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05 Apr

Vi MiFi connects up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessVi MiFi

Vi, India’s leading telecom brand, has launched Vi MiFi for its customers on Vi Family Plans and Individual Postpaid Plans. Vi MiFi is a pocket-sized 4G router that delivers reliable, high speed, and secure connectivity for multiple devices, while also being ideal for individuals wanting to stay connected on the go. Vi MiFi supports superfast speeds of up to 150 Mbps and enables users to securely connect up to 10 WiFi-enabled devices such as mobiles, smart TVs, laptops, tablets, CCTVs, smart speakers, and more. Sleek and lightweight, Vi MiFi comes with an inbuilt 2700 mAh rechargeable battery that can provide…

05 Apr

I&B Ministry blocks 18 Indian, 4 Pak-based YouTube channels for spreading false news

editor0 CommentsBusiness, India, Internationalpakistan, youtube

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocked 18 Indian and four Pakistan-based YouTube information channels for posting fake information and anti-India content. In a statement, the ministry stated these YouTube channels used logos of TV news channels and false thumbnails to misinform viewers. The ministry utilised the emergency powers underneath the IT Rules, 2021 and issued orders on April 4,2022 for blocking off of twenty-two YouTube-based information channels, three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account, and one news website. The blocked YouTube channels had a cumulative viewership of over 260 crore, and had been used to spread fake news, and coordinated…

05 Apr

We have received praise for many of our foreign policy initiatives: FS Shringla

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessHarsh Vardhan Shringla, Indian Foreign Secretary

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived in New York as the UN General Assembly and the Security Council are likely to vote on draft resolutions on the humanitarian crisis arising after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India is currently a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Shringla arrived in the US just hours before the UNGA took up two rival draft resolutions on the situation in Ukraine. Shringla's presence in New York is significant in view of the growing pressure on India to change its position in the Ukraine crisis. Because on Monday, US President Joe Biden said a…

05 Apr

The impact of the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessIndian Institute of Entrepreneurship

The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote entrepreneurship at a local level amongst the rural youth. The sub-schemes of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission is the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme with the core objective of promoting employment opportunities in rural India, particularly developing self-employment avenues for unemployed rural people. The programme aims to enable the rural poor to start their own businesses. It will provide support to the State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM) for the scheme's successful implementation.…

05 Apr

Celebrate PôhelaBoishakh with Amazon.in

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAmazon.in, Celebrate PôhelaBoishakh

Amazon.in announced the launch of its specially curated ‘PôhelaBoishakh Shopping Store’ which brings in a wide selection of products to address the varied shopping needs of customers celebrating the regional New Year. The store will be live till 15thApril 2022 and give customers access to lakhs of products. Here are some products customers can choose with offers such as ethnic wears from the brands like SIRIL, Larwa, Aarika, Raymond, Bata, Inc.5, etc; accessories such as red colour jhumkis from Peora, jewellery set from Shinning Diva, Titan Raga Viva collection, etc; beauty essentials including Lakmé Absolute Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette, kit…

05 Apr

Bajaj Finserv spread awareness around general insurance fraud

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness'Savdhaan Rahein. Safe Rahein.', Bajaj Finserv

One of India's largest financial services providers is Bajaj Finserv Limited through its 'Savdhaan Rahein. Safe Rahein.' digital campaign aims to educate consumers and the general public about the various kinds of fraud.It comes with another catchy jingle with its main protagonist ‘Gupta Ji’ reminding consumers to chant the mantra of ‘Na Ji Na Ji Na Ji’, whenever faced with common general insurance-related fraudulent instances. It is live across all the social media platforms of Bajaj Finserv Limited and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited. The campaign highlights critical points for consumers to remember such as (a) Always verify the…

04 Apr

itel launches a game-changer smartphone itel Vision 3

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusinessitel Vision 3, SMARTPHONE

India’s most trusted brand and a dominant leader in the sub 7K segment itel has upped the ante with the launch of a game-changer smartphone itel Vision 3 under its flagship Vision series. Equipped with 18W fast charging, Vision 3 becomes India’s first Smartphone with this technology at a disruptive price of INR 7999. The Smartphone houses yet to be seen features in the segment like 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM configuration, massive 5000 mAh AI battery with reverse charging, 8MP AI dual rear camera, 5MP selfie camera, fingerprint sensor, face unlock packed with 6.6-inch HD+ IPS Waterdrop and bigger…

04 Apr

Modern wires: The safest option for your homes

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaModern wires

Our homes are wrapped with meters of wire. A 2019 report by the National Crime Records Bureau Ministry of Home Affairs states that electrocution kills nearly 30 Indians every day. Low-quality wires are more likely to trigger short circuits and often contain toxic elements like lead & cadmium that are extremely harmful to human health. Several studies have revealed that during residential fires a majority of deaths are due to smoke inhalation rather than burn injuries. 240 million people globally suffer serious illnesses due to lead poisoning. Conscientious wire and cable manufacturers have adapted their manufacturing processes and introduced wires…

04 Apr

Tata Motors announces impending price hike

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaTata Motors

India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors has announced an impending price hike in its commercial vehicle range. An increase in price in the range of 2-2.5% will come into effect from 1st April 2022 across the range, depending upon individual models and variants. The increase in the prices of commodities such as steel, aluminum, and other precious metals, in addition to higher costs of other raw materials, has incited this price hike in commercial vehicles. The company has initiated actions to absorb a significant portion of the increased costs at various levels of manufacturing. But the steep rise in…

04 Apr

Sudeepta Chaturvedi inspires many women in India

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From Hailakandi District, Assam a 24 years old girl Sudeepta Chaturvedi had to constantly deal with financial hardships. But she did not back off and was motivated to put an end to her miseries by becoming financially independent and supporting her family. She found the guiding light when she came across Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra imparting training in Field technicians and other home appliances where she enrolled herself in a three-month course. She learned the nuances of personality development which not only helped her professionally but also personally. She overcame her fears and continued to participate in all the activities…