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Mukesh Ambani announces suite of AI tools called ‘Jio Brain’

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.Reliance Jio is developing a suite of tools and applications that span the entire artificial intelligence (AI) lifecycle called ‘JioBrain,’ Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani said during the conglomerate’s 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday.The company will set AI-ready data centres at Jamnagar, in Gujarat powered by the company’s green energy, said Ambani.“We are also starting to use JioBrain to drive a similar transformation across other Reliance operating companies, and to fast-track their AI journey as well,” Ambani said.
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Revolutionizing Blockchain Technology: MAI Labs Introduces KALP Studio, a Complete Infrastructure for Blockchain Development

New Delhi, 29th August 2024.MAI Labs is proud to announce the launch of KALP Studio, a revolutionary platform designed to democratize Blockchain and Web 3.0 development for developers of all experience levels. With the ability to build products on KALP DLT or even create entirely new chains, KALP Studio offers an unprecedented ecosystemAs a powerful platform, KALP Studio is a unique, all-in-one platform that offers a complete eco-system with pre-built DIY modules and robust infrastructure. It enables the fastest deployment of decentralized applications (dApps), adaptable to any industry or use case ripe for Blockchain disruption. Solutions built on KALP Studio are not only scalable and secure but also fully compliant, making them ideal for enterprise-grade innovations.Mr. Mrity...
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NITI Aayog unveils Report on ‘Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oils Towards Atmanirbharta’

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.The report titled "Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oils Towards the Goal of Atmanirbharta" was released by Shri Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman, in the presence of Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), ICAR institutes, and industry players yesterday. The report was presented by Dr. Neelam Patel, Senior Advisor (Agriculture), NITI Aayog.The report highlights that over the past decades, per capita consumption of edible oil in the country has seen a dramatic rise, reaching 19.7 kg/year. This surge in demand has significantly outpaced domestic production, leading to a heavy reliance on imports to meet both domestic and industrial needs. In 20...
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National Workshop on Right to Repair in Mobile and Electronics Sector to propose Repairability Index

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India, hosted a groundbreaking National Workshop on the Right to Repair Framework for the Mobile and Electronic Sectors here today. The event was aimed at establishing a consensus among industry stakeholders on key parameters for accessing and evaluating repairability index, promoting longevity in product design, and democratizing repair information to enhance consumer experiences in reusing the mobile and electronics products they own.The workshop's primary goal was to address the current challenges in the repair and reuse of mobile and electronic products. The objective was to ensure that the product is not designed to fail but designed to last long so that consumers are not compelled to purc...
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pays tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.Greeting the citizens on the occasion of National Sports Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt tribute to the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.In his tweet earlier today, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of recognizing all those who have passionately contributed to sports and proudly represented India on the global stage.Shri Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting sports at all levels to create an ecosystem where every young Indian can aspire to play and shine.
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Cosmo Plastech announces participation in Indian Ice Cream Expo 2024

New Delhi, August, 2024.Cosmo Plastech, the rigid packaging business of Cosmo Films, a global leader in speciality films announces participation in Indian Ice Cream Expo, Gujarat 2024, a premier B2B event in South-Asia for the ice-cream trade and manufacturing industry. Cosmo Plastech will be showcasing its rigid packaging products at Stand No. K6 in the exhibition that is scheduled to take place from 3-5 September, 2024.During the exhibition, Cosmo Plastech will exhibit its diverse range of technical films and rigid packaging solutions. These include products that can be beneficial for the ice-cream industry to preserve the quality of the product while also offering unique properties that support in value addition and attracting customers. Few of the products that will be showcase...
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Myntra Rising Stars’ Beauty Edit to Unveil 25,000 Ingredient-Based Styles, to cater to ‘Concern-Based’ Shopping Experience

New Delhi, August 2024.A new era of beauty is dawning, with consumers largely leaning towards an evolution in preferences. They are looking for personalized, scientifically researched ingredients rooted in organic and sustainable products that address specific concerns. As per industry reports, the D2C beauty industry in India is rapidly growing, with a projected market opportunity of $5.6bn by 2025, and there is a growing inclination towards ingredient and solution-based beauty. To cater to this demand, Myntra, recently announced a dedicated D2C program for Made-in-India Beauty and Grooming brands under Myntra Rising Stars. This Program is set to offer 25,000 specialized styles from 500 brands, all featuring science-backed ingredients. To add to the wide selection of products, M-...
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Bikaji says ‘not for sale’ amid investor interest in Indian snacks market

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.Indian snacks maker Bikaji Foods is “not for sale” and is instead on the prowl itself, aiming to cash in on the growing appetite for savoury brands in the world’s most populous country, a top executive told Reuters.The Indian savoury snacks sector has ballooned in recent years as consumers splurge on packaged foods.“Bikaji is not for sale. Whatever price someone offers, there are certain things that are not for sale,” Chief Operating Officer Manoj Verma said earlier this month, without disclosing whether the company has received buyout offers.
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Labour Minister seeks suggestions from trade unions to formulate the employment-linked incentive schemes

New Delhi, August 29, 2024.In the first such meeting with stakeholders post elections, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met trade unions on Wednesday to discuss the Budget announcement of employment-linked incentive (ELI) schemes. The Minister has sought suggestions from trade unions to formulate the ELI schemes, which he stressed have been designed to encourage businesses to generate more employment and provide meaningful and sustainable jobs for the youth.Ten central trade unions submitted a 17-point agenda to the Minister flagging concerns over the absence of consultations with unions while formulating the labour policies and schemes, especially the four labour codes. Mandaviya stressed that the input of the trade unions is valuable and assured the trade un...
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Saloni Verma won the title of Mrs Rajasthan 2024

Jaipur, August 29, 2024.The finale of the beauty pageant Mrs. Rajasthan 2024 was held on Wednesday at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur. Saloni Verma won the title of Mrs. Rajasthan 2024 here.First runner up was Sakshi Nandawat, second runner up was Kanu Parashar, third runner up was Kavita Yadav and fourth runner up was Kiran Meena.Former Mrs. Rajasthan Richa Kulshreshtha hand over the crown to Saloni Verma. The ceremony reflected the beauty, elegance and empowerment of the 17 top finalists from across Rajasthan.
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Mahindra University Hosts Global Experts at ICETCI 2024, Fostering Innovation in Computational Intelligence

New Delhi, August 2024.The Fourth International Conference on Emerging Techniques in Computational Intelligence (ICETCI 2024) was hosted by Mahindra University, Hyderabad, and technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. The conference brought together leading minds in computational intelligence from around the globe, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.The three-day event featured a robust schedule of tutorials, keynote lectures, a research colloquium, and technical paper presentations. Experts from various fields shared their insights on cutting-edge developments in computational intelligence, with a focus on emerging technologies and applications.The Chief Guest, Dr. JVR Sagar, representing the Director of th...
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#EasyToEV campaign by Tata.ev makes switching to EVs effortless

Jaipur, August 2024. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd. and the pioneer of India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution, launched its #EasyToEV campaign – a myth busting campaign devised to educate customers and demystify several hearsays around EVs, fostering confidence among fence sitters and potential owners. This campaign was launched across platforms and was also showcased during the Tata IPL 2024 to capture a vast set of audience.This campaign is an extension to the Tata.ev’s ‘go.ev’ series of videos launched during last year’s Tata IPL 2023, which addressed various reasons for adopting an EV. Aimed at empowering the next generation of EV buyers in India, this year’s #EasyToEV campaign tackles key barriers through a series of relat...
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Worldline Launches India’s First Omnichannel Payments Platform ‘One Commerce’

Mumbai, August 28, 2024.Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, unveiled India’s first Omnichannel Payments Platform 'One Commerce' at the Global Fintech Fest 2024. Worldline One Commerce is designed to help businesses provide consistent, convenient, and customized commerce experiences across all channels, whether offline or online.  The platform addresses common challenges faced by businesses in managing payments and providing a uniform customer experience. Customers engage across multiple touchpoints before finalizing a purchase decision, making the sales process difficult to achieve with a consistent experience. This requires numerous integrations, complicating processes in terms of speed, time, and cost. Worldline One Commerce is ...
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Cabinet approves rolling out Private FM Radio to 234 uncovered new cities / towns

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for conduct of 3rd batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 channels in 234 new cities with estimated reserve price of Rs.784.87 crore under Private FM Radio Phase Ill Policy.State-wise list of the cities / towns and the number of Private FM channels approved for fresh auctions is enclosed as Annexure.The Cabinet also approved the proposal to charge Annual License Fee (ALF) of FM channel as 4% of Gross Revenue excluding Goods and Services Tax (GST). This will be applicable for 234 new cities / towns.The Private FM Radio rollout in 234 new cities / towns will fulfil the unmet demand for FM radio in these cities / towns, which still remain uncovered by Privat...
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Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulates all on the completion of 10 years of Jan Dhan Yojana

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today marked the 10th anniversary of Jan Dhan Yojana, celebrating its significant impact on financial inclusion. The Prime Minister also congratulated all beneficiaries and thanked those who made this yojana a success. Shri Modi said that Jan Dhan Yojana has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion and giving dignity to crores of people, especially women, youth, and the marginalized communities.“Today, we mark a momentous occasion— #10YearsOfJanDhan. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries and compliments to all those who worked to make this scheme a success. Jan Dhan Yojana has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion and giving dignity to crores of people, especially women, youth, and the marginalized ...
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Motorola Announces the Sale of moto g45 5G – the Segment’s Fastest* 5G Smartphone Powered by Snapdragon

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.​Motorola, India’s best## 5G smartphone brand, recently announced the launch of the segment’s fastest* 5G smartphone moto g45 5G, that disrupts the affordable 5G smartphone market in India. The moto g45 5G goes on sale today, 12 PM onwards, on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores across India, at an incredibly effective starting price of just Rs. 9,999#. This smartphone is ready to revolutionize the 5G market with segment’s most powerful Snapdragon® 6s Gen 3 processor octa-core processor coupled with the segment’s highest - 13 5G bands, VoNR support, and up to 4 carrier aggregation. Additionally, the moto g45 5G boast an ultra-premium, Vegan Leather Finish that comes in 3 bea...
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Dell Technologies Accelerates Skills Development in India with a Focus on GenAI

Bengaluru, August 28, 2024.Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) will offer the Dell GenAI Foundations course to participants at both the India-based Dell Technologies Forums this September. This unique learning program will help customers and partners develop AI/ML and GenAI skills and apply those strategies to create transformative business value.Dell Technologies will offer a dedicated GenAI session to the first 250 attendees who register for the Dell Tech Forums in Mumbai and Bangalore. The GenAI Foundations Session enables attendees with industry knowledge, and an understanding of incorporating AI/ML capabilities into their working environments. Attendees participating in the session will have the opportunity to take an exam and receive a Dell Proven Professional certificat...
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Hindustan Unilever gets tax notice of Rs 962.75 cr over Rs 3k cr GSK deal

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.Leading FMCG maker HUL said that it has received a demand notice of Rs 962.75 crore from the Income Tax Department and will go in for an appeal against the order.The notice relates to non-deduction of TDS on payment of Rs 3,045 crore to GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) for the acquisition of Intellectual Property Rights of the Health Foods Drinks (HFD) business consisting of brands as Horlicks, Boost, Maltova, and Viva, according to a recent exchange filing.A demand of "Rs 962.75 crore (including interest of Rs 329.33 crore) has been raised on the company on account of non-deduction of TDS as per provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 while making remittance of Rs 3,045 crore (EUR 375.6 million) for payment towards the acquisition of India HFD ...
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Max Life expands ULIP range, launches Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.Max Life Insurance Company Ltd. ("Max Life"/ "Company") has introduced the Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index Fund in the ULIP segment. The New Fund Offer (NFO) window will remain open till 1st September 2024, at Rs. 10 per unit, applicable only during the NFO period.The fund will track the Nifty 500 Momentum 50 Index, which comprises the top 50 companies within the Nifty 500 index, selected based on their Normalized Momentum Scores. The proposed fund brings together two popular investment approaches of flexicap and momentum investing and would be the second fund based on momentum investing strategy in Max Life's suite of funds, after the Midcap Momentum Index Fund launched in Jan'24. The fund aims to capitalize on the growing interest in flexicap funds, that re...
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Jay Shah becomes youngest-ever ICC chairman

New Delhi, August 28, 2024.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah will take over as the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in December after he emerged as the sole nominee for the high-profile job, the global governing body for cricket announced on Tuesday.The 35-year-old will succeed incumbent chairman Greg Barclay, who decided against running for the post for a third consecutive term of two years. Jay Shah was the sole nominee for the chairmanship post in the ICC. Notably, Jay Shah became the fifth Indian after the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N Srinivasan and Shashank Manohar to be elected for the high-profile job. He is also the youngest ICC chairman.The ICC is the global governing body for cricket, with mo...
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Samsung Launches 10 Large Capacity Bespoke AI Washing Machines for Indian Consumers

Bengaluru, August 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today unveiled its new range of 10 large-sized, front load washing machines. The AI-powered line-up promises a new era in laundry care for Indian consumers, making laundry a simpler chore through intuitive AI features.The new, larger washing machines come in an ideal size of 12 Kg, enabling Indian consumers to wash larger loads in one go, making them ideal for bigger items like blankets, curtains and saris. Samsung India’s range of new 12 Kg AI washing machines starts at INR 52990. The new modern washing machines come in Bespoke design with Flat Glass Door and advanced AI features such as AI Wash, AI Energy Mode, AI Control and AI Ecobubble.“Indian consumers are looking for new-age digital appliances th...
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Rajasthan gets a Healthcare Upgrade: Online ChikitsaMitra brings E-Clinics in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Bikaner and other districts

Jaipur, 27 August, 2024.Online ChikitsaMitra (OCM), a pioneering telemedicine-driven rural health-tech start-up, is excited to announce its expansion into Rajasthan. This strategic move will see the establishment of new e-clinics in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mount Abu, Udaipur and Jaisalmer, marking a significant advancement in enhancing healthcare access across these key regions.Rajasthan has long faced challenges with healthcare access, reflected in its 2019-20 health index score of 41.33, well below Kerala’s top-ranked 82.20. This leaves many residents facing substantial barriers to receiving quality medical care. OCM’s expansion aims to address this critical issue by delivering expert healthcare directly to underserved communities through telemedicine. The start-up’s innovative model co...
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