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14 Aug

Toyota Kirloskar Motor launches All New Toyota Rumion

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the launch of its latest offering, the All New Toyota Rumion - a new compact MPV boasting of unmatched space, excellent fuel efficiency in a stylish and premium new family car. Already a frontrunner in Indian MPV segment, the launch of this seven-seater is expected to further boost Toyota’s presence in the market.Marking Toyota’s entry into the B-MPV segment, All New Toyota Rumion presents a prestigious and convenient option for families seeking comfort, convenience, reliability and peace-of-mind. This backed by top performance and excellent fuel efficiency aptly caters to the evolving needs of customers in the…

14 Aug

HMD Global promotes Nokia 130 Music and Nokia 150 in India

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HMD Global has launched the Nokia 130 Music and Nokia 150, two premium feature phones. The Nokia 130 Music offers long-lasting connections, impressive battery life, and user-friendly features for music lovers. The Nokia 150 combines elegant design with rugged durability, revolutionizing mobile experience.Nokia 130 Music is a compact, versatile mobile phone with a loudspeaker, MP3 player, MicroSD card support, and FM radio. It offers 1450 mAh battery, talk time, 34 days standby, 2000 contacts, and 500 SMS storage. Nokia 150 is a premium phone with elegant design, rugged durability, and an IP52 rating. It features metallic accents, nano texture, and…

14 Aug

Tata AIA Life Insurance introduces digital payments through WhatsApp and UPI

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Tata AIA Life Insurance has introduced digital payments through WhatsApp and Unified Payment Interfaces, focusing on 'Consumer Obsession'. This industry-first feature offers instant premium payment through WhatsApp and UPI-enabled options, providing a seamless, agile process for digital premium payments. This hassle-free premium payment experience is accessible to both tech and non-tech-savvy consumers, enhancing the insurance industry's value of consumer obsession. India's WhatsApp and UPI have become household messaging and payment facilities, with close to 500 million WhatsApp users and over 300 million UPI users. Tata AIA introduces premium payment through these platforms to provide convenience and ease of transaction. The…

14 Aug

Vodafone Idea’s Vi Business partners with Yotta Data Services for data center and cloud services

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Enterprises are undergoing an enormous digital transformation, leading to workloads shifting to the cloud. In this fast-evolving digital era, enterprises needs have broadened for various services and solutions – be it security, connectivity, or cloud. To cater to these growing needs and as part of ongoing portfolio expansion, Vi Business, the enterprise arm of the leading telecom operator Vodafone Idea, has partnered with Yotta Data Services to enhance its data center Colocation and Cloud services portfolio. Under this partnership, Vi Business and Yotta will partner to enhance their market presence and offer integrated connectivity, cloud, and security solutions for Indian…

14 Aug

Operating ChatGPT costs ₹5.8 crore daily, maker OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024

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OpenAI, the AI studio led by Sam Altman, may be on the brink of a potential financial crisis, as noted in a report by Analytics India magazine. According to the report, the company may go bankrupt by the end of 2024. Reports say OpenAI costs around $700,000 (Rs 5.80 crore) per day to run just one AI service – ChatGPT. Mr. Altman's OpenAI is burning through cash right now. Despite efforts to monetize GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, the company was not able to generate enough revenue to break even this time around. After launching in November 2022, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing…

12 Aug

Abu Dhabi reduces hotel fees to boost hospitality, tourism sector

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The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has lowered down the govt. charges related to hotels in the emirate. This initiative was taken to support the continuous growth of the hospitality and tourism sector. The changes in fee include reduction in tourism charges for guests from 6 to 4 per cent, and also the removal of municipality charges of AED15 per room per night. The municipality charges for 4% of the value of the invoice given to the customer/guests will remain as before, said the statement from DCT - Abu Dhabi. The changes will come into effect from…

12 Aug

Mahindra announce the launch of e-Alfa Super rickshaw with higher range

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Mahindra Last Mile Mobility introduces the Mahindra e-Alfa Super, India's top electric 3-wheeler, to its lineup. This new e-rickshaw, along with the reliability of brand Mahindra, will continue to be the most viable self-employment option for driver partners with its higher range, best-in-class safety and comfort features. The e-Alfa Super boasts a higher range of 95+ km on a single charge, achieved through Mahindra's extensive driving validations. Its 140 Ah lead-acid battery offers a 20% increase in certified range, and its motor generates 1.64 kW peak power and 22Nm torque for exceptional performance. Over 50,000 e-Alfa customers trust the e-Alfa…

12 Aug

Coca-Cola India appoints Irene Tanas as Vice President, Human Resources for INSWA

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Coca-Cola India announced the appointment of Irene Tan as the Vice President, Human Resources for India & Southwest Asia (INSWA). In her new role, Irene will be accelerating INSWA’s growth by recruiting future-ready talent, performance enablement and employee development for the company in India and Southwest Asia. Irene joined the company in 2012 as a talent sourcing consultant for the Asia Pacific Group. She became the lead talent acquisition partner for Greater China & Korea and moved to Shanghai. She initiated campus recruitments for management trainees, advancing gender and generational diversity. In 2015, she became Executive Recruiting Director in Singapore,…

12 Aug

HC Pranay Verma Attained BIMSTEC Energy Conclave in Dhaka

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The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) held the BIMSTEC Energy Conclave in Dhaka, with High Commissioner Pranay Verma as Chief Guest. Verma emphasized the importance of enhancing energy cooperation and electricity trade among BIMSTEC countries, and the signing of a MoU on Grid Interconnection is a step towards this goal. The India-Bangladesh relationship is characterized by increasing cooperation in power and energy, as seen in the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, which transports one million metric tonnes of high-speed diesel annually to Bangladesh in a sustainable and reliable manner. The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of regional cooperation under BIMSTEC in the…

12 Aug

MG Motor India celebrates 100th anniversary with 100-day customer campaign

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MG Motor India, with 100 years of rich history that stands as a testament to its resilience, innovation, and customer-centricity, is preparing to mark its centenary. Driven by Technology and Smiles, the brand takes pride in its India growth story, fostering communities, promoting diversity, and bolstering the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. MG Motor India has been at the forefront of CASE mobility since 2019, with the introduction of the MG Hector and MG ZS EV. The brand has introduced connected technology and Autonomous level 2 for all cars. MG Motor India is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a 100-day customer…