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31 Oct

Norway help for food security in India

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Norway, situated in northern Europe will help fund India's ‘Hunger Project’ and will also assist in strengthening women leaders to protect the environment and promote food security in the state of Uttarakhand. The time period of the project will be of three years that is until September 26 with an estimated budget of ₹44.7 million, an official said. The project will strengthen elected women representatives and federations by providing them specified training which will focus on strengthening van panchayats (forest councils) which in turn will provide food security and livelihood opportunities for marginalized communities.

31 Oct

MSDE organizes workshop on Implementation of Skilling component under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

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In line with the government’s commitment to enhance the livelihoods of traditional artisans and craftsmen by equipping them with skill training in modern tools pertinent to their specific trades, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a day long workshop focused on implementing the skill development component under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The workshop was attended by senior officials from various organizations, including the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with other delegates. The workshop aims to streamline the identification and onboarding of training institutions for skilling under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, focusing on engaging experienced artisans…

31 Oct

Vi launches Live 5G experience at India Mobile Congress 2023

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Vi, a leading telecom operator, will showcase its Live 5G experience at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 in New Delhi. Through partnerships with ecosystem players, Vi has developed various use cases for enterprises, consumers, and community development, showcasing the transformative power of next-gen technology and the 5G network. The Prime Minister viewed India's first-ever advanced IoT solution, 'Sanchaar Shakti', aiming to enhance the country's ports' smarter, connected, and efficient infrastructure. Sanchaar Shakti solution, developed in partnership with Freight Tiger and Roadcast, aims to implement the Hon'ble Prime Minister's Gati Shakti master plan by enabling seamless flow of goods from…

31 Oct

Rainbow Children’s Hospital saved an 18-month-old baby boy from severe pneumonia

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Rainbow Children's Hospital in Hyderabad saved an 18-month-old baby boy from severe pneumonia and ARDS, demonstrating exceptional medical expertise and commitment. The hospital's teamwork, coordination, and heroic efforts were instrumental in saving the child, marking the first such medical intervention in the country. A child with ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) due to Influenza pneumonia was on respiratory support for a week, including high-frequency ventilation, 100% oxygen, and maximum support on HFOV. To save his life, he needed to initiate ECMO and be transferred to a hospital that can manage such patients. ECMO, or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, involves pumping blood…

31 Oct

HMD Global presents Nokia 105 Classic with Stylish Design and UPI payments starting Rs 999

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HMD Global has launched the Nokia 105 Classic, a feature phone with an inbuilt UPI application, starting at Rs. 999. This phone combines the reliability of Nokia phones with the convenience of UPI, allowing users to perform secure UPI payments without a smartphone. Nokia 105 Classic comes with an assured one year replacement guarantee. Featuring wireless radio, incredible battery life, simplicity and accessible price points, the device offers the reassurance and reliability expected from a Nokia phone. The Nokia 105 Classic is a durable phone designed to withstand harsh environments, providing uninterrupted connectivity. Its ergonomic design and compact shape make…

31 Oct

Reserve Bank of India granted Zaakpay in-principle authorization

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MobiKwik's payment gateway, Zaakpay, has been granted in-principle authorization by the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator. RBI’s in-principle authorisation will enable Zaakpay to onboard new merchants onto its platform for quick and easy processing of online payments. Zaakpay operates and works with leading brands across sectors such ase-commerce, mobility,bill Payments and more. Zaakpay is a trusted payment gateway partner for multiple merchants and offers 100+ different payment methods across UPI, Debit andCredit cards, Net Banking, and mobile wallets options. Zaakpay offers multiple levels of encryption, system-level firewalls and aims to abide by all PAPG compliances…

31 Oct

Vi is partnering with C-DOT to provide IoT lab-as-a-service

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Vodafone Idea, a leading IoT operator, is partnering with C-DOT to establish a unique IoT Lab in India. The lab aims to promote standardization and interoperability in the IoT ecosystem, aligning with the government's mission to accelerate IoT adoption. Since Dec'22, the IoT lab has tested over 50 devices across various industries, promoting the adoption of oneM2M standards as the national standard for IoT solution design by BIS. The lab tests and certifies compatibility with these standards, ensuring network performance and solution interoperability, thereby promoting the proliferation of IoT solutions. Vi Business's Lab-as-a-Service initiative, Vi C-DOT IoT Lab, can test…

31 Oct

Nissan introduces Nissan Hyper Force concept at Japan Mobility Show

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Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force at the Japan Mobility Show, marking the end of its five "hyper" concept vehicles. The EV concept was revealed weekly since October 3, showcasing Nissan's ability to envision future customer needs and lifestyles. The Nissan Hyper Force is part of a series of other innovative vehicles on display at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, marking Nissan's 90th anniversary. Nissan is promoting electrified mobility and vehicle intelligence to make life easier and more connected. The company is collaborating with partners like Polyphony Digital Inc. and Gran Turismo video game makers to create…

31 Oct

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

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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

Tata Motors Unveils 9th Annual CSR Report for FY23

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Tata Motors, India's top automobile company, has released its 9th Annual CSR Report, highlighting its efforts in addressing India's critical social challenges in Health, Education, Employability, and Environment, which have benefited over 60 lakh lives over the past decade, with a significant portion of beneficiaries from marginalized communities. In 2014, Tata Motors designed and adopted a comprehensive 4-pillar approach to harmonise its CSR initiatives across the country. Capabilities, experience and expertise acquired by individual units and teams in each identified fields led to the creation and execution of focused interventions with clearly defined outcomes and remarkable results. By harmonising programmes…