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10 Jul

India’s Skill India digital hub takes center stage

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), emphasized the pivotal role of digital infrastructure and collaborative learning models during his address at the SKILLS Bridge Masterclass Series. It focuses on Promoting Lifelong Learning (LLL) for the Future of Work and the webinar’s topic was— AI-Powered Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) for a Future Ready Workforce. It was jointly organized by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank and UNESCO. The webinar, attended by over 120 delegates and 3000 participants, discussed the use of digital infrastructure, work-based…

10 Jul

Abbott’s “Chakkar ko Check Kar” Campaign Aims to Educate on Vertigo Symptoms

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Abbott, the global healthcare leader, launched its ‘Chakkar Ko Check Kar’ campaign in India to highlight an often-overlooked balance disorder, vertigo, which affects close to 70 million people in India. Vertigo is a condition that can make people feel like the world is spinning around them. Through this campaign, Abbott aims to help people take control of their health and better manage the condition. Abbott launched a campaign to raise awareness about vertigo through a digital film featuring Bollywood actor and UNICEF India Ambassador, Ayushmann Khurrana. It paints a vivid picture of how vertigo’s sudden spinning episodes can throw life…

10 Jul

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and IISc forge alliance to establish mobility engineering lab

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to inaugurate the Mobility Engineering Laboratory. This initiative underscores TKM's commitment to advancing technological innovation and fostering sustainable mobility solutions in India. The joint venture aims to equip the next generation of engineers with advanced skills in electrified vehicle powertrain technologies. TKM will provide substantial support from FY 2024 to 2027, facilitating the procurement of essential equipment like high-speed dynamometers and vehicle simulation software. Located at IISc, the lab will serve as a cornerstone for interdisciplinary research, focusing on Mechanical and Electrical Engineering advancements.…

09 Jul

Punch.ev receives 5-stars from Bharat-NCAP

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Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) has started FY 25 on a high as the company announced its SUVs – the Punch.ev and the Nexon.ev – achieved the coveted 5-star safety rating by Bharat-NCAP. Notably, the Punch.ev earned the highest rating by any Indian vehicle tested. With this result, all Tata.ev SUVs are 5-star certified by Bharat-NCAP. Punch.ev is the newest offering in the Tata.ev portfolio. Based on Tata.ev’s Pure EV architecture – acti.ev – it’s a versatile and multi-talented EV, elegantly packaged in a stunning, classical SUV design. The Punch.ev seamlessly brings together features like Arcade.ev, air purifier, end…

09 Jul

HDFC Life recognized as one of ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For’ 2024

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HDFC Life, a leading life insurer in India, has been recognized as one of ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For’ 2024 by Great Place to Work. The company achieved the 11th position overall and was honoured as the ‘Best in Industry ’for Life Insurance’. It also features among the Laureates, marking a decade of recognition. This certification reflects the Company’s value-driven culture and commitment to delivering value to all stakeholders. Vibhash Naik, Chief Human Resources Officer, HDFC Life, stated “We are honoured to be recognised as one of ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For’ in 2024 and as the ‘Best…

09 Jul

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches ‘Green Wave Initiative’ for Environment Month

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Towards its commitment to environmental sustainability, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) further accelerates the ‘Green Wave Project’ commemorating this year’s environment month. Aimed at enhancing its nature conservation activity in the community, TKM distributed saplings to its employees, under its sixth challenge namely ‘Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature’, contributing towards the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050. Thiseco campaign continues to drive active community involvement to promote greenery, through employee engagement. The company has distributed over 7,000 saplings to its employees, achieving its 8,000-sapling target. TKM employees are encouraged to plant and nurture the saplings in their neighborhoods, submitting periodic…

09 Jul

Global experts to explore India’s leading skilling platform, SIDH

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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), World Bank, and UNESCO, is set to host a webinar on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) on July 4. Addressed by Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, the event has drawn registrations from approximately 3,000 participants across 120 countries. The webinar will spotlight the AI-powered SIDH’s pivotal role in digital infrastructure, work-based learning models, and industry-academia collaboration. Esteemed speakers, including Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE, and Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO…

09 Jul

Samsung launches ‘Bespoke AI Days’ with attractive offers on AI-powered appliances

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Samsung, India's leading consumer electronics brand, has unveiled its 'Bespoke AI Days' promotions, offering substantial discounts and benefits on its AI-powered digital appliances. The limited-period offers, running from July 5 to July 14, aim to make AI technology more accessible to Indian consumers. During 'Bespoke AI Days', customers can enjoy cashbacks up to INR 20,000 and zero down payment options on Samsung’s range of refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwave ovens. These offers are available on Samsung.com, leading retail stores, and various online platforms.“With Bespoke AI, Samsung has made premium global technology accessible to Indian consumers,” said Saurabh Baishakhia,…

08 Jul

APEDA organizes Bharat Agri Conclave cum International Buyer Seller Meet (IBSM) in Shillong

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) along with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt.of Meghalaya organized a one-day Bharat Agri Conclave cum International Buyer-Seller Meet in Shillong, Meghalaya on 6th July 2024. The primary objective of the event was to promote the agri-horti products in the North East Region (NER), especially those from Meghalaya. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Government of Meghalaya along with Dr. Vijay Kumar D, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Govt. of Meghalaya and Shri…

08 Jul

Thailand’s Ad Hoc Committee proposes three strategies to tackle E-cigarette challenges

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Thailand's Special Parliamentary Committee, tasked with addressing the proliferation of e-cigarettes, has put forth three distinct policy proposals aimed at regulating these controversial products. Led by Mr. Niyom Wierathandithakul, Phrae MP of the Party for Thailand, the committee comprises 35 members representing various governmental bodies, civil organizations, and experts in the field. The committee's proposals include continuing the existing ban on e-cigarettes while tightening enforcement measures, regulating heated tobacco products (HTPs) alongside the ban on e-cigarettes, or implementing regulations for both e-cigarettes and HTPs. These measures are tailored to combat the widespread use of e-cigarettes in Thailand, despite their current…