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Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 2,275/quintal for 2024-25
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Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 150 per quintal to Rs 2,275/quintal for 2024-25

New Delhi, October 18, 2023.Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season.This is the highest increase by the Narendra Modi-led government since it came to power in 2014.A decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Modi.Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at Rs 2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 marketing season (April-March).Briefing media, I&B minister Anurag Thakur said the CCEA has approved the increase in the MSP for all mandated rabi crops for 2024-25 marketing season."Based on the CACP recommendation, we have ...
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan felicitates winners of WorldSkills Competition 2022, launches IndiaSkills 2023-24
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan felicitates winners of WorldSkills Competition 2022, launches IndiaSkills 2023-24

New Delhi, October 17, 2023.Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship felicitated 18 candidates from India, applauding their outstanding talents and skills displayed at the World Skills Competition 2022 Special Edition.India participated in 50 skills and secured 11th position with 2 Silver Medals, 3 Bronze Medals and 13 Medallion for Excellence.The winners and their expert trainers were honoured with certificates and cash prizes during a grand event.The Hon’ble Minister, Shri Pradhan also took this momentous occasion to announce the commencement of IndiaSkills 2023-24, the nation's most significant and awaited National Skill Competition. With this, the candidates canenrol themselves on Skill India Digital platform starting ...
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Tata Motors launches new avatars of Safari and Harrier
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Tata Motors launches new avatars of Safari and Harrier

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer, today announced the commencement of bookings for the highly anticipated new Harrier and Safari models. Following the exceptional success of their predecessors, the new Harrier and Safari are poised to redefine the driving experience by integrating cutting-edge technology, unmatched safety features, and a design ethos that exemplifies Tata Motors’ dedication to innovation and excellence. Starting today, customers can book their choice of the twin SUV at all the authorized Tata Motors dealerships or the company’s website at just INR 25,000.Commenting on this occasion, Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility said, “We are elated to commence the bookings...
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Jean Todt inaugurates Tata Motors’ Road Safety Hackathon
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Jean Todt inaugurates Tata Motors’ Road Safety Hackathon

Mumbai, October 2023.Tata Motors today hosted a ‘Road Safety Hackathon’ to address India's road safety challenges using digital solutions. The hackathon focused on generating innovative ideas that can be implemented smartly and digitally via collaboration with relevant stakeholders.The hackathon was inaugurated by Mr. Jean Todt, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety. He shared valuable insights and experience on this subject from a global perspective, stimulating the discussion.With the objective to create a safe and a secure environment for all individuals on the road, the Hackathon centred on various significant topics, including enhancing road infrastructure, effective enforcement measures, promoting connectivity and digital innovation, developing safer ve...
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HERO MOTOCORP SELLS 1,000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440 ACROSS 100 DEALERSHIPS
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HERO MOTOCORP SELLS 1,000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440 ACROSS 100 DEALERSHIPS

New Delhi, October, 2023.Ushering in the celebrations of the festive season, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, commenced deliveries of Harley-Davidson X440across the country from 15th October.The mega deliveries of Harley-Davidson X440 motorcycles were conducted across 100 dealerships,  including Harley-Davidson and select Hero MotoCorp outlets in different parts of the country.Harley-Davidson X440 is being manufactured at Hero MotoCorp’s manufacturing facility – called the Garden Factory - at Neemrana in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.Since its unveiling in July 2023, the Harley-Davidson X440has captivated the premium segment customers across India, thereby clocking more than 25,000 bookings within just a month of its...
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Audi India launches Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition for the festive season
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Audi India launches Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition for the festive season

Mumbai, October, 2023.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition for the festive season. The Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition represents a perfect blend of performance, luxury, and exclusivity. This limited-edition model is certain to be loved by Audi enthusiasts and delivers an unparalleled driving experience. Priced at INR 8,157,000, the Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition will be offered in two colors - District Green and Mythos Black with limited units on offer. Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “Celebrations for the festive season have begun and we are happy to introduce the Audi S5 Sportback Platinum Edition that offers an array of additional features and enhancements, designed to ...
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Skill India partners Coca-Cola India to launch the Retailer Skill Development Program
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Skill India partners Coca-Cola India to launch the Retailer Skill Development Program

Odisha, 15 October 2023.To empower the retailer community in the states of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced a partnership with Coca-Cola India today to launch the Super Power Retailer Program under the Skill India Mission. The program is being piloted inthe state of Odisha.The partnership was formally announced in the esteemed presence of the Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan;Ved Mani Tiwari, COO, NSDC; and Sanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia.The programfacilitates the empowerment and progress of the retailers, marking a significant milestone in Sk...
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Kotak Launches Festival Bonanza With Offers on Shopping, Fashion, Travel and more
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Kotak Launches Festival Bonanza With Offers on Shopping, Fashion, Travel and more

Mumbai, 14th October, 2023.Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/ “Kotak”) today reported that their customers have lapped up offers on their Khushi Ka Season (KKS) program with great enthusiasm. This season, KMBL has offers during Flipkart’s The Big Billion Day sale, one of themost awaited e-commerce sales LIVE across the Flipkart Group including Myntra Big Fashion Festival, one of the biggest online fashion sale; as well as ClearTrip, one of India’s fastest-growing online travel technology companies that also has great deals during The Big Billion Days.The offers are available for Kotak Credit Card as well as Debit Card customers with an option to pay on EMI.Frederick Dsouza, Business Head – Credit Cards, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd said, “Kotak is delighted to offer customers a ra...
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Join Hands with Indian Navy for the ‘Eastern Naval Fleet Drive – The Eastern Arc’, supported by Toyota Kirloskar Motor
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Join Hands with Indian Navy for the ‘Eastern Naval Fleet Drive – The Eastern Arc’, supported by Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Visakhapatnam, October 2023.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced its participation in the Eastern Naval Fleet Drive 'The Eastern Arc,' organized by the Eastern Command of the Indian Navy Today, the fleet drive started-off to continue over the next 12  days, covering 17 cities and spanning a total distance of approximately 6000 kilometers, along two radial routes and groups, on the East Coast of India.The flag-off ceremony of this important event was held at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, in the gracious presence of  Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet alongside the TKM representative, Mr. Atul Sood, Vice President – Sales and Strategic Marketing....
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Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh reflects the priorities of today’s India – Shri Narendra Modi
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Kaushal Dikshant Samaroh reflects the priorities of today’s India – Shri Narendra Modi

New Delhi  October 2023.Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed students live at the second ‘Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh’ – Annual Skill Convocation Ceremony – on 12th October 2023 organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, graced the event. Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Shri K Sanjay Murthy; Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Shri Sanjay Kumar; Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari; Chairman, National Council fo...
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Rs 1 lakh penalty on Zomato, McDonald’s for deliverying non-veg food in place of veg order
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Rs 1 lakh penalty on Zomato, McDonald’s for deliverying non-veg food in place of veg order

New Delhi, October 13, 2023.Online food ordering and delivery platform Zomato on Friday said a penalty of Rs 1 lakh has been imposed on it and restaurant partner McDonald's by the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum, Jodhpur, for alleged wrongful delivery of non-vegetarian food in place of a vegetarian food order.The company is in the process of filing an appeal against the order, Zomato said in a regulatory filing.The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum (II) Jodhpur has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 lakh for violation of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on Zomato and McDonald's, the restaurant partner whose food was delivered through it, and awarded Rs 5,000 as cost of litigation, it said.
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Air India Express set to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX planes in next 15 months
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Air India Express set to induct 50 new Boeing 737 MAX planes in next 15 months

New Delhi, October 13, 2023.Air India Express, which is in the process of merging AIX Connect with itself, plans to induct 50 new B737 MAX planes in the next 15 months as the Tata Group bolsters its aviation business.Besides, the combined entity of Air India Express, also the country's first international budget carrier, and AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India, will be launching its new brand on October 18.In a message to staff this week, Air India Express and AIX Connect Managing Director Aloke Singh said key milestones, including migration to a common reservations and check-in system, have been achieved in terms of integration of the two carriers.
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Audi India introduces 10-year Roadside Assistance 
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Audi India introduces 10-year Roadside Assistance 

Mumbai, October 12, 2023.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced a comprehensive, 10-year Roadside Assistance program for customers. This will be applicable to cars sold starting October 01, 2023. The initiative is in line with Audi India’s Human-Centricity strategy that focuses on the customer-first approach. Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “We are thrilled to introduce the Roadside Assistance Program for 10 years as a testament to Audi India's steadfast assurance to our valued customers. At Audi India, we firmly believe that our relationship with our customers goes beyond offering products and services - it is about creating an experience that is seamless, hassle-free, and comforting throughout the ownership period. With a compliment...
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Quantum AMC launches Quantum Small Cap Fund
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Quantum AMC launches Quantum Small Cap Fund

Mumbai, Thursday, October 12, 2023.Quantum AMC announced the launch of a new fund offer (NFO) with Quantum Small Cap Fund. It opens for subscription on Monday, October 16 and closes on Friday, October 27, 2023. It is an open-ended equity scheme predominantly investing in Small CapStocks. It will be co-managed by Chirag Mehta – Chief Investment Officer and Abhilasha Satale.The scheme will be benchmarked against S&P BSE 250 Small Cap total return index (TRI). Its investment objective is to generate capital appreciation by investing in Small Cap Stocks.The scheme will have a Direct and Regular Plan. The Fund managers will allocate 65%-100% to the equity and equity-related instruments of Small Cap Companies.The Scheme Investment Philosophy include:True to Label Fund- ...
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Duolingo’s Duocon 2023: Gamified Learning Expands to Music and Math!
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Duolingo’s Duocon 2023: Gamified Learning Expands to Music and Math!

New Delhi, October, 2023. Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL), the world’s leading mobile learning platform, shares its latest product vision that harnesses its proven, gamified teaching methods to expand to new subjects: Music and Math. Company leaders debut the new experiences at Duocon, the largest free global event at the intersection of language, learning, and technology.“Duocon is about celebrating our millions of dedicated learners worldwide,” says Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO. “We are focused on building the best education possible and making it universally available. With our expansion into Music and our updates to Math, we’re one step closer to that goal.”Expanding beyond languageIn a headline talk, Severin Hacker, co-founder and CTO, delves into the company’s expansi...
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Cabinet approves creation of ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ autonomous body
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Cabinet approves creation of ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ autonomous body

New Delhi, October 11, 2023.The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved establishment of an autonomous body 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) to serve as an overarching enabling mechanism powered by technology for youth development and youth-led development, Union minister Anurag Thakur said.The body will provide equitable access to youth to actualise their aspirations and build a developed India across the entire spectrum of the government.Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Thakur said the primary objective of 'Mera Yuva Bharat' is to make it a "whole of government platform for youth development.The body will be dedicated to the nation on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, he said. PTI SKC NAB .
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Showcases Its Special-purpose Hiluxat the East Tech (2023
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Showcases Its Special-purpose Hiluxat the East Tech (2023

Guwahati, 10th October 2023.Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today showcasedtwo special purpose iconic Hilux, modified with the support of an authorised external vendor, at the East Tech 2023 (ET2023), a technology-showcase annual event conducted by the Eastern Command of the Indian Armyin association with Government of Assam. Thisevent aims to promote state-of-the-art indigenous development and production of defence technological capabilities and attain “Atmanirbharta” (self-reliance) in defence sector. Further, this year reflects a bigger leap in reinforcing the Indian army’s endeavours in the areas of Synergy & Research Development and Innovation for modernization of the Indian army.Having conducted comprehensivemarket survey to understand the different mobility requirements of ...
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CBSE kickstarts ‘YOUTH IDEATHON 2023’
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CBSE kickstarts ‘YOUTH IDEATHON 2023’

New Delhi, October 2023.The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launches the YOUTH IDEATHON 2023 at its New Delhi headquarters. Youth Ideathon is India's largest festival of startup ideas for school students, founded in 2021 by the Management Entrepreneurship Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) and ThinkStartup.The 3rd edition of Youth Ideathon was inaugurated by Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director (Skill Development), Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Director (Academics) and Dr. (Mrs.) Praggya M Singh, Director (Academics Assessment) on 6th Oct 2023 at CBSE Headquarters in the presence of Top 5 winners of Incubation and Fellowship grants of Youth Ideathon 2022, who showcased and presented the details and progress of their innovative startups during the last one year of incubation by ThinkStar...
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India faces growing challenge of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with an urgent need for policy and treatment support
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India faces growing challenge of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with an urgent need for policy and treatment support

Jaipur, October, 2023.Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, has emerged as a pressing concern in India, demanding immediate attention from healthcare authorities and policymakers. SMAposes severe challenges to patients, caregivers, and the healthcare system, and its economic burden cannot be ignored.It is heartening to note that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's recent support for a child with SMA has touched the hearts of many. The AAP government's commendable initiative to promote and support a crowdfunding drive, with a strong outpouring of support from the community, exemplifies the power of collective efforts in the fight against SMA.Last year in November, a large group of parents had also approached JK Lon Hospital ...
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Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship institutionalizes Special Campaign 3.0 to Enhance Workspace Efficiency and Resolve Pending Matters
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Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship institutionalizes Special Campaign 3.0 to Enhance Workspace Efficiency and Resolve Pending Matters

New Delhi, October 2023.To bolster workspace management, foster a more productive environment, and address pending matters, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announces its active participation in Special Campaign 3.0. This groundbreaking initiative is aimed at decluttering and enhancing efficiency within national institutes, organizations, research councils, subordinate entities, and its own premises.The journey towards Special Campaign 3.0 commenced on October 2, 2023, with the identification of crucial targets to be addressed during this campaign period. Special campaign 3.0 lays a special focus on achieving space management and elevating the workplace experience in offices. This campaign represents a significant step forward in maintaining the highe...
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India and France forge deeper ties in Space sectorat Indian Space Conclave 2023
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India and France forge deeper ties in Space sectorat Indian Space Conclave 2023

New Delhi, 9th October 2023.The 2nd edition of the annual Indian Space Conclave organized by Indian Space Association kicked off in the capital today. The first day was dedicated to India-France collaboration in the space sector. The event was attended by representatives of the French and Indian space industry leaders, startups and government officials.The event witnessed signing of a significant MoU between ISpA and GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association which is aimed to enhance the understanding of space industry capabilities and increase awareness of business opportunities in France and India. The collaboration will help foster sustainable growth, promote innovation and advocate adoption of new technologies in France and India space industries. The MoU will act as a...
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Rupee settles flat against US dollar
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Rupee settles flat against US dollar

Mumbai, October 09, 2023.The rupee settled flat at 83.27 against the US dollar amid a weak trend in domestic equities and surging crude oil prices in the international markets.Forex traders said the safe-haven dollar gained ground amidst heightened concerns in the Middle East.At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.24 and finally settled at 83.27 against the American currency.
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NLC India wins 810 MW grid-connected solar power project in Rajasthan
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NLC India wins 810 MW grid-connected solar power project in Rajasthan

New Delhi, October 09, 2023.State-owned firm NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) on Monday said it has bagged an 810 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic power project in Rajasthan.The navratna company headquartered in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu bagged the order from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Nigam Limited (RRVUNL)."NLCIL has...garnered the entire capacity of the 810 MW tender floated by RRVUNL...for developing the project RRVUNL's 2,000 MW Ultra Mega Solar Park at Pugal Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan
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