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IndiaSkills 2023-24: National Competition aims to Showcase diverse talent, elevate skill standards
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IndiaSkills 2023-24: National Competition aims to Showcase diverse talent, elevate skill standards

New Delhi, December 11, 2023. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), is set to host the mega contest, IndiaSkills 2023-24— a pan-India competition anticipating participation from lakhs of aspirants. This prestigious event seeks to celebrate a myriad of skills, empowering individuals to envision a future filled with opportunities. The IndiaSkills competition is designed to align training standards with global benchmarks, fostering synergies with various industries. Participants will undergo a rigorous selection process at multiple levels—district, state, zonal, and national—with the ultimate reward being the chance to represent India in the WorldSkills Competition at Lyon, France, in 2024. Re...
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Mohan Yadav will be the new CM of MP
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Mohan Yadav will be the new CM of MP

Madhya Pradesh, December 11, 2023. The next Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh will be Mohan Yadav. Mohan Yadav is MLA from Ujjain South. His name was approved in the meeting of the party's legislature party at the state office of BJP in Bhopal. Mohan Yadav comes from OBC category.
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PM launches ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’
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PM launches ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’

New Delhi, December 11, 2023. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched ‘Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth’ via video conferencing today. During the program, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Vice Chancellors of Universities, Heads of Institutes and faculty members in workshops organized at Raj Bhawans across the country to mark the beginning of this initiative. The Prime Minister began his address by extending a huge thank you to all the Governors for organizing today’s workshop for the development of Viksit Bharat and said that today is a special occasion regarding this resolution. He lauded their contributions of bringing together all the stakeholders who hold the responsibility of guiding the youth of the nation in accomplishing the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. Prime Minis...
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES 45TH CONVOCATION OF MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES 45TH CONVOCATION OF MAHATMA GANDHI KASHI VIDYAPITH

New Delhi, December 11, 2023. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 45th convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith at Varanasi today (December 11, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that association of two Bharat Ratna with this institution is a proof of the glorious heritage of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith. Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhagwan Das was the first Vice Chancellor of this Vidyapith and former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was the student of the first batch of this institution. She said that it is expected from the students of this institution that they should adopt the life values ​​of Shastri ji in their conduct. The President stated that the journey of this Vidyapith began 26 years bef...
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Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty and Esri India join hands to launch Master Mentors Geo-Enabling Indian Scholars(MMGEIS) Program
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Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty and Esri India join hands to launch Master Mentors Geo-Enabling Indian Scholars(MMGEIS) Program

New Delhi, December 2023.  Leading Indian Public Policy Think Tank Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS) and Esri India Technologies Pvt Ltd, an industry leader in end-to-end Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions, today joined hands to launch the ‘Master Mentors Geo-Enabling Indian Scholars’ (MMGEIS) program in the country. The program targets students from 8th grade to undergraduate levels and aims to make India a global skilling and innovation hub for geospatial technology.  The program will also work towards fostering a strong IP framework to enable more patents from India in its journey towards becoming a global geospatial innovation hub. The MOU was signed by Shri Vinit Goenka, Secretary, Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty and Shri Agendra Kumar, Managing Dire...
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Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ earns Rs 660 crore at global box office
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Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ earns Rs 660 crore at global box office

Mumbai, December 11, 2023. Action drama film "Animal" has amassed Rs 660 crore at the worldwide gross box office in nine days. Fronted by Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film released on December 1 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Production house T-Series shared the collection update of "Animal" on X, stating that the film's worldwide gross stood at Rs 660.89 crore.
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The decision to remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir will remain intact: CJI said in the Supreme Court
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The decision to remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir will remain intact: CJI said in the Supreme Court

Jaipur, December 11, 2023. The decision to remove Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir will remain intact. A bench of 5 judges of the Supreme Court gave this decision on Monday. CJI Chandrachud said – Article 370 was temporary. It was brought for a fixed period of time. Every decision taken by the Center cannot be challenged in the court. Doing this will spread anarchy. The CJI said that only if the Centre's decision is causing any kind of difficulty, it can be challenged. He also said that after Article 356, it would not be correct to say that the Center can make laws only through the Parliament. CJI said that the decision contains the judgments of 3 judges. One decision is of Chief Justice, Justice Gavai and Justice Surya Kant. The second decision is of Justice Kaul. Justice Khann...
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Vishnu Deo Sai to be Chhattisgarh’s next Chief Minister
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Vishnu Deo Sai to be Chhattisgarh’s next Chief Minister

Raipur, December 2023. Vishnu Deo Sai, a prominent tribal face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Chhattisgarh, will be the state chief minister after he was elected as leader of BJP's legislative party during a meeting of 54 newly-elected MLAs in Raipur. "Vishnu Sai is likely to take oath as CM either on December 12 or December 13," said Chhattisgarh state BJP observer Dushyant Kumar Gautam. 
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RBI projects growth to hit 7 per cent this fiscal, repo rate unchanged
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RBI projects growth to hit 7 per cent this fiscal, repo rate unchanged

Jaipur, December 2023. Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep key interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time.The NSE Nifty 50 index saw a rise of 0.37%, reaching 20,976.70 points, and the S&P BSE Sensex increased by 0.36%, hitting 69,770.14 points by 10:10 am IST. The RBI chose to maintain the key repo rate at 6.50%, a decision influenced by strong economic growth and the anticipation of rising food prices in the upcoming months. Mr. Virat Diwanji, Group President and Head - Consumer Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd Said ‘’The RBI monetary policy is on the lines of the wider market expectation. However, the GDP growth projection at 7% is higher than anticipated but seems clearly inspired by the stellar show in the Sept quarter GDP numbers. With the robustnes...
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Bharat Petroleum and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility collaborate to setup 7,000 chargers
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Bharat Petroleum and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility collaborate to setup 7,000 chargers

Mumbai, 8th December 2023. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune 500 and a Fully Integrated Maharatna Energy Company and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India's electric vehicle revolution, have signed an MOU to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India.The collaboration will leverage BPCL's widespread fuel stations network and TPEM's insights from over 1.15 lakh Tata EVs on Indian road, to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. Additionally, BPCL will gather insights on charger usage to improve customer experience. This agreement between TPEM and BPCL aims to improve the overall experience for EV owners across India. The two companies are also exploring the possibility of introduc...
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MICE! – A giant leap forward for India: HAI
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MICE! – A giant leap forward for India: HAI

New Delhi, December 2023. The recent and re-sounding success of India's G20 presidency has sparked tremendous interest in India globally. Not only did India take centre stage, but India Tourism too gained on account of the presidency which saw delegates from Member countries visit India over the period of more than a year. The presidency coming at an opportune post covid time promoted India as a safe destination and built travellerconfidencelike no other means could have. About 200 meetings were organised in 56 cities across the country. These meetings showcased not just India’s rich ancient heritage but also the country’s modern infrastructure including its MICE capabilities, to the world. ThePresidencyhas provided an excellent launch pad for tourism campaigns and the Ministry has b...
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India bans onion exports till March next year
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India bans onion exports till March next year

New Delhi, December 08, 2023. The government has banned exports of onion till March next year with a view to increase domestic availability and to keep prices in check. "Export policy of onions... is amended from free to prohibited till March 31, 2024," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification
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Tata Motors and HDFC Bank sign MoU for seamless digital financing solutions
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Tata Motors and HDFC Bank sign MoU for seamless digital financing solutions

Mumbai, December, 2023. Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, and HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide attractive digital financing solutions for its commercial vehicle customers. This collaboration marks a significant leap in enhancing the accessibility of financial services for Tata Motors commercial vehicles customers. Under this partnership, Tata Motors customers can now seamlessly access HDFC Bank's vehicle financing solutions through Tata Motors' Online Sales Platform and the innovative Tata e-Guru mobile application. The integration of financial services into the digital ecosystem will ensure a streamlined process, allowing customers to select their preferred financier that suits the requi...
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NSA Doval addresses security conclave in Mauritius
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NSA Doval addresses security conclave in Mauritius

New Delhi, December 07, 2023. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday underlined the importance of regional grouping Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in ensuring security and stability in the region. He made the remarks while addressing the sixth NSA-level meeting of the CSC in Mauritius. The member states of the CSC are India, Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh and Seychelles are observers in the grouping.
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Fun88 Announces Exciting Partnership with Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club for Pro Kabaddi League Season 10
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Fun88 Announces Exciting Partnership with Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club for Pro Kabaddi League Season 10

Hederbad, December 07, 2023. Fun88 is thrilled to announce Title sponsorship with the Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club, the reigning champions of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 8, for the ongoing Season 10. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the world of sports and entertainment, bringing together two dynamic forces committed to delivering exceptional experiences to fans. Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the kabaddi field, and this partnership reaffirms their dedication to providing fans with electrifying moments. Fun88, with its reputation as a premier gaming platform, aligns perfectly with Dabang Delhi Kabaddi Club's vision of success. Expressing his enthusiasm, Durganath Wagle, CEO of Dabang Delhi K. C., stated, "W...
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IDFC FIRST Bank Changes the Credit Card Transaction Game with the Introduction of Digital Credit Cards on the RuPay Platform
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IDFC FIRST Bank Changes the Credit Card Transaction Game with the Introduction of Digital Credit Cards on the RuPay Platform

Mumbai, December 07, 2023. Keeping in sync with its focus on enhancing customer convenience and revolutionizing transactional experiences, IDFC FIRST Bank announces the launch of their IDFC FIRST Bank digital RuPay Credit Card, powered for UPI. This digital card is an addition to customers’ existing IDFC FIRST Bank Credit Cards, and it seamlessly blend the benefits of UPI transactions and core credit card offerings: a game-changing approach to payments. This comes on the back of the launch of the FIRST Power and FIRST Power+ Credit Cards, that IDFC FIRST Bank and HPCL introduced earlier this year on the RuPay network – which can be availed through the IDFC First Bank’s website, and select HPCL pumps. With smart and simple digital onboarding solutions, customers can apply from anyw...
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PM Modi cites poll win data to assert BJP most preferred party for governance
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PM Modi cites poll win data to assert BJP most preferred party for governance

New Delhi, December 07, 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cited poll data for assembly elections over the decades to assert that the BJP has become people's most preferred choice for governance as its record of retaining power is better than the Congress and other parties. Speaking at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting, he said not any leader but "team spirit" should be credited for the party's big win in the recent assembly polls, noting that besides winning in three states it has also grown in strength in Telangana and Mizoram, sources said. The prime minister also asked party leaders to use the language preferred by the masses in their interaction with them. While giving an example, he said they should use "Modi ki guarantee" instead of "Modi ji ki guarantee". Quo...
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Sensex, Nifty ; Sensex falls over 200 points
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Sensex, Nifty ; Sensex falls over 200 points

New Delhi, December 07, 2023. Benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped their seven-day run in early trade on Thursday amid selling pressure from foreign institutional investors and tracking cues from Asian markets. Analysts said, receding crude oil prices in international markets failed to boost sentiment as investors turned to book profit ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 211.21 points, or 0.30 per cent, to 69,442.52. The broader index Nifty also declined 58.95 points, or 0.28 per cent to 20,878.75.
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AMD launches series of innovative AI solutions for data centres to personal computers
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AMD launches series of innovative AI solutions for data centres to personal computers

New Delhi, December 07, 2023. To take advantage of fast growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) space, chipmaker AMD has launched a series of products for data centres to personal computers (PCs). The Santa Clara-based semiconductor company introduced multiple new products, including the AMD Instinct MI300 Series data centre AI accelerators, ROCm 6 open software stack with new features supporting Large Language Models (LLMs), and Ryzen 8040 Series processors with Ryzen AI. "AI is the future of computing and AMD is uniquely positioned to power the end-to-end infrastructure that will define this AI era, from massive cloud installations to enterprise clusters and AI-enabled intelligent embedded devices and PCs
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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s debut production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ heading to Sundance Film Festival
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Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal’s debut production ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ heading to Sundance Film Festival

Mumbai, December 07, 2023. "Girls Will Be Girls", the debut production venture of actor couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, is set to premiere at the 2024 edition of the Sundance Film Festival, the makers said on Thursday.  Directed by Shuchi Talati, the film will be screened under the World Dramatic Feature category.  According to the makers, "Girls Will Be Girls" is set in a boarding school in a small Himalayan hill town in northern India.  "It follows the journey of Mira, a 16-year-old girl whose rebellious awakening is intertwined with her mother's unfulfilled coming-of-age experiences," read the plotline of the film.
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Vacancy for 12th pass in IGNOU
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Vacancy for 12th pass in IGNOU

Jaipur, December 07, 2023. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for Junior Assistant cum-Typist and Stenographer posts. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website of IGNOU, exams.nta.ac.in. 12th pass candidates who have good typing speed can apply for this. The age limit for candidates has been fixed at 18 to 30 years. However, as per government rules, reserved category will be given relaxation.
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Rupee fell 4 paise to 83.36 against US dollar
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Rupee fell 4 paise to 83.36 against US dollar

New Delhi, December 07, 2023. The rupee depreciated 4 paise to 83.36 against the US dollar in the morning session on Thursday, tracking the strength of the American currency in the overseas market and muted trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.36 against the dollar, registering a fall of 4 paise over its previous close.
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