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19Jul By editor3No Comments

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Nippon Paint India announces launch of INFINITY Automatic Tinting System

New Delhi, July 2023. The Wood Art business of Nippon Paint India has announced launch of best in class “INFINITY Automatic Tinting System”, offering unlimited colours and product solutions for the rapidly growing Interior Furniture Coating market in India. Nippon Paint’s INFINITY's Automatic Tinting System represents a significant leap forward in the realm of interior furniture coatings. By combining Japanese cutting-edge technology with world class materials, this system empowers users to effortlessly create stunning finishes on furniture surfaces while saving time, reducing waste, and ensuring longevity. One of the key features of INFINITY coatings is the ability to create a seamless, smooth, and luxurious finish on any surface. These coatings can be applied over wood...

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Universal Postal Union to evaluate UPI for cross border remittances using global postal network

New Delhi, July 19, 2023. Director General of Universal Postal Union (DG UPU) Mr Masahiko Metoki met Minister of Communications, Electronics & IT and Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw here today. Mr Metoki is on a three-day visit to India for the inauguration of UPU Regional Office. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the transformation of the post offices into a digitally powered  network, which is capable of doorstep delivery of government services in remote areas. Post offices in India have been a successful model for financial inclusion through UPI and IPPB. During the interaction, DG UPU appreciated India’s expansion of physical post offices riding on the waves of digital infrastructure and advocated the replication of similar models in other countries. He also agreed to evalu...

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ECI to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections

New Delhi,July 2023. Allotment of time to political parties on All India Radio and Doordarshan during election will now be online. The Election Commission of India, has amended the existing scheme for the use of Government-owned electronic media by political parties. This has been done by introducing a provision to issue digital time vouchers through an Information Technology (IT) platform. With this facilitation, the political parties will not be required to send their representatives to ECI/CEO Offices for collection of the time vouchers physically during elections. This step reflects the Commission's commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of the electoral process and ease of all stakeholders. Recognizing the advancements in technology, the Commission has been provi...

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PM inaugurates New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

New Delhi, July 2023. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair via video conferencing today. With a construction cost of around Rs 710 crores, the new terminal building is capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that even though today’s program is taking place in Port Blair, the entire nation is keenly looking towards the Union Territory as the demand for increasing the passenger handling capacity of Veer Savarkar International Airport is being fulfilled. The Prime Minister also expressed his desire to be present on the occasion as he could experience the joyous environment and happy faces of the citizens. “Those who wished...

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HERO MOTOCORP STRENGTHENS ITS ‘XTREME’ PORTFOLIO INTRODUCES THE NEW POWERFUL XTREME 200S 4 VALVE

New Delhi, July18, 2023. In keeping with its sharp focus on the premium segment, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today augmented its premium portfolio with yet another powerful addition. Close on the heels of the launch of Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, the company has introduced the new Xtreme 200S 4 Valve. The new Xtreme 200S 4V adds a thrilling new chapter in the successful journey of the highly popular brand, Xtreme. With this, the company is charged-up to grow its appeal among the youth across the world with its redefined X-range of premium motorcycles. New Hero Xtreme 200S 4V offers power-packed riding dynamics, sporty character combined with supreme safety and everyday practicality. Thrilling design along with precise edges invokes the mot...

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Toyota Mobility Foundation and WRI India Release Study that Offers Key Insights into Metro Usage Patterns across India

New Delhi, July  2023. Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and WRI India today launched a working paper that offers new insights into the way commuters acces sand utilize the metro, and its implications on last-mile services. The paper ‘Improving Metro Access in India: Evidence from Three Cities, ’was launched as part of Connect Karo 2023, a flagship knowledge event, organized by WRI India, that showcases research-based, solution-centric initiatives, geared towards sustainable development in India. The paper presented key findings and recommendations based on extensive research across three metro cities – Nagpur, Delhi and Bengaluru.The study's findings reveal how poor access to metro stations impacts the use of the metro rail system in India. This shows that despite significant in...

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Castrol reveals new campaign #BadhteRahoAage—fueling truckers’ journey to progress

Mumbai, July 2023. Castrol, India’s leading lubricant player, unveiled a new marketing campaign,#BadhteRahoAage, focusing on the opportunity of remarkable progress and success of truckers who prefer Castrol CRB TURBOMAX. The campaign, developed in collaboration with Ogilvy marks a significant milestone for Castrol in reinforcing its commitment to the progress and success of truckers. Commercial vehicles and truck drivers serve as the backbone of the Indian transportation and logistics industry. Truck drivers tirelessly navigate highways, delivering essential products that power various sectors, thereby connecting businesses, industries, and communities. Castrol's #BadhteRahoAage campaign recognises the importance of truckers and aims to empower them with superior engine protection, e...

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MSDE Organizes”ChintanShivir” to Bring a Synergistic Ecosystem for Nurturing Entrepreneurs in India

New Delhi, July 17, 2023. To foster the growth of entrepreneurship in India, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has today conducted"ChintanShvir",aimed at bringing together various stakeholders, including central ministries, state governments, organizations, institutions, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs, to collaborate and create a unified approach towards promoting entrepreneurship. The eventwas divided into specific break-out sessions to address various aspects of entrepreneurship development, delve deeper into key focus areas, and propose actionable strategies. The sessions delved deeper into three thematic areas: strengthening the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering financial, marketing, digital linkages and compliances for enterp...

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DSP Mutual Fund launches DSPS&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF & DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF

Mumbai, July, 2023. DSP Mutual Fund announced the launch of three open-ended exchange traded funds (ETFs) DSP S&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF and DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF. DSP S&P BSE Sensex ETFreplicates/tracks the S&P BSE Sensex Index and offers investors the opportunity to invest in the Indian markets – one of the fastest growing economies with conducive economic and capex conditions. DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF replicates/tracks the Nifty Private Bank Index,offering investors a long-term structural growth story in Indian Private Sector Banks. DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF replicates/tracks the Nifty PSU Bank Index and offers investors a tactical bet on a revival in PSU Banks.  The S&P BSE Sensex Index closely tracks earnings over the long term and the inde...

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17Jul By editor3No Comments

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages renews the MoU with the Govt. of Telangana for skilling 10,000 more college students

Hyderabad, 17 July 2023. Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has announced the renewal of its MoU with the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, to upskill an additional 10,000 college students by 2023-24.Earlier, HCCB and the Govt of Telangana, together trained a total of 10196 students in the state to date in the first year of their partnership in 2022. HCCB and the Govt. of Telangana announced the extension of this initiative in the presence ofMr. Ch Malla Reddy, Hon'ble Minister for Labour and Employment, Factories, Skill Development, Govt of Telangana; Dr. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce, IT, E&C;Mr. Shrikant Sinha, CEO,Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK); Mr....

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Tata Motors launches high-performance, technologically advancedrange of gensets

Mumbai, July, 2023. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has launched the new-generation, cutting edge range of gensets in India. Backed by the reliable and technologically advanced CPCB IV+ (Central Pollution Control Board IV+) compliant Tata Motors engines, the high-performance gensets are available in 25kVA to 125kVA configurations. The new range of Tata Motors Gensets are more fuel efficient and come with strong block loading capability, which  provides lower operating costs and uninterrupted power delivery for businesses. Designed, developed and tested at Tata Motors' top-notch R&D facility, Tata Motors engines that power these gensets are perfectly suited for diverse applications. Commenting on the launch, Mr. R Ramakrishnan, Senior Vice President, Spa...

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Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani calls upon NCPCR to review infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes

New Delhi, July 17, 2023. Union Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani  has called uponNational Commission for Protection of Child Rights ( NCPCR) to see and review the infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes. The Minister also  asked NCPCR to present these  gaps to the WCD Ministry so that these can be brought up in the upcoming budget. Section 27 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 makes it mandatory to establish at least one Child Welfare Committee (CWC) in each district as the authority to dispose of cases for the care, protection, treatment, development and rehabilitation of children in need of care & protection and to provide for their basic needs and protection of human rights. The functions and res...

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20.23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of May, 2023

New Delhi, July 17, 2023. The provisional payroll data of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reveals that 20.23 lakh new employees have been added in the month of May, 2023. Around 24,886 new establishments have been registered and brought under the social security umbrella of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation in the month of May, 2023, thus ensuring more coverage. Data evidently reveals that more jobs have been generated for the youth of the nation as out of the total 20.23 lakh employees added during the month of May, 2023, 9.40 lakh employees up to the age group of 25 years constitute the majority of new registrations which is 47% of the total employees. Gender-wise analysis of payroll data indicates that net enrolment of female members has been 3.96 lakh...

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NFDC opens entries for feature and non-feature films to be showcased in the Indian Panorama section of 54th IFFI

New Delhi, July 17, 2023. The National Film Development Corporation, the nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which organises the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has opened entries for Indian films, both feature and non-feature to be screened in the Indian Panorama section at the 54th edition of the festival in Goa, from 20th to 28th November 2023. The Indian Panorama section is a flagship property of IFFI and aims to promote films of Indian languages which are selected by an eminent jury and screened at IFFI as well as in international film festivals in India and abroad, Indian Film Weeks held under Bilateral Cultural Exchange Programmes and specialized Indian Film Festivals outside cultural exchange protocols, and special Indian Panorama festiv...

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Conservation of Aravalli Ecosystem- plantation of native & endemic species by DGGI in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 17, 2023. In the run up to Harit Mahotsav, officers & staff from Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) New Delhi, planted native and endemic plants, in an effort to supplement conservation of the Aravalli ecosystem at Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, in association with Department of Environment Studies, Delhi University, and Delhi Development Authority. The plantation drive saw active participation by Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Pr.DG, GSTI, Shri Samanjas Das, DG, Shri Rajesh Jindal, Pr. ADG, Shri B.B Gupta, Pr. ADG and other officers & staff of DGGSTI, Hqrs. and Delhi Zonal Unit offices. Dr. M. Shah Hussain, Ecologist and Scientist in charge, Aravalli Biodiversity Park, Dr. Aisha Sultana, Ecologist, Dr. Dinesh Alberts...

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Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates 4th Runway and elevated Taxiway at Delhi Airport

New Delhi, July 15 2023. Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated a new runway and a dual-way elevated taxiway at New Delhi International Airport today. With this, the IGI Airport, New Delhi has become the first airport in the country to have four runways and becomes the first airport in the country to have an elevated taxiway. During the event, General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, Airport Authority of India, Shri G. M. Rao, Group Chairman, GMR were also present. Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) will help in enhancing the passenger experience by reducing time spent on the tarmac by flyers after landings and before take-offs. Furthermore...

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Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, July 14, 2023. The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under a Skill India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), with nearly 2,200 candidates from across six districts of the state, receiving training in the dying art form. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurshipand Electronics and IT, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for exportto the United Kingdom (UK). The project sets a great example of the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the field of skill development, as it is being implemented in collaboration with local industry partners. Under this initiative, nearly 2,200 candidates have been trained in the art of Namda craft, represen...

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Tata Motors provides hands on automotive skills to secondary and senior secondary students in partnership with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

Mumbai, July 14, 2023. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, has joined hands with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to provide knowledge, hands-on automotive skills and industrial exposure to the students of secondary and senior secondary students of JNV as a part of the vocational courses envisioned in the ‘National Education Policy 2020’.Launched in 2022, the programme is on offer at 25 JNVs across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. So far, 2500 students have been imparted training under the programme and the training is expected to cover 5000 students this year. Under this unique initiative, Tata Motors is utilizing its extensive expertise in the automobile domain to provide Automotive Courses (404 & 804) for vocational...

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Shri Bhupender Yadav leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu

New Delhi, July 14, 2023. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India today organised a mangrove plantation program at Kovalam Panchayat in Chengalpattu District in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav led the plantation drive as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme of Government of India, where in more than 100 people participated including students. The plantation drive is the part of ongoing "Hariyali Mahotsav" with a particular focus of Mangroves. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India today organised a mangrove plantation program at Kovalam Panchayat in Chengalpattu District in Tamil Nadu. Union Minister...

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International Financial Services Centres Authority inks MoU with BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator

New Delhi, July 14, 2023. International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and PIEDS BITS Pilani, have today signed a MoU at BITS Pilani  PIEDS Finxcelerator, Pilani Campus in Rajasthan This MoU aims to put in place a framework for cooperation and understanding between IFSCA and BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator to collaborate in supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities. The IFSCA is responsible for development and regulation of international financial services, including that of insurance sector, in the IFSC, which is treated as a separate international financial jurisdiction, distinct from rest of India. IFSCA aims to develop a strong global connect and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platfor...

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Government to provide free-dish, improve All India Radio’s reach in border villages on Indo-China border: Shri Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, July 14, 2023. Union Information and Broadcasting, Minister Shri Anurag Thakur has announced that the Ministry will ensure supply of free Doordarshan DTH connections in far-flung areas in villages at Indo-China border. He has also said that better mobile connectivity to residents of these remote villages will be ensured soon and the Government is committed to ensure better all-round connectivity to these areas. The minister said this during an interaction he had with the villagers at Karzok Village of Ladakh some 211 kilometres from Leh. It may be recalled that to achieve the goal of reaching out to the people living in far-flung and border areas through the platform of DD “FreeDish”, the government has proposed to distribute 1.5 lakh free FreeDish connections in villag...

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India to host ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines on 20th July 2023

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The Ministry of Ayush with support from the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat is gearing up to host the Conference on Traditional Medicines for ASEAN Countries on 20th July 2023. The Conference on Traditional Medicines aims to strengthen the platform between India and ASEAN Countries to share their best practices and draw a roadmap for future cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicines. Addressing the Media at the Curtain Raiser event today, Union Minister for Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The multi-dimensional relationship between India and ASEAN stands on a strong foundation of shared geographical, historical, and civilizational links which is far older that goes back to more than two millennia....

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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3

New Delhi, July 13, 2023. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s second attempt at a soft landing on the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, is set to launch at 2.30 PM IST on Friday, July 14. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is carrying many science payloads that will help scientists here on Earth understand the Moon better. But the main objective of the mission is to successfully carry out a soft landing on the Moon. The Chandrayaan-3 mission will be launched into space by the Launch Vehicle Mark-III, (LVM-III) which was earlier known as the GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) Mark-III. This will be the fourth operational mission for the launch vehicle. It is powered by two S2000 solid rocket boosters that will provide the thrust required for takeoff. After the solid boosters separ...

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