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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…

India’s largest and fastest growing apparel and accessories specialty chain of Reliance Retail, TRENDS, announced the launch of its new Store in Ranaghat town of Nadia district in the state of West Bengal. Trends are democratizing fashion in India by connecting by strengthening its reach & connect with consumers across the country. The store at Ranaghat boasts of modern looks and ambience featuring an exciting range of good quality and fashion merchandise at affordable prices. Customers can enjoy a unique and superlative experience of trendy Women's Wear, Men's Wear, Kids Wear & Fashion Accessories at delightful prices. This 5461 sq.…

Coir Board has organised a 4 days expo in Jyotichitraban Kahilipara Guwahati to promote Coir and its uses. The expo started on 23rd of March and will end on 26th of March. The inaguration took place in presence of Hon'ble Shri D Kuppuramu ji (Chairman Coir Board) and Hon'ble Lakshmana S, IAS (Secretary, Minister of Industry Govt of Assam). Coir Board was set up under the Coir Industry Act, 1953 by the Government of India The Coir Industry Act mandates the Board to undertake scientific, technological and economic research, modernization, quality improvement, human resource development, market promotion and welfare of…

To empower India’s youth by extending numerous prospects for international job opportunities across sectors, National Skill Development Corporation’s 100% subsidiary, NSDC International has collaborated with one of the leading universities inIndia, Lamrin Tech Skill University (LTSU), an incubated skill university to organize the first-of-its-kind International Kaushal Mahotsav in a hybrid mode. The registrations have already begun, and the candidates can sign up at Kaushal Mahotsav, International || Candidate Portal (nsdcdigital.org), and the employers can register at  Company Portal (nsdcdigital.org). The International Kaushal Mahotsav aims to elevate the profile and presence of India's young talent in international markets, providing meaningful job…

Sandeep Choudhary, YES WORLD Promoter and CEO, is a Save Earth activist. His work towards environmental conservation, path-breaking achievements as an entrepreneur and thoughtful initiatives has been recognized by the government and international agencies. YES WORLD is working in the field of climate technology to save our planet from the biggest problem of global warming, which is being viewed as an existential threat to our planet. They have taken a community-driven approach to generate awareness around climate change and global warming. YES WORLD Climate Tech Pvt. Ltd. has launched the world's first energy-efficient windows solution for home and commercial buildings.…

Back in 2022, Government of India sponsored a proposal at the 75th Session of the General Assembly to recognize the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM). The proposal was unanimously supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), as well as the members of the General Assembly. Bhutan celebrated IYM with a focus on 'Millets for Mission LiFE' at India House, Thimphu. It was a 6-day celebration that started on the 17th of March and concluded on Wednesday. Bhutanese dignitaries, senior government officials, business executives, chefs, representatives of civil society organizations, and members of the Indian community…

India Health Fund is collaborating with ACT, a non-profit venture philanthropy platform, to support Salcit Technologies in piloting Swaasa® - an AI-led solution that can revolutionize the detection and early treatment of tuberculosis in India. Active case finding (ACF) is an established measure for the systematic screening of infectious diseases like TB in high-risk populations. In 2021, 73,772 patients were identified through ACF, but there is a lack of affordable, rapid response and sensitive screening tools that can help find the millions of active TB cases that often go undiagnosed. Currently used ACF methods are visual inspection, patient questionnaires, and…

While recessionary concerns and layoffs continue to make headlines, the latest ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) Employment Outlook Survey of nearly 3,020 employers, findstheir appetite for hiring continues in the second quarter of 2023. The optimism remains despite organizations struggling to activate their hiring plans with talent shortages at 80%. When compared to last year, the talent supply with the requisite skills depicted in the sliding shift of employers experiencing Talent Shortage by 3%. Hiring intentions remain lower than last quarter, while employers continue to struggle to find the right skills. IT & Data (37%), Sales &Marketing (30%), and Engineering (29%) are…

The Body Shop, a Britain-born international personal care brand, has news that is sure to be music to makeup enthusiasts’ ears. The brand has announced the launch of its new Activist Makeup range, with multiple products formulated based on its central values with premium, ethically-sourced ingredients, 95% of which are of natural origin. The Activist Makeup range includes a variety of products that use premium ingredients of 95% natural origin and come in recyclable packaging. The collection includes Fresh Nude Foundation, Vitamin C Concealer, Tea Tree Face Base, Hemp Primer, Freestyle Pigments, Frame It - Brow, Swipe It Lip Balm,…