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DSP Mutual Fund launches DSPS&P BSE Sensex ETF, DSP Nifty Private Bank ETF & DSP Nifty PSU Bank ETF
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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...
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages renews the MoU with the Govt. of Telangana for skilling 10,000 more college students
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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....
Tata Motors launches high-performance, technologically advancedrange of gensets
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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...
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani calls upon NCPCR to review infrastructure gaps in Child Care Homes
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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...
20.23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in the month of May, 2023
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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...
NFDC opens entries for feature and non-feature films to be showcased in the Indian Panorama section of 54th IFFI
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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...
Conservation of Aravalli Ecosystem- plantation of native & endemic species by DGGI in New Delhi
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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...
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates 4th Runway and elevated Taxiway at Delhi Airport
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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...
Skill India project successfully revives the dying Namda Art of Jammu and Kashmir
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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...
Tata Motors provides hands on automotive skills to secondary and senior secondary students in partnership with Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
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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...
Shri Bhupender Yadav leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu
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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...
International Financial Services Centres Authority  inks MoU with BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator
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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 RajasthanThis 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...
Government to provide free-dish, improve All India Radio’s reach in border villages on Indo-China border: Shri Anurag Thakur
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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...
India to host ASEAN Countries Conference on Traditional Medicines on 20th July 2023
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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....
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3
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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...
Google Doodle celebrates India’s beloved street food pani puri
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Google Doodle celebrates India’s beloved street food pani puri

Jaipur, July 13,2023.Indians have an unparalleled love for their diverse and delectable street foods. Among the myriad choices, one snack is a favourite among all age groups: pani puri. Known by different names like gol gappe, phuchka, and gupchup, it is a beloved street food that encapsulates the essence of Indian culinary delights. It consists of crispy hollow puris filled with tangy and spicy water and a delightful medley of mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and chutneys.Celebrating this flavourful snack was Google’s recent Doodle which was an interactive game for all pani puri lovers. “Today’s interactive game Doodle celebrates pani puri — a popular South Asian street food made of a crispy shell stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, spices, or chilis and flavoured waters,” it wrote....
Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved
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Procurement of 26 Rafale jets for Navy approved

New Delhi, July 13, 2023.The defence ministry on Thursday approved the proposed procurement of 26 Naval variant of Rafale jets from France, people familiar with the development said.The project was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a two-day visit to Paris.The DAC, which is the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement, also cleared a proposal for construction of three more Scorpene submarines in India.
IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course
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IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India’s First AI-Powered Fashion Designing Course

New Delhi, July 13, 2023.IDT Sets the Stage for Fashion Innovation: Fashionova-2023 Showcases AI-Generated Prints and Unveils India's First AI-Powered Fashion Designing CourseFashionova-2023 took place at the Platinum Hall of the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC) in Sarsana, inaugurated by Chief Guest Smt. Darshna Jardosh (Union Minister of State for Textiles) and graced by Guest of Honour Shri Rajiv Saxena (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India). In conjunction with the fashion show, IDT also organized a conclave on the "Impact of AI on the Textile and Garment Industries of Surat." With the eminent speakers on the panel Mr. Ashok Goyal (Chairman-IDT), Rahul Mehta (Chief Mentor to CMAI), Kuldeep Sainani (Director, Alliance Fibres Ltd....
Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch
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Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, MoEFCC inaugurates the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch

New Delhi, July 2023.Ms Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)’ flagship initiative – the IICA Certified ESG Professional: Impact Leader Programme’s second batch during an Inaugural Event.Addressing the gathering, Ms. Nandan lauded IICA for such timely initiatives in the domain of ESG, she reaffirmed the continued support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to the IICA. While addressing the concerning impacts of Climate Change and India’s commitments towards climate change mitigation and adaptation, she emphasised the significance of resource efficiency which is being promoted by MoEFCC by adoption of the mandate of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Further,...
India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th
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India Mobile Congress’s 7th Edition Set to Take Place on October 27th-29th

New Delhi, July 13, 2023.The seventh edition of Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, India Mobile Congress (IMC), co-hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) will be held from 27th – 29th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi this year.With the theme of ‘Global Digital Innovation’, IMC is an ideal meeting point and showcase for industry, government, academics and other key stakeholders in the technology ecosystem.The prestigious IMC 2023 event will witness around 1,00,000 Plus participants, 5,000 Plus CXO-level delegates, 350 Plus speakers, and 400 Plus exhibitors.Since its inception in 2017, IMC has promoted India's positioning and serves as a key forum for global th...
Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners
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Great Learning to offer Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI Certifications to its learners

Bangalore, 12 July 2023. Great Learning, a leading global edtech company for higher education and professional training is collaborating with Microsoft to offer their learners various Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI learning paths aligned to Microsoft Certifications. These 6-week online programs are designed and developed by Microsoft and delivered by Great Learning faculty and Microsoft Certified Trainers. The programs are relevant for young graduates and working professionals aspiring to build careers in high-demand domains such as Cloud Computing, Data Science and Data Engineering.The relevance of Azure in today's technology landscape cannot be overstated. As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, Azure has emerged as a leading cloud infrastructure platform, p...
Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka
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Mrs. India Inc. 2023, Season 4: An Unprecedented Journey Like Never Before at Cinnamon Grand, Sri Lanka

Mumbai, July 10, 2023. Mrs. India Inc, the esteemed beauty pageant celebrating the essence of womanhood, is all set to unveil its highly anticipated Season 4. This year promises to be a truly remarkable and international affair, as the grand finale will take place in the captivating island nation of Sri Lanka. It will be the first time in the history of Mrs. India Inc that the prestigious event will be held on an international stage.With an impressive participation of 75 contestants from various parts of India and across the globe, Season 4 of Mrs. India Inc is expected to be the most diverse and enthralling edition yet. The pageant has attracted talented individuals from different countries, making it a truly global celebration of beauty, grace, and cultural diversity.The high...
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