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InsuranceDekho, India’s leading Insurtech player, has raised $150 million in Series A funding consisting of a mix of equity and debt, the largest ever series A round by an Indian Insurtech company. The equity round was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and TVS Capital Funds with participation from Investcorp, Avataar Ventures and LeapFrog Investments. InsuranceDekho was founded by Ankit Agrawal and Ish Babbar in 2016 and has seen significant premium growth. It aims to achieve annualized premium run-rate of INR 3,500 crores by March 2023. The latest funding will be used to scale up product and technology functions, expand…

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has made all preparations to repeat the history of 2018 in Tripura Assembly Elections under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shri Amit Shah, the BJP's star campaigner, targeted the opposition directly at Vijay Sankalp Rally in Khowai, Tripura's Khowai district, and Santir Bazar, South Tripura district. The way Amit Shah was lashing out at the opposition and the number of people who gathered at the Vijay Sankalp Rally to listen to him, it seems that the first choice of the Northeast is the Modi-Shah duo and the BJP. The Communist rule of…

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today inaugurated an all-new premium big bike sales & service outlet – Honda Big Wing at Raghunathganj (West Bengal). Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, said the outlet provides a differentiated immersive experience to premium motorcycle customers across the country. Located at Plot No. 776, Mouza-Kankuria, P.S - Raghunathganj, District Murshidabad, West Bengal, the facility aims to elevate the #GoRidin spirit amongst new as well as prospective customers. The differentiated Silver Wing can be experienced at more than 100 operational touch points, and the company currently operates over 6 outlets with exciting premium offerings from…

CollegeDekho, India's largest higher education services ecosystem, has won the award for the 'Best Enrollment& Admissions Management Solutions of the Year' at the Education Innovation Summit & Awards 2023 in Bengaluru. After their win in the last year's edition of the same awards, CollegeDekho's positive impact on the higher education ecosystem and value proposition proved critical in ensuring this victory for a second consecutive time. CollegeDekho has guided over 85 lakh students and ensured 1.3 lakh admissions since 2015. They began with a vision to create a globally trusted student guidance ecosystem. Their CAF platform allows students to apply to…

Okaya EV, India’s fastest growing electric vehicle brand, has strengthened its ‘Faast’ series that offers enhanced performance and range-oriented scooters with the launch of its latest scooter Okaya Faast F3. Okaya Faast F3 delivers an exceptional range of 125 Km on a single charge, is waterproof and dust-resistant and has a maximum speed of 70Km based upon loading capacity. With its unique features and safety parameters, Okaya Faast F3 is designed for people who are looking for a dependable and affordable scooter. Okaya Faast F3 is an affordable electric scooter powered by a 1200W motor and 3.53 kWh Li-ion LFP…

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra will be on an official visit to Bangladesh from February 15-16, at the invitation of Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masood Bin Momen. In a press release, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned that the upcoming visit of FS Kwatra will further strengthen bilateral relations and give impetus to the ongoing cooperation in diverse fields. Additionally, the MEA also said that the two foreign secretaries will review all aspects of bilateral relations including political, security, water, trade & investment, power & energy, defence, connectivity and sub-regional cooperation. FS Kwatra's visit to Bangladesh is in line with…

Renault and Nissan have announced a new long-term vision for India, increasing production and R&D activities, introducing electric vehicles, and transitioning to carbon-neutral manufacturing. Renault and Nissan are realigning their shareholding in their joint operations in India, with Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL) moving to ownership of 51% Nissan - 49% Renault and Nissan Technology Business Centre (RNTBCI) moving to 51% Renault -49% Nissan.  Six new models from Renault and Nissan in India will be built on common Alliance platforms, with four new C-segment SUVs and two new A-segment electric vehicles. These vehicles will build on the heritage…

The first meeting of the Agriculture Working Group under the India's G20 Presidency begins on February 13, 2023. A heritage walk was organized for the delegates at the historic Rajwada Palace in Indore. The presentation of a beautiful dance and classical music at Krishnapura Chhatri, Gopal Mandir and other important places astonished the delegates. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia will be present on the second day of the programme. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated an exhibition on millets. The CM also said that 60 thousand farmers are doing natural farming in Madhya Pradesh and the efforts…

Nissan Formula E Team secured points in the first-ever Hyderabad E-Prix, with Norman Nato taking seventh in a chaotic race. Meanwhile, Sacha Fenestraz had podium hopes, running in fourth before being caught up in an incident and working his way back up to 12th in Round 4 of Season 9. Nato and Fenestraz both showed strong race pace, with Nato coming back through the field to secure seventh and his first points for the team. Fenestraz progressed to the Duels for the second time but narrowly missed out on making it through to the semi-finals. A strong launch saw the…

The Nissan Formula E Team is set to compete in Round 4 of the 2022/23 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as it heads to India for the first of four new venues in Season 9. Nissan is providing innovative and high-performance electric vehicles to promote EV adoption globally. Formula E is the pinnacle of EV technology and Nissan is driving the road-to-track transfer, bringing the joys of electrification to consumers and sports fanatics worldwide. As Formula E comes to Hyderabad for the first time, the race marks a transition in the Indian market, showcasing a commitment to electrification and…