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Renowned economist, former Union minister Alagh passes away

Renowned economist, former Union minister Alagh passes away

Renowned economist and former Union minister Yoginder K Alagh died at the age of 83 on Tuesday after suffering from a long illness, his family informed. Famed economist was an retired professor at the Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research and was not feeling healthy for some time, his son Munish Alagh said. Y K Alagh was born in Chakwal which is currently a part of Pakistan in 1939 and pursued his course at the University of Rajasthan. He had completed a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a former vice-chancellor of JNU…
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Pawar gives ‘24 hours’ to CM Bommai; Maharashtra stops bus services to Karnataka

Pawar gives ‘24 hours’ to CM Bommai; Maharashtra stops bus services to Karnataka

Nationalist Congress Party head Sharad Pawar on Tuesday offered Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai a day or 24hrs to stop attacks in Karnataka on trucks with Maharashtra registration numbers, or else, he warned, ‘we won’t be able to withstand patience.' The chief was speaking to a press conference on the reignited border disagreement between the two states over the city of Belagavi, which is at present a part of Karnataka. Maharashtra govt. claimed over the city because it has a good number of Marathi-speaking population. On the other hand , the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) issued a notice it…
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Equity Markets may bring cheer to investors

Equity Markets may bring cheer to investors

After a poor show in the first ten months of 2022, the equity markets finally look like they may have year-end cheer for investors says DSP Mutual Fund in its monthly report Netra which tracks the latest economic trends and insights. The November issue of DSP Mutual Fund’s Netra mentions that factors like central banks expected to moderate interest rate hikes in the future, easing of supply-chain costs, squeezing of systemic liquidity and fall in natural gas prices along with a possible return of FII buying may ease volatile equity markets in the near future. Already, global container shipping rates,…
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MAHE , 30th Convocation Day

MAHE , 30th Convocation Day

Day two of Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s (MAHE)30th Convocation Day on 19th November drew several high-profile guests to witness the next batch of graduates being conferred degrees and awarded for their academic excellence. Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri, was the chief guest and delivered a passionate convocation address inviting students to strengthen the country and aid in its self-reliance. Speaking to the graduating students, Dr Satheesh urged them to devote their abilities to developing the nation and achieving global harmony and the country’s big goals. He later spoke of future defence technologies that will be…
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Shopsy App get honored with Google Play

Shopsy App get honored with Google Play

Shopsy by Flipkart, Bharat’s fastest growing hyper-value e-commerce platform, has been awarded Google Play Best of Users’ Choice Award. Users from across the country voted for Shopsy as the winner. The unique value shopping features, never before seen experiences, and personalization are some of the key reasons for Shopsy to be chosen as the winner in this category.   Launched in July 2021, Shopsy was conceptualized with the vision to  make online shopping convenient and affordable for customers who are looking for budget-friendly products. Given India’s rich diversity, Shopsy customizes its product range as per seasons and occasions ensuring a fulfilling…
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A New Era of Flexible Travel

A New Era of Flexible Travel

In its endeavour to offer unparalleled customer experience, value-led innovation, and build trust in the OTA category, Cleartrip, one of India’s fastest-growing online travel portals, announced the launch of ‘Clear Advantage’. As a pioneering step towards its brand-new avatar, Clear Advantage is designed to provide the most incredible value to its customers while elevating the travel experience. Ayyappan R., CEO of Cleartrip, said, “The launch of Clear Advantage is one of the several measures we have taken to make travel hassle-free and flexible. We are confident that our value proposition will usher in a new era within the OTA landscape…
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NSDC launches a bold new brand identity with Re-imagine Future

NSDC launches a bold new brand identity with Re-imagine Future

NSDC, the strategic implementation and knowledge partner of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), unveiled its new brand identity and logo, underpinned by the distinct positioning of ‘Re-imagine Future’ that reflects its commitment to the country’s skill development mission.  Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, and MD, NSDC International, said, that our new identity is purpose-driven and generates from a place where we want to develop NSDC into the world’s largest Phygital Skilling Platform — providing Lifelong Skilling and Digitally Verifiable Credentials to every individual. We believe Digital Micro Credentials provide convenient and affordable avenues to every individual…
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EAM and MoS External Affairs attend the Sangai Festival

EAM and MoS External Affairs attend the Sangai Festival

The External Affairs Minister also interacted with school students at the inauguration of the photo booth at the G20 Pavilion. Seeing the excitement and energy at the pavilion he said,“India’s Presidency will truly be a people’s G20 for the whole nation”. After the event Manipur’s Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tweeted,‘’Delighted to attend the inauguration of G-20 stall by Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of External Affairs, Shri @DrSJaishankarji at HaftaKangjeibung today.   As India assumes G-20 presidency from December 1, preparations are underway to host G-20 meetings in Manipur as well’. The Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, had earlier…
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Tata Motors has registered a growth by 21% over last year

Tata Motors has registered a growth by 21% over last year

Tata Motors Limited sales in the domestic & international market forNovember 2022 stood at 75,478 vehicles, compared to 62,192units during November 2021. The sales performance ratios are as such given, The Domestic sales performance was recorded the growth by 27%. The sales has been registered as sales for Total Commercial vehicle for M&HCV has been recorded mass growth of 42% which is the massive growth in the sale, where as  SCV cargo and Pickup was moving down with less sale of -17%. Domestic sale of MH&ICV in November 2022, including trucks and buses, stood at 11,896units, compared to 10,213units in…
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Nissan India has announced the wholesales of vehicles

Nissan India has announced the wholesales of vehicles

Nissan Motor India announced cumulative wholesales of 6746 units, inclusive of domestic wholesales of 2400 units and export wholesales of 4346 units, in November 2022. The cumulative wholesale YTD growth stood at 22% as compared to the same period last year. Nissan, which has attributed the success of the Magnite, to a combination of great features, attractive pricing, and a renewed commitment to customer-centricity, has continued to emphasise customer satisfaction across its operations. This was seen more recently in the recently concluded Nissan Quality Month initiative, which underlined Nissan’s ‘Always Think of The Customer’ value during celebrations held across Nissan’s…
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