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04 Mar

Surge in petrol and gas prices seem imminent: Industry expert

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With crude oil prices hovering at USD 114 a barrel, the Oil Marketing companies are all set to drop a ‘Petrol Bomb’ on consumers after March 10—the day when results of all assembly elections would be declared. If sources in the industry are to be believed, the minimum price of petrol and diesel may go up by Rs 5 a litre. It might go up as high as Rs 10 a litre if the tension between Russia-Ukraine does not ease by then. “There is another possibility that government might reduce the excise duty on petroleum products. However, either way minimum…

04 Mar

Nissan India wholesales 6662 vehicles in February 2022

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Nissan India announced on the strength of the successful launch of the all-new Nissan Magnite, Domestic wholesale of2456units and exports wholesales of 4206 units of Nissan and Datsun vehicles. The “Make in India, Make for the World” Nissan Magnite is being exported to 15 countries overseas, which includes Nepal; Bhutan; Bangladesh; Sri Lanka; Brunei; Uganda; Kenya; Seychelles; Mozambique; Zambia; Mauritius, Tanzania, and Malawi. In the export markets since the launch7651 units have been exported. Nissan Magnite with its dynamic performance has achieved the second position in the sub-compact SUV segment with a 22% market share in Nepal. In South Africa,…

04 Mar

Trends store opens in Mogra

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India’s largest and fastest growing apparel and accessories specialty chain of Reliance Retail, Trends, launched its new Store in Mogra town of Hooghly district in West Bengal. Trends is truly democratizing fashion in India, by strengthening its reach & connect with consumers in India – right from Metros, mini metros, to Tier 1, 2 towns and beyond & is India’s favorite fashion shopping destination. The Trends store at Mogra boasts of modern looks and ambience featuring an exciting range of good quality and fashion merchandise that is relevant to the consumers of the region and at prices that are affordable…

04 Mar

Defence projects under Make-I, Make-II get endorsement; Light tanks for Indian Army to be made in India

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In a renewed push for self-reliance in the defence sector, the government on Thursday gave its in-principle approval to a raft of indigenous defence tasks that will involve diagram and improvement by the industry, with the army hardware protecting light tanks, airborne stand-off jammers, verbal exchange equipment and simulators, officials familiar with the development said. The defence ministry has cleared nine such projects: 4 below the ‘Make-I’ and five under the ‘Make-2’ categories of the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020. The ‘Make’ class of capital acquisition is the cornerstone of the Make in India initiative that seeks to construct indigenous skills…

03 Mar

PM Modi to go to Quad pioneers’ virtual meet today in the midst of Russia-Ukraine war

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending Quad Leaders' digital assembly on Thursday. The assembly will be attended by means of US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as well. The assembly comes amid the Russian Invasion on Ukraine. In a press launch the Ministry of External Affairs has referred to that the leaders will alternate views and assessments about important tendencies in the Indo-Pacific. "The leaders will have an probability to continue their talk after the September 2021 Summit in Washington DC. They will alternate views and assessments about essential trends…

03 Mar

“Can We Ask Putin To Stop War?”: Chief Justice On Plea To Rescue Indians

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Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, whilst hearing a petition on rescuing Indian college students stranded in Ukraine, referred to a social media submit that wondered him on what actions he had taken to convey again Indians from the war-torn country, and questioned if he may want to ask the Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war."On social media, I noticed some video announcing what is CJI doing! Can I give directions to President of Russia to quit the war," the Chief Justice remarked. The Chief Justice made the observation while listening to a plea to rescue greater than…

03 Mar

7up®’s Mascot Fido Dido is Back

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The thought-provoking concept of the brand’s new campaign launched as part of 7UP®’s ‘Think Fresh’ series, is to find witty and fun solutions to address curveballs through a fun attitude. The quirky film features the much-loved, curly-haired 7UP® mascot Fido Dido who addresses everyday googlies through in a playful and ice-cool manner. The 7UP® creative campaign opens with an old lady who’s trying to cross the road sees cars stopping over the zebra crossing and block her path. In a ‘Think Fresh’ move, Fido is seen taking a swift sip of 7UP® and coming up with a fresh idea. The…

03 Mar

Instagram encouraged young people in Siliguri

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In association with the Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), Instagram announced a new edition of their flagship youth program - the Counter Speech Fellowship in Siliguri. The program will engage young people on topics that matter to them and encourage them to lead conversations about them online. The Counter Speech Fellowship engages creative teenagers to use the power of visual storytelling to start meaningful conversations on issues that are important to young citizens around the world. The fellows have gone on to start non-profits like the Global Voluntary Action network, worked with organizations like Nyaaya that focus on legal…

03 Mar

PM Modi urges people of UP to participate in ‘festival of democracy’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people of Uttar Pradesh to actively take part in polling as the State entered the sixth phase of voting on Thursday. In a tweet the Prime Minister termed the ongoing elections in UP as ‘festival of democracy’. Urging people to turn up in large number to cast their ballots, he said each of their ballots would add to strengthening of democracy. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s fate will be decided in today’s polling. He is contesting from his hometurf in Gorakhpur city, for the first time for a seat in the State assembly. In 2017…

03 Mar

ICICI Bank to offer special banking services to Assam Rifles

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ICICI Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Rifles, to offer a range of specially curated banking services to the serving as well as retired personnel. The MoU was signed at the headquarters of Assam Rifles at Shillong by Lt. Gen. P.C. Nair, AVSM, YSM, Director General, Assam Rifles and Mr. Vishal Batra, Regional Business Head & Head of Defence Ecosystem, ICICI Bank. As part of the MoU, the Bank offers a comprehensive bouquet of benefits like a zero balance account, preferential allotment of lockers, unlimited free transactions at any ATM in India, and lifetime free credit cards…