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06 May

Vi customers can now get 5GB Extra Data

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Leading telecom operator, Vi has introduced an exciting ‘Maha’ recharge, offering its customers additional data at no extra cost by simply recharging through the Vi App.Vi recharges worth Rs 299 & above are eligible for 5GB Extra data (valid for 3 Days) at no extra cost. Recharges between Rs 199 and Rs 299 can get 2GB Extra data (valid for 3 Days) at no extra cost. The limited period offer is currently available on all Vi prepaid recharges worth Rs. 199 and above only on Vi App. Vi users can use the additional data to watch Movies, Live Stream Videos on Vi…

06 May

NSDC International helps 30 candidates to join DP World group companies

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Positioning India as the preferred hub for providing skilled workforce globally, NSDC International continues to bring global job opportunities for resident Indians. NSDC International aims to equip Indian talent for the estimated 3.6 million international workforce mobility opportunities in the next five years through strategic collaborations with foreign governments and partnering for dedicated training programs. This will create job opportunities for Indians in foreign countries. NSDC International organized a felicitation ceremony for 30 candidates from various parts of the country who have received joining letters for different job roles. They will be joining DP World group companies. NSDC International successfully…

06 May

New surgical robotics training center to be launched at AIIMS, New Delhi

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AIIMS New Delhi and India Medtronic Private Limited have announced the opening of a state-of-the-art surgical robotics training center at AIIMS, New Delhi. The center will provide surgeons with best-in-class training in robotic-assisted surgery, which was first introduced in India in September 2021. The new training partnership was announced in the presence of Dr. Minu Bajpai and Michael Blackwell, bringing together innovative technology and decades of surgical expertise to train surgeons nationwide and expand access to RAS benefits. RAS is an emerging medical technology that can standardize surgical procedures and enable surgeons to perform complex surgeries. The training center will…

06 May

NSDC registers on Social Stock Exchange

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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has registered on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE). This is an effort by the Government of India to boost organizations working for underserved communities. The SSE is a unique initiative, allowing social enterprises and voluntary organizations to access a wider capital pool. NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari met with Mr. Hemant Gupta, MD, BIL Ryerson Technology Startup Incubator Foundation, and Head, BSE Social Stock Exchange. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the idea of an electronic fund-raising platform, Social Stock Exchange, under the regulatory ambit of SEBI for listing social enterprises and voluntary organizations…

06 May

E-commerce startup Meesho cuts 15% workforce

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E-commerce firm Meesho lost nearly 15% of its employees on Friday, citing an organizational restructuring as the company remains profitable in a declining startup funding environment.Meesho said layoffs affected 251 employees although affected employees will be given a separation package that includes 2.5 to 9 months of one-time separation payments, continued insurance benefits, job recruitment support and accelerated assignment of ESOPs.This is the third time of layoff at a Bengaluru-based startup. In August last year, the e-commerce firm laid off 300 employees after closing its grocery business Farmiso and merging it into Meesho's core app. In an email to employees…

06 May

SAP Embed IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence into SAP solution

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SAP and IBM announced that IBM Watson® technology will be embedded into SAP® solutions to provide new AI-driven insights and automation to help accelerate innovation and create more efficient and effective user experiences across the SAP solution portfolio. SAP will use IBM Watson capabilities to power its digital assistant in SAP Start, which provides a unified entry point for cloud solutions from SAP and SAP S/4HANA® Cloud. New AI capabilities in SAP Start will help users boost productivity with natural language capabilities and predictive insights, built on IBM's trust and transparency and data privacy principles. SAP Start is extending digital…

05 May

CBI raids at Jet Airways’ Mumbai office, Naresh Goyal’s residence in bank fraud case

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CBI raids offices of Jet Airways airline and its chairman Naresh Goyal due to its connection with an alleged bank fraud case of rupees 538 crores. The agency has extended its searches to other locations in Mumbai including residences of chairman wife's Anita and former airline director Gaurang Ananda Shetty.

05 May

CEO Tim Cook said Apple iPhone sales increased significantly

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Releasing the results of the quarter on April 1, Apple has achieved better growth in its revenue than expected. The shares of the company have also increased by 2 percent. The company told that the sale of the iPhone has increased to Rs 419100 crore. American tech giant Apple on Thursday gave information about revenue and profit for the April 1 quarter. The company said that these figures have come better than expected. According to the market value, the share prices of Apple, America's largest company, have increased by 2 percent. The gross profit margin will be better Apple officials…

05 May

Himalaya Wellness Company launched “Ab Stress Nahi, De-stress Kijiye” to reduce stress

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In the wake of rising stress levels, Himalaya Wellness Company, one of India’s leading wellness brands, launched the campaign “Ab Stress Nahi, De-stress Kijiye” to raise awareness about the impact of unaddressed stress, while focusing on natural ways to handle multiple stressors in life. The campaign highlights the stress triggers of modern lifestyle and emphasizes the role of Himalaya Ashvagandhain in minimizing stress and bringing calm to chaotic stress. It focuses on three individuals from diverse backgrounds who struggle to cope with stress. The doctor emphasizes the benefits of Himalaya Ashvagandha, an adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries…

05 May

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sold 15,510 units in April 2023

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) registered sales of 14,162 domestic units in the month of April, 2023. The company also exported 1,348 units of The Urban Cruiser Hyryder this month, thus clocking a total of 15, 510 units. While there were no exports in the corresponding period last year, TKM had registered domestic sales of 15,086 units in April 2022. The company undertook a week long maintenance shutdown from April 24-28, 2023 for the upkeep of machinery and equipment to sustain operational efficiencies, productivity and safety. TKM posted a 26% increase in domestic sales in the first four months of 2023,…