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26 Jun

IRCTC Account Holders Can Book E-Tickets For Anyone, Confirms Railway Ministry

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The Railway Ministry has issued a statement clarifying that any individual with an IRCTC account can book e-tickets for others, dismissing as false and misleading a social media claim suggesting restrictions based on differing surnames. A post on the social media platform X claimed that a person with an account on the website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will be not able to book tickets from his account for other people who carry different surnames. A spokesperson from the Railway Ministry denied the claim, saying the news doing rounds on social media about restrictions on booking…

26 Jun

Skill India empowers over 1.35 lakh Yoga trainers on International Yoga Day

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In celebration of the 10th International Yoga Day, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with its partners, organized a high-energy yoga camp at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi, starting at 6:00 AM. The event, themed "Yoga for Self and Society," highlighted the profound impact of yoga on individual health and societal well-being. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, announced a significant achievement on this occasion. The Skill India Mission has successfully trained and certified more than 1.35 lakh yoga trainers nationwide, underscoring the government's commitment to promoting wellness and…

25 Jun

API and Abbott launch India’s First Angina Awareness Week, announce strategic action plan for improved cardiac health

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The Association of Physicians of India (API), along with global healthcare company Abbott, today initiated the first ever ‘Angina Awareness Week’ in India, from June 19th to June 25th. Through this, they aim to highlight the importance of early angina diagnosis and its optimal management to reduce the risk of cardiac events and improve patient outcomes. To mark this week, they collectively unveiled an Action Plan drafted by Abbott, titled, ‘Optimal Treatment of Angina (OPTA): The need of the hour,’ highlighting best standards for timely detection and management. Dr. Ashwini Pawar, Medical Director, Abbott India said, “Angina remains an under-diagnosed…

25 Jun

Samsung announces Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Yellow, enhances flagship lineup

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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the introduction of a refreshing new Titanium Yellow colourto Galaxy S24 Ultra, which will go on sale in India. Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently available in Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet and Titanium Black. The addition of the new Titanium Yellow colour will give more choices to consumers looking to purchase Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, a 'Made in India' phone powered by Galaxy AI, improves communication with features like Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist. It also introduces the first intuitive, gesture-driven Circle to Search with Google,…

25 Jun

Weber Shandwick’s ‘Elections Matter: India Report’ shows sharp divides in news consumption and voter sentiments

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Weber Shandwick India has unveils the "Elections Matter: India Report". The Corporate Advisory and Public Affairs practice conducted a survey on election sentiments, news consumption habits, trust in information sources, and voting behaviors among Gen Z and Millennial Indian consumers. The survey was conducted by YouGov among 1,000 respondents from the top 10 cities in India, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. The demographics of the survey were balanced, with a near-equal split between males (51%) and females (49%), and evenly distributed between Gen Zs and Millennials. The study reveals significant differences in news…

25 Jun

ICICI Prudential Announces 15% Lifetime Discount for Women on iProtect Smart Premiums

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has offered a 15% lifetime discount exclusively for women on all premiums for its popular term insurance product, iProtect Smart. Additionally, salaried women will be eligible for an extra 15% discount on the first year's premium, empowering them to provide financial security to themselves and their loved ones. iProtect Smart, when combined with the critical illness benefit, offers coverage against 34 critical illnesses, including breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. This combination offers benefits of both health and life insurance. Importantly, the critical illness cover amount is paid out on diagnosis, providing the requisite financial resources…

25 Jun

Oil increment on strong dollar and strong fuel demand; Brent crude at $85.77/bbl

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Oil prices rose slightly on Monday as strong summer fuel demand and rising geopolitical tensions helped offset the impact of a stronger dollar.Brent futures for August delivery rose 53 cents to $85.77 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.6% by 11:38 a.m. EST (1538 GMT). Meanwhile, US crude futures rose 65 cents to $81.38 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.8%. Last week, both benchmarks recorded a 3% rise, their second consecutive weekly rise.“Crude oil prices witnessed significant volatility and declined from recent highs due to dollar index strength and mixed global economic data. The dollar index hit its highest…

25 Jun

India’s current account deficit (CAD) drop to 0.7 percent of GDP, records surplus of 0.6% in Q4: RBI

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India recorded a current account surplus in the last quarter of the last financial year due to higher service income. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the overall current account deficit for FY2024 has narrowed due to decline in goods trade deficit. India's current account deficit (CAD) declined to 0.7 percent of GDP or $23.2 billion in FY2024 from 2 percent of GDP or $67 billion last year. “Sequential decline in CAD in Q4:2022-23 mainly due to narrowing in trade deficit with stronger services trade from US$71.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 to US$52.6 billion in Q4:2022-23 Went.…

24 Jun

Tata Motors launches Fleet Verse, revolutionizes commercial vehicle acquisition

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Tata Motors announced the launch of Tata Motors Fleet Verse - a comprehensive and innovative digital marketplace for Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The platform offers features like new vehicle discovery, configuration, acquisition, financing, and is future-proofed to include a range of additional services and features, making Fleet Verse a one-stop digital destination for all commercial vehicle needs. Fleet Verse is a comprehensive platform that consolidates all aspects of commercial vehicle ownership, offering advanced semantic search features and a Smart Search Vehicle Discovery to explore Tata Motors' 900+ models and 3000+ variants. Its Product Configurator allows users to customize vehicle recommendations…

24 Jun

Samsung teams up with Paytm to elevate digital convenience in India

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Samsung launches flight, bus, movies and events ticket bookings on Samsung Wallet, in partnership with One97 Communications Limited that owns the Paytm brand, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company. The partnership aims to enhance consumers’ convenience by offering a seamless and integrated booking experience directly through the Samsung Wallet, facilitating access to a wide range of services through Paytm. Samsung India and Paytm have partnered to provide Galaxy smartphone users with seamless access to Paytm's services, including flights, bus bookings, movie ticket purchases, and event bookings, all integrated within the Samsung Wallet. Users can add tickets directly to…