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The Northeast region of India is set to experience a transformative shift in entrepreneurship and skill development with the inauguration of 30 Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) by Hon’ble Minister Jayant Chaudhary at the Northeast Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Conclave 2024, hosted at IIM Shillong. This event marks a milestone in the "Act First for Northeast" initiative, aimed at harnessing the region’s potential through collaborative efforts. Minister Chaudhary articulated a vision of resurgence, stating, “Our North-Eastern States have experienced a resurgence, reclaiming their position of prominence.” The conclave brought together leaders, industry experts, and academicians to discuss pathways for regional cooperation and innovation, focusing on upgrading Indu...

Marking the World Environment Health Day, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability. Over the years, TKM has consciously adopted sustainable business practices and transformed from a carmaker to a mobility company. Keeping with its principle of ‘Respect for the Planet’, Toyota globally announced the ‘Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050’ (TEC 2050) in October 2015, comprising six environmental challenges. The first set of 3 challenges focuses on achieving carbon neutrality from our products and its entire value chain, including the manufacturing activities. The company’s eco-conscious efforts not only focus on positively contributing to the environment but also promote sustainable living among various stakeholders to ena...

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ‘ICICI Pru Signature Pension’, a market linked pension product enabling customers to build a cost and tax efficient retirement fund. Retirement planning is a crucial activity and a must for all customers to be financially independent. This unique product helps customers to effectively plan for both the accumulation and income generation phases of retirement planning. Announcing the launch Mr. Amit Palta, Chief Distribution Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance said, “We are happy to offer ICICI Pru Signature Pension, a market linked product which provides customers the opportunity to participate in the India growth story to build their retirement corpus. Importantly, the product allows customers to make a tax-free withdrawal of...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has showcased special-purpose Hilux (modified with the support of an authorized external vendor) at the Himtech 2024 symposium, organized by the Indian Army jointly with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry). Moving towards the national goal of “Raksha Atamanirbharta’, and to provide the defense forces with access to the best equipment and solutions available, these two organizations (Indian Army & FICCI) have collaborated for "HIMTECH 2024" with an emphasis on utilizing military technology for high altitude areas (HAA). The event, held at the Rinchen Auditorium Grounds, Leh, Ladakh, on 20th and 21st September 2024, witnessed the presence of senior officials from the Army Commands, Air Force, ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Poli...

As the festive season approaches, London-based tech company Nothing has announced jaw-dropping discounts on its Nothing and CMF product lines for Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale. Shoppers can snag the Nothing Phone (2a) for ₹18,999 (with a ₹1,000 bank discount) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus at ₹23,999 (with a ₹2,000 bank discount)—their lowest prices ever. The CMF Phone 1 will also be available at ₹12,999, while the CMF Watch Pro and CMF Buds Pro will sell for ₹2,499 each. The Nothing Ear is priced at ₹7,999, and the newly launched Power 100W Charger will retail at ₹3,499. Shillong, a hub for savvy smartphone users, is set to embrace these deals with enthusiasm. Known for its trend-conscious tech buyers, the city is likely to witness a surge in demand, especially with the com...

Celebrating 15 years of service, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) has inaugurated 18 new banking outlets across India, increasing its total to 966. This expansion highlights the bank's unwavering commitment to financial inclusion, with new branches strategically located in states such as Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Chairman Parveen Kumar Gupta stated, “This milestone reflects our dedication to empowering communities with accessible banking solutions.” MD & CEO Govind Singh noted the bank's journey, emphasizing its focus on delivering customer-centric products. In Shillong, the introduction of new outlets is set to cater to the growing demand for financial services, particularly among local businesses and residents. By providing a diverse range o...