumber, pumpkin and other creeper vegetables, along with suran, arbi and other root vegetables, in your diet at least 2-3 times a week. Additionally, she shared a recipe to incorporate arbi into the diet.Method:*Pressure cook arbi with water for 2-3 whistles.*Peel off the skin, and cut it lengthwise.*Coat it with a mixture of chilli powder, haldi and leave it for 10 minutes.*Add salt to it just before frying.For part two, Diwekar listed down food items that should be consumed at least once a week. The list included millets like rajgeera and kuttu, as well as wild and uncultivated ...
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PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre – ‘Bharat Mandapam’
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PM inaugurates International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre – ‘Bharat Mandapam’

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to nation the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, and urged the nation to move ahead with the principle of ‘Think Big, Dream Big, Act Big’. The complex has been named, ‘Bharat Mandalam’.In his welcome address at the inaugural function, Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for sparing his valuable time to participate in the inauguration of the International Convention Complex – Bharat Mandapam.He said that Prime Minister Modi has changed the way the country thinks and has inspired us to move as a nation towards the goal o...
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate 1.25 lac PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to Nation
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate 1.25 lac PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to Nation

New Delhi, July 2023.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will grace the occasion of launching multiple initiatives and releasing the 14th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme at Sikar, Rajasthan tomorrow. The event will be organised jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and will witness the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Union Agriculture Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Kailash Choudhary, MoA&FW Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja, MoC&F Secretary Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra and local MPs and MLAs. Around 2 Crore farmers from Rajasthan and acro...
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Time magazine unveils list of best films of the past 100 years; Pather Panchali only Indian movie to make the cut
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Time magazine unveils list of best films of the past 100 years; Pather Panchali only Indian movie to make the cut

New Delhi, July 27, 2023.Time magazine has unveiled a list of the best movies of the past 10 decades, as per critic Stephanie Zacharek. The list traces the evolution of cinema from the 1920s to the 2010s, beginning with The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) and culminating with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). In between these two films, there was room for only one Indian title, director Satyajit Ray’s Pather Panchali (1955).An adaptation of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay’s 1929 Bengali novel of the same name, the film marked Ray’s directorial debut. It has since found mention in several similar lists of the best movies of all time. It functions as the first part of Ray’s Apu trilogy, which also includes Aparajito and Apur Sansar.Pather Panchali was one of the first Indian films...
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Announces Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Announces Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Mumbai, July 27, 2023.Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited today reported Net Sales growth of 10.8% over the same quarter of previous year aggregating to Rs. 1314.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. Reported Net profit after tax for the quarter was Rs. 273.7 crore, a growth of 30.5% as against the Net Profit of Rs. 209.7 crore for the same quarter of the previous year. Excluding the impact of exceptional items, the Net Profit growth reported was 33%.Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, "We are pleased with the results for the quarter that saw strong quarter-on-quarter sales growth and improvement across profitability ratios. This has been driven by good execution against our strategy focussed on growing the oral care categ...
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India-Pakistan World Cup game likely to be rescheduled, Oct 15 clashes with Navratri start
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India-Pakistan World Cup game likely to be rescheduled, Oct 15 clashes with Navratri start

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.The October 15 India-Pakistan World Cup match in Ahmedabad is likely to be rescheduled.With the International Cricket Council (ICC) slotting the tournament’s most anticipated game on the first day of Navratri, a festival celebrated with mass participation at garba nights across Gujarat, security agencies, it is learnt, have advised the BCCI to tweak the itinerary.In case the date does get changed, a logistical nightmare awaits fans who have finalised travel plans for the game whose tickets get sold out within hours, and bring sky-high TRPs for broadcasters.
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Kiara Advani showstopper for Falguni Shane Peacock’s India Couture Week show
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Kiara Advani showstopper for Falguni Shane Peacock’s India Couture Week show

Mumbai, July 26, 2023.Kiara Advani stole the spotlight in her desi Barbie outfit as the showstopper for Falguni Shane Peacock’s India Couture Week (ICW) show.As the Satyaprem Ki Katha actor walked down the runway, all eyes were on her captivating attire from Falguni Shane Peacock’s ‘Renaissance Reverie’ collection, which was showcased during the opening show of FDCI’s Hyundai India Couture Week 2023 on Tuesday.Kiara stole the show for the designer, whose latest collection was on display at the fashion extravaganza. While the models wore stunning traditional wear from Falguni Shane Peacock’s new collection, Kiara brought desi Barbie magic to the runway in a hot pink bralette and trendy lehenga skirt combo.
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Study says plant-based and cow’s milk not nutritionally equal; here’s what to consider
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Study says plant-based and cow’s milk not nutritionally equal; here’s what to consider

Fat: Cow’s milk contains both saturated and unsaturated fats, around 3-4 per cent fat. Plant-based milk types differ, with almond and rice milk having lower fat content, and coconut milk being richer in fat.Vitamin D, vitamin B12 and calcium Cow’s milk contains all three micro nutrients while plant-based milk lacks these. However most brands come with fortified vitamin D, B12, and Calcium to compensate for its absenceLactose: Cow’s milk contains lactose, causing lactose intolerance in some individuals. Plant-based milk alternatives are lactose-free.
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Hero Future Energies signs MoUs for INR 6200 crores to develop future Renewable energy projects
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Hero Future Energies signs MoUs for INR 6200 crores to develop future Renewable energy projects

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Hero Future Energies has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with REC Limited and PFC Limited for infusion of Rs.3100 crores each in HFE over the next five years. The MoUs, were signed on the sidelines of 4th G20 Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG) meetings at Goa. A sum of Rs 6200 crores, gained cumulatively with the MoUs, will be used for development of Renewable Projects across India including Solar & Wind for C&I customers, Utility projects and Green Hydrogen Derivatives and will strengthen the company by ensuring the financial closure for future projects in the pipeline.Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Srivatsan Iyer, Global CEO, Hero Future Energies said, "We are enthusiastic about the collaboration with REC and PFC Limited. The co...
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund becomes lowest cost index fund provider
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund becomes lowest cost index fund provider

Ahmedabad, July 26, 2023.Edelweiss Mutual Fund has made a significant move to benefit passive investors by reducing the expense ratio across its Passive Equity Index schemes in direct plans. The expense ratio has been cut to a record-low of 0.05 percent, the lowest among Nifty 50 index funds in India. This reduction aims to boost investor returns and minimize tracking errors for passive funds.The expense ratio reduction is expected to bring down tracking error and tracking difference, which is the difference between the returns of the fund and the benchmark index it aims to replicate. This shall help these low cost passive funds stay closer to their benchmark performance, giving investors more accurate exposure to the index they are tracking.This strategic decision by Edelweiss...
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Modicare Becomes 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral
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Modicare Becomes 100% ‘Plastic Waste Neutral

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Modicare Limited, one of India’s leading direct-selling companies, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming 100% 'Plastic Waste Neutral'. Through its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, Modicare has successfully collected & recycled 100% post-consumer plastic waste and recycled 100% pre-consumer plastic packaging waste in FY 22-23 as per its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandate. This significant milestone exemplifies Modicare's commitment to combat plastic pollution and create a greener future. As part of its efforts to reduce plastic waste and preserve the environment, Modicare has collected approximately 1000 metric tonnes of plastic waste across 35 cities in India. The collected waste includes bottles, tubes, caps, sachet...
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SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE MISSION VATSALYA SCHEME
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SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE MISSION VATSALYA SCHEME

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Mission Shakti under which SwadharGreh - for Women in difficult circumstances and Ujjawala Home - for prevention of trafficking have been merged and renamed as Shakti Sadan which is an Integrated Relief and Rehabilitation Home. This is aimed at creating a safe and enabling environment for the women in distress situations and difficult circumstances. Shakti Sadan is a demand driven Centrally Sponsored Scheme under which funds are released as per Scheme guidelines as per need and requirement of the States/UTs.The Government is administering the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act) which is the primary law for children in conflict with law and children in need of care ...
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SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games
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SAI to provide financial assistance to 4 fencers for the upcoming World University Games

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Sports Authority of India (SAI) will financially support four fencers from the SAI National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for the upcoming World University Games in Chengdu, China. The Fencers include Abhay Krishna Shinde (NCOE Patiala and TOPS Athlete), Durgesh Milind Jahagirdar (NCOE Aurangabad and Khelo India Athlete) and NCOE Patiala Athletes Tannu Gulia and Shiksha Ballouria.As the event is not covered under Fencing’s Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC) plans, the World University Games will get international exposure for the athletes. Therefore, SAI has decided to give funding as a special case to the athletes. The 31st edition of the competition is scheduled from July 28 to August 8.
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NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India & emphasizes on creating a holistic learning environment: Prof. B.S. Sahay
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NEP 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India & emphasizes on creating a holistic learning environment: Prof. B.S. Sahay

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.Director Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Professor B.S. Sahay today said, National Education Policy 2020 aims at addressing many growing developmental imperatives of India and is emphasising on creating a holistic learning environment. Professor Sahay said this while addressing media on ‘Strategic Action Plan for Implementing NEP 2020’ at IIM old campus, Jammu.The event was also attended by Director Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Assistant Commissioner KV Jammu, Sh. Anil Kumar, Joint Director PIB & CBC J&K, Ladakh, Sh. Gh. Abbas, Assistant Director DD, Sh. Vivek Pathak and Media & Communications Officer, PIB Jammu, Sh. Sheikh Mudasir Amin.Prof. Sahay said, under NEP 2020, students are given ...
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra remember martyrs
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra remember martyrs

New Delhi, July 26, 2023.On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Bollywood celebrities joined India in remembering martyrs who laid their lives in the Kargil War. Actors such as Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Nimrat Kaur, among others, took to social media to pay tribute to the martyrs.The Kargil War took place in 1999 between India and Pakistan. Films such as LOC Kargil, Lakshya, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, and Shershaah have been based on the war.Sidharth Malhotra, who played the role of Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra in the film Shershaah, wrote on Twitter, “Honoring the brave soldiers of our army and paying tribute to Capt. Vikram Batra on this #KargilVijayDiwas. Let us remember the courageous souls who fearlessly defended our motherland during the Kargeil War. ...
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SAMTEL SPREADS ITS WINGS IN THE UNITED STATES
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SAMTEL SPREADS ITS WINGS IN THE UNITED STATES

New Delhi, July 2023.As part of its international expansion program, Samtel Avionics Ltd. (SA) – a key Indian player in high-technology rugged military systems & products, today announced that it has appointed GEM Defense Solutions LLC as its Business Development & Marketing representative in North America.Mr Graydon (Grady) Myhre, President of GEM Defense Solutions LLC,willrepresent Samtel Avionics in USA and Canada in various business development and marketing activities. This development marks a significant foray of SA into the international market, thus facilitating close liaison with existing and potential customers, while helping SA pursue Business Development activities in this geography.Mr Graydon Myhre (Grady) is a Multi-disciplined Defense Contracting Expert, ...
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