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16 Oct

Flipkart’s 8 days shopping fest sees 1.4 billion visits

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, India

A record 1.4 billion customers visited the platform during Flipkart's flagship festival sale event "The Big Billion Days' (TBBD) 2023".The event, which began on October 8 (with early access for VIP and Plus customers from October 7) and ended on October 15, "received a great response from both customers and a wide network of dealers across the country", said head Kalyan Krishnamoorthy. Flipkart Group's Executive Officer. The likes of smartphones, laptops, tablets and home appliances indicate a strong premiumization trend across India this year Televisions, audio devices, smartphones and grooming products were also among the top choices.According to Flipkart officials,…

16 Oct

Skill India to host ‘Kaushal Convocation’ to felicitate the skill students

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With an aim to promote skill-based education in line with the aspirations of 21st-century learners, Skill India will organize a grand ‘Kaushal Convocation’ to recognize and honour the candidates who have completed their training under the various schemes and programmes of Skill India. The event will witness the participation of students from prestigious skill development institutes including Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), DGT, PMKVY, SANKALP, apprentices, IIE, NIPUN, Skill India International Centre, NIESBUD, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address students live at a ceremony, chaired by Hon’ble Minister for Education, Skill…

15 Oct

BSNL Installs First-Ever Mobile Tower At Siachen Glacier

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In the history of India for the first time mobile tower has been installed at the world's highest battlefield Siachen Glacier. The tower was installed with the help of Indian Army in partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army took to X previously known as Twitter to share the news. The post has received more than 11,000 views and several likes. An individual wrote, "Fantastic job done by 14 Corps. Much needed at those heights." A second added, "My salute to the forces and people there." A few others also said…

15 Oct

King Khan and Thums up are partnering up to cheer for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

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Thums Up, India's home grown beverage brand from The Coca-Cola Company is thrilled to unveil yet another chapter of its association with ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup through the launch of the campaign "Tere andar ka har shaq mitaenge, Toofan hain, Cup to hum hi uthaenge." The campaign showcases the fervent support for Team India with Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the Biggest Fan and 'Voice of Belief.' Shah Rukh Khan stars in a film portraying the heart and mind of fans, with the heart winning over the mind in unwavering support for Team India. Shah Rukh Khan on…

15 Oct

Croma, brings ‘Festival of Dreams’ campaign to celebrate Durga Pujo

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On the auspicious occasion of Durga Pujo, Croma, a Tata Enterprise, introduces lucrative deals and offers with its 'Festival of Dreams' campaign to celebrate this most-awaited festival in stores and on Croma.com. These host of exciting offers are valid until October 25th for consumers in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Orissa. Get the ultimate electronics shopping experience with Croma Experts, recognising the significance of embracing and upgrading your lifestyle during this joyous occasion. Croma provides various deals and discounts to customers, including up to 10% instant discount on select bank cards, exchange benefits up to Rs 20,000, and 24 months of…

15 Oct

CEAT ISRL in partnership with FMSCI attracts 85 globalstars for Season One

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The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), in partnership with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), is thrilled to announce an unprecedented gathering of 85 global Supercross stars and international talents for its inaugural season. This remarkable assembly of renowned riders promises to make Season One an electrifying and unforgettable experience for motorsport enthusiasts and fans. Supercross stars and international talents from USA, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, South Africa, Australia, Thailand and Indonesia have registered for the auction. South Africa's Anthony Raynard, 2022 Prince of Paris Gregory Aranda, and Thomas Ramette will compete in the 450cc International…

15 Oct

Samsung India revealed the top three winning teams of Solve for Tomorrow 2023

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Samsung India has announced the top three winning teams of Solve for Tomorrow 2023, its youth education and innovation competition. The winning teams are NIT Surat, which has developed an automated beach-cleaning robot called Sweep; Stemly, which has developed a conversational AI tool to help women choose STEM and Think, which has built a personal cooling device called ‘Kavach’ for those who work outdoors. The three teams received a total prize money of INR 1.5 crore to further improve their ideas and turn them into reality. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a CSR initiative that empowers youth to tackle real-life…

15 Oct

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 witnessed biggest opening ever

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Amazon India witnessed the biggest ever 48 hours of shopping with a record 9.5 crore customer visits. Prime members shopping spiked 18x in the first 24 hours of PEA (vs average daily purchase), making it the highest ever! With thousands of sellers achieving their highest-ever single day sales, it was the best-ever start to their festive season. Over 5,000 new launches were made across various categories, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, fashion, home décor, appliances, furniture, and groceries, offering customers the widest ever selection from top brands. Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 saw 9.5 crore customers visit in the first 48…

15 Oct

Skill India to host ‘Kaushal Convocation’ to felicitate the skill students

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Skill India is planning a grand 'Kaushal Convocation' to recognize and honor candidates who have completed training under various Skill India schemes and programs. The event will involve students from prestigious institutes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK), Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), DGT, PMKVY, SANKALP, apprentices, IIE, NIPUN, Skill India International Centre, NIESBUD, and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS). Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be addressing the students live at the ceremony. Hon’ble Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Hon’ble Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Rajeev…

14 Oct

Air India Suspends Scheduled Flights to Tel Aviv Till Oct 18

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Air India continued to suspend flights from New Delhi to Tel Aviv airport in Israel and vice versa till October 18, in the backdrop of surprised attack done by a Palestinian Islamist Group Hamas on saturday morning(October 7, 2023). Generally, Air India flights operate 5 days in a week(all days except Wednesday and Friday) from the national capital(Delhi) to Tel Aviv. Under Operation Ajay launched by the Indian Govt. in order to evacuate Indians who wish to come back from Israel, the airline so far has operated 2 flights.