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25 May

NIA files chargesheet against Ansarullah case

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge sheet against a founder of Tamil Nadu's Ansarullah group, al-Qaeda and ISIS supporters. The agency has filed a charge sheet against Divan Mujipeer under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) and provisions of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). It is alleged that Mujipeer had conspired with co-accused Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohammed Sheik Maitheen, Meeran Ghani and Gulam Nabi Asath in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to form an extremist religious group — Ansarullah — with an intention to establish Islamic rule in India, especially in Tamil Nadu,…

25 May

India Life Skills Glossary explains 51 life skills

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, Life Skills Glossary

The Life Skills Collaborative (LSC) has launched the India Life Skills Glossary, a comprehensive repository of life skills, created and contextualized to the needs of India’s young people and education system. It defines and explains 51 life skills that are essential for people between the ages of 11-18 years to develop necessary personal capabilities to fulfill their human potential while also adapting to an ever-changing world. It aims to provide students, learning ecosystems and parents with a common vocabulary to better understand and adopt life skills. It will be open for feedback and comments from the general public till February…

25 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy steers 17X growth for sellers in Midnapore

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFlipkart’s Shopsy, Midnapore

Flipkart’s social commerce platform, Shopsy recently launched the Summer Store, a unique curation to address customers’ nuanced seasonal needs by offering a wide range of products across categories. As a testimony to this endeavor, sellers in Midnapore recorded nearly a 17X growth in sales bolstered by the summer store initiative. The summer store recorded increased traction from male buyers which indicates a positive male reseller growth in Midnapore. Shopsy Summer Store is a one-stop-shop for products ranging from electronics, personal care, baby care, food and beverages, apparel, swimwear and kitchenware including air conditioners, deodorants, baby sunscreen, aerated drinks, cotton clothes…

25 May

AMH SSC donates CSR fund to empower the youth of India

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAMH SSC, NSDF

Apparel Made-Ups Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMH SSC) donated Rs. 51 lakhs from their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) to empower the youth of India with skill training. The cheque was presented by the Chairman of AMH SSC Shri Premal Udani to the Secretary of MSDE Shri Rajesh Aggarwal in the presence of many dignitaries. CSR funds can also contribute towards scaling up skill development initiatives by financially supporting activities across the skill development value chain, capacity building and managerial support. It has been the single largest Sector Skill Council by securing maximum…

25 May

Hero MotoCorp launches the New Splendor+ XTEC

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaHERO MOTOCORP, motorcycle

The world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters Hero MotoCorp launched the new edition of iconic motorcycle Splendor – the Splendor+ XTEC. The Splendor+ XTEC with segment-first Full Digital meter with Bluetooth connectivity provides the rider with maximum functionality and information.It features a side-stand visual indication and a ‘Side-stand Engine cut-off’. The motorcycle also features a Bank-angle-sensor that cuts off the engine during a fall. It also comes with an Integrated USB Charger and Hero’s revolutionary i3S Technology, Call &SMS alert, RTMI (Real Time Mileage Indicator), low fuel indicator, LED High-Intensity Position Lamp (HIPL) and exclusive graphics. It comes with…

25 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy shifts shopping trends in Karimpur

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFlipkart, India, Karimpur, Shopsy

A social commerce platform from Flipkart, Shopsy continues to reach the remotest corners of the country. With people increasingly prioritizing their physical and mental well-being by making healthier life choices, a similar shift in their shopping trends has been seen in the city of Karimpur (West Bengal). Given the wide range of value-based products that are available on Shopsy, customers from Karimpur are purchasing items majorly related to baby care and personal care, indicating the sustenance of conscious shoppers in the city. Sellers in Karimpur have garnered a 9X growth in their sales over the past month. Among many other…

25 May

Shahid Kapoor & Rana Daggubati team with Colgate

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaColgate, Rana Daggubati, Shahid Kapoor

The market leader in oral care, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launched a new campaign for its toothpaste brand ‘Colgate Strong Teeth’ - ‘Daant Strong Toh Main Strong’. The brand puts the spotlight on the link between Strong Teeth and Nutrition and the significant role of the strength of teeth to chew all kinds of food to aid in better digestion, and hence the body absorbs better nutrition. This is also the first time the brand roped in Shahid Kapoor and Rana Daggubati to play the role of new-age dads, deeply invested in their child’s health. Where they effectively communicate the secret…

25 May

Flipkart’s Shopsy steers 12X growth for sellers in Bankura

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBankura, Flipkart’s Shopsy, India

Flipkart’s social commerce platform, Shopsy recently launched the Summer Store, a unique curation to address customers’ nuanced seasonal needs by offering a wide range of products across categories. As a testimony to this endeavor, sellers in Bankura recorded nearly a 12X growth in sales bolstered by the summer store initiative. The summer store recorded increased traction from male buyers which indicates a positive male reseller growth in Bankura. Shopsy Summer Store is a one-stop shop for products ranging from electronics, personal care, baby care, food and beverages, apparel, swimwear, and kitchenware including air conditioners, deodorants, baby sunscreen, aerated drinks, cotton…

24 May

Police constable dead in Srinagar

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A police constable was killed by terrorists in the Soura area of the city on Tuesday. According to reports, terrorists fired at Constable Saifullah Qadri at his house in the Anchar area of Soura. Officials said Qadri was rushed to SKIMS Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

24 May

Gold gains Rs 25; silver Rs 428

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According to HDFC Securities, gold rose by Rs 25 to Rs 51,027 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday, in line with the rupee's depreciation along with a strong trend in international precious metal prices. Silver fell by Rs 428 to Rs 61,557 per kg from Rs 61,985 in the previous trade. Meanwhile, the rupee closed down 4 paise at 77.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities and persistent foreign fund outflows. In international markets, gold was flat at USD 1,859 per ounce and silver at USD 21.89…