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The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, has opened rider registration for Season 2. Following a phenomenal inaugural season that captivated audiences with heart-stopping races and exceptional talent, the ISRL is ready to push the boundaries once again. Season 1 of motorsports sparked significant interest among enthusiasts, attracting over 104 registrations from various countries, including defending champions. Some of the leading names that battled for the win were Matt Moss - 9-time Australian MX and SX Champion, Jordi Tixier - World Champion MX2 (2014), 2022 Prince of Paris (SX2) Thomas Ramette, Hugo Manzato from…

Tata Motors announced the launch of Tata Motors Fleet Verse - a comprehensive and innovative digital marketplace for Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The platform offers features like new vehicle discovery, configuration, acquisition, financing, and is future-proofed to include a range of additional services and features, making Fleet Verse a one-stop digital destination for all commercial vehicle needs. Fleet Verse is a comprehensive platform that consolidates all aspects of commercial vehicle ownership, offering advanced semantic search features and a Smart Search Vehicle Discovery to explore Tata Motors' 900+ models and 3000+ variants. Its Product Configurator allows users to customize vehicle recommendations…

Samsung launches flight, bus, movies and events ticket bookings on Samsung Wallet, in partnership with One97 Communications Limited that owns the Paytm brand, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company. The partnership aims to enhance consumers’ convenience by offering a seamless and integrated booking experience directly through the Samsung Wallet, facilitating access to a wide range of services through Paytm. Samsung India and Paytm have partnered to provide Galaxy smartphone users with seamless access to Paytm's services, including flights, bus bookings, movie ticket purchases, and event bookings, all integrated within the Samsung Wallet. Users can add tickets directly to…

The Australian Government and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a productive roundtable to discuss the lessons learned from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project. Led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and Mr. Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor, Education and Research, Australian High Commission, the roundtable focussed on the opportunities that lay beyond in taking the initiative forward, bringing it up to scale and replicating the model to other sectors. Representatives from National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Education(MoE) and Agriculture…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is committed to enhancing quality apprenticeship training across sectors through the significant increase in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). In the past 3 years, the total enrolments have grown three-fold to touch 9,31,368 youth under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in FY2023- 24. Maharashtra saw an impressive participation of 2,63,156 youth in the scheme, highlighting its ability in building pathways for fresh talent to build their capabilities, enhance job readiness and making them job ready. The other states are Tamil Nadu (1,01,495), Gujarat (83,730), Karnataka (78,444)and Uttar Pradesh (71,444). The National…

Tata Motors, a leading global automobile manufacturer, announced a price increase for its commercial vehicles effective July 1, 2024. The hike, up to 2%, is aimed at offsetting rising commodity prices and will affect the entire range of commercial vehicles, with variations depending on individual models and variants. The decision comes as part of Tata Motors' strategy to manage increased input costs while continuing to deliver high-quality products. The price adjustment underscores the company's commitment to sustaining operations amid fluctuating market conditions.Tata Motors, part of the USD 150 billion Tata Group, is a USD 44 billion organization renowned for its…

Coca-Cola India is advancing its circular economy efforts by introducing 100% recycled PET (rPET) into the Indian beverage industry. The company has announced the launch of Coca-Cola in ASSP with 100% Recycled PET (rPET) in 250ml bottles, starting with the state of Orissa. Manufactured by Coca-Cola's bottling partner, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCBPL), this initiative underscores the company's commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing carbon footprint and promoting environmental responsibility. The Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) reduces emissions by 36% by using lightweight PET material, and by transitioning from virgin PET to recycled PET, it contributes to…

In this era of AI, professionals must develop new skills to advance their careers. However, new research from LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, shows they are facing roadblocks in their learning journey. Despite 80% of professionals in India saying that their company is doing enough to cultivate a culture of learning, findings show that over 9 in 10 (94%) are finding it hard to prioritise learning due to work and family commitments. The top barriers faced by students include time constraints due to family or personal commitments (34%), busy work schedules (29%), and feeling overwhelmed by available learning resources…

Union Minister of State, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, conducted a thorough review of the Directorate General of Training (DGT) operations and participated in an immersive session to gain a comprehensive understanding of its schemes and institutions. These include Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), and the Central Staff Training and Research Institute (CSTARI). This session marked a significant step towards the upgradation and reinvigoration of the entire skill development ecosystem in India. Shri Chaudhary praised the DGT's efforts in revitalizing the skilling ecosystem, adding over 5000 institutions in the last decade. He…

Tata Motors is unveils the One Million Plantation initiative in the tribal interiors of Maharashtra, aiming to transform the local economy. This ambitious project aims to sow saplings of hope for local communities in the Palghar district. To date 1.5 million fruit and forest saplings have taken root, covering 13,000 acres across eight blocks, breathing life into once-barren land. The company plans to plant an additional one million trees within the next three months to preserve biodiversity and alleviate distressed farmer migration. Tata Motors supports sapling costs through a collaborative model, with BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihoods and Development (BISLD)…