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Kia India, India's premium carmaker, has announced the release of the new Seltos on July 4th. The refreshed vehicle will feature enhanced segment-leading features and a refreshed design, marking a new revolution in the automobile industry. The teaser was released on June 30th, 2023. Kia forayed into the Indian market with the launch of Seltos in August 2019 and won the hearts of India's new-age consumers. In a remarkably short span of 46 months, the Seltos became the fastest SUV to cross the 5-lakh sales milestone. Currently, 3.78 Lakh Seltos are running on Indian roads, accounting for 53% of KIN's…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of India’s EV evolution, continues to exhibit significant growth across the state of West Bengal with a market share of 90% in FY23. The portfolio experienced a 13% growth in rural areas in April 2023, driven by increased EV awareness, expanding charging infrastructure, strategically placed stations, a strong network of 55 sales outlets, 11 authorized service setups, and positive customer word of mouth. Tata Motors' Tiago.ev, the latest EV entry, has democratized electric vehicles and expanded to new cities in India. It became the fastest booked EV, reaching 20,000 bookings in…

Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), inaugurated a three-day hands-on workshop on 3D bioprinting for biomedical applications at Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research. The workshop is the first of its kind in Manipal, focusing on G code generation, 3D structure design, and 3D bioprinting software. Dr. Sharath K Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences at MAHE, discussed 3D printed bone implants for orthopaedic applications and hoped for its widespread application in medical and food industries. He noted the rapidly growing 3D printing of meat. Sumant Bhutoria, CEO of Alfatek Systems,…

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), to engage ex-servicemen in work opportunities and facilitate their seamless integration into the civilian workforce. Through this MoU, IBM will collaborate with DGR to tap into the rich talent pool ofex-servicemen for relevant job opportunities that may continue to arise at the company and/or its affiliates. IBM and DGR aim to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment by offering veterans professional growth and personal development opportunities. They will collaborate to identify ex-servicemen with suitable skills for open positions, and…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of India’s EV evolution, continues to exhibit significant growth across the state of Assam with a market share of 93% in FY23. The portfolio is witnessing increased acceptance in rural areas, with an 18% growth (April 2023). The growth in electric vehicles (EVs) is attributed to increased awareness, charging infrastructure expansion, 34 strategically placed stations, a strong network of 28 sales outlets, 4 authorized service setups, and positive customer word of mouth. Tata Motors' Tiago.ev has revolutionized electric vehicles in India, becoming the fastest booked EV and delivering 10,000 units in…

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of the EV evolution in India, today announced the achievement of the 50Ksales mark for India’s bestselling EV, the Nexon EV. The Nexon EV, launched in 2020, revolutionized the Indian electric vehicle market by providing a first-hand EV experience in homes. It broke barriers to adoption and enabled India's journey towards electrified mobility. The Nexon EV is sold in 500 cities in India and has driven over 900 million km, showcasing the confidence of the 50K strong community. With 6,000 charging stations, India's growing public adoption of electric vehicles has grown…

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through Sector Skill Councils (SCCs) demonstrated its unwavering commitment to make vocational education and skill training aspirational for Indian youth through strengthening the public-private partnership. MSDE held a workshop to emphasize the importance of Skill Development Centres (SSCs) in enhancing the skill ecosystem and responding to industry needs. The workshop focused on the need for industry-driven skill training programs for various job roles across different sectors. The workshop featured Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of…

Ganglia Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a start-up based on research, innovation, and entrepreneurial focus from Kasturba Medical and Manipal Institute of Technology, has been shortlisted for the Singapore-India-Hackathon 2023. The company is among the 12 Indian start-ups in the category. The milestone has been achieved through the tireless efforts of the Chairman, Dr Jayaraj Mymbilly Balakrishnan, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, KMC, Manipal, MAHE, ably supported by the MD and CEO, Dr Dasharathraj K Shetty, Associate Professor, Department of Data Science and Computer Applications, MIT, Manipal, MAHE and with the invaluable support of Manipal-GoK-Bioincubator and Centre for Disaster Management, MAHE apart…

Boeing President and CEO David L. Calhoun discussed Boeing's eight decades of aerospace partnership with India in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of this partnership.Boeing continues to build on its longstanding commitment to India’s commercial aviation and defense sectors. This week at the Paris Air Show, Boeing announced new services contracts in India, as well as the finalization of Air India’s order of up to 290 new Boeing jets.  Boeing is a global aerospace company that develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers in over 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, Boeing leverages…

Tata AIA Life Insurance introduces digital payments via WhatsApp and Unified Payment Interfaces, enhancing consumer obsession and offering instant premium payments through WhatsApp and UPI-enabled options. The newly added payment option is first-of-its-kind in the insurance industry. The seamless process enables digital premium payments, quick confirmation, and acknowledgement, making it easy for both tech and non-tech-savvy consumers, providing a hassle-free premium payment experience. WhatsApp and UPI have become household messaging and payment facilities, respectively, in India. The country has close to 500 million WhatsApp users today and more than 300 million UPI users. Tata AIA utilizes new-age platforms for premium…