New Delhi, August 20,2024. After a Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) advertisement for filling up 45 posts through “lateral entry” triggered a political controversy, the Central Government on Tuesday asked the UPSC to cancel the advertisement and it was subsequently withdrawn. In a letter to UPSC Chairperson Preeti Sudan, Minister for Department of Personnel and…
Gurugram, August 2024. The Coca-Cola Company unveils a new brand identity for its affordable glucose and electrolyte drink under its home-grown brand Limca – the all-new LimcaGlucoCharge. With its unique combination of glucose and electrolytes, LimcaGlucoChargeis a go-to beverage for rapid rehydration and energy, perfect for on-ground and everyday sweat moments and challengesto energize those…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. Bajaj Markets, a digital financial marketplace, enables its users to easily access personal loans of up to Rs. 50 Lakhs. The platform provides customers with the opportunity to choose from over 20 personal loan providers. This enables them to compare and select the option that best aligns with their requirements. …
Mumbai, August 20, 2024. Ananya Panday is gearing up to step into the web series space with Karan Johar-backed show Call Me Bae. The series revolves around the riches-to-rags concept, where a girl from an affluent family has to lead a middle-class life. While Ananya plays a high society girl on the show, Karan feels…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. SBI Foundation and Villgro announce the launch of the ‘Innovators for Bharat’ portfolio, supporting 9 agricultural start-ups with equity seed funding. SBI Foundation, under its flagship SBIF LEAP (Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program), unveiled the ‘Innovators for Bharat’ initiative last year, which collaborates with high-impact incubators providing support to start-ups…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. The government is likely to release draft data protection rules for public consultation within a month, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Monday. The rules are crucial to operationalise the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which was passed by Parliament last year. The minister said the final draft of the…
Mumbai, 20th August 2024. Acer, one of the leading brands in the PC industry, today launched its first complete (CPU/GPU/Hardware) AI gaming laptop, the Acer Nitro V 16, set to redefine gaming with its cutting-edge technology. This powerful device features AMD Ryzen R7 8845HS Series processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® 4060 series AI graphics with 16GB DDR5 RAM and…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has proposed to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore over the next five years in petrochemicals, green energy, gasoline marketing and oil refining businesses. BPCL has launched ‘Project Aspire’, a five-year strategic framework with a planned capital expenditure of Rs 1.7 lakh crore. The project is…
New Delhi, August 20,2024. In a move aimed at promoting ESports globally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has entered into a partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Saudi Arabia to host the inaugural edition of Olympic ESports Games. This comes after the Olympics Executive Board proposed the creation of the ESports Games. Abhishek Issar,…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. Optiemus Electronics on Tuesday announced its foray into telecom equipment manufacturing, pledging its commitment to efforts around boosting domestic production of telecom gear in the country. Optiemus said it is working with Tejas Networks as a manufacturing partner for a wide range of telecom equipment products like 4G Base Band…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. The Indian rupee stayed firm for the second straight session and settled 8 paise higher at 83.79 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, buoyed by positive domestic equity markets, weak American currency and lower crude oil prices. Forex traders said, foreign fund outflow, however, resisted a sharp rise in…
Jaipur, August 20, 2024. In the Ajmer 1992 Sex Scandal, POCSO court today gives historic verdict and declares 6 accused as guilty. All the accused were presented before the court today. The court to give its verdict in this case at 2 pm on August 20. The POSCO court found the accused Nafees Chishti, Naseem alias…
Mumbai, August 20, 2024. Filmmaker Karan Johar on Tuesday said the blockbuster success of horror comedy “Stree 2” is a celebration of both Hindi and Indian mainstream cinema, which in the last few years has been under “scrutiny for combatting” challenges at the box office. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Maddock Films, “Stree…
Mumbai, August 20, 2024. An upcoming biographical movie will chronicle the inspiring journey of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, the makers announced Tuesday. The yet-to-be-titled biopic will be produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and co-produced by Ravi Bhagchandka, known for “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” and the upcoming Aamir Khan-starrer “Sitaare Zameen Par”. The film is…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. Living in a world that often overlooks the specific needs of men, White Wolf steps in to challenge this long-held notion. This skincare line was launched as a reminder that skin care isn’t solely a feminine domain. Shweta Sharma Garg founded this company, which embraces her notion that every individual,…
New Delhi, August 20, 2024. With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring Mpox a Public Health Emergency, the Union Health Ministry has asked airports to remain alert, and officials have been directed to enhance surveillance. While Sweden and Pakistan have reported cases outside Africa, there is no reported case of Mpox in the country. However, as…
Jaipur, August 20, 2024. Drinking water will not be an issue for the people of Tonk, Ajmer and Jaipur for another 10 months, thanks to a plentiful monsoon which has seen Bisalpur dam filled to 62% of its capacity. Till 5pm on Monday evening, the water level in the dam reached a height of 313.31 metres as…
Udaipur, August 20, 2024. Three days after he was stabbed by his schoolmate, a class 10 student in Udaipur died on Monday while undergoing treatment. The stabbing incident had caused communal tensions in Udaipur, and the death of the boy has put the city further on edge. The district administration has extended the suspension of mobile…
New Delhi, August 2024. The grand premiere of the musical “Rajadhiraaj: Love Life Leela” unfolded inresplendent grandeur at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s (NMACC) The Grand Theatre on August 14, 2024. This magnificent event was graced by the presence of revered religious leaders, Bollywood celebrities and other distinguished guests. The following day, August 15,…
New Delhi, August 16, 2024. As Raksha Bandhan 2024 approaches, Bajaj Markets, an online financial marketplace, offers a convenient way to celebrate this special occasion. On the marketplace, apply for the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card and spread the cost of big-ticket purchases into affordable EMIs. This could make it easier for individuals to buy the ideal Raksha…
New Delhi, August 16, 2024. Ride-hailing firm Ola Cabs on Thursday announced its plan to set up fully automated dark stores and state-of-the-art fulfilment centres, deploy electric two-wheelers and offer one year of free Krutrim cloud for all ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) suppliers, applicable for startups and SMEs, under a fair usage policy….
Bengaluru, 16 August, 2024. Myntra announces its strategic collaboration with Bridal Asia, via its proposition, Myntra Luxe India, as the ‘Styling Partner’ for the media house’s Silver Jubilee showcase in Mumbai and Delhi. Further strengthening Myntra’s position in the designer-led luxury wear segment, this one-of-a-kind association will drive high visibility for the Myntra Luxe India…
Sriharikota, August 16, 2024. ISRO has targeted to launch the first mission of the ambitious Gaganyaan project by December. Currently, some of the rocket hardware for the human space programme has reached the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here and the integration of the crew module was going on at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum,…