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Zee Theatre launches socially-relevant teleplays in Kannada and Telugu

New Delhi, July 05, 2023. South-India has a rich theatrical legacy. Among Karnataka's many stalwarts was Girish Karnad who wrote his first play Yayati in Kannada in 1961. B. V. Karanth, the iconic director of the National School of Drama, set up Benaka, one of Bangalore's oldest theatre groups. Be it folk stories, social plays, experimental narratives or street performances, Telugu theatre too has always been diverse, responsive to the times it is created in and also rooted in tradition. In cognisance of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana's deep interest in literature, performing arts, and social issues, Zee Theatre now brings its rich repertoire of socially relevant themes to the Kannada and Telugu-speaking audience. Be it stories rich with emotion, historic narratives, sus...

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Minister R. K. Singh to inaugurate International Conference on Green Hydrogen

New Delhi, July 05, 2023. The Government of India is organizing an International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023) during 5th – 7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to bring together the global scientific, policy, academic and industrial leaders to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. The conference will enable the sector stakeholders to explore the evolving green hydrogen landscape and innovation-driven solutions in the sector, thus strengthening the sustainability ecosystem of the sector. Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh will inaugurate the Conference in New Delhi tomorrow, July 5, 2023, in presence of Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Ga...

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REC extends ₹ 4,785 Crore for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery’s project in Barmer

New Delhi, July 05, 2023. REC Limited has extended a loan of ₹ 4,785 crores to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), for setting up a green field refinery cum petrochemical complex in Barmer district, Rajasthan. The loan has been extended as part of a consortium arrangement for ₹ 48,625 crores, wherein the share of REC Limited is ₹ 4,785 crores. The refinery cum complex will have a capacity of 9 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTA), and would entail a total project cost of ₹ 72,937 crores. HRRL is a Joint Venture company of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, incorporated on 18th September 2013. HPCL holds 74% equity stake in HRRL while the remaining 26% is held by the Government of Rajasthan. Besides setting up an energy-efficient a...

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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh urges the State Governments to facilitate Central Deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers

New Delhi, July 05, 2023. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has urged the State Governments to facilitate Central Deputation of IAS and other All India Services officers. He called for following the practice of cooperative federalism in true letter and spirit. Addressing the Annual Conference of Principal Secretaries of States/UTs looking after Personnel, General Administration and Administrative Reforms, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is both the responsibility of both the Central Government as well as the State Governments to maintain the All India character of the service and it is also in the interest of the officers to get exposure to wide range of experie...

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Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 11 NH projects worth Rs 5600 Crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan

New Delhi, July 05, 2023. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 11 NH projects worth Rs 5600 Crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan. Four national highway projects with a total length of 219 km and costing Rs 3,775 crore were inaugurated today in Rajasthan. This 6-laning project from Kishangarh to Gulbapura section on National Highway 48 will accelerate the economic and social development of Ajmer and Bhilwara districts. The 6-laning of Gulabpura to Chittorgarh section will strengthen the mutual connectivity of Udaipur, Jaipur and Kota regions of Bhilwara and Chittorgarh districts. The construction of 4-lane ROB on National Highway 162A at Fatehnagar will solve the problem of traffic jam at railway crossing. Construc...

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HERO MOTOCORP & HARLEY-DAVIDSON CO-DEVELOPED PREMIUM MOTORCYCLE ‘HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440’ DEBUTS IN INDIA

Jaipur, July 2023. Taking a significant step forward in their journey together, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and iconic American motorcycle-maker Harley-Davidson launched their co-developed premium motorcycle – the Harley-Davidson X440 in India. The Harley-Davidson X440 becomes the first premium motorcycle to be introduced under the licensing agreement between the two brands. The Harley-Davidson X440 was unveiled at a ceremony at the world-class and state-of-the-art Hero Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) today by Dr. Pawan Munjal - Executive Chairman of Hero MotoCorp and Mr. Jochen Zeitz - Chairman, President &Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Harley-Davidson in the presence of investors, media, dealers and partners. The ...

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Union WCD Minister inaugurates Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare

New Delhi, July 2023. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), Government of India organized a one day Regional Symposium on Child Protection, Safety and Child Welfare today  at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. There were  nine participating states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and UTs of Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The Symposium was attended by more than 2000 representatives from Child Welfare Committees (CWCs), Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs), Members of Village Child Protection Committee (VCPC) and Anganwadi Workers. The programme is the start of a series of regional symposiums to be held across the country to raise awareness and outreach about child protection, safety and welfare issues. The Symposium wa...

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MISSION GAGANYAAN – FIRST BATCH OF CREW MODULE RECOVERY DIVERS COMPLETE TRAINING

New Delhi, July 2023. The first batch of crew recovery team of Mission Gaganyaan completed Phase-1 of training at Indian Navy's Water Survival Training Facility (WSTF) at Kochi. Utilising the state of the art facility, the team comprising of Indian Naval Divers and Marine Commandos underwent recovery training of crew module in varied sea conditions. The two weeks training capsule covered a brief on the conduct of the mission, actions to be taken during medical exigencies and familiarisation with different aircraft and their rescue equipment. The training also validated the SOPs formulated jointly by the Indian Navy and ISRO. On the concluding day, Dr. Mohan M, Director of Human Space Flight Centre, ISRO witnessed the recovery demonstration and interacted with the team. The team trai...

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Startup20 Engagement Group’s Gurugram Shikhar Summit marks first major milestone in global Startup Ecosystem

The Startup20 Shikhar Summit, organized by the Startup20 Engagement Group under the India G20 Presidency, kicked off today in Gurugram. The two-day event represents a significant achievement, celebrating the successful completion of Startup20's inaugural year and the release of the final Policy Communiqué. The two day event marks the first major milestone of the Startup20 Engagement group. Prominent dignitaries, including Shri Som Parkash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Shri Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa, and Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Chair of Startup20, graced the inauguration ceremony. Shri Som Parkash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, expressed his enthusiasm for the summit, emphasizing its role in nurturing a thriving startup ecosystem. He stated, "The...

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TVS Motor Company’s June 2023 Sales Registers Growth of 3 percent; 22 percent growth in Domestic Sales

Bengaluru, July 03, 2023. TVS Motor Company registered a sales growth of 3% increasing from 308,501 units in June 2022 to 316,411 units in June 2023. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 4% with sales increasing from 293,715 units in June 2022 to 304,401 units in June 2023. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 22% with sales increasing from 193,090 units in June 2022 to 235,833 units in June 2023.  Motorcycle registered sales growth of 2% with sales increasing from 146,075 units in June 2022 to 148,208 units in June 2023. Scooter sales registered a growth of 11% with sales increasing from 109,878 units in the month of June 2022 to 121,364 units in June 2023.  Electric Vehicles TVS iQube Electric recorded sales of 14,462 units in J...

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Tata Motors to take a marginal price hike on its passenger vehicles from July 17,2023

Mumbai, July 03, 2023. Tata Motors, India’s leading vehicle manufacturer has announced that it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles (ICE and EVs), effective July 17, 2023, on an average of 0.6% across models and variants. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs.  Tata Motors will offer price protection to bookings made upto July 16, 2023 and deliveries upto July 31, 2023.

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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Display, Camera Specifications Confirmed Ahead of Launch

New Delhi, July 03, 2023. OnePlus Nord CE 3 is set to be unveiled at the company's Summer Launch Event on July 5. The smartphone is just a couple of days away from its debut and OnePlus has revealed some of its key specifications along with its design. The Chinese manufacturer has already teased the phone's processor as well as its design details, in addition to the colour options for the upcoming Nord CE 3 5G. Now, details about the phone's camera sensor have also been revealed via the launch page. The smartphone is confirmed to get a Sony IMX890 primary sensor. The OnePlus Nord CE 3 will get a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. A previous leak has tipped the same along with an 8-megapixel sensor with a 112-degree ultra-wide-angle...

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Ajit Pawar, NCP Rebel Leaders, Governor Meet At Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Mumbai Residence

Maharashtra, July 03, 2023.  Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar visited Karad town in Maharashtra's Satara district and addressed a public meeting today. The NCP supremo also visited the Preeti-Sangam memorial of his political mentor and the first chief minister of Maharashtra Yashwantrao Chavan at 10 am today. The party mobilised a large number of Sharad Pawar's supporters who arrived at the memorial.

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Audi India sales grow 97% in H1 2023

Mumbai, July 2023. Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, continued its robust sales performance on the back of strong demand, growth in the luxury car segment, evolving demographics and favourable economic conditions. The brand has retailed 3,474 units in the period January – June 2023 registering a growth of 97% compared to the same period last year.  Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “Our performance in the first half of the year, despite supply challenges and rising input costs has laid the foundation for a successful second half of the year. Our volume models Audi Q3, Audi Q3 Sportback, Audi Q5, Audi A4 and Audi A6 are seeing strong demand. Our top-of-the-line cars Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Audi A8 L, Audi S5 Sportback, Audi RS5 Sportback, Audi RS Q8 and Audi RS...

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Tata Motors registered total sales of 2,26,245 units in Q1 FY24

New Delhi, July 2023. Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for Q1 FY 2023-24 stood at 2,26,245 vehicles, compared to 2,31,248 units during Q1 FY 2022-23. Domestic Sales Performance: CategoryJune’23June’22%ChangeQ1 FY24Q1 FY23% ChangeTotal Domestic Sales80,38379,6061%2,22,3452,25,828-2% Commercial Vehicles: CategoryJune’23June’22% ChangeQ1 FY24Q1 FY23% ChangeHCV Trucks9625805819%24769228269%ILMCV Trucks47235851-19%1032116998-39%Passenger Carriers4810386824%10745963711%SCV cargo and pickup1399016632-16%3639046242-21%Total CV Domestic3314834409-4%8222595703-14%CV IB11662856-59%35705218-32%Total CV3431437265-8%85795100921-15% Domestic sale of MH&ICV in June 2023, including trucks and buses, stood at 13,980 units compared to 13,366...

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Former world champions West Indies fail to qualify for 2023 World Cup in India

Harare, July 01, 2023. Two-time champions West Indies on Saturday crashed out of the race to qualify for the upcoming 2023 50-over World Cup in India, after Scotland shocked them by seven wickets in a Super Six match of the qualifier, here on Saturday. The champions of 1975 and 1979 editions, this is the first time in the 48 years of tournament history that West Indies won't feature among the top 10 teams in limited overs cricket. On Saturday, the West Indies once again produced a dismal show with the bat — 181 all-out in 43.5 overs — and Scotland showed no qualms in knocking off the target to win with seven wickets in hand and 6.3 overs to spare and pile up further ignominy on the two-time world champions.

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PM interacts with tribal leaders, SHG members and young football players in MP’s Shahdol

Shahdol, July 01, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Pakaria village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh and interacted with tribal leaders and others, officials said. He met PESA committee members, Lakhpati didis from SHGs (Self-Help Groups) and young football players, an official release said. Modi interacted with a group of people including women who informed him about their journey to economic empowerment through SHGs and Ajivika Mission, officials said.

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Amarnath Yatra a divine, magnificent manifestation of our heritage: PM

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the annual Amarnath Yatra, which began on Saturday, as a divine and magnificent manifestation our heritage. In a tweet, he wished new enthusiasm and energy to devotees from divine blessings and that the country country move ahead quickly in 'amrit kaal' to realise its resolve. The first batch of pilgrims set out from the base camp at Baltal this morning for the cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas

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₹1,61,497 crore gross GST revenue collected for June 2023; records 12% Year-on-Year growth

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. India's gross GST revenue collection in the month of June stood at Rs 1,61,497 crore, registering a rise of 12 per cent on a year-on-year basis. India, in April, saw a record-high GST collection of Rs 1.87 lakh crore and Rs 1,57,090 crore in May. Gross GST collection crossed Rs 1.6 lakh crore mark for 4th time since inception of  GST, Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 16 months in a row and Rs 1.5 lakh crore 7 times since inception, said government. "The gross GST revenue collected in the month of June, 2023 is Rs 1,61,497 crore of which CGST is Rs 31,013 crore, SGST is Rs 38,292 crore, IGST is Rs 80,292 crore (including Rs 39,035 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 11,900 crore (including Rs 1,028 crore collected on import of goods). The ...

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Building a Great Place to Work at Vedanta

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. At the core of Vedanta’s DNA towards becoming the leader in natural resources and technology is the care for its people. Vedanta has an unwavering dedication towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) by placing people at the heart of its operations. This is creating a positive and nurturing work environment fueling its next phase of growth while attracting and retaining the best talent. It is with collective and consistent efforts that it has been accredited as a Great Place to WorkTM 2023, for a third consecutive year. What made Vedanta achieve this remarkable achievement? It is simple - enabling a culture that values its employees and their well-being. With a strong focus on people practices, Vedanta has established itself as a great plac...

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National Doctors’ Day 2023

Jaipur July 01, 2023. The medical profession has long been plagued by professional stress, burnout, and exhaustion. While mental health in the medical field has gained significant attention in countries like the United States, it has yet to receive adequate recognition in India. On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, observed on July 1, a recent survey conducted by the Indian Medical Association has shed light on the alarming stress level experienced by doctors in the country. The survey revealed that over 80 per cent of doctors are overwhelmed and stressed. It pointed out that fear of violence is the primary stressor in many doctors (46.3 per cent), followed by fear of being sued (24.2 per cent) and fear of criminal prosecution (13.7 per cent). Conducted online over ...

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Rhea Chakraborty and Prince Narula engage in a war of words on MTV Roadies 19

Mumbai, July 01, 2023. Rhea Chakraborty and Prince Narula, gang leaders on the reality show MTV Roadies 19, Have an ongoing rift between them In a recent promo video of the show, fans saw the tension between them reach a boiling point. The trouble began when Prince faced a moment of panic while selecting the top 10 contestants for his gang. In the heat of the moment, an argument erupted between Prince and Rhea, with Prince remarking, “Isko toh khud kuch nahi pata (She doesn’t know anything)”. This statement left Rhea furious, and she questioned Prince, “Why do you always have to get so personal with everyone? We know ourselves enough, and you don’t need to tell me if I know myself or not.” She demanded that he lower his voice. Prince, undeterred, defended his right to express...

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Zee-Sony merger deal could delays

New Delhi, July 01, 2023. Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ proposed merger with Sony may have to wait a little longer with no outcome yet on appeals filed by the former’s promoters in the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra and Zee Entertainment Enterprises MD and CEO Punit Goenka have filed appeals against the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi’s) June 12 directive banning them from holding key positions in any listed entity. While some media experts say that the matter in SAT and the merger hearing in the NCLT are not linked, legal experts say they are. Satish Kishanchandani, managing partner, Pioneer Legal, a Mumbai-based corporate law firm, says, “The common link here is Punit Goenka. In the event, the SAT passes an adverse rulin...

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