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15 Jan

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari approves draft notification to make 6 airbags compulsory in private vehicles

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Union Minister of Transport Nitin Gadkari has approved a draft gazette notification which will now make 6 airbags compulsory in private vehicles carrying up to 8 passengers. This is a move that has been under discussion over a few months now, wherein initially 2 airbags- one for the driver seat and one for the co-passenger seat were made mandatory in July 2019 and January 2022, respectively. “In order to enhance the safety of the occupants in motor vehicles carrying upto 8 passengers, I have now approved a Draft GSR Notification to make a minimum of 6 Airbags compulsory." Gadkari said…

14 Jan

UTI Flexi Cap Fund–A flexi-cap portfolio with emphasis on business sustainability

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaUTI Flexi Cap Fund

Setting a realistic financial goal is the first-step towards successful investing for any investor. While looking for an investment option which can consistently reward you is important, it isequally important to understand the risk associated with it to aim for an optimal outcome in the long-term.Mutual fund option can be explored for meeting financial goals ranging from short-term to long-term, while choosing to invest from wide-range of products across the asset class. Here is one mutual fund product category that investors can look for investing in meeting long-term wealth creation goals. Flexi-cap funds are open-ended equity funds investing at least…

14 Jan

Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 2,85,445in Q3 FY22

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The Tata Motors Group global wholesales inQ3FY22, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 2,85,445nos., higherby 2%, as compared toQ3FY21. Global wholesales of all Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in Q3 FY22were at 1,02,772nos., higher by14%, over Q3FY21. Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in Q3FY22were at 1,82,673nos., lowerby 3% as compared toQ3FY21. Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover were83,110vehicles (**JLR number forQ3 FY22 includes CJLR volumes of 13,928 units). Jaguar wholesales for the quarter were 13,518vehicles, while Land Rover wholesales for the quarterwere 69,592vehicles. **CJLR – It is a JV between JLR and Chery Automobiles and is…

14 Jan

Odisha’s mangrove forest rises by 8 square km, highest in the country

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Odisha has recorded the highest increase in the mangrove forest, otherwise described as coastal woodland, in the country in the last three years. As per the latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR), 2021 released on Thursday, the mangrove forest area in Odisha has increased by 8 square kilometers in a three-year period spanning from 2019-2021. The State’s growth rate is the highest in the country. Odisha was followed by Maharashtra (4 sq km) and Karnataka (3 sq km). The total mangrove cover in the country is 4,992 sq km and there has been an increase of 17 sq Km…

14 Jan

BSF rescues 140 parrots from clutches of smugglers on India-Bangladesh border

editor0 CommentsCrimebsf, India-Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) has rescued 140 green parrots from clutches of smugglers and foiled wildlife smuggling along the Indo-Bangladesh border.On the basis of specific information, the BSF troops in the South Bengal frontier nabbed a smuggler on Thursday along with these parrots in the North 24 Parganas district. “All these birds were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh through the area of Border Out Post Tarali, North 24 Parganas district in Bangladesh,” the BSF said. In a detailed note, the BSF said its 122 Battalion troops of Border Out Post Tarali in the Kolkata Sector laid an ambush…

14 Jan

Amazon.in brings back Great Republic Day Sale

editor0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAmazon.in, Great Republic Day Sale

Amazon India’s ‘Great Republic Day Sale’ is back offering big savings for everyone from January 17 to 20. Prime members will get 24 hours early access starting January 16. Customers can shop from millions of products offered by sellers including artisans & weavers, women entrepreneurs, start-ups, brands, and local neighborhood stores across hundreds of categories including Smartphones, Consumer Electronics, Fashion & Beauty essentials, Home & Kitchen, Large Appliances, TVs, Daily Essentials and more. Customers shopping during the Great Republic Day Sale can save more by getting an extra10% instant discount with SBI Credit Cards and EMI transactions; No-cost EMI using…

14 Jan

Land Rover opens bookings for the new 2022 Range Rover

editor0 CommentsBusinessLand Rover, Range Rover

The elegant New Range Rover defines modern luxury, providing more refinement, customer choiceand scope for personalisation than ever before. Range Rover is the original luxury SUV and has led by example for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with all-conquering capability. The New Range Rover is the most desirable yet, mixing breathtaking modernity and aesthetic grace withtechnological sophistication and seamless connectivity. Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover India, said: “The Range Rover sits at the pinnacle of luxury SUVs in India and the new fifth generation Range Rover ups the desirability quotient significantly higher.” Land Rover’s new flexible…

14 Jan

Novak Djokovic faces deportation after Australian government revokes his visa for a second time

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Australian government has revoked Tennis player Novak Djokovic’s visa for the second time leading to his deportation again. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said on Friday he used his ministerial discretion to revoke the 34-year-old Serb’s visa on public interest grounds three days before the Australian Open is to begin. The player’s lawyers are expected to appeal the cancelation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, as they successfully did before. Immigration Minister said he canceled the visa on "health and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so. "The Morrison Government is…

13 Jan

RenewBuy ropes in Rajkummar Rao as brand ambassador

editor0 CommentsBusinessRajkummar Rao, RenewBuy

RenewBuy launched its first 360-degree ad campaign with its brand proposition of “Smart Tech, Right Advice”. The company has roped in India’s popular and adored film actor, Rajkummar Rao, as its first brand ambassador. The “Smart Tech, Right Advice” themed campaign emphasises on RenewBuy’s core value of being the most reliable InsurTech platform, where consumers can avail insurance policies digitally, from any part of the country, with the support of RenewBuy’s strong nationwide network of digitally enabled POSP insurance advisors. Digital led insurance advisors can even reach out to the smallest district, without any branch led office and help consumers…

13 Jan

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches the New Camry Hybrid

editor0 CommentsBusinessNew Camry Hybrid, toyota

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the launch of the New Camry Hybrid with refreshing design changes to amplify the power, luxury, style, and elegance of the intelligent and intuitive sedan. The New Camry Hybrid sports a new-look Front Bumper and Grille Design with chrome inserts that gives it an eye-catching presence and stance. On the inside, a Floating type bigger 9-inch Infotainment System compatible with Android Auto & Apple Carplay is paired with State-of-the-Art 9-speaker. The vehicle is powered by a 2.5-litre, 4-Cylinder Gasoline Hybrid Dynamic Force Engine, coupled with a powerful Motor Generator delivering a combined output of…