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10 Jun

Tata AIG launches MediCare Reserve with health cover up to ₹5 crore

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Tata AIG General Insurance Company has launched MediCare Reserve, a new health insurance solution aimed at helping customers enhance their health coverage as medical needs evolve. Built on a Super Top-up structure, the plan offers coverage ranging from ₹5 lakh to ₹5 crore, with aggregate deductible options between ₹3 lakh and ₹50 lakh. A key feature of the product is the ‘Waiver of Aggregate Deductible’, which allows eligible policyholders to transition to a comprehensive health insurance policy after five consecutive policy years without fresh underwriting. The company said the plan is designed to provide long-term and flexible health protection while…

10 Jun

Jayant Chaudhary flags off five solar skill vans to boost digital inclusion and employability

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education JayantChaudhary has flagged off five new Solar Community Hub Skill Vans aimed at expanding digital access and future-ready skilling across India. The initiative has been developed by Dell Technologies in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and is being implemented by the Learning Links Foundation. The new solar-powered skill vans will operate across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, Telangana and Maharashtra, delivering AI-enabled learning, technology access and employability pathways to youth, women and underserved communities. Equipped with laptops, interactive screens, internet connectivity…

10 Jun

TVS Motor hosts environment workshop, releases nature-focused sustainability reports

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TVS Motor Company hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop on World Environment Day 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, academics and sustainability experts to discuss nature-positive and climate-resilient business growth. Organised in partnership with UN Global Compact Network India at the TVS Institute for Quality and Leadership in Anekal, Bengaluru, the event was held under the theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate.For Our Future.” The workshop was attended by Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre, UN Global Compact Network India Executive Director RatneshJha, TERI Director General DrVibhaDhawan, representatives from PwC, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and senior sustainability…

10 Jun

Tarzan Nature Retreat launches licensing model to organise India’s offbeat stays

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Tarzan Nature Retreat, the nature-hospitality platform of EBG Group, has launched its Tarzan Licensing and Property Upgrade Model aimed at transforming India’s fragmented offbeat hospitality sector into a network of trusted and branded nature destinations.The initiative seeks to bring standardised operations, branding and guest-service practices to farmstays, eco-stays, nature camps, boutique resorts and independent retreats located across forests, hills, beaches, river belts and rural tourism corridors. The company said many such properties possess strong natural appeal but often lack consistent branding, operating procedures, digital visibility and guest-experience standards. Under the new model, qualifying properties will be onboarded under the Tarzan…

10 Jun

Reliance, Meta partner to build AI-enabled data centre in Gujarat

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Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a partnership to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a major step in India's growing role as a global hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Under the agreement, RIL will develop a 168 MW built-to-suit data centre for Meta, with the project expected to be delivered within two years and an option for future expansion. The facility will be Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and will support the technology giant's global infrastructure, core business operations and AI computing requirements. RIL will provide end-to-end services covering the…

09 Jun

Rajiv Bajaj Relinquishes Finserv Directorship, Prioritizes Growing Responsibilities at Bajaj Auto

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In a major corporate development, Rajiv Bajaj, the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, will step down from the board of Bajaj Finserv. According to a stock exchange filing on Tuesday, the veteran industrialist, who serves as a non-executive director, has informed the company that he will not seek re-election at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 31. Consequently, he will officially cease to be a director of the financial services holding company upon retirement by rotation. The decision stems from Rajiv Bajaj’s desire to reduce his external commitments and focus entirely on his multiplying responsibilities at the…

08 Jun

JK Lakshmi Cement Bets on Solar + Battery Storage: Udaipur, Durg Plants to Get Green Push by Oct 2026

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With the objective of reducing electricity costs across its projects, JK Lakshmi Cement Limited has approved an investment of up to ₹24 crore in two solar power projects. Under this initiative, the company will acquire a 26% stake each in 'Dinos Park Private Limited' and 'Elevate Solar Energy'.Through this scheme, new solar power projects will be set up at the Udaipur and Durg units. The project in Udaipur will feature a 25 MW capacity solar plant coupled with a 20 MW battery storage system. On the other hand, a solar power project with a capacity of 17.14 MW will be…

08 Jun

Jayant Chaudhary inaugurates daycare facility at Kaushal Bhawan

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a new daycare facility for children of employees at Kaushal Bhawan, the headquarters of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in a move aimed at promoting a more inclusive and family-friendly workplace. Spread across nearly 600 square metres, the facility has been designed to provide a safe, nurturing and child-friendly environment for children aged between six months and six years. It includes sleeping and resting areas, play and activity zones, age-appropriate learning resources, hygienic washrooms, child-friendly furniture, and…

08 Jun

TVS Motor launches premium retail channel TVS Paddock to elevate ownership experience

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TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of TVS Paddock, an exclusive retail channel dedicated to its premium motorcycle portfolio, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing premium mobility segment. The new retail ecosystem aims to provide customers with a bespoke ownership journey by combining immersive brand experiences, personalised consultations, specialised service capabilities and enhanced aftersales support under a single platform. The initiative marks a key milestone in TVS Motor’s premium mobility strategy and reflects changing consumer preferences for personalised and experience-driven products. TVS Motor said the new retail philosophy brings together motorcycles, community engagement, merchandise,…

08 Jun

Xiaomi launches Xiaomi 17T with Leica-powered camera and AI features

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Xiaomi India on Saturday launched the Xiaomi 17T, a new flagship smartphone that combines Leica-powered imaging, AI-driven features, immersive display technology and a large-capacity battery, as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the premium smartphone segment. The Xiaomi 17T features a Leica-powered triple-camera system led by a 50MP main sensor and, for the first time in the Xiaomi T Series, a Leica 5x periscope telephoto camera. The device also introduces Leica Live Moment and Leica Live Portrait, aimed at enhancing photography and storytelling through richer visual experiences. The smartphone sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with up to…