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To support self-employment and augment entrepreneurial opportunities, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), working under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has enter eda partnership with HDFC Life, one ofIndia’s leading life insurers, under the Skill India Mission. NSDC and HDFC Life are collaborating to strengthen the last mile reach of life insurance advisors, provide training to IC38 candidates, and provide opportunities for youth to explore self-employment prospects. Development Authority of India(IRDAI) and drive skill enhancement. Further, by imparting soft skills, this collaboration will facilitate opportunities for the youth to explore self-employment prospects for sustainable livelihood. The…

Tata Motors has introduced its BS6 Phase II range of passenger vehicles with RDE and E20 compliant engines, offering enhanced safety, drivability, comfort & convenience. Tata Motors has refreshed its portfolio across power train options of Petrol, Diesel & CNG with new features which will deliver enhanced safety, drivability, comfort & convenience. The company has also increased its standard warranty from 2 Years/ 75,000kms to 3 Years/ 1 lakh kms, offering a hassle-free ownership experience. The Altroz and Punch have been upgraded to offer smoother drivability, Idle Stop Start, and improved performance. The Revotorq diesel engines have been retuned to…

Kotak Mahindra Bank (“KMBL” / “Bank”) announced that it has executed binding share purchase agreement(s) to acquire 100% of equity shares of Sonata Finance Private Limited (“SFPL”), a Non-Banking Finance Company, classified as an NBFC-MFI, from existing shareholders, subject to regulatory and other approvals, including from Reserve Bank of India. The acquisition is for an aggregate all-cash consideration of approximately ₹ 537 crore. With this acquisition, SFPL will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank after receiving regulatory and other approvals. SFPL provides a strong platform to enable the Bank to become a significant player in the financial inclusion…

iKure, a leading primary healthcare startup organization, in partnership with Centre for Sustainable Health Innovations, Public Health Foundation of India, Cattellyst, Recanteur Media and several other leading global organizations is set to launch a first-of-its-kind initiative, 'Unconference for Solutions' on February 23-25, 2023, in the heart of the Sundarbans. The two-day initiative is aimed at breaking down the boundaries for community-based thought leaders, innovators, and researchers to address resilience, adaptation, access to health and mitigation as part of a collective community-led transformative solution for sustainable development and healthcare reforms in the region. The Unconference, a unique initiative at the intersection…

BetDaily, India’s leading iGaming platform, which recently announced its relaunch, has reached a milestone achievement of 1 lakh new consumer registrations in the last 30 days! This marks a 300% increase in its growth, making it one of the most popular and trusted iGaming platforms in the country. The platform carries a legacy of two decades in the industry and recently underwent a revamp to re-emerge with a more futuristic, consumer-centric outlook. This effort has proven to be a great hit among consumers, as they seem to enjoy the twin interfaces of BetDaily.com and BetDaily.in. BetDaily.in and BetDaily.com offer a…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV revolution in India, announced the new price of the Tiago.ev, bringing to an end the launch pricing offered to its first 20,000 customers. The Tiago.ev now starts at INR 8.69 Lakh (All India - Ex-showroom). This price increase of INR 20,000 across all the variants has been kept to a minimum so that the Tiago.ev remains an attractive proposition for new customers looking to buy an Exciting, Effortless, and Eco-friendly premium hatchback. The Tiago.ev is the first in its segment to offer best-in-class connected features as standard across…

As part of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to boost career opportunities for India’s youth under Skill India Mission, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is conducting the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) on February13, 2023, in200+ districts across the country. Local businesses and organizations have been invited to participate in an apprenticeship mela to provide opportunities to local youth through apprenticeship training. Companies will have the chance to meet potential apprentices on a single platform and choose from the applicants on the spot, providing them with an opportunity to strengthen their livelihood and learn…

Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, recently illuminated 5 schools in the Kamrup district of Assam under its Jagmag Pathshala CSR program, in association with SRF Foundation. The project was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Governor of Assam Shri. Prof. Jagdish Mukhi at Nartap ME School, Dimoria Block, Kamrup(M), Assam. The company has installed a 2.5 KW solar power plant and energy efficient lights and fans in 5 classrooms in each school, reducing their dependence on traditional electricity sources and reducing their carbon footprint. They have also installed outdoor lighting in all schools, making them safer for students and…

Sony India has launched the FX30, a 4K Super 35 compact cinema camera that offers professional features such as Dual Base ISO, Log shooting modes, and user-imported LUTs at a price point that appeals to many aspiring filmmakers. It is available in two variants – FX30 (Body + XLR Handle) and FX30B (Body only). The FX30 offers budding filmmakers' cinematic expression with the latest imaging systems. It features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixels APS-C Exmor R™ CMOS sensor (Super 35 format) with a dual base ISO (800/2500) to deliver high sensitivity, low noise, and 14+ stops  of latitude. Sony's FX30…

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) announced an increase in fixed deposit interest rates across select amounts and tenor buckets by up to 25bps.  The Bank has revised its deposit rates for the 15-month to 2 years tenor bucket, offering 7.25% for deposit amounts Rs.2crs to 5crs and 7.10% for deposits up to Rs.2 crs. Senior Citizens are now offered a rate of 7.60% for deposits up to Rs.2 crore. The revised rates will be effective 10th Feb 2023. N Kotak Mahindra Bank has passed on the benefit of higher interest rates to its customers, offering them a higher return on…