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04 Nov

Intel partners with local companies to boost laptop manufacturing in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaINDIA

Intel is accelerating local manufacturing in India through a new collaboration with 8 local companies, a mix of both EMS and ODMs. The semiconductor chip maker said it will equip these companies with the know-how needed to set up laptop production for both domestic and international demand. The collaboration will see the manufacturing of "complete" entry-level laptops in India, with Intel sharing its SMT line know-how, setting up a quality control process for components and benchmarking the finished product. Companies Intel is collaborating with include Bhagwati Products Limited, Dixon Technologies India Limited, Keynes Technology India Limited, Optiemus Electronics Limited, Panache…

03 Nov

Ram Charan joins the esteemed Actors Branch of the Academy

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

The Academy has officially welcomed Ram Charan into the prestigious actor category. The exciting announcement was made via an Instagram post from the academy on Thursday. Ram Charan joins a global lineup of new members from the actor branch, including notable personalities such as Lashana Lynch and Louis Koo Tin-Lok. Prior to Ram Charan, Junior was recognized by joining the Academy's Actors Branch. Both actors have attracted attention in Hollywood due to their roles in SS Rajamouli's RRR. The Academy has introduced the new members of the Actors Branch to an Instagram post, which features short clips of Ram Charan…

03 Nov

UCO Bank withdraws sweet packets to top 10 NPA borrowers of every branch

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaINDIA

Public sector lender UCO Bank has on November 2, withdrawn its earlier decision to distribute sweet packets to the bank's top 10 NPA (non-performing asset) borrowers this Diwali.The bank said: "It is hereby advised that the instructions contained in the aforesaid communication be withdrawn." Earlier in the November 1 circular UCO Bank had said: "Top management has recommended distribution of sweet packets to the top 10 NPA borrowers of each branch, in line with peer PSB like other valuable customers, where branch heads have to meet them in person, greet them on the occasion of Diwali and distribute them a…

02 Nov

Makers drop ‘Jawan’ extended version on OTT on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

It's Shah Rukh Khan's day and the actor has given the perfect gift for his fans. As the actor turned a year older, the extended version of his latest release Jaawan dropped on Netflix. Ahead of the official announcement, the OTT giant dropped a new promotional clip featuring Shah Rukh. It starts with Shah Rukh Khan appearing in his Jawaan character called Netflix. He demanded the release of Jawan on Netflix. He said, "Otherwise your 'Tudum' will be 'Budum'." The video also features her girl gang. After an altercation between a voice on the call talking about Shahrukh and Mannat,…

02 Nov

ED attaches assets worth Rs 538 crore of Jet founder Naresh Goyal

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 538 crore of Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, his family members and companies in London, Dubai and India, Central Investigation Agency officials said on Wednesday. They added that the action was taken as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud.ls said. The attached property has 17 residential flats, bungalows and commercial space, officials said. Located in London, Dubai and various cities in India, these properties are held in the names of different companies such as Jetair Pvt Ltd and Jet Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Goyal, his…

01 Nov

Thangalaan Teaser Out: Vikram is the ‘Son of Gold’ in Pa Ranjith’s intense drama

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBollywood, Entertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Director Pa Ranjith is all set for the release of his next film 'Thangalan'. Vikram plays the lead role in the period action drama. Talking about actor Vikram, the director said that he has seen Vikram in many films and he always wanted to direct him. Pa Ranjith also mentioned that he was happy to direct Vikram for 'Thangalan' and was excited to announce his next project after 'Sarpatta Parambarai'. Talking about Vikram's dedication to work, he said, "Vikram is an artistic actor. He has done a lot of commercial films, but I have always seen him as an artistic…

01 Nov

Commercial LPG cylinders’ prices hicked from today

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Oil companies have hiked the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 101.50 from November 1. Now, as per the new rates, a commercial cylinder of LPG will now be available at Rs 1833 in the capital Delhi. Now a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1,785.50 in Mumbai, the cheapest among the four metros. The price in Chennai will be dearest, Rs 1,999.50. It will retail for Rs 1,833 in Delhi and Rs 1,943 in Kolkata. The new price of LPG cylinders will be applicable only on 19 kg commercial cylinders. There will be no change in…

31 Oct

Badshah questioned by Maharashtra Police Cyber Cell in case of promoting FairPlay app

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Popular rapper Badshah appeared before the Maharashtra State Cyber Cell on Monday in response to a summons in a case related to the illegal screening of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament on a betting app promoted by him. The phenomenon of digital piracy is linked to the Fairplay app. It was alleged that the app was broadcasting IPL games, even though it had no permission or broadcasting rights.. Viacom18 had intellectual property rights (IPR) to stream IPL 2023 matches. But Fairplay was screened in parallel with cricket tournaments from March 2023 to May 2023.Viacom18 filed a complaint with…

31 Oct

Tata Motors wins arbitral proceedings against WBIDC, secures ₹765.78 crore award

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Tata Motors shares rose 2% in early trade on Tuesday, before paring some gains, a day after the company was compensated 7.66 billion rupees ($92.00 million) for investment in its Singur plant in West Bengal. A three-member arbitral tribunal said Tata Motors was entitled to recover money from the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation for investment losses related to automobile facilities, according to an exchange filing. The currently closed Singur plant was initially set up to manufacture Tata Nano cars at an investment of Rs 10 billion. A land dispute forced Tata Motors to shift its manufacturing facility from Singur…

30 Oct

Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ actor, has died at age 54

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Actor Matthew Perry was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, October 28. According to the Los Angeles Times, the 54-year-old was found unresponsive in his hot tub. Local police are investigating and the cause of death is currently unknown. A source was quoted as telling the publication that no foul play is suspected. Since news of the sitcom star's untimely death broke, Perry's acting colleagues have been paying tribute, along with fans around the world. A household name in Hollywood, Perry is best known for playing the ever-sarcastic, yet lovable character Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom…