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Bumrah is ‘Cat burglar’ for Brett Lee, India’s ‘X-factor’ for Head
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Bumrah is ‘Cat burglar’ for Brett Lee, India’s ‘X-factor’ for Head

Perth, November 19, 2024. Dubbed as the bowler "impossible to face" by swashbuckling Australian batter Travis Head and a "cat burglar" by former tearaway pacer Brett Lee, Jasprit Bumrah's reputation precedes him. The India pacer, who is set to captain India in the first Test of the five-match series starting here Friday, has left both past and present Australian players in awe of his skill and threat. Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Bumrah, according to the local media here.
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the Global Soil Conference 2024
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Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses the Global Soil Conference 2024

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the Global Soils Conference 2024 organized in PUSA New Delhi today through video conferencing. Union Agriculture minister said that the basic mantra of Indian culture is the belief in a shared consciousness among all beings. Our sages have taught that there is only one universal consciousness in everyone; hence, the whole world is one family, and we should treat everyone as our own. This consciousness is not limited to humans but extends to animals as well. He also added that it is also present in the soil, emphasizing that soil is not lifeless but living. Shri Chouhan stated that our body is made up of various elements, among which soil is a majo...
NTPC Green’s Rs 10,000 crore IPO opens today
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NTPC Green’s Rs 10,000 crore IPO opens today

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. NTPC Green Energy IPO GMP: The Rs 10,000 crore initial public offering (IPO) of NTPC Green Energy Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of public sector NTPC Ltd, will be open for subscription from Tuesday, November 19, and will close on November 22. The price band of the IPO is fixed at Rs 102-108 per share with each equity share having a face value of Rs 10. Out of Rs 59.31 crore shares on offer, 8.62 crore shares are being allocated to retail investors and the rest for institutional buyers, employees and high net worth investors. The company allotted shares worth Rs 3,960 crore to anchor investors on Monday at Rs 108 per share. Among those who received an allotment in the anchor category were Goldman Sachs, Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of...
Meta ‘disagrees’ with CCI fine over WhatsApp privacy policy, plans to appeal
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Meta ‘disagrees’ with CCI fine over WhatsApp privacy policy, plans to appeal

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. A day after being fined by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Meta said it “disagrees” with the body’s decision over WhatsApp’s controversial 2021 privacy policy update and plans to appeal it. On Monday night, India’s competition watchdog said it was imposing a Rs 213.14 crore penalty on the social media giant for “abusing” its dominant position in relation to the messaging platform’s privacy policy update from three years ago. The concerns revolved around how the privacy policy was implemented, and user data was collected and shared with other Meta companies. “…the 2021 update did not change the privacy of people’s personal messages and was offered as a choice for users at the time. We also ensured no one would have their accounts deleted or...
Need ‘affordable bank interest rates’ to support industry, build capacities
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Need ‘affordable bank interest rates’ to support industry, build capacities

Mumbai, November 19, 2024. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday batted for “affordable bank interest rates” to support industries to ramp up and build capacities. Speaking at the 11th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave, Sitharaman said that despite moderation in certain domestic economic indicators, there was no cause for concern. “…when you look at India’s growth requirements, and you can have so many different voices coming out and saying the cost of borrowing is really very stressful, and at a time when we want industries to ramp up and build capacities, bank interest rates will have to be far more affordable,” Sitharaman said when asked if she expects a reduction in interest rates soon or if there could be a delay in the cut given current inflation print. In Octo...
Lava AGNI 3 Spurs 200% Growth, Achieves 3x Volume Surge Over AGNI 2 During Launch Week
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Lava AGNI 3 Spurs 200% Growth, Achieves 3x Volume Surge Over AGNI 2 During Launch Week

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. Lava International Limited, the leading Indian smartphone manufacturer, announced the outstanding success of their flagship AGNI 3, clocking a 200% growth during launch week and a threefold increase in volume compared to its predecessor, AGNI 2. This milestone highlights Lava’s commitment to innovation, quality, and value, fortifying its position in the Indian smartphone market in the competitive sub-30k segment.  The promotional campaign launched on September 24th employed a robust 360-degree marketing strategy, covering high-impact print ads, digital media, airport branding, and influencer collaborations. Designed to resonate with the target audience and expand the AGNI fanbase, this multi-touchpoint strategy achieved notable engagement. ...
Cold wave grips Raj, Mount Abu records 9°C
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Cold wave grips Raj, Mount Abu records 9°C

Jaipur, November 19, 202 Cold wave conditions persisted across Rajasthan on Monday, with Mount Abu recording the state's lowest temperature at 9°C in the hills, and Fatehpur being the coldest in the plains at 9.2°C, according to the Met department. The Met office attributed the dip in temperatures to active northerly winds and an upper air cyclonic circulation, warning that the cold wave is likely to intensify in the coming days. Jaipur experienced its coldest morning of the season, with the minimum temperature dropping to 14°C. Chilly winds prevailed during the day as the maximum temperature settled at 28.2°C. The weather shift since Saturday prompted residents, especially morning walkers, to don winter clothing during early hours. Most parts of the state recorded minimum temp...
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Announces ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’, A Reimagined National Youth Festival 2025
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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Announces ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’, A Reimagined National Youth Festival 2025

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. In a press conference held in New Delhi today, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, announced a transformative reimagining of the National Youth Festival (NYF) 2025. Echoing the Prime Minister's vision for heightened youth participation in shaping India's future, the reimagined festival will be called the "Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue." This dynamic platform will empower young Indians to contribute their ideas and perspectives towards fulfilling the vision of Viksit Bharat. Outlining the key objectives of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said, “The festival aims to identify and nurture young talent, providing them a platform to share their ideas for Viksit Bharat. A majo...
Projects worth 25k cr to be launched on govt’s 1st anniversary  on 15 December 2024.
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Projects worth 25k cr to be launched on govt’s 1st anniversary  on 15 December 2024.

Jaipur, November 19, 2024. Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt will unveil projects and schemes worth Rs 25,000 crore, spanning key sectors such as agriculture, youth empowerment, IT, and innovation, on its first anniversary on Dec 15. Aimed at creating a statewide impact, the projects and schemes focus on skill development through programmes like Business Innovation Programme, Atal Entrepreneurship Programme, and LEAP (Learn and Progress). "Youth-centric programmes are central to our strategy for empowering the next generation and driving innovation," said a senior govt official. To promote local economies, district magistrates have been instructed to identify one distinctive product or service. For instance, Dholpur's stones, Alwar's dairy products, and Banswara's forestry industries...
RTDC Ajmer’s Hotel Khadim renamed ‘Ajaymeru’
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RTDC Ajmer’s Hotel Khadim renamed ‘Ajaymeru’

Ajmer, November 19, 22024. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation's hotel Khadim in Ajmer has been renamed ‘Ajaymeru' by the tourism department, following instructions from state assembly speaker Vasudev Devnani, who is BJP MLA from Ajmer North. A press statement issued by the district administration on Monday stated, following Devnani's directive, RTDC managing director Sushma Arora has formally issued the order for remaining the hotel. The administration claimed the renaming decision aims to reflect Ajmer's rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Till late Monday night, RTDC website said, hotel Khadim was named after famous Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The hotel, situated opposite the Collectorate in Ajmer, serves as a prominent lodging choice for tour...
Prime Minister addresses G 20 session on Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty
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Prime Minister addresses G 20 session on Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty

New Delhi, November 2024. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the opening session of the G 20 Summit today on ‘Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty’. Prime Minister thanked the President of Brazil, H.E Mr. Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva, for hosting the Summit and for his gracious hospitality. He appreciated the Brazilian G20 agenda focused on Sustainable Development Goals, noting that this approach highlighted the concerns of the Global South and took forward the people-centric decisions of the New Delhi G20 Summit. He further underscored that the Indian G20 presidency’s call for "One Earth, One Family, One Future” continued to resonate at the Rio conversations. Speaking about India’s initiatives to deal with hunger and poverty, Prime Minister noted that Indi...
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 3 weeks long campaign as part of World Toilet Day 2024
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Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 3 weeks long campaign as part of World Toilet Day 2024

New Delhi, November 19, 2024. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation launched the nationwide campaign “Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman” (HSHS) (हमारा शौचालय: हमारा सम्मान). November 19, World Toilet Day and the campaign will culminate on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2024, emphasizing the critical link between sanitation, human rights and dignity. The campaign reaffirms India’s commitment to maintaining its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status while promoting behavioral change for cleaner, healthier communities. While India achieved ODF status in 2019, the Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) was launched to focus on the creation of ODF Plus Model villages, where the first criterion is sustaining ODF achievements. This aligns with the spirit of World Toilet Day, re...
Bharat NCX 2024 Officially Inaugurated: Strengthening Cyber Defense and Strategic Decision-Making Across India
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Bharat NCX 2024 Officially Inaugurated: Strengthening Cyber Defense and Strategic Decision-Making Across India

New Delhi, November 18, 2024. The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024), a landmark initiative to fortify India’s cybersecurity resilience, was inaugurated today at a high-profile ceremony organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). The 12-day exercise is a critical step in preparing India’s cybersecurity professionals and leadership to tackle evolving threats with advanced cyber defense, incident response capabilities, and strategic decision-making. In his Inaugural Address, Lt Gen M. U. Nair, PVSM, AVSM, SM (Retd), the National Cyber Security Coordinator, stated, “Bharat NCX 2024 equips our nation’s cyber defenders and leaders with the skills to mitigate comp...
Maharashtra assembly election campaign ends; voting on Nov 20
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Maharashtra assembly election campaign ends; voting on Nov 20

Mumbai, November 18, 2024. The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for a strong comeback. Polling will be held in all the 288 assembly seats on November 20 and votes will be counted on November 23. The election campaign saw prominent leaders like Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and many Union ministers crisscrossing the state to garner votes for their candidates.
Omkar Salvi named RCB’s bowling coach
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Omkar Salvi named RCB’s bowling coach

Bengaluru, November 18, 2024. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday announced the appointment of Omkar Salvi as the IPL franchise's bowling coach, a reward for guiding Mumbai to Ranji Tropy and Irani Trophy titles last season. A well-known name on the domestic circuit, Omkar has in the past worked as assistant coach with Kolkata Knight Riders. "Omkar Salvi, current Head Coach of Mumbai, has been appointed as RCB's Bowling Coach," 
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates National Workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0
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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurates National Workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0

New Delhi, November 18, 2024. Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power , Shri Manohar Lal, inaugurated the national workshop on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) in New Delhi today (18th November 2024), organised by the Ministry in partnership with Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO). The event was attended by of Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary and Mission Director (JS&MD), Housing for All (HFA), Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman and Managing Director, HUDCO and senior officials of the Ministry. Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of different States/UTs, PMAY-U Mission Directors of States/UTs also participated in the workshop. Addressing the distinguished audience, the Hon’ble Minister began his speech by saying that ...
Colgate’s Oral Health Movement to empower millions of Indians with AI-powered personalized Dental Screening
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Colgate’s Oral Health Movement to empower millions of Indians with AI-powered personalized Dental Screening

Mumbai, November 18, 2024. The Movement will cascade Oral Health awareness among millions of Indians and prompt action in partnership with the Indian Dental Association's 50K strong dentist network MUMBAI, India, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its mission to champion India's Oral Health journey, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the country's leading Oral Care brand, has announced the launch of its transformative Oral Health Movement. This unique AI-enabled initiative aims to encourage Indians to prioritize their Oral Health, while leveraging technology to bridge the gap between the awareness and accessibility of Oral Healthcare in India. This initiative aligns with Colgate's commitment to elevate India's Oral Health status through ecosystem building...
Shilpa Shetty, the newest brand ambassador for Nutrela
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Shilpa Shetty, the newest brand ambassador for Nutrela

New Delhi, November 18, 2024.  Nutrela, a household name in Soya Nuggets, today announced Bollywood actor and wellness advocate Shilpa Shetty as its new brand ambassador. The brand with nearly four decades of trust in the Indian market, offers a wide range of Soya Nuggets.  Nutrela chunks, mini chunks and granules that come in various pack sizes are made from premium-quality soya. Shilpa, an actor, entrepreneur, fitness icon and an advocate for balanced living embodies Nutrela's core values of health and nutrition. The collaboration highlights Nutrela's versatility, showcasing its range of dishes as the ideal choice for Nutritious Lifestyle.  Speaking about the association, Mr. Sanjeev Asthana, CEO of Patanjali Foods Ltd., said, “Shilpa Shetty is a leading figure ...
Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Shri Kiren Rijiju Attend 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Dragon Palace Temple in Nagpur
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Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Shri Kiren Rijiju Attend 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Dragon Palace Temple in Nagpur

Nagpur, November 18, 2024. The Dragon Palace Temple marked its 25th anniversary in a grand event at Kamptee, Nagpur on November 15, 2024. The Ogawa Society of Japan which has contributed towards building the beautiful monastery complex at Kamptee was represented by around 50 monks from Japan. The event began in the morning of 15th November with a celebration march by a group of Japanese monks who entered the monastery from a distance with conchs and drums playing alongside chanting in Japanese. The special prayer at the main monastery was led by Ven. Nichiyu (Kansen) Mochida and the venerable monks from Japan. Ms Takako Tanaka daughter of Mahaupasika Madam Noriko Ogawa also attended the event. Madam Norito Ogawa has been instrumental in assisting Ms Sulekhatai Kumbhare, the host of the ...
Aviation sector sees new high as five lakh domestic passengers fly in a day
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Aviation sector sees new high as five lakh domestic passengers fly in a day

New Delhi, November 18, 2024. The Indian aviation sector achieved a historic milestone on November 17, 2024, with 5,05,412 domestic passengers departing across the country in a single day. This marks the first time domestic passenger numbers have surpassed the 5-lakh mark, showcasing India’s growing prominence in the global aviation landscape. More than 3,100 planes took off taking more than five lakh passengers. The passenger count has been increasing continuously after the UDAN – “Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik” scheme, which was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 21, 2016. This achievement reflects the sector’s rapid expansion, supported by enhanced connectivity, passenger-friendly policies, and increased accessibility to affordable air travel. It highlights the seam...
On the occasion of Naturopathy Day, a National Seminar was organized by the Surya Foundation and the International Naturopathy Organization
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On the occasion of Naturopathy Day, a National Seminar was organized by the Surya Foundation and the International Naturopathy Organization

New Delhi, November, 2024. On the occasion of Naturopathy Day, a National Conference was organized by Surya Foundation and International Naturopathy Organization (INO) in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India on 18 Nov 2024 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. In this Conference more than 3,000 yoga and naturopathy experts participated from India. There was a major demand for the implementation of the National Commission for Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Bill 2023. The Conference was inaugurated by Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, and AYUSH Minister, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, attended the event virtually. On this occasion, Law M...
MediaTek Showcases Latest Smartphone, Automotive and IoT Innovations to Drive Digital Transformation in India
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MediaTek Showcases Latest Smartphone, Automotive and IoT Innovations to Drive Digital Transformation in India

New Delhi, November 18, 2024. MediaTek, the world’s leading fabless semiconductor company, powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, showcased the company’s leadership in mobile, automotive and the IoT and reiterated its focus on accelerating the adoption of future-ready technologies across Generative AI, satellite connectivity, automotive solutions, 5G and smart clusters.MediaTek showcased its latest innovations, including the OPPO Find X8 Pro powered by its flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipsetat the 14th Chapter of MediaTekTechnology Diariesevent “This Chip Changes Everything”. MediaTekhighlighted the next generation of smart vehicle technologies and showcased its Dimensity Automotive platform with collaborations from Indian OEMs like Tata Punch.eV and Skoda Slavia. E...
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