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07 Aug

The institute must help in achieving the goal of Assam becoming a top fish exporting state: CM

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited the College of Fisheries under Assam Agriculture University at Raha, Nagaon. He interacted with the teachers and students of the institute and took stock of the courses and trainings imparted there. Urging the teachers and students of the college to help the Fishery Department, Government of Assam to properly implement Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in the State and contribute towards achieving the goal of the State government to make Assam one of the top fish exporting states in the country. He also said that the State produced 3.35 lakh MT of fish in…

05 Aug

Xiaomi has launched the Mi TV Stick in India and it is set to go on sale starting August 7.

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Xiaomi has been teasing the Mi TV Stick for quite some time now and it now finally official. The company has launched the Mi TV Stick in India and it is set to go on sale starting August 7. It is basically a toned-down version of the Mi Box 4K that arrived in India back in May. Mi TV Stick by Xiaomi has been launched in India on August 5 after its debut in Europe in July. It will compete with the Amazon Fire TV Stick and offers the same functionality of allowing users to stream content from Amazon Prime…

05 Aug

Nissan releases interior images of ‘Nissan Magnite concept’

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Nissan India released the Interior images of the Nissan Magnite concept after the global unveils last month, highlighting the dashboard and the cabin space. Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “The Nissan Magnite concept is an evolutionary leap in Nissan’s SUV history. Not only the exterior but also the interiors exude premium-ness, sophistication and roominess. These core elements of design philosophy will be succeeded in the production model which is under development, coupled with superior technology on-board to be a game-changer in its segment.” Building on Nissan’s SUV heritage and advanced technology, the Nissan Magnite concept is designed…

05 Aug

Sun Pharma launches FluGuard at Rs. 35/tab

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited announced that it has launched FluGuard (Favipiravir 200 mg) at an economical price of Rs. 35 per tablet, for the treatment of mild to moderate cases of Covid-19 in India. Favipiravir is the only oral anti-viral treatment approved in India for the potential treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19 disease. Commenting on the launch, Kirti Ganorkar, CEO of India Business, Sun Pharma said, “With over 50,000 Covid-19 cases being reported daily in India, there is an urgent need to provide more treatment options to healthcare professionals. We are launching FluGuard at an economical price to…

05 Aug

Government bans browser offered by Xiaomi on its phones.

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The government has banned the browser offered on smartphones made by Xiaomi, widening the action against Chinese companies operating in India.The action against ‘Mi Browser Pro - Video Download, Free Fast & Secure’ has the potential to impact the performance of the devices, some market analysts say, though the company is taking steps to initiate a conversation with the government to clarify its position. Officials at the company insist that the move “will not impact the performance of the devices”, and users are free to download any other browser. The action against the Xiaomi browser could impact the functioning of…

03 Aug

Purplle records 51% higher revenue growth

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Purplle, India’s leading beauty marketplace, in the past 3 years has recorded 51% higher revenue growth in non-metro cities like Bardhaman as compared to its revenue growth from 7 Metro cities. As a result, Purplle’s Non-metro revenue share is now about 70%. Smaller cities have led the aggressive growth between 50% to 150% faster than the overall India beauty ecommerce demand. Skincare, Make-up and Haircare are the largest volume drivers in Beauty shopping online contributing to 35%, 31% and 26% of overall volumes respectively. The online beauty product shoppers in non-metro cities like Bardhaman place over 80% more orders than…

03 Aug

Sony To Launch HT-G700 Soundbar

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Sony India stepped-in with the latest addition to the soundbar range, the HT-G700. The new model offers a powerful and immersive sound so that customers can stay entertained while staying safe at home. The HT-G700 delivers 400W power output with 7.1.2 surround sound to deliver a theatre-like immersive audio experience. It also offers a dedicated centre speaker so that vocals can be heard clearly, whether it’s a quick-fire dialogue in TV shows or whispered lines in a Hollywood movie. It’s also great for music, creating a rich, detailed listening experience. Priced at Rs 39,990, the HT-G700 soundbar is available from…

02 Aug

Centre issues New Guidelines For International Passengers Entering India.

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The Home Ministry has issued new guidelines for international air passengers coming to India. The new guidelines supersede the one issued on May 24, Air India tweeted. The new guidelines are applicable from August 8.The aviation regulator DGCA has extended the ban on scheduled international flights to and from the country till August 31. Earlier, overseas flights were suspended till July 31. This restriction does not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Under the new guidelines, all travellers should submit self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72…

30 Jul

Bandhan Bank set its sights on future

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Bandhan Bank is going to complete 5 years as a universal bank. The bank has now set its sights on the future and unveiled a roadmap for future growth through Vision 2025. With 71% of its banking outlets located in rural and semi-urban areas, Bandhan Bank is reaching out to the unbanked and under-banked individuals in the hinterlands of India and giving them access to organized finance, in line with its purpose of inclusive banking. To empower the microloan customer even further, Bandhan Bank reduced the interest rate on microcredit in the year under review by 70 basis points (bps)…

29 Jul

Flipkart Enters Hyperlocal Service Space With Delivery In 90 Minutes.

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Flipkart on Tuesday announced the launch of its hyperlocal delivery service 'Flipkart Quick' that will enable customers to receive grocery, fresh vegetables, meat and mobile phones in 90 minutes. The service will be available in select locations in Bengaluru initially and gradually scaled up and expanded to six large cities by the end of the year, Flipkart Vice-President Sandeep Karwa told PTI. The e-commerce group, owned by Walmart, said Flipkart Quick leverages the company’s supply chain infrastructure and a new location mapping technology framework to deliver more than 2,000 products across grocery, perishables, smartphones, electronics accessories, and stationary items within…