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18Jul

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Mahindra University Launches School of Design Innovation

New Delhi, July 2024.Mahindra University has announced the launch of School of Design Innovation in Hyderabad today. The School of Design Innovation has a partnership with the Pininfarina Design Academy, Torino, Italy and Shenoy Innovation Studio IDC IITB and will provide students with an opportunity to be mentored by some of the best design brains from India and across the world. The first academic session will commence on 15th August 2024 with a Bachelors Program in Design.Uniquely structured, the curriculum will provide students with a combination of design fundamentals, including sketching, engineering labs, prototyping, and digital tools followed by specialisation in any of the three disciplines- Industrial Design, Communication design and Experience design while leveraging an...

18Jul

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Turkish Airlines Launches“Inner Portrait” with Refik Anadol at Art Basel

Istanbul, 18 July, 2024.Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, unveils a new art project titled "Inner Portrait". This visionary initiative, created in partnership with the world-renowned media artist Refik Anadol, pushes the boundaries of storytelling through the data of human connection, offering a deeply personal exploration of the human desire to travel and its effect on human biology.The project delves into the inner landscapes of four individuals who have never embarked on a journey abroad. Tuikuru, a Brazilian man from the Amazon explores the bustling streets of Tokyo, while Kenyan woman Esther discovers the rich history of Istanbul. An Australian woman named Sahar embarks on a journey through the ancient wonders of Göbeklitepe and Cappadocia,...

18Jul

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Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Gram Unnati Launch “Project Unnati Mango” to Promote Sustainable Mango Cultivation in Karnataka

Karnataka, July 18, 2024.Coca-Cola India, through its foundation Anandana, has partnered with Gram Unnati to launch "Project Unnati Mango" in the Kolar and Ramanagaradistricts of Karnataka. This project, launched ahead of Mango Day, aims to enhance sustainable mango cultivation and boost productivity as well as the profitability of farmers cultivating Alphonso and Totapuri varieties in these districts. In line with Coca-Cola's Viksit Kisan campaign and the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the project will train and equip farmers with modern techniques like High-Density plantations and drip irrigation, empowering them and improving their livelihoods.Additionally, as part of the project, Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation iscollaboratingwithstate horticul...

18Jul

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India building its largest research vessel to explore deep oceans

New Delhi, July 18, 2024.Indian researchers could soon set sail on the largest indigenously built Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) to unravel the deep and vast oceans for marine, metal, and mineral wealth. On Tuesday, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) signed a Rs. 839.55 crore contract deal in Goa with the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, which is controlled by the Ministry of Defence.

17Jul

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R-CAT and Esri India Enter into Training Partnership to Boost Geospatial Education and Innovation

Jaipur, July, 2024.Rajasthan Centre of Advanced Technology (R-CAT), a beacon of innovation and knowledge,and Esri India, the leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutionshave signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) toprovide advanced learning opportunitiesfor GIS technology to the youth.R-CAT is on a mission to uplift the potential of students and young professionals.Accordingly,it has partnered with several leading technologycompaniesincluding Esri India to develop and deliver globally acclaimed certificate courses in advanced technologies.These courses empower students and professionals to acquire advanced IT skills, innovate, accelerate their careers, and contribute meaningfully to the digital transformation of government departments, business...

17Jul

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Zydus inks licensing pact with Takeda to sell GERD drug

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said it has inked a licensing pact with Takeda to market a drug for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).The company has entered into a non-exclusive patent licensing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to market the novel Potassium Competitive Acid Blocker (P-CAB) Vonoprazan in India, the drug firm said in a statement.The drug will be marketed under the brand name Vault in the country, it added.

17Jul

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PV Sindhu Shares Secret to Success in Partnership with Optimum Nutrition

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Optimum Nutrition, the World’s #1 Sports Nutrition brand, is delighted to announce a partnership with double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu while continuing with the journey of encouraging more women to achieve excellence in sports and fitness.Optimum Nutrition is part of Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), a company which is home to leading brands in performance and lifestyle nutrition that help people around the world achieve their fitness nutrition goals. Optimum Nutrition has been supporting athletes for over three decades and the collaboration with Sindhu will support her quest for excellence on and off the court. Reaffirming the brand’s core philosophy of inspiring all fitness enthusiasts worldwide, the association will champion the cause of encouraging...

17Jul

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Norton Motorcycles to ride in 6 models over 3 years

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.British bike maker Norton Motorcycles, part of the TVS Motor Company, on Wednesday said it plans to launch six new products over the next three years with an eye on increasing sales through sales partners in the US, Germany, France, Italy and India.TVS Motor has committed 200 million pounds in new product development, facilities, research and development and quality engineering of Norton Motorcycles.The company has also roped in ex-CEO of Manchester United Football Club Richard Arnold, as an Executive Director to strengthen its leadership team.

17Jul

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Moneyboxx Finance raises Rs 271 cr via equities

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Non-banking financial company (NBFC) Moneyboxx Finance Ltd on Wednesday said it has garnered Rs 271 crore through issuance of equities to support its growth plans.The capital raise includes Rs 158 crore through preferential equity issue and Rs 113 crore through equity warrants to both promoters and non-promoters, Moneyboxx Finance said in a statement.Moneyboxx Finance is a BSE-listed NBFC that focuses on impact financing by providing business loans to micro entrepreneurs in Tier-III and below places.

17Jul

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Fitterfly Partners with Google Cloud to Launch ‘Klik’ – An AI Food Cam Feature to Help People with Diabetes

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Fitterfly, a leading healthtech company in India, has partnered with Google Cloud to launch its latest AI feature - Fitterfly Klik, which will enable people with diabetes and other NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) to track and analyze their meals effortlessly. Nutrition planning remains the most important bulwark for managing type 2 diabetes as well as for weight loss and heart disease. However, traditional meal tracking methods - be it through manual journaling or entering in a text format in an app is cumbersome and discouraging for many. Fitterfly's latest feature, Klik, changes all this by leveraging the power of Gemini 1.5 Flash on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform to transform meal tracking into a quick, enjoyable, and insightful experience.Fitterfly ...

17Jul

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Ecom Express Named Among India’s Best Workplaces in Transportation & Logistics by Great Place to Work®

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Ecom Express Limited, a technology-driven end-to-end logistics solutions provider, announced that it has been recognized amongst the best in the Transportation & Logistics industry by the Great Place to Work® Institute. This is also the third consecutive year that the company has been certified as a Great Place to Work which highlights the dedication of the employees who, by upholding the company’s values of teamwork, respect, fairness, and collaborative decision-making, make Ecom Express a great place to work every day. This recognition reflects the company’s exceptional work culture, prioritizing employee well-being, safety, and continuous learning, while fostering engagement, pride and sense of ownership within the organization. ...

17Jul

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Shaadi.com and Truecaller Partner to Elevate Customer Experience and User Safety

New Delhi, July 17, 2024. The collaboration enhances phone-based communication by verifying genuine calls from Shaadi.com and streamlines the on boarding process with faster sign-ups, ensuring a seamless and secure user journeyShaadi.com, the leading platform for matchmaking in India, has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller, the global leader in verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. This collaboration aims to elevate trust and safety in matchmaking and deliver a verified and contextual communication experience through Truecaller's Customer Experience solutions.In an era where smartphone users receive inundated by countless calls, Shaadi.com recognises the significance of offering a trusted, safe, and secure experience for its affiliates...

17Jul

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Titan Smart Elevates in the Category with their High Performance GPS Smartwatch: Titan Celestor

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Titan Smart Wearables is revolutionizing performance smartwatches with the all-new Titan Celestor. This game-changing device, packed with cutting-edge technology, promises unmatched accuracy. Designed for Indian fitness enthusiasts, the Celestor embodies Titan's legacy of excellence and unlocks boundless exploration possibilities with style.The Titan Celestor redefines performance with industry-leading built-in GPS for running, walking, hiking, and cycling in this price category. Whether conquering trails or venturing off the beaten path, the Celestor guides you with unwavering precision. The integrated Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass (ABC) trio empowers outdoor adventures, providing valuable insights on elevation gain, ascent, descent, and average p...

17Jul

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NCLT admits BCCI’s plea seeking insolvency proceedings against Byju’s

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.The Bengaluru bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday admitted the application of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for initiation of corporate insolvency proceedings against Think & Learn Private Ltd, the parent company of ed-tech firm Byju’s, for defaulting on an amount of Rs 158.90 crore.The move sets the stage for Byju Raveendran, the founder of what was once India’s most valued startup that used to sponsor the national cricket team, to lose control of his company following the bench’s nod for initiating insolvency proceedings against the edtech firm.The bench in an order said it cannot be disputed that Byju’s parent company has availed the services of BCCI through sponsorship rights. On examining a trail of e-mai...

17Jul

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IndiGo announces direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Mangaluru, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights from Mangaluru, Coimbatore, and Tiruchirappalli to Abu Dhabi.The flights on the Abu Dhabi to Mangaluru route will operate daily, from August 9, and the Tiruchirappalli to Abu Dhabi will operate four times a week, starting from August 11. Starting from August 10, the direct flights from Coimbatore will operate thrice weekly.Recently, the airline had also announced new direct flight between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi, which will operate six times a week starting August 1, 2024. These new routes will further enhance IndiGo’s international connectivity, with non-stop flights connecting the capital city of United Arab Emirates to major cities in south India, a press release form the airlines stated.Mr Vinay ...

17Jul

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Interacts with National Youth Awardees and National Service Scheme Awardees

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya held an insightful interaction with the National Youth Awardees and National Service Scheme (NSS) Awardees in New Delhi today. The session aimed to celebrate the achievements of these young leaders and discuss strategies to enhance the MY Bharat platform, ensuring it becomes more accessible and beneficial to the youth of India.Dr. Mandaviya commenced the interaction by acknowledging the extraordinary contributions of the awardees, who hail from different States across India and have made significant impacts in diverse areas such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Change, Urban Planning, Youth Empowerment, Drug Abuse prevention, among others. He empha...

17Jul

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Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviews Regulation of Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.“For India to become the global leader in drugs regulation to match our global reputation of ‘Pharmacy of the World’, we need to have world class regulatory framework matching our scale of operations and international expectations”. This was stated by Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda, as he reviewed the regulation of drugs, cosmetics and medical devices, here today. Union Health Secretary Shri Apurva Chandra, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi and senior officers of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and Union Health Ministry were present at the high level review meeting.Highlighting the global position of India as the leading producer and exporter of drugs, Shri J P Nadda stressed on CDSCO to draw a ro...

17Jul

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A High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza Under One Health Approach

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian Influenza, focusing on surveillance and vaccination under the One Health approach. The session took place at Krishi Bhawan on yesterday and was chaired by Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Ms. Alka Upadhyaya. The event was attended by a diverse group of officers and experts.Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), set the context of the One Health Mission. Participants included senior experts from ICMR Headquarters, ICMR-NIV Pune, CSIR-Centre for Cell and Molecular Biology (CCMB), the National Centre for Disease Control, ICAR-NIHSAD Bho...

17Jul

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SBI, BoB raise MCLR by 5-10 bps

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Public Sector lenders, including State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda have increased their marginal cost of funds based lending rates (MCLR).The move is likely to be followed by other lenders also, resulting in an increase in borrowers equated monthly instalments (EMIs).The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has hiked MCLRs between 5 to 10 basis points (bps) on various tenors, effective Monday (July 15). A basis point is one hundredth of one percentage point.The bank has revised its one month MCLR by 5 bps to 8.35 per cent from 8.3 per cent. The interest rates on three-month, six-month and one-year MCLRs have been raised by 10 bps each to 8.4 per cent, 8.75 per cent and 8.85 per cent, respectively, as per the SBI’s website.The ...

17Jul

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IMF raises India GDP forecast by 20 bps to 7% for FY25

New Delhi, July 17, 2024.Improved consumption prospects, particularly in rural areas, are expected to support the country’s growth trajectory in the ongoing financial year 2024-25, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday while revising India’s growth forecast upward by 20 basis points to 7 per cent.For the next financial year, the IMF retained the projection at a slower growth rate of 6.5 per cent, as stated in its latest edition of the World Economic Outlook.“The forecast for growth in emerging markets and developing economies has been revised upward; this increase is powered by stronger activity in Asia, particularly China and India. The forecast for growth in India has also been revised upward to 7 per cent this year, reflecting carryover from upward revisions ...

Kotak Mahindra Bank Announces New Distribution Structure to Enhance Customer Experience

16Jul

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Announces New Distribution Structure to Enhance Customer Experience

Mumbai, 16th July 2024.Aligned to its vision of keeping customer at the centre, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”)today unveiled its new Distribution structure as part of its growth strategy. This is aimed at bringing together all the ways in which our customers interact with the Bank and to deliver an omni-channel seamless experience across all Group products and services, thereby elevating service standards and operational efficiency.The Distribution structure integrates the Physical branch network, Digital Branch channel (encompassing Mobile Banking and Net Banking platforms) and the Voice channel. This strategic initiative aims to ensure a seamless experience for customers across all interaction channels by building synergy and improving service delivery.To leadth...

Sterling Holiday Resorts expands presence with3rdresort in Udaipur

16Jul

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Sterling Holiday Resorts expands presence with3rdresort in Udaipur

Udaipur, July 2024.Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s leading leisure hospitality brand announces the proud opening of Sterling Aravalli Udaipur, in Rajasthan. This marks the 3rd resort in the royal city of Udaipur and the 6th in the state of Rajasthan.The resort, set amidst 2.5 acres of landscaped outdoors with fantastic views of the Aravalli Hills has been purpose-built as an Iconic Destination Wedding venue, in the renowned Destination Wedding capital – Udaipur.With 40,000 sq.ft of manicured lush-green lawns and multiple banquet venuesthat can accommodate up to 5000 plus guestsfor multiple pre/post ceremonies,the resort is ideal for a lavish Destination Wedding.The resort can also be booked in its entirety for an Intimate and Exclusive wedding, providing complete privacy and ...

Shri Jayant Chaudhary -“We are working towards making lifelong learning a fundamental necessity for young talent”

16Jul

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary -“We are working towards making lifelong learning a fundamental necessity for young talent”

New Delhi, July, 2024.Today, Kaushal Bhawan was charged with an incredible vitality as our young, talented professionals, who honed skills through various Skill India schemes and programs, and came together to celebrate World Youth Skills Day which is recognised globally by the United Nations. Marking the day and the also the beginning of the 10thyear celebrations of Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organised a "Kaushal Samwaad"– an open house dialogue and a platform that became the stage for this dynamic exchange, where these emerging stars had the opportunity to converse with the Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, Shri Jayant Chaudhary.Their stories were not just narratives; they were vivid illustrations of tran...