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Kotak Mahindra Bank Associates with Manipal Academy of BFSI to Launch Kotak NextGen Bankers Programme
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Associates with Manipal Academy of BFSI to Launch Kotak NextGen Bankers Programme

Mumbai, March 2024.Kotak Mahindra Bank ("KMBL" / "Kotak") associates with Manipal Academy of BFSI to launch the Kotak  NextGen Bankers Programme to skill and foster industry-ready talent to address the evolving needs of the banking industry. The 12-month Post Graduate Diploma in Relationship Management will train banking aspirants in customer experience and culminate in securing an assured* job asa Branch Relationship Manager (Deputy Manager) at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.The changing banking and financial landscape has created a greater demand for talent to keep up with evolving customer needs and preferences. The Kotak NextGen Bankers Programme will address the needs of the banking industry and also support the Bank in delivering delightful customer-centric services. The compre...
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BRICS CCI WE’s 4th Annual Summit& Felicitations Highlights Women’s Achievements
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BRICS CCI WE’s 4th Annual Summit& Felicitations Highlights Women’s Achievements

New Delhi, March, 2024.With the emphasis on Women-Led Development in India’s G-20 Presidency and Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of fostering inclusivity and driving positive change, BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment vertical of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted its 4th Annual Summit and Felicitations 2024 on the theme-The Changing Narrative: Women Development to Women-led Development. BRICS CCI WE also unveiled a report, New Era of BRICS: Horizons in Tech and Business for Women Empowerment with special emphasis on the technology and entrepreneurship landscape for women across the BRICS countries.  The vertical also hosted the Convocation of the first batch of women participants of the BRICS CCI WE Global Women Leadership Programme at the Summit....
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Cleartrip returns with the biggest summer travel extravaganza – #NationOnVacation
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Cleartrip returns with the biggest summer travel extravaganza – #NationOnVacation

New Delhi, March 2024.With summer just around the corner, Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, announced the second edition of its highly anticipated marquee travel sale #NationOnVacation. The 9-day travel extravaganza starts on 14 March 2024 and is set to revolutionise the travel experience by presenting attractive deals on hotels, flights, buses, and packages. Amidst high demand, airfares are likely to go up for the summer season. With #NationOnVacation, Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel are providing an opportunity for their customers to take advantage of the best offers on their platforms and book their dream holidays. In line with its customer-centric values, Cleartrip, under the umbrella of ‘ClearChoice’, is offering greater flexibility for its users. With ClearChoice PLUS and ClearChoice ...
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Tata Motors Celebrates 1 Millionth Car Roll-Out from its Sanand Facility
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Tata Motors Celebrates 1 Millionth Car Roll-Out from its Sanand Facility

Sanand, March 08, 2024.Tata Motors, India's leading automotive manufacturer, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its manufacturing history of rolling out the 1 millionth car from itsstate-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This landmark achievement emphasizes Tata Motors’ commitment to continuously innovate,for delivering superior products that elevate consumer delight. It also reflects the hard work and dedication of the team at the Sanand facility, who have played a crucial role in achieving this milestone.The Sanand plant was established in 2010 spread across 1100 acres – 741 acres (TML) and 359 acres (Vendor Park) with over 6000 direct and indirect employees, has been instrumental in Tata Motors’ growth and success.Being one of the youngest plant of Tata Motors...
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Samsung Expands its Retail Presence in Bengaluru
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Samsung Expands its Retail Presence in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March, 2024.Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics company, has inaugurated another new Premium Experience Store at The Mall of Asia in Bengaluru. Designed to be a one-stop shop for sales and service, the store will offer captivating experiences to consumers, including showcasing its connected device ecosystem – Samsung SmartThings – and also host a variety of engaging activities.The new premium experience store, spread across 1200 sq. ft. in The Mall of Asia caters to the needs of customers in the Northern parts of Bengaluru while offering a comprehensive range of Samsung products and services.Consumers coming into the store will get assured gifts, 2X loyalty points (on all transactions above INR 15000) and Galaxy Buds FE at INR 2999 with select Galaxy device...
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Cabinet approves 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for government employees
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Cabinet approves 4% hike in Dearness Allowance for government employees

New Delhi, March 08, 2023.Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the release of an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners.The new rate will be effective from January 1, 2024, and will represent an increase of 4% over the existing rate of 46% of the Basic Pay/Pension. The hike in the Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief came as compensation against the price rise.
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NSDC inaugurates Skill India Centre in Bhadrak
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NSDC inaugurates Skill India Centre in Bhadrak

Odisha, March, 2024.Aligning with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of transitioning India into a Global Skill Capital, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) inaugurates the Skill India Centre in Bhadrak, Odisha. It envisions to equip youth with demand-driven skills, expedite career opportunities, and bolster local economy.The centre will impart training to the students by seamlessly integrating academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience across job roles. The training focuses on honing skills of the students, building networking opportunities and providing training in emerging technologies that promotes holistic growth of the students.While inaugurating the Skill India Centre today in Bhadrak, Shri Suraj Suryabanshi, Hon’ble Member of L...
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Esri India Announces 2024 Young Scholar Program
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Esri India Announces 2024 Young Scholar Program

New Delhi – March 2024.Esri India, the leading provider of Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions, announced the launch of the prestigious 2024 Esri India Young Scholar Program to recognize and empower undergraduate and postgraduate students from geospatial disciplines across the country. The program aims to provide a unique platform for students to showcase their exceptional work in GIS and connect with a global network of fellow scholars at the renowned Esri User Conference in San Diego, California.The program is open to undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing a course in GIS or related subjects at a university in India. Students graduating in 2024 can also apply. To enroll in the program, the students need to registerby March 10, 2024, and submit thei...
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Limca Book of Records unveils its 2024 edition
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Limca Book of Records unveils its 2024 edition

New Delhi, March 2024.Limca, Coca-Cola India’s homegrown heritage brand, proudly announces the 33rd edition of India’s longest-running record and reference book, Limca Book of Records. Continuing its theme of 'India at her Best’, the 2024 edition is a veritable chronicle of the country’s achievements in 2023 and those that have stood steadfast over the years.True to its legacy of pioneeringan archive of Indian records, it features a comprehensive collection of feats of extraordinary tenacity, stories of stunning performances and triumphs of never-say-die achievers.The book puts out the best Indian real-life stories of perseverance, patience, and performances. From a recap of the record-breaking show at the Asian Games 2022 to the highlights of the newly designed Sansad Bhavan, the book...
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Kaushal Mahotsav in Lucknow to empower youth with employment and apprenticeship opportunities
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Kaushal Mahotsav in Lucknow to empower youth with employment and apprenticeship opportunities

Uttar Pradesh, March, 2024.Aimed at making the skilling ecosystem more youth-centric and holistic in its approach, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a press conference todayatHazratganj in Lucknow on March 6thto announce its upcoming mega recruitment drive Kaushal Mahotsav scheduled for 9th&10thMarch, 2024 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It will take place at the University of Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Defence is expected to grace the occasion on day two.The Kaushal Mahotsav proves to be a game-changer in the landscape of skill development and will offer a range of employment opportunities in the Lucknow region and the nearby districts. By fo...
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Tata Motors announces price increase of its commercial vehicles from April 2024
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Tata Motors announces price increase of its commercial vehicles from April 2024

Mumbai, March, 2024.Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles effective 1stApril 2024, up to 2%. The price increase is to offset the residual impact of the past input costs.While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles.
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IBM and C-DAC aim to accelerate India’s processor design and manufacturing capabilities for High Performance Computing(HPC)
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IBM and C-DAC aim to accelerate India’s processor design and manufacturing capabilities for High Performance Computing(HPC)

Bengaluru, March 07, 2024.IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific society of MeitY, today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the creation of a joint working grouptoaccelerate High Performance Computing (HPC) in India. This collaborationis intended to spur and support the growth ofIndia’s developer community,with a focus on processor design,system design, firmware, and application development, including contributions to open source initiatives.As part of this MoU, both parties will promote IBM’s Power processorfor HPC applications across Indian start-ups, MSMEs,  research organizations, and academic institutions.Through the HPC working group,IBM and C-DAC plan to collaborate in s...
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Union Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches future ready skills targeting 4 lakh youth of Kerala over the next three years
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Union Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar launches future ready skills targeting 4 lakh youth of Kerala over the next three years

Kerala, March, 2024.To accelerate the pace of skill development and ensure that India's talent is equipped with relevant and cutting-edge skills, Kerala today has embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the Future Ready, Job Ready Skills under the next phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), for the youth of Kerala. Aligned with the visionary goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, set forth by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, this initiative marks a significant step towards innovation and future preparedness.At the core of this initiative lies PMKVY 4.0, a groundbreaking program set to impart futuristic skills to approximately 4 lakh young individuals over the next three years. With a strategic emphasis on domains like Additive Manufacturing, 3D...
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British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25
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British Council launches Women in STEM Scholarships for 2024-25

Jaipur, March 2024.British Council, the UK’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, in partnership with UK universities, has announced the launch of British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM programme.This prestigious scholarship is designed for female STEM graduates wanting to pursue their Masters’ in the UK.The presence of women in STEM fields is essential for promoting diversity, ensuring a range of perspectives, and driving innovation. Their presence not only addresses gender disparities but also enriches the workforce with unique skills, ultimately advancing scientific and technological progress for the benefit of society According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum, women account for 27% of ...
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Skill India Centre in Angul
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Skill India Centre in Angul

Odisha, March, 2024.Hon’ble Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated Skill India Centre (SIC) today in Angul that equips the Yuva Peedhi with employability and new-age skills and open their avenues for employment in domestic and global markets.While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the inauguration of Skill India Centre in Angul marks a commendable initiative by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, reflecting a steadfast commitment to broadening the scope of skill development and educational infrastructure in the region. Our overarching vision is to extend our reach to remote communities, and the revitalization of public education institutions will particularly benefit underprivileged sections of society, empowerin...
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Tata Motors’ Amrutdhara Program Brings Hope to Water-Deprived Communities in Uttarakhand
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Tata Motors’ Amrutdhara Program Brings Hope to Water-Deprived Communities in Uttarakhand

New Delhi, March 2024.Did you know that despite running the world’s largest community led groundwater management programme, Atal Bhujal Yojana, only half of our population (roughly 51%) has access to safe drinking water. However, the water stressed rural belt of Ranikhet and Almora, have successfully been able to find a solution to this problem with Amrutdhara initiative run by Tata Motors in collaboration with its NGO SMDF (Sumant Moolgaokar Development Foundation). The project has facilitated availability of portable drinking water to over 23,000 people in the past 13 years.Tata Motors, through its NGO, (SMDF) is spearheading this community centric initiative christened as the Amrutdhara program. The organisation helped established a robust network of 146 infiltration wells in th...
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Medhavi Skills University and NSDC signs MoU for implementation of National Credit Framework through the NSDC Skill Training Partners
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Medhavi Skills University and NSDC signs MoU for implementation of National Credit Framework through the NSDC Skill Training Partners

New Delhi, March 2024. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Medhavi Skills University (MSU), a UGC and NCVET recognised Skills University, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the aegis of MSDE (Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship) have joined hands to fast-track the convergence of skilling ecosystem with Higher Education as per the mandate of new National Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020).This strategic partnership focuses on empowering the large network of NSDC Skill Training Partners across India to align, accredit and formalise their professional short-term fee-based programmes so that Academic Credits can be awarded to the candidates in line with the National Credit Framework (NCrF). The apex regulatory bodies of Education, UGC, AICTE a...
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A unique initiative by the Central Electricity Authority to dedicate a day of National safety week as ‘Lineman Diwas’ to honor the selfless contribution of the frontline workforce of power sector
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A unique initiative by the Central Electricity Authority to dedicate a day of National safety week as ‘Lineman Diwas’ to honor the selfless contribution of the frontline workforce of power sector

New Delhi, 6th March, 2024.The Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power in association with Tata Power Delhi Distribution (Tata Power- DDL) Ltd commemorated the Fourth Edition of Lineman Diwas on March 4th, 2024 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to honor the frontline heroes of the Indian Power Sector – The Linemen, by establishing it as a nationwide tradition for all state and private transmission and distribution companies to celebrate a dedicated day as 'Lineman Diwas.' This endeavor served as a significant morale booster for the frontline workers in the power sector, providing them with the well-deserved recognition and appreciation.Over 150 linemen and linewomen from over 40 State and Private Transmission and Distribution Companies, from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gu...
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Tata Motors to demerge its businesses into two separate listed companies
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Tata Motors to demerge its businesses into two separate listed companies

Mumbai, March 04, 2024.The Board of Directors of Tata Motors Limited (TML), at its meeting today, has approved the proposal of demerger of Tata Motors Ltd into two separate listed companies housing A) the Commercial Vehicles business and its related investments in one entity and B) the Passenger Vehicles businesses including PV, EV, JLR and its related investments in another entity. The demerger will be implemented through an NCLT scheme of arrangement and all shareholders of TML shall continue to have the identical shareholding in both the listed entities.Over the past few years, the Commercial Vehicles (CV), Passenger Vehicles (PV+EV), and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) businesses of Tata Motors have delivered a strong performance by successfully implementing distinct strategies. Since ...
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Tata Motors’ flagship #DARK series now available in its new SUVs
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Tata Motors’ flagship #DARK series now available in its new SUVs

Mumbai, March 04, 2024.Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, standing true to its commitment of New Forever, today unveiled India’s #1 selling SUV brand – the Nexon in the iconic #DARK avatar for both its ICE and EV offerings.Adding to this successful range, the Company also launched their premium SUVs – The new Safari and the new Harrier in their #DARK versions.Available at a starting price of ₹ 11.45 Lakhfor the new Nexon, the #DARK range has been a trend setter in the industry, exuding opulence and luxury since its launch.Price table for the #DARK Range:ProductPrice starts atNew Nexon#DARK₹ 11.45 Lakh (Ex Showroom, Delhi)New Nexon.ev#DARK₹ 19.49 Lakh (Ex Showroom, All India)New Harrier#DARK₹19.99 Lakh (Ex Showroom, Delhi)New Safari #DARK₹20.69 Lakh (Ex Showro...
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IBM expands Technology Expert Labs in India to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies
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IBM expands Technology Expert Labs in India to accelerate adoption of Generative AI and other key technologies

Bengaluru,  March 04, 2024.IBM(NYSE: IBM) today announced the expansion of IBM Technology Expert Labs capacity in India, focused on helping clients to fully realize the potential of technologies like AI, Hybrid Cloud, and Cybersecurity, to keep their businesses strong in a highly competitive landscape. Located in Bengaluru and Kochi, the IBM Technology Expert Labs is a team of technical experts who will advise, architect, and deploy outcome-based client engagements that deliver value (or real ROI) while minimizing implementation risks.Businesses across the world are adopting technologies like AI and Generative AI at an accelerated rate to deliver these solutions successfully. It is critical to have the right skill sets and talent to integrate new technologies into their existi...
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Project ODISERV
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Project ODISERV

New Delhi, March 2024.Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, launched Project ODISERV today in Sambalpur to prepare young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector.While speaking at the event, Shri Pradhan said that the Project ODISERV will empower the youth of the country, make them more employable and fulfil their aspirations. He also mentioned how NEP 2020 is bridging the gap between education and skilling, creating more synergies and allowing students to acquire job-ready skills along with academic knowledge.He informed that 1100 students in Odisha have already been trained under Project ODISERV and a few of them have also received job offers today. He congratulated all the c...
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Tata Motors registered total sales of 86,406 units in February 2024
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Tata Motors registered total sales of 86,406 units in February 2024

Mumbai, March 2024.Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market for February 2024 stood at 86,406 vehicles, compared to 79,705 units during February 2023.Domestic Sales Performance:CategoryFebruary 2024February 2023% change (Y-o-Y)Total Domestic Sales84,83478,0069%Commercial Vehicles:CategoryFebruary 2024February 2023Growth (Y-o-Y)HCV Trucks10,09111,868-15%ILMCV Trucks5,0835,426-6%Passenger Carriers4,6923,63229%SCV cargo and pickup13,70114,218-4%CV Domestic33,56735,144-4%CV IB1,5181,4217%Total CV35,08536,565-4%Domestic sale of MH&ICV in February2024, including trucks and buses, stood at 16,227units, compared to 17,282units in February 2023.Total sales for MH&ICV Domestic & International Business in February 2024, including...
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