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Honda Racing India, led by HMSI, will showcase their skills at the Sportsland SUGO International Circuit in Japan for Round 3. With 11 points in the 2023 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, Honda Racing India is set to increase their stakes in the Asia Production 250cc (AP250cc) category. The team's impressive performance at the second round of the 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship will be a testament to their skills and determination. Leading the ARRC charge in Asia Production (AP250) class and with an exhilarating display of racing prowess, is the experienced Kavin Samaar Quintal, the solo Indian team’s rider…

TVS Motor Company has announced an affordable price range for the popular TVS XL100 Kick Start Variant, starting at ₹ 44,999 (ex-showroom). This move reflects the company's commitment to meeting evolving customer needs and offering affordable mobility solutions.TVS Motor Company's customer-centric approach is evident in this initiative, as the company strives to create value-driven mobility solutions that cater to the diverse requirements of the Indian market. The TVS XL100 Heavy Duty is powered by a 99.7cc, single-cylinder four-stroke engine which was updated from carbureted to fuel-injected during the BS-VI transition. It produces 4.3bhp at 6,000rpm and 6.5Nm at 3,500rpm and…

NSDC International (NSDCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) to open several avenues for skill development in healthcare and allied sectors to augment language and domain proficiency of the aspiring candidates for overseas job opportunities. NSDCI plans to deploy 10,000 healthcare workers globally through Skill India International Mission, with Inc acting as a knowledge partner. The MOU was signed by Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC International, and Dr. T Dileep Kumar, President of Dr Sandeep Singh Kaura, Adviser, NSDC for Skill India International Mission, Mrs K S Bharti, Joint Secretary, INC,…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) is focusing on environmental conservation through its afforestation initiatives under its sixth eco-challenge, "Living in Harmony with Nature." The company has been using the unique Miyawaki Method of Afforestation since 2009, making it the first Indian company to implement such a method. TKM's commitment to sustainability and ecological restoration has yielded remarkable results, with numerous advantages of the Miyawaki approach. Dr. Akira Miyawaki's Miyawaki Concept creates dense, multi-layered forests using native species to mimic natural regeneration processes. This approach promotes biodiversity and aids food chain and ecology. Toyota's Miyawaki plantation drive expanded to 112 acres, with…

A recently published pan-India consensus paper shows that time-in-range (TIR) data generated from continuous glucose monitoring devices is a powerful metric that people living with diabetes can use to gain a better picture of their glycemic control and   make more informed decisions. TIR is the percentage of time a person’s glucose values are within the recommend target range and is effective in capturing dynamic variations in glucose levels. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices have enabled people living with diabetes to make informed decisions about their food and exercise. A consensus study highlighted how people with a TIR of more than…

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer, has partnered with NWWA to support community development initiatives, promoting inclusive learning and education. As per an MoU signed between Hero MotoCorp and the NWWA, the Company will support CHETNA –an Early Intervention Center in Delhi that provides occupational therapy, speech therapy, play and counselling to children born with neuro-developmental disabilities. The initiative, part of Hero Salutes Heroes of the Nation's CSR platform, aims to support children's learning needs, enabling them to progress through early developmental stages and improve their quality of life. CHETNA offers multi-modality interventions to minimize neuro-developmental disabilities in children…

GE Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. This milestone is part of strengthening defense cooperation between the two countries, amidst Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official state visit to the US. GE Aerospace is considering joint production of its F414 engines in India, as part of the Indian Air Force's Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 program. The company is working with the U.S. government to obtain export authorization. GE has been operating in India for over four decades, focusing on engines, avionics, services, engineering,…

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has opened admissions for the session 2023-24 under the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) formats. The registration process, which began on 1st June 2023, has received an overwhelming response with over 35,000 candidates already registered. DGT has expanded its offerings under CITS by introducing two new trades: Surveyor and Baker & Confectioner. These trades will be available at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in 35 cities, and the seating capacity has been increased from 14,400 to 16,500. 93 ITOTs are participating…

Manipal Institute of Technology, a constituent unit of MAHE, unveiled a first-of-its-kind undergraduate program in B. Tech in Computer Science and Financial Technology on 20th June 2023, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in innovative education. The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reported that the global revenues of the Financial Technology (Fintech) sector will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. APAC is the leading fintech market, with fintech firms in India, China, and Indonesia, as well as a tech-savvy youth population, an expanding middle class, many small and medium-sized enterprises, and underbanked populations. The CAGR for this sector is estimated at 27…

JLR has announced a new collaboration with Ever stream Analytics to integrate AI into its supply chain management, allowing it to monitor its supply chain in real-time and avert future global supply issues. This will help protect the production of its current models and next generation of pure-electric vehicles. The technology uses AI, predictive analytics, machine learning and human intuition to plot emerging incidents such as natural disasters, strikes, data breaches and export issues on a global map, alerting JLR to any potential impact on its supply chain. This capability updates in real-time, taking measures to avoid industrial disruption, which…