BUSINESS

04 Mar

Samsung launches new smartphone with 6000mAh battery in India

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Samsung on March 4 (Monday) announced the launch of a new smartphone - Galaxy F15 5G, with a 6000mAh battery and sAMOLED display in India. Available in three colours -- Ash Black, Groovy Violet and Jazzy Green -- Galaxy F15 5G comes in 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB storage variants. The product will be available on Flipkart, Samsung.com and at other selected retail stores from March 11 at a starting price of Rupees 11,999 (inclusive bank offers). Early sale of the Galaxy F15 5G will start from March 4, on Flipkart. Customers buying Galaxy F15 5G in the early sale will be…

04 Mar

India permits exports of 64,400 tonnes of onion to UAE and Bangladesh

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The government has allowed exports of 64,400 tonnes of onion to the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh through the National Cooperative Exports Ltd (NCEL), according to notifications of the commerce ministry. Bangladesh will receive 50,000 tonnes of onion whereas UAE will receive 14,400 tonnes of it. "Export of 14,400 tonnes of onions, with a quantity ceiling of 3,600 MT (metric tonnes) quarterly, to UAE through NCEL is notified," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

04 Mar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit & Atmanirbhar Bharat

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In a significant boost to village industries in Assam, Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), distributed essential equipments and tool-kits to artisans under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana. The distribution ceremony was held at the campus of Sreemanta Sankardeva University, Rupnagar, Guwahati marked a commitment to empower rural communities and align with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of “Viksit & Atmanirbhar Bharat (Developed & Self-reliant India).” Addressing the participants , KVIC, Shri Manoj Kumar reiterated that in the last 9 years under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, Khadi and Village Industry (KVI)…

03 Mar

PM Narendra Modi Contributes Rs 2000 For Building ‘Viksit Bharat’, Urges People to ‘Donate for Nation Building’

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Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi on March 3(Sunday) contributed Rupees 2000 to the Bharatiya Janata Party via the NaMo app to boost the efforts of building a Viksit Bharat and asked everyone to donate and help the efforts of the saffron party in nation-building. He further stated the importance of collective involvement in national development activities and encouraged people to participate in the "Donation For Nation Building" campaign through the NaMoApp. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1764216867617406999?s=20

02 Mar

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to invest Rs 350 crore in Madhya Pradesh

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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in India, has announced a Rs 350 crore investment in Madhya Pradesh for establishing two manufacturing lines at its Rajgarh plant. "The fresh infusion of capital will see the introduction of 2 new, state-of-the-art manufacturing lines at HCCB's factory in Rajgarh, that will produce Affordable Small Sparkling Packs (ASSP) and Juice Tetra Packs," the statement said. The investment will not only strengthen HCCB's manufacturing capabilities but also significantly contribute to the state's economy, it added. The Madhya Pradesh government has extended support to facilitate HCCB in obtaining all necessary permissions, approvals…

01 Mar

DGCA slaps Rs 30 lakh penalty on Air India over wheelchair incident resulting in passenger’s death

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The non-availability of a wheelchair at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport took a life of an 80 year old man. The man was travelling alongwith his wife in Air India flight AI-116 from New York to Mumbai. The elderly man faced the unfortunate ordeal of walking approximately 1.5 km from the flight to the immigration desk due to the non availability of wheelchairs, despite both individuals having pre-booked the assistance, only the wife received one. After looking into the matter, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken major step against Air India, imposing a significant financial penalty…

01 Mar

Google starts removing apps from Play Store for not paying service fee

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Google on March 1 (Friday) started an initiative of removing some apps, including popular matrimony apps, from its Play Store in India over a dispute on service fee payments. Google said that 10 companies in the country, including "many well-established" had skipped from paying fees despite benefiting from the platform. However Google has not mentioned the firms but a search on Play Store did not opened results for matrimonial apps such as Bharat Matrimony, Shaadi and Matrimony.com. Balaji Telefilms' Altt (formerly ALTBalaji), dating service Quack Quack, audio platform Kuku FM and Truly Madly also disappeared from the Play Store. The…

24 Feb

Ayodhya’s Ram Temple Receives Rs 25 Crore Donations In A Month

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The newly built Ram temple in Ayodhya has received donations in huge amount, including 25 kg gold and silver ornament costing of Rs 25 crore in a month after the pran pratistha ceremony on January 22, trust officials on Saturday said. Prakash Gupta, office in charge of the Ram temple trust, revealed that the amount of Rs 25 crore include cheques, cash and drafts deposited in the temple trust's office along with those deposited in the donation boxes. "However, we are not aware of the online transactions done directly in the trust's bank accounts," he added. Further he said that…

23 Feb

Coffee Is Served Via Drone In This Cafe In Kolkata: Video Amazes Internet

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A cafe named Calcutta 64 in Kolkata's Salt Lake has added an unique feature to its business which is a blend of technology and hospitality, the cafe has started a drone-based coffee delivery system. This creative feature has captured the interest and admiration of many internet users on social media. The use of drones by the café to serve coffee is a cutting-edge development in customer service that combines practicality with a futuristic aesthetic. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3dGq15Su3t/?igsh=MXdiY3pzejI3aGczZg== In the viral video clip a person can be seen receiving a cup of coffee placed on a drone. The drone approaches the customer in…

22 Feb

Government Permits Traders To Export 54,760 Tonnes Of Onion To 4 Countries

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The Central government on Thursday allowed traders to export onions to 4 countries till March 31. After the centre's approval, the traders will be allowed to export 54,760 tonnes of onion to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Mauritius said Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. Rohit Kumar Singh stated, "We have allowed export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, 1,200 tonnes to Mauritius, 3,000 tonnes of Bahrain and 560 tonnes to Bhutan with immediate effect," reported news agency PTI. Traders are permitted to export this quantity till March 31. The modalities are being worked out, he said. The Consumers Affairs Secretary…