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26 Apr

India’s position is clear on Russia-Ukraine crisis: Jaishankar

editor0 CommentsIndiaS. Jaishankar

India has a clear position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday, stressing that New Delhi “urges a cessation of hostilities, return to dialogue and national sovereignty”. During an interaction at the Raisina Dialogue, Jaishankar said the conflict in Ukraine is one of the most dominating issues at present “not only because of interests or values concerned, but also because of the consequences worldwide”. On India’s role in the Western Indo-Pacific, the Minister said: “We need to reclaim our history. Our ties and trade were disrupted in colonial times, but in a more globalised…

26 Apr

H&M India launches its Menswear Linen Campaign

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaArmaan Malik., H&M, Menswear

H&M India launches its linen collection which features fresh classics and captures the essence of comfort and effortless ease. The campaign featured singer and songwriter Armaan Malik. The aim of the campaign is to motivate us to become the flow instead of going with the flow. The key garments are the linen long sleeve shirts, the linen tees, relaxed fit resort shirts, along with pull-on trousers and shorts both in relaxed fits. The silhouettes and colours give the collection a fresh and light feel through neutral shades along with playful prints. The campaign film shows Armaan Malik lounging around the…

25 Apr

53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaMSDE, National Capital Region

Two recent skilling initiatives by MSDE have started bearing fruits as skilled craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland showcase their rich heritage and traditional handicraft in the 53rd edition of IHGF Delhi Fair in the National Capital Region. It was observed that the heritage and traditional skill clusters required skilled artisans from villages to meet the demand for traditional crafts in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir. The Handicrafts Sector provides employment to a vast segment of population settled in rural and semi-urban areas, generating substantial foreign exchange for the country while preserving its cultural heritage. The handicraft and handloom…

25 Apr

Jodii – a vernacular matrimony app in Bengali

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBengali, Jodii, Matrimony.com

India’s leading online matrimony company Matrimony.com announced the launch of Jodii – an exclusive vernacular matchmaking app. The company rolled out the new service based on its successful history of helping lakhs of Indians to find a life partner. Jodii app addresses the needs of those who have studied Diploma, Polytechnic, 12th, 10th standard or below and in terms of profession, the service will appeal to blue-collar workers and self-employed people. The Key highlights of Jodie app are: (a) It is simple to use and available in 10 languages including Bengali. It seeks basic information for creating a profile. (b)…

25 Apr

PM Modi receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai

editor0 CommentsIndiaLata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in Mumbai on Sunday. The award has been instituted in memory and honour of the legendary singer who passed away at the age of 92 years in Mumbai earlier this year. PM Modi received the award in presence of Usha Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis, among others. “Music can give a feeling of motherhood and love. Music can take you to the pinnacle of patriotism and duty. We all are fortunate that we have seen this power of music, this…

24 Apr

PM Narendra Modi to visit J&K today, launch projects worth Rs 20,000 crore; security tightened

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Security has been beefed up across the union territory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Multiple levels of security arrangements have been made to prevent any untoward incident. Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said, “Security has been beefed up at the border. Counter drones have been deployed.” In Palli panchayat of Samba district of Jammu division, from where Prime Minister Modi will address gram Sabhas across us on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, entry and exit points have been sealed and roads barricaded. All preparations are underway for Prime Minister…

23 Apr

India starting at power outage in multiple states

editor0 CommentsIndiapower outage

The coal stock position at the Central Election Authority (CEA) supervised 173 power plants stood at 21.93 million tonnes (MT), Media reports have suggested that coal inventories had dipped to the lowest since 2014 at the beginning of the financial year to nine days as against the Centre’s mandated 24 days’ worth of stocks. While on one hand, the CEA daily coal report said that coal stock at 81 out of the 150 government owned power plants is critical, on the other is the increased power demand — from 106.6 billion units (BU) in 2019, it increased to 124.2 BU…

22 Apr

PM Modi and PM Boris Johnson witness the exchange of agreements between India and UK

editor0 CommentsIndiaPM Boris Johnson, PM Modi

On Friday morning, during the second day of the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UK PM Boris Johnson said that the relationship between the two nations is now stronger than before. The UK Prime Minister landed in India on Thursday on a two-day visit in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Both held detailed talks with an aim to further expand cooperation in areas of defence, trade and clean energy. During the talks, PM Boris Johnson said that they will provide India with the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft and support the country’s requirements for new…

22 Apr

Senco Gold and Diamonds’ attractive offers

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDiamonds, Senco Gold

One of the largest organised jewellery retail players of Eastern India Senco Gold & Diamonds roped in renowned Bengali actress Madhumita Sarcar and the popular Assamese actress and dancer Sunita Kaushik as its regional ambassadors.Madhumita Sarcar will promote the brand in West Bengal through a campaign which will go live on the occasion of PoilaBoisakh; Sunita Kaushik will portray the legacy of the brand and its wide range of exquisite jewellery collections in the North-Eastern states of Assam and Tripura around the same time as Bohag Bihu. It has also launched D’Signia showrooms in India which offer a premium jewellery…

22 Apr

Kalyan Jewellers announces the Summer Special Bonanza

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Indiakalyan Jewellers, Summer Special Bonanza

One of India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brands Kalyan Jewellers has announced the special Summer Bonanza Offer for its patrons across the country. Customers will be able to get maximum value on their jewellery purchases. The new offer allows patrons to register instant savings on gold rate. The customers will also be able to avail flat 25% off on making charges across all design categories in gold, diamond and precious stone jewellery. Also 300 lucky winners from this shopping season will be gifted a Special Edition gold coin. The jewellery retailed at Kalyan Jewellers is BIS hallmarked and goes…