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MSDE and Mahindra & Mahindra forge a partnership for the flagship Drone Didi Yojana; skilling women to become drone pilots

10May

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MSDE and Mahindra & Mahindra forge a partnership for the flagship Drone Didi Yojana; skilling women to become drone pilots

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading Farm Equipment company and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, to conduct two Pilots under the Drone Didi Yojna. Launched earlier this year, the scheme aims to train 15,000 women to operatedrones for agricultural purposes such as fertiliser sowing, crop monitoring and seed sowing, thereby creating new livelihood opportunities for women through imparting skills in new technology areas.Under this partnership, MSDE and Mahindra will conduct two pilots at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) at Hyderabad and Noida to skill 500 women in exclusive batches of 20 women only. The 15-da...

Mother’s day becomes more special with Samsung Fab Grab Fest; Choose the best tech gift for your mother

10May

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Mother’s day becomes more special with Samsung Fab Grab Fest; Choose the best tech gift for your mother

This Mother’s Day let's celebrate the remarkable women who hold a special place in our hearts—our mothers. This day is most appropriate to express our deepest love and gratitude for theunshakable support, and the invaluable presence they extendinto our lives. Selecting the perfect gift is an art, and we're here to make your quest for something special and unique for mothers easier. Whether you're seeking to streamline her daily routine or indulge her tech-savvy side, the Fab Grab Fest 2024 presents a multitude of options. Here's a guide to some of the top offerings:Smartphones:In an age where staying connected is paramount, a smartphone becomes more than just a gadget; it's a lifeline to the ones we love. Whether it's capturing cherished moments, staying organized, or simply keepin...

PepsiCo India trialing oil blend to replace palm oil in Lay’s chips

10May

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PepsiCo India trialing oil blend to replace palm oil in Lay’s chips

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.PepsiCo India began trials last year to replace palm oil and palmolein with a mixture of sunflower oil and palmolein in Lay’s potato chips, the company spokesperson said.The statement comes amid increasing criticism regarding the use of palm oil, a cheaper but considered unhealthy ingredient, in packaged foods across India.In a statement, the company spokesperson said, “PepsiCo is dedicated to producing high-quality, great-tasting products in every market where we operate.""There are often different recipes for foods or drinks in different countries, which is attributed to several factors such as local preferences, manufacturing capabilities, ingredient availability and market dynamics," it added.PepsiCo said that ingredients are listed on every ...

DoT in first-of-its-kind initiative brings together 15 startups, academia on “Telecom Design Collaboration Sprint”

10May

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DoT in first-of-its-kind initiative brings together 15 startups, academia on “Telecom Design Collaboration Sprint”

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.In a novel initiative, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) brought together start-ups/MSMEs, academia and research institutions under the "Telecom Design Collaboration Sprint". This Sprint was organised by DoT at IIIT, Bangalore. Fifteen leading startups/MSME in the Radio Access Network (RAN), Core ecosystems, esteemed institutions such as IIT Madras, C-DOT, IIT Delhi and other network entities participated.This collaboration engaged in deep-Tech rapid ideation and innovative solution towards developing a comprehensive and future-ready telecom stack encompassing comprehensive 5G solution and setting the stage for future advancements to 6G. The Sprint was driven by three primary objectives:Leveraging Collective Strengths: The Sprint enabled startu...

India to participate at 77th Cannes Film Festival

10May

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India to participate at 77th Cannes Film Festival

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.It is a special year for India at the Cannes Film Festival as the country readies for the 77th edition of the prestigious festival. The Corporate Indian Delegation consists of representatives from Government of India, State Governments, members of the industry will showcase India's creative economy in the leading film market of the world, Marche du Films through a series of significant initiatives.It will be for the first time that the country will host a “Bharat Parv” at the 77th Cannes Film Festival,for eminent dignitaries and delegates from around the world participating in the Festival,to engage with film celebrities, filmmakers, directors, producers, buyers and sales agents from across the world and showcase the myraid creative opportunities a...

Kishan, Iyer’s exclusion from central contracts was chief selector Agarkar’s call: Jay Shah

10May

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Kishan, Iyer’s exclusion from central contracts was chief selector Agarkar’s call: Jay Shah

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.The exclusion of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the list of centrally-contracted players was a decision that was solely taken by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has revealed, asserting that "nobody is indispensable".Kishan and Iyer were left out after failing to show up for domestic engagements despite a directive from the BCCI. While Kishan went on a long break after the end of the ODI World Cup last year and remained unavailable until the IPL, Iyer eventually did feature in a few matches for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy including the semifinal and the final.

Dileep Sanghani elected as IFFCO Chairman

10May

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Dileep Sanghani elected as IFFCO Chairman

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.Dileep Sanghani has been elected as Chairman of IFFCO, one of the leading players in fertilisers.In a statement, IFFCO said it has successfully concludes its board elections after two months of extensive, transparent, and judicious process.The elections saw huge participation from co-operators covering more than 36,000 member societies across the country.

The Supreme Court gives Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1

10May

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The Supreme Court gives Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1

New Delhi, May 10, 2024.The Supreme Court on Friday gave Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interim bail till June 1 for campaigning in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, will have to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.The bench refused the request of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Kejriwal, that the interim bail be granted till June 5 -- a day after the votes are counted on June 4.

GE Aerospace Launches GE Aerospace Foundation

10May

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GE Aerospace Launches GE Aerospace Foundation

New Delhi, May 2024. GE Aerospace recently announced the launch of the GE Aerospace Foundation, celebrating a new chapter that builds on the more than 100 year-legacy of the previous GE Foundation. The GE Aerospace Foundation’s philanthropic strategy and programs will help fulfill the company’s purpose to “lift people up” in GE Aerospace communities, with a focus on workforce development, disaster relief and amplifying the efforts of GE Aerospace employees.In South Asia, GE Aerospace Foundation will continue to work with local partners to support disaster relief, education and healthcare for underprivileged communities. South Asia has received US $ 1.2 million in total Foundation related giving over the past 10 years which includes grants and related programming. These have be...

Samsung to Launch Galaxy F55 5G with Premium Vegan Leather Finish on May 17

9May

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Samsung to Launch Galaxy F55 5G with Premium Vegan Leather Finish on May 17

Gurugram May 09, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, is all set to launch Galaxy F55 5G in India on May 17.The latest addition to the immensely popular Galaxy F series, Galaxy F55 5Gfeatures a classy vegan leather finish with a unique saddle stitch pattern crafted to perfection.Galaxy F55 5G, exuding sophistication and elegance, is set to stand out with several segment-leading features that are designed to offer users a premium smartphone experience.Galaxy F55 5G will be available in two vibrant colours, Apricot Crush and Raisin Black,on Flipkart, Samsung.com and across select retail stores.

LS poll contest between vote for development and ‘vote for jihad’: Amit Shah

9May

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LS poll contest between vote for development and ‘vote for jihad’: Amit Shah

Hyderabad, May 09, 2024.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the 2024 election is Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi and that it is a contest between vote for development and "vote for jihad".Addressing an election rally in Bhongir Lok Sabha constituency of Telangana, he said the election is between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Bharatiya guarantee" against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Chinese guarantee".Describing the Congress, BRS and AIMIM as a triangle of appeasement, he said the parties don't let Ram Navami procession to take place and that they also oppose CAA."These people don't allow the celebration of 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' (September 17). These people oppose CAA. These people want to run Telangana on the basis of Sharia and Quran," he said.

RBI lifts ban on boarding of new customers on Bank of Baroda World app

9May

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RBI lifts ban on boarding of new customers on Bank of Baroda World app

New Delhi, May 09, 2024.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday allowed Bank of Baroda to onboard new customers through the ‘Bob World’ application, more than six months after it imposed restriction following material supervisory concerns.The RBI had imposed restriction on state-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) on October 10, 2023 from onboarding new customers on its mobile app ‘Bob World’.“We wish to inform that the RBI, vide its letter dated May 8, 2024, conveyed to the bank its decision to lift the above mentioned restrictions on Bob World with immediate effect, as such the bank is free to onboard customers through Bob World application in accordance with the applicable guidelines and extant laws or regulations,” the lender said in a regulatory filing.The bank will now re...

SBI Q4 profit grows 18% to Rs 21,384 crore

9May

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SBI Q4 profit grows 18% to Rs 21,384 crore

New Delhi, May 09, 2024.The country’s largest lender SBI on Thursday reported 18.18 per cent growth in March quarter consolidated net profit to Rs 21,384.15 crore as against Rs 18,093.84 crore in the year-ago period.On a standalone basis, profit grew to Rs 20,698.35 crore from Rs 16,694.51 crore a year ago, the lender said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated net profit in fiscal year 2023-24 was up 20.55 per cent to Rs 67,084.67 crore as against Rs 55,648.17 crore in FY23.In Q4 FY24, total income rose to Rs 1.28 lakh crore from Rs 1.06 lakh crore in the year-ago period, while operating expenses grew at a relatively slower rate at Rs 30,276 crore from the year-ago period’s Rs 29,732 crore.

Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Inspires Graduates at BIMTECH’s 36th Convocation

9May

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Vice-President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Inspires Graduates at BIMTECH’s 36th Convocation

New Delhi, May 09th, 2024. Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), a leading B-School in India, successfully held its 36th Annual Convocation on 6th May 2024 at Jaypee Greens Sports Complex, Greater Noida. The landmark ceremony was dignified with the presence of the Honorable Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. With pumping hearts and eyes glued to the stage the students eagerly waited to receive a motivational address by Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. The flagship event was also graced by the esteemed Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Smt. Jayashree Mohta and Dr. Prabina Rajib, Director, BIMTECH.Inspiring the students, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar shared, “It is a great pleasure for me to be present here at the 36th Convocation of BIMTEC...

Eternal blessings with Platinum jewellery for Akshaya Tritiya this Year

9May

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Eternal blessings with Platinum jewellery for Akshaya Tritiya this Year

New Delhi, May 09, 2024.Bangalore, May 8, 2024 – Celebrated as one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture, Akshaya Tritiya marks a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and good fortune. It symbolizes the onset of new endeavors, prosperity and unending blessings. Bangalore May 2024 – Celebrated as one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture, Akshaya Tritiya marks a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and good fortune. It symbolizes the onset of new endeavors, prosperity and unending blessings.This year, the festival will be celebrated on May 10th2024. As the celebrations around Akshaya Tritiya evolve, the significance of purchasing 'true white' continues to hold great meaning as it symbolizes purity and auspiciousness. Besides bei...

Motorola disrupts the Indian True Wireless Stereo (TWS) category with the launch of moto buds and moto buds+ in collaboration with Bose

9May

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Motorola disrupts the Indian True Wireless Stereo (TWS) category with the launch of moto buds and moto buds+ in collaboration with Bose

Mumbai, 9th May’24 – Motorola, the world’s leading technology brand, today announced the launch ofthe moto buds and moto buds+ True Wireless Stereo offerings in India. Expanding beyond smartphones, moto buds family strengthens Motorola’s current product portfolio by integrating accessories into the Moto ecosystem, for a smoother, dynamic experience for consumers. In today’s fast-paced world where seamless integration and dynamic audio experiences are essential, the moto buds’ family stands out, offering users a perfect blend of clarity, intensity, style, and innovation. For this launch, Motorola has introduced the ‘Sound of Perfection’ a never seen before Intellectual property by a mobile phone brand that brings top music artists from across India to crea...

Fanta redefines flavorful indulgence; launches a new Fnacking campaign featuring Kartik Aaryan

8May

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Fanta redefines flavorful indulgence; launches a new Fnacking campaign featuring Kartik Aaryan

New Delhi, 8thMay2024.Fanta, the renowned and flavorful beverage brand of Coca-Cola India, unveils a new campaign to showcase the joy of Fnackingby having the flavorful Fanta Orange with their favorite snacks.The campaign film featuring Kartik Aryan, encourages consumers to seize the moment and build a perfect snacking ritual withFanta's multisensorial and indulgent taste. India’s snacking landscape is exploding with experimentation from unusualsnack combinations to testing viral food hacks, experimentation snacks to snack review. Amidst this, Fanta acts a perfect enabler to enhance the taste of these sumptuous delights. Grab a FANTA & a Snack and Get FNACKING!In the Fnacking campaign, Bollywood sensation Kartik Aaryan showcases the playful side of 'Fnacking.' Yes, that’s a new...

I am lucky I get to be face of exquisite period dramas: Aditi Rao Hydari

8May

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I am lucky I get to be face of exquisite period dramas: Aditi Rao Hydari

Mumbai, May 08, 2024. "I own it and love it," says actor Aditi Rao Hydari, who feels lucky to be known as the face of period dramas but also enjoys playing the brat and is dying to do a "fabulous mystery thriller".Hydari's latest is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's pre-Partition era series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar". Her tryst with period dramas goes back to Bhansali's 2018 magnum opus "Padmaavat", in which she played the role of Alauddin Khilji's wife Mehrunissa. Since then, the actor has also starred in period drama shows such as "Taj: Divided by Blood" and "Jubilee".While she is happy to be associated with projects belonging to another space and time, she said she doesn't want to limit herself to one genre.

8May

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Gold falls Rs 150; silver slumps Rs 300

Jaipur, May 08, 2024.Gold prices fell by Rs 150 to Rs 72,300 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid a decline in precious metal rates in the global markets, according to HDFC Securities.The yellow metal had ended at Rs 72,450 per 10 grams in the previous session.Silver prices also slumped Rs 300 to Rs 84,700 per kg. It had finished at Rs 85,000 per kg in the previous close.

Ageas Federal Life Insurance brings Sachin Tendulkar’s debut to life in new Cradle to Crease campaign

8May

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Ageas Federal Life Insurance brings Sachin Tendulkar’s debut to life in new Cradle to Crease campaign

Mumbai, May 2024.Ageas Federal Life Insurance, one of India's leading private life insurers, proudly introduces its latest brand campaign film, "Cradle to Crease," an initiative that drives home the message that while the future might be exciting, evolving and uncertain, by focusing on financial planning and investing in life insurance, one can face the future with optimism, hope and confidence.In today's rapidly evolving landscape, a child’s future isn't as distant as it once seemed. Recognizing this, the campaign sheds light on the significance of early financial planning for parents through the lens of Sachin Tendulkar’s debut.Speaking about the brand film, Erum Kidwai, Sr. Vice President & Head- Marketing at Ageas Federal Life Insurance, remarked, "" With "Cradle to Cre...

8May

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Myntra unveils its latest brand campaign ‘Trend IRL’ with Kiara Advani, spotlighting real-life trendsetters

New Delhi, May , 2024.Bengaluru, May 6, 2024: Myntra, one of the leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce destinations, has announced the launch of its new brand campaign, ‘Trend IRL (In Real life)’, featuring Indian actress Kiara Advani. The campaign celebrates the real-life trendsetters, who with their trending fashion from Myntra inspires others around them to be more fashionable, enabling them to ‘Trend in Real Life’, and solidifies the brand's position as the ultimate destination for the latest trends. As part of the campaign, Kiara features in two films, showcasing the wide range of trends across women’s ethnic and western wear available on the platform.Over the years, Myntra has strengthened the platform to offer trends to the fashion-forward consume...

WinZO to export impact-driven & Indian culture-based gaming tech

8May

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WinZO to export impact-driven & Indian culture-based gaming tech

Mumbai, May 08, 2024.WinZO, India's largest vernacular interactive entertainment platform, unveils the second season of its flagship initiative, the Bharat Tech Triumph Program (BTTP). This program, dedicated to exporting Made in India technology, champions homegrown startups by providing vital growth resources such as global exposure, cross-country networks, mentorship, and access to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Following the success of its inaugural edition, BTTP Season 2 is set to elevate India's interactive entertainment industry onto the global stage.BTTP Season 2 invites game developers, studios, and startups, with a special emphasis on impact-driven gaming companies in domains such as Climate Change, Health & Wellness, Education & Training, and Indian culture-dri...

Yamaha Unveils Vibrant Colours in FZ-S Fi Version 4.0 DLX

8May

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Yamaha Unveils Vibrant Colours in FZ-S Fi Version 4.0 DLX

Bengaluru, 08th May, 2024.India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd., in alignment with ‘The Call of the Blue’ brand campaign, today introduced exciting new colour shades in its popular streetfighter model, FZS-S Fi Version 4.0 DLX for the young riders of today. IYM has launched the stunning new Ice Fluo-Vermillion and intriguing Cyber Green colour shades in the model at an attractive price of INR 1,29,700/- (Ex-Showroom, New Delhi). These two vibrant colour shades are meticulously crafted to resonate with the evolved taste of customers,especially the youth.With the inclusion of these dynamic colour shades in the FZS-S Fi Version 4.0 DLX, India Yamaha Motor reiterates its commitment to remain relevant and appealing to the ever-changing demands of its youthful customer base in India. After ...