Business

30 Nov

Coca-Cola advances its digital footprint by joining the ONDC Network

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Coca-Cola India has joined the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and launched its marketplace, the 'Coke Shop', exclusively on the ONDC platform. This innovative platform will transform consumer interactions with Coca-Cola products and empower retailers across the country. The initial association will supported through SellerApp, which will help Coca-Cola leverage the ONDC network with its data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategies. This new online marketplace will reshape how retailers and consumers interact with Coca-Cola products and enhance their overall shopping experience. To facilitate a seamless experience, SellerApp will streamline order management and inventory tracking, allowing sellers to identify trends,…

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30 Nov

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan honored 26 Vishwakarma Gurus across 18 trades

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Hon'ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, has honored 26 Vishwakarma Gurus across 18 trades under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. The scheme aims to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople, equipping them with modern tools and techniques, coupled with credit support. The scheme aims to make Guru-Shishya tradition more scalable, accessible, and innovative. The event was attended by various officials from MSDE, DGT, MSME, NSDC, and other organizations. The Gurus will be trained in modern tools, design elements, and latest technologies to transform them into master trainers. The scheme aims to preserve traditional…

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30 Nov

Gautam Adani regains place in World’s top 20 billionaires

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

Billionaire Gautam Adani is back in the league of the world's 20 richest people after a recent surge in the group company's shares. Adani is now ranked 19th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a net worth of $66.7 billion as of 29 November. Adani Group stocks added over Rs 1.34 lakh crore to investors' wealth on Tuesday. While the group's market capitalization lost some gains on Wednesday, the rise lifted Adani into the top 20. Shares of Adani group companies rose after the Supreme Court upheld its confidence in SEBI's probe into the Hindenburg allegations. The top court, while…

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30 Nov

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Lays the Foundation Stone for NSTI Plus

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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Hon’ble Minister for MSDE, has laid the foundation stone for National Skill Training Institutes Plus in Odisha. Located on a 7.8-acre campus in Jatni, Bhubaneswar, NSTI Plus will accommodate institutions like the NIESBUD, NSDC, and SIIC. It will also serve as a hub for diverse skill development activities and serve as a nucleus for emerging start-ups. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of making India the Skilling destination of the World. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, expressed confidence in the upcoming integrated campus of NSTI,…

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30 Nov

IBM has opened its new Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Gandhinagar

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IBM has opened its new IBM Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, as part of its ongoing expansion into non-metro and emerging cities across the country. The center will focus on key technology areas such as AI, hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity, and will leverage the security engineering talent pool to build cybersecurity platforms and accelerators for automating threat management, improving regulatory compliance, and proactively preparing clients against various attack planes. The expanded presence in Gandhinagar will create opportunities for existing employees and enable IBM to harness potential talent, including graduate hires from the educational ecosystem in and around…

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29 Nov

Bangkok-bound Lufthansa flight diverted to Delhi due to unruly passenger behaviour

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Munich-Bangkok Lufthansa flight number LH772 was diverted to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday(Nov 29, 2023) at 10:26 am, due to a harsh argument between a couple on board. According to the sources, a German man and his Thai wife broke out mid-air during the flight from Munich to Bangkok. "The person in question was handed over to authorities. The flight to Bangkok is expected to continue subsequently with minor delays. Safety and security on board for our passengers and crew is our top priority," the German airline said. As per the reports, the 53-year old German man allegedly…

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29 Nov

Madhya Pradesh: India’s Largest Tiger Reserve to be Set Up in Damoh

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In a latest development, Damoh district in MP (Madhya Pradesh) is on a way to become home to the India's largest tiger reserve, said a forest department official. The union govt has issued a notice accepting the proposal to merge the Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary of the Damoh district, which will create a huge tiger reserve extending upto 2,300 sq km. According to Damoh's Forest Divisional Officer, MS Uikey, the initiative to create new tiger reserve will provide a safe place for the area's tiger population, which at present stands to 16. The merger is also expecting to…

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29 Nov

TKM signed a MOU with the Government of Karnataka to enhance its existing operations in the country

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Karnataka to enhance its operations in the country through fresh investments. The investment worth around INR 3,300 crores, will involve the setting up of a new plant, which will boost the local manufacturing eco-system and introduce new technologies to create "mobility for all". This will be the company's third plant in India, all located in Bidadi near Bangalore.  Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Managing Director and CEO, Masakazu Yoshimura, expressed confidence that the MOU with the Karnataka State Government for a new plant will generate employment and…

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29 Nov

ATGL launches green hydrogen blending project

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndia, BusinessBusiness, India

To assess the viability of green hydrogen as an alternative energy source for city gas distribution (CGD) customers, Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) on Tuesday announced the launch of its green hydrogen blending project in Ahmedabad. The pilot project will mix green hydrogen with natural gas for at least 4,000 home and commercial PNG customers in the city. Green hydrogen will be produced using water electrolysis with electricity produced by renewable energy. The hydrogen mixture is less carbon intensive than the burning gas but has the same heating capacity. The project is expected to be operational by the first quarter…

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28 Nov

Curbing Fraud: Government Plans Possible 4-Hour Delay for First UPI Transfers Above Rs. 2,000

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The rising cases of online payment frauds have forced government to take the required action over the matter. As per the reports the govt. is in line to introduce a minimum time for a transaction beyond a particular amount done for the first time between two individuals. According to the draft of the plan on the table, a time limit of 4 hours will apply each time an individual makes the first payment over Rupees 2,000 to someone they have never transacted with before. While the officials are of view that the process may add some friction to online payments,…

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