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Sittwe Port in Rakhine State of Myanmar has been inaugurated by India and Myanmar on Tuesday. The inauguration marks an important milestone in boosting bilateral and regional trade as well as contributing to the state's local economy. The commissioning of Sittwe port will provide better connectivity, increase employment opportunities and increase the scope of development in the region. The port's location makes it strategically important for India's Act East Policy, which aims to strengthen ties with the Asia-Pacific region. Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, and Admiral Aung San, Deputy Prime Minister of Myanmar were…

India’s No. 1 Furniture Brand Royaloak has launched its new store at Siliguri. The inauguration & lamp lighting ceremony was done by Ranjan Sarkar, Deputy Mayor, Siliguri Municipal Corporation in the presence of Vijai Subramaniam, Chairman, Royaloak along with Mathan Subramaniam, MD, Royaloak, Abhijit Bhowmick, Biswanath Ghosh & Mrs. Mitali Ghosh, Franchise owners, Kiran Chabbria, Franchise Head, Royaloak, and Kailash Chand Agarwal, property owner. Royaloak is known for its widest range of products like sofas, recliners, dining, mattress, beds, décor & a comprehensive range of office & outdoor furniture. This range comprises of ‘International Country Collection’ which feature the finest…

IBM announced new IBM Quantum Safe technology, a comprehensive set of tools and capabilities combined with IBM's deep security expertise, designed to help organizations prepare for the post-quantum era. It is designed to be an end-to-end solution for organizations, including governmental agencies, as they prepare for the post-quantum era. IBM has developed IBM Quantum Safe technology to protect against security risks associated with quantum technology, such as the ability to break the most widely used security protocols. This technology is based on its expertise in cryptography, quantum computing, and critical infrastructure. IBM Quantum Safe Explorer, Advisor, and Remediator are capabilities…

Spark Minda has announced the availability of premium soft wiper blades for four-wheeler SUVs, MUVs, Commercial Vehicles and three-wheelers. Spark Minda strives to provide customers with the best choice to upgrade their wiper blades, ensuring clear visibility and safe driving experience. Spark Minda continues to be one of the leading players in the wiper category. Designed to provide clear and unobstructed visibility even during extreme weather conditions, Spark Minda wipers ensure utmost safety while driving. Wipers ensure perfect vision through Wind Shield Glass by making things visible in their actual size, guaranteeing the safety of the driver.  Spark Minda wiper…

Committed to the rapid electrification of mobility, Tata Motors launched an extension to its bestselling EV in the personal mobility segment, the new Nexon EV MAX, at an attractive starting price of NPR 46.49 lakh for 7.2 kW charging option in Nepal. With this launch, Tata Motors is taking the lead to enhance the appeal of EVs and expand the market with a new offering for customers who are looking for longer intercity travel. The Nexon EV MAX is powered by Ziptron technology and will come in 3 colours: Intensi-Teal, Daytona Grey and Pristine White. It has a 40.5 kWh…

The control of problematic weeds is one of the key challenges for farmers growing rice and tea in India, preventing them from harvesting high-quality produce. BASF has now launched two new herbicides, Facet and Duvelon, to support rice and tea farmers safeguard their crops from invasive weeds. Facet is formulated for application in rice fields, and the formulation of Duvelon is optimized for the use in tea plantations. These latest innovations offer farmers in India a reliable solution for weed management. Facet delivers efficient and reliable weed control. The pioneering solution is powered by BASF’s active ingredient, Quinclorac, in a…

For the investors who are looking for investing to meet long-term wealth creation goals, here is one mutual fund product category. Flexi-cap funds are open-ended equity funds investing at least 65% of total assets are invested in equity assets of companies across the different market capitalizations viz., large-cap, mid-cap or small-cap fund. UTI Flexi Cap Fund is one of the oldest funds in the category (launched in 1992) and has a long-term track record of consistent performance. The Fund has a corpus of over Rs. 24,237-Crore and trusted by over 18.55 Lakh investors (as on April 30, 2023). This offering…

Two institutions of Delhi University, Centre for Innovation in Infectious Diseases, Research, Education and Training (CIIDRET) and Delhi School of Skill Enhancement & Entrepreneurship Development (IoE-DSSEED) joined forces to celebrate the valedictory ceremony of the '100 Days Skill Festival'. More than 400 participants from 90 different institutions and courses across the nation have been trained and upskilled. The Skill India Mission's objective is to empower the youth of the country with adequate skill sets to increase their employability and improve productivity. The festival has created an ecosystem for learning, collaboration, and networking, bringing together students, instructors, academicians, industry, and facilitators.…

IBM has unveiled a new geospatial foundation model to enable first steps towards reducing climate change. The model, part of IBM's watsonx.ai geospatial offering, is planned to be available in preview to IBM clients through IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite (EIS) during the second half of this year. It can be used to estimate climate-related risks, value and monitor forests for carbon-offset programs, and develop predictive models to help enterprises create strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Authored by: Christina Shim, Vice President and Global Head of Product Management & Strategy, IBM Sustainability Software; and Sriram Raghavan, Vice President,…

Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII), one of India's leading private general insurance players, has launched an insurance awareness program on wheels called "KEEP YOUR FAMILY SECURED, GET INSURED!" in Sikkim. The objective of this program is to create awareness about the benefits of insurance and increase insurance penetration in the region. The campaign van was flagged off from Gangtok city by the dignitaries,Dr. Yogesh Verma - Professor & Ex Medical Superintendent, Sikkim Manipal University, Mr. Pramod Dalmia - Principal Dealer Mahindra Rajsons Enterprises and Mr. Rajesh Somani - Valuer & Loss Accessor in Sikkim. The van campaign will…