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Despite facing global turbulence, Nissan is reinforcing its commitment to India, with plans to increase headcount and ramp up production at its Chennai plant. The company recently added 600 new jobs, including a third shift at the plant, as part of its strategy to introduce two new models and enhance production capacity. Frank Torres, President of Nissan India Operations, emphasized that while Nissan is cutting 9,000 jobs and reducing global production by 20%, India remains a key focus for the company. "Our plans for India remain intact. We are strengthening our workforce, growing production, and introducing new models," he stated,…

In a major boost to pilgrimage centre, the Vaishno Devi shrine, the much-awaited helicopter service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi via Panchhi helipad started on Tuesday(26 June 2024) The service will offer a convenient and comfortable mode of transportation to the shrine. The direct helicopter service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi was confirmed by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at its 72nd meeting on April 3, 2024. To cost Rs 35,000 The shrine board has set up two packages as per the need of pilgrims, the same day return (SDR) package which costs Rs 35,000 while the next…

The Railway Ministry has issued a statement clarifying that any individual with an IRCTC account can book e-tickets for others, dismissing as false and misleading a social media claim suggesting restrictions based on differing surnames. A post on the social media platform X claimed that a person with an account on the website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be not able to book tickets from his account for other people who carry different surnames. A spokesperson from the Railway Ministry denied the claim, saying the news doing rounds on social media about restrictions on booking…

Hyundai Motor India recently launched its new brand campaign titled 'I Choose Hyundai'. This comprehensive campaign focuses on Hyundai's wide range of products, popular among people across India, with the theme #IndiaDriveHyundai. The 'I Choose Hyundai' campaign shows why Indian customers prefer Hyundai, emphasizing the variety of models, transmissions, features, and fuel options available. To connect easily with regional audiences, the TV ads are available in six regional languages: Marathi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil ensuring a strong and enduring impact across different regions. Speaking about the campaign, Mr. Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said: "Our latest…

Uber on Thursday(20th June 2024) announced the launch of its flagship electric vehicle service, Uber Green, in Kolkata, marking a step towards eco-friendly urban transportation. Now, Uber stands as the second ride-hailing service provider to offer EVs in the city, following Snap E, another brand operating with an all-EV fleet. "Enhancing the air quality in Kolkata is a shared duty we all must embrace. I commend Uber for introducing 'Uber Green' in Calcutta, a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions in our city," West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said. "This service allows residents to book zero-emission rides with ease…

Jio, a leading telecom provider, experienced a huge network outage, impacting thousands of users across the country on Tuesday(18th of June 2024), with widespread complaints about the inability to use essential social media applications such as YouTube, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram and Google. Downdetector, a platform monitoring real-time outages, recorded complaints from 2,437 individuals facing connectivity issues with their Jio services. The problem turned worst around 1:42 PM, resulting in widespread disruption for users who depend on the network for important communication and internet access. Several users took to X (formerly Twitter) to address their grievances. A user wrote, "#Jio network…