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Sprite introduces a quirky take to ‘Chill at Home’ after a busy day, featuring Vedang Raina

Gurgaon, August 2024. Sprite, the iconic lemon and lime-flavored beverage, presents a fresh perspective to end-of-the-day ‘chill at home’ with its new quirky campaign. Teens are continuously striving to maximize their experiences by packing in more into their everyday. Balancing studies, extracurricular activities, social expectations and personal goals can be overwhelming. The day is spent meeting the expectations of others and living up to the benchmarks set by people around you. Even as one walks into their home in the evening, they carry this baggage in their backpack they carry. With the never-ending hustle of life, it makes it extremely crucial for the young generation to find moments to simply chill and refresh. Recognizing this need, Sprite is stepping in as the ultimate c...
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Dabur Joins Hands with BSF to Promote Herb Cultivation

Jaipur, August, 2024.India’s largest Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Limited today joined hands with the Border Security Force (BSF) for a transformative plantation project aimed at promoting ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation.Under this initiative, around 1.2 lakh medicinalplants and herbs would be planted in nine BSF campuses across the seven states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.The initiative was flagged off at the 36th Battalion, BSF Headquarters, Knowledge Park-V, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, by Commandant Mr Des Raj and Dabur India Limited’s Global Head of Operations & Chief Sustainability Officer Mr. Rahul Awasthi.Speaking on the occasion,Dabur India LtdChief Sustainability OfficerMr....
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Tata Motors signs MoU with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus Solutions to install 250 fast- charging stations

Mumbai, 21st August, 2024.Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced that it is collaborating with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt Ltd to expand charging infrastructure for its electric commercial vehicles by setting up 250 new fast charging stations across the country. Strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi among others, these new charging stations will significantly increase the existing network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points.E-commerce companies, parcel & courier service providers, among other industries, are increasing the adoption of commercial EVs for the last-mile deliveries to reduce their carbon footprint. Basis its understanding...
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Food Cos Get 4 More Months to Exhaust Packaging Materials Claiming 100% Fruit Juices

New Delhi, August 20,2024.Food regulator FSSAI has given four more months till December-end to food business operators to exhaust all   pre-printed packaging materials claiming '100 percent fruit juices' in their packaged juice products.In June, FSSAI had asked food business operators (FBOs) to immediately remove claims of 100 per cent fruit juices in advertisements as well as labels on packaged products, amid  rising concerns over misleading claims.
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EPFO ADDS 19.29 LAKH NET MEMBERS DURING JUNE 2024

New Delhi, August 20,2024.EPFO has added 19.29 lakh net members in the month of June 2024 as per the provisional data released today.Further, the year over year analysis shows a growth of 7.86% in net member additions compared to June 2023. This surge in membership can be attributed to numerous factors, including increased employment opportunities, a growing awareness of employee benefits, and the effectiveness of EPFO’s outreach programs.The data indicates that around 10.25 lakh new members have enrolled during June 2024. There is an increase of 4.08% in the new members from the previous month of May 2024 and 1.05% increase from the previous year June 2023. A noticeable aspect of the data is the dominance of the 18-25 age group, constituting a signific...
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Serum Institute of India ‘hopeful’ of producing Mpox vaccine

Mumbai, August 20,2024Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India , on Tuesday said he is hopeful of a vaccine against the viral infection Mpox (monkeypox) amid a global upsurge of cases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) had recently declared the Mpox outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.Poonawalla, in a statement said, “In view of the global health emergency declared due to Mpox outbreak, Serum Institute of India is currently working on developing a vaccine for this disease to cater to millions of lives that might be at risk.”
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IDBI Bank hikes FD rate to 7.85 pc for 444-day tenure

New Delhi, August 20,2024.IDBI Bank on Tuesday increased its fixed deposit rate to 7.85 per cent for 444-day tenure for a limited period.The bank now offers a peak rate of 7.85 per cent and 7.75 per cent per annum on tenures of 444 days and 375 days.This enhancement makes the Utsav Fixed Deposit an even more compelling option for customers seeking higher yields, it said.This offer is valid till September 30, 2024, it said, adding, customers can open an Utsav Fixed Deposit conveniently through the bank's website or mobile banking application or at any branch of the bank.
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OPPO India launches F27 5G

New Delhi, August 20, 2024.OPPO India announced the launch of the F27 5G—a smartphone that boasts OPPO’s new Halo Light—a circle of LEDs at the rear of the smartphone that pulsates to the beat of the music you play, as well as advanced AI camera features that let you capture fun party pictures that you can share with friends and post on social media. The OPPO F27 5G will be available in two colours - Amber Orange and Emerald Green -and retails at INR 22,999 with 128GB storage and INR 24,999 for the 256GB variant. Starting today F27 5G will be available for purchase on OPPO e-Store, Flipkart, Amazon, and mainline retail outlets. The OPPO F27 5G sports an upgraded Cosmos Ring design from the OPPO F27 Pro+ that runs around its camera module but now comes with a dynamic Halo Light that...
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UPSC cancels ‘lateral entry’ recruitment ad after letter from Centre

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 Training Jitendra Singh said, “It is important that the constitutional mandate towards social justice is upheld so that deserving candidates from marginalized communities get their rightful representation in the government services.”“Since these positions have been treated as specialized and designated as single-cadre posts, there has been no provision for reservation in these appointments,” he said in the letter....
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Recharge Like a Champion: Coca-Cola unveils LimcaGlucoCharge

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 leading an active on- the -go life.LimcaGlucoCharge, was introduced during the Olympics with a squad of champions – Neeraj Chopra, Men’s India Hockey Team along with SatwiksairajRankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Through a series of brand films, the brand showcased its commitment to support the golden boy with ‘silver' lining, empower the dynamic duo, and back the powerful hockey team and its heroes....
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Personal Loan of up to Rs. 50 Lakhs Available on Bajaj Markets

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. Personal loans on Bajaj Markets come with interest rates starting as low as 9.99% p.a. These loans are designed to manage financial needs like medical emergencies, down payments, home renovations, debt consolidation, and more. The loan application, documentation, and approval processes are seamlessly conducted online. This ensures a hassle-free experience for applicants. The platform's fully digital processes facilitate rapid disbursals, help...
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‘Kareena Kapoor’s K3G character Pooh left a major imprint on me’: Ananya Panday

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 her character Bae has a strong resembleance to Kareena Kapoor’s character Pooh from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.At the trailer launch of Call Me Bae, Karan Johar said, “It’s been 23 years to K3G, but if Pooja (Pooh) and Rohan Raichand had a daughter, she would be like Bae. Ananya’s character in this show is a 2.0 derivative of Pooh.”
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SBI Foundation’s Innovators for Bharat Collaborates with Villgro to Support Agri-Tech Startups

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 working to address the most pressing development challenges in the country. Partnering with Villgro, one of India’s foremost social enterprise incubators, in September 2023, the initiative introduced the Agri-tech Cohort under Innovators for Bharat. The goal of this Cohort is to identify and support Startups working on cutting-edge solutions to improve ag...
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Data protection rules to be released in a month: Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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 rules was reviewed last week, and it is expected to be in the public domain within a month. “The framework is ready, and the draft rules for consultation are expected to be released within a month,” Vaishnaw told reporters.Last year, Parliament passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 after several previous iterations of the bill went through a number of deliberations over the span of over half a decade.
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Acer India Launches Nitro V 16 AMD Ryzen 8040 Series Its First AI-Powered Gaming Laptop Priced at Rs.1,09,999

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 1TB SSD seamlessly integrated with the revolutionary Copilot in Windows 11. The Nitro V 16's 16-inch display boasts a vivid 16:10 WQXGA resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a high-brightness screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, and 100% sRGB color accuracy, offering lifelike visuals. This AI-driven laptop delivers high-speed performance for seamless gaming and streaming. It is enhanced by intelligent battery management and advanced tech...
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BPCL to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore in next 5 years

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 based on two pillars: ‘Nurturing the Core’ (refining, marketing, and upstream petroleum products) and ‘Investing in Future Big Bets’ (petrochemicals, gas, green energy, non-fuel retail, and digital), the company said in its Annual Report.BPCL said it is implementing petrochemical projects at two of its three oil refineries. “A Rs 49,000 crore ethylene cracker project is being developed at the Bina refinery in Madhya Pradesh, w...
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IOC fillip for ESports, inaugural edition to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025

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, Founder, UNIV Sportatech and Founding Member, FEAI (Federation of ESports Associations India), said, "Today, every country will look at ESports as an Olympic medal winning opportunity - this is a game changer for the industry.
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Optiemus Electronics makes foray into telecom equipment manufacturing

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 Units, remote radio head, broadband switches and routers from its Noida manufacturing facility."The announcement comes against the backdrop of India’s ongoing efforts to move towards self-reliance in the design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Optiemus aims to significantly enhance the domestic manufacturing capabilities of telecom equipment,"
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Rupee rises 8 paise to 83.79 against US dollar

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 the local unit.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.86 against the greenback and traded in the range of 83.76 to 83.88. The unit finally settled at 83.79 (provisional) against the dollar, registering a gain of 8 paise from its previous closing level.
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1992 Ajmer rapes Case: POCSO court sentences 6 to life imprisonment

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 Tarzan, Salim Chishti, Iqbal Bhati, Sohail Ghani, Syed Jameen Hussain guilty of the crime. In 1992, the accused gangraped more than 100 girl students of Ajmer’s famous Mayo College and blackmailed them by taking their photographs. 4 accused in the scandal have already served their sentence. After the court declared them guilty, the police has taken all accused into their custody.
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Karan Johar says success of ‘Stree 2’ validates strength of solid storytelling, rooted content

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 2" released in theatres on August 15 alongside other films such as "Khel Khel Mein", "Vedaa", "Thangalaan" and "Double iSmart".The Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer, a sequel to 2018's "Stree", is nearing the Rs 300 crore-mark globally in gross box office collections.
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Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series announces a biopic on Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh

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 touted as a "grand celebration of Singh’s unparalleled journey and contributions to cricket, capturing the essence of his career, unforgettable six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup, his courageous off-field battles and his subsequent return to cricket in 2012
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Discover the White Wolf Difference, Skincare Tailored for Indian Men

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, regardless of gender, deserves to nurture their skin.Shweta observed a societal pattern where men, traditionally seen as providers, often prioritised the well-being of others before their own. This realisation inspired her, leading to the birth of White Wolf in 2022. Her vision was clear: to create a skincare line catering to the specific needs of men’s skin, especially in India’s tropical climate.“I wanted to give back to men. I wanted to change the n...
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