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08 Jun

Students from Siliguri to get a career boost from Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence

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The Webel Fujisoft Vara Centre of Excellence: Industry 4.0 (CoE) is an initiative of the Government of West Bengal to showcase job opportunities and new possibilities for students and young professionals from the region and other Northeast Indian states. The CoE is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together Industry 4.0 technologies, including Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Additive Manufacturing. The Webel Fujisoft Vara CoE is a pioneering initiative in the field of Industry 4.0. It aims to equip individuals from Siliguri and the Northeastern region with the necessary skills to thrive in the digital era. It plans to conduct counseling…

08 Jun

TKM partners with Bajaj Finance Limited to enhance retail financing options

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bajaj Finance Limited (BFL), Ltd., part of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of India’s leading and diversified financial services groups, to provide enhanced retail finance options that are specially designed to make the process of purchasing a Toyota vehicle more convenient and accessible to customers. Bajaj Finance is a technology driven NBFC offering a comprehensive suite of financial solutions to enhance customer experience digitally. BFL has announced it will commence its new 4-Wheeler Finance business from June 1, 2023, covering 70% of the auto industry sales Speaking…

08 Jun

Times Higher Education Ranks MAHE 25th Globally

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) was ranked 4th globally for gender equality and 25th overall in the area of high-quality education by the Times Higher Education Impact ranking. It supports MAHE's dedication to a gender-neutral, inclusive, and equal learning environment and opportunity. The 5th edition of the 2023 Impact Rankings includes 1,591 universities from 112 countries/ regions. India ranks highest for SDG 5—gender equality—with Manipal Academy of Higher Education coming in fourth. Gender equality is assessed by a university's commitment to hiring and promoting women, its policy on gender equality, and its research. MAHE supports equal educational opportunities and…

08 Jun

The improved Nexon EV MAX XZ+ LUX was unveiled by Tata Motors

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Tata Motors has launched the upgraded Nexon EV MAX XZ+ LUX at a starting price of INR 18.79 Lakh. It boasts a 26.03 cm (10.25 inch) Touchscreen Infotainment system by HARMAN, high resolution (1920X720) High Definition (HD) display, Android AutoTM & Apple CarplayTM over WiFi, High Definition Rear View Camera, Heightened audio performance, Voice assistant in 6 languages, 180+ voice commands in 6 languages, and a new User Interface (UI). Tata Motors' Nexon EV is India's #1 electric vehicle and holds 26 records, including the Fastest EV to complete the Kashmir to Kanyakumari, 4000km in under 4 days. It has…

08 Jun

HDFC Bank organized ‘Grameen-loan Mela’

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HDFC Bank, one of India's leading banks, organised a loan mela in Burdwan, West Bengal. The 'Grameen-loan Mela' was attended by over 5,000 people, including small and marginal farmers, FPOs, agri-startups, small agri-entrepreneurs, transporters, shopkeepers, healthcare enterprises, and MSMEs. The mela gave an overview of its products and services and aims to reach out to 20,000+ people in the semi-urban and rural belt. The event was inaugurated by Shri Rahul Shyam Shukla, Group Head –Commercial and Rural Banking, HDFC Bank. Shri Kamanasish, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Purba Burdwan, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. MSMEs can avail of working capital,…

08 Jun

Hero MotorCorp Unveils The New HF Deluxe Series

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In keeping with its commitment to bring a comprehensive portfolio of technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient products, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, launched a refreshing new range of its highly popular 100cc motorcycle – the HF Deluxe. Hero HF-Deluxe is a motorcycle with four new stripes, enhanced safety and convenience features, tubeless tyres in Self and Self i3S variants, and a USB charger as an accessory. It also comes with a five-year warranty and five free services for complete peace of mind. Four new stripes enhance the overall dynamic appearance of the motorcycle. The HF Deluxe portfolio…

08 Jun

MAHE to host ICPESS to advance physical education and sports science

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) will be organizing an international conference on Physical Education and Sport Science (ICPESS) 2023 from 14thto 16th December 2023The ICPESS 2023 Conference is being organised by the National Association of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (NAPESS) to bring together experts and researchers from around the world to discuss the latest developments and advancements in the field of physical education and sports science. It will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and paper presentations. A conference website launching event was held recently at Board Room MAHE, Manipal. Guests included Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, Vice…

08 Jun

TikTok seeks $20 Billion E-Commerce business

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, Entertainment, IndiaEntertainment, India

ByteDance-owned TikTok expects to quadruple the size of its global e-commerce operation to sell $20 billion worth of merchandise this year, relying on growth in Southeast Asia, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. This increase compares to last year's total merchandise value of $4.4 billion, which represents the total value of products sold through its online marketplace TikTok Shop, the report said, adding that the company is betting on markets such as Indonesia. TikTok did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.TikTok's e-commerce platform allows customers to purchase products through in-app links during live broadcasts.…

07 Jun

BJP slams TMC for providing monetary aid to families of victims in Rs 2K notes

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Sukanta Majumdar, the BJP president in the state of WB, has highlighted the news of TMC party minister providing monetary compensation of rupees 2,000 notes to the families of the deceased person who had lost their lives in a Balasore train accident. As per the reports, RBI has banned the use of Rs 2,000 currency notes and has given time to exchange the notes in banks till September. A video has been posted on Twitter by Majumdar showing a family from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas received cash consisting of rupees 2000 notes in bundles, this has been given as…

07 Jun

Assam’s First ever local manufactured mini Tractor ‘Kumar-13’ of world class technology launched by Kumar Engineering

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Assam based automobile manufacturing company has developed Mini Tractor keeping in mind those farmers who dreams to buy the tractor but cannot afford, Company is going to serve them with their single cylinder diesel operated 13 HP power horizontal 888-D series engine which is designed to deliver in the most economic way. As we all know mini tractors are the most affordable tractors for farmers that are suitable for handling a small land labour and small acre of agriculture land with powerful 4 feet long capable and advanced rotavator and innovative hydraulic system having 1.5 tonne capacity. This mini tractor…