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The 2nd Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting began on Monday at the Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat's capital Gandhinagar. The meeting was attended by 130 delegates from G20 member states, 11 invited countries and 14 international organizations. The meeting began with a presentation on best practices in water resource management by the G20 member countries. The ECSWG meeting is being held from March 27-29. Earlier on Sunday, the G20 representatives were traditionally welcomed at the Ahmedabad airport. The meeting discussed key initiatives such as NamamiGange, climate-resilient infrastructure, participatory groundwater management, Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission, as…

Kapil Dev, Pawan Kumar Patodia, Kaushik Ghosh, actor Zaid Hamid, Uma Vishal Agarwal and Varun Goenka are all set to bring to viewers an interesting show named 'Driving with The Legends'. The show was recently launched and has created a great buzz among everyone. The first season will be shot extensively in Switzerland and will be produced under the banner of The Legend Studios LLC. DWTL is bringing together a unique blend of personalities and expertise from the travel industry. Haider Khan is a popular director and photographer who is known for his unique vision and portrayal of Mr. Kapil…

Kapil Dev, Pawan Kumar Patodia, Kaushik Ghosh, actor Zaid Hamid, Uma Vishal Agarwal and Varun Goenka are all set to bring to viewers an interesting show named 'Driving with The Legends'. The show was recently launched and has created a great buzz among everyone. The first season will be shot extensively in Switzerland and will be produced under the banner of The Legend Studios LLC. DWTL is bringing together a unique blend of personalities and expertise from the travel industry. Haider Khan is a popular director and photographer who is known for his unique vision and portrayal of Mr. Kapil…

Making an exciting entry in the world of comedy is Sony AATH’s Gultemama. Known for his addebaazi and gossiping nature, Gokulcharan Guha alias ‘Gultemama’ has become the talk of the town. The show and the character have been receiving appreciation from not just the viewers but also from ace comedians and veteran actors such as Kanchan Mullick and Biswanath Basu. Kanchan and Basu are excited about the arrival of Gultemama, a comic hero from Bengal who brings in fun and gossip. Kanchan is sure that people will start associating with him due to his addebaazi, while Basu is happy to…

COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE entrance examinations will be held on Sunday, 28 May 2023 for admissions to over 150 Engineering colleges and 50+ reputed universities. The entrance exam will be conducted for colleges affiliated with the Karnataka Unaided Private Engineering Colleges Association (KUPECA) and Uni-GAUGE member universities offering B.E/B.Tech programs. The exam will be conducted online in over 150 cities across India, with over 400 test centers, and is expected to attract over 1,00,000 students. Applicants can register at www.comedk.org orwww.unigauge.com. The application process is open online from February 15, 2023, to April 24, 2023. ComedK has launched COMED KARES,…

Investment in Mutual funds (where not more than 35% is invested in equity shares of domestic companies) that are bought on or after April 1, 2023 will be taxed as short-term capital gains at applicable tax rates. Capital gains from debt funds, international funds and gold funds will be taxed at an individual's relevant applicable tax rate. Debt mutual funds held for more than 3 years will no longer enjoy indexation benefit, but existing LTCG benefits will continue for investments made on or before March 31, 2023. Debt funds and traditional investments will now see parity in taxation, based on…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced an exciting offer for its iconic lifestyle utility vehicle, the Hilux. Customers can now choose an attractive low EMI option starting from Rs. 32,886/- or an assured 70% buyback after 3 years. These rollouts have been specially designed to ensure customers' convenience in owning the Hilux in the lifestyle vehicle segment.     Toyota has curated its Hilux buying options to provide an enhanced value proposition and low cost of ownership. Since its launch, the Hilux has gained appreciation for its styling and driving comfort. Toyota Hilux is a versatile lifestyle utility vehicle that is ideal…

The 1st TIWG meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is scheduled in Mumbai, from March 28th - 30th, 2023. During this three-day Meeting, over 100 delegates from G20 member countries, invitee countries, regional groupings and international organizations will engage in deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments. The seminar on 'Trade Finance' will focus on the role of banks, financial institutions, development finance institutions and export credit agencies in closing the trade finance gap, and how digitalization and fintech solutions can improve access to trade finance. It will be followed by a guided tour of Bharat Diamond Bourse. On 29th March,…

A corporate agency agreement has been signed between Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (one of the leading private general insurers of India) and Manipur Rural Bank (a pioneer bank in Manipur) for a period of three years for the distribution of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance’s products across all their branches in Manipur. Under this strategic agreement, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance will offer its industry leading general insurance products such as Health, Personal Accident, Home, Motor, and Travel insurance amongst others to financially safeguard customers of the bank. This strategic alliance aims to improve penetration and awareness of a comprehensive range of…

HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurers, has launched HDFC Life Smart Pension Plus – a plan that enables customers to achieve financial independence after retirement, in the form of a regular and guaranteed stream of income, similar to a ‘salary’.HDFC Life Smart Pension Plus has been designed to cater to individuals who want to save and create a financial safety net for themselves while they earn to be able to continue with their current lifestyle after retirement in their golden years. This annuity product could enable customers live their desired life after retirement. The product offers flexibility to…