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The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to provide industry-integrated training in advanced automotive manufacturing for Indian youth. Under the agreement signed on March 6, Bajaj Auto will function as an Industry Training Partner (ITP) and deliver National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)-aligned training programmes at its manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand. The company has proposed an intake of 1,000 trainees in the first year, with training programmes of up to 24 months combining classroom learning and intensive shopfloor exposure…

The marine insurance market has begun responding quickly to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with war risk underwriters taking precautionary steps to manage the evolving risk environment, according to Stephen Rudman, Head of Marine, Asia at Aon. In a reaction note on the current market situation, Rudman said underwriters have started issuing formal notices of cancellation under standard seven-day war clauses for certain annual hull war policies. In addition, some previously quoted Additional Premiums (APs) for vessels transiting through listed high-risk areas are being withdrawn or revised. Where cover is being reinstated, it is often offered at…

Women professionals in India are showing stronger confidence in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work than their male counterparts, according to new research released by LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. The study found that 9 out of 10 working women in India (90%) feel confident using AI tools at work, compared to 86% of men. Women are also taking more initiative to strengthen their AI capabilities, with 35% actively learning AI skills to improve job prospects, compared to 29% of men. The momentum is also visible among entrepreneurs. Women founders in India appear significantly more optimistic about business…

Shyam Steel’s Macaw Paints organised vibrant Holi celebrations across several cities in Eastern India under the theme “Holi Ke Rang, Magic Ke Sang,” creating festive experiences that blended traditional Holi celebrations with interactive activities. The multi-city initiative covered Kolkata, Patna, Lucknow, Varanasi and Bhubaneswar, drawing enthusiastic participation from residents and visitors. In Kolkata, the main celebration was held at PC Chandra Garden, where a high-energy rain dance arena featuring a giant Macaw Paints bucket installation emerged as a major attraction. Local celebrities and influencers joined participants in what organisers described as a spirited “Macaw wali Holi.” Similar large-scale events were…