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PUNJAB’S “SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM”: 100 BUREAUCRATS ENROL IN JUST 3 DAYS

PUNJAB’S “SCHOOL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM”: 100 BUREAUCRATS ENROL IN JUST 3 DAYS

#PUNJABSCHOOLMENTORSHIPPROGRAM • 50% application received from young officers (2015-2024 batch), says Harjot Bains CHANDIGARH: The Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s groundbreaking “School Mentorship Program” has received an extraordinary response, with 100 top bureaucrats—including IAS, IPS, and PCS officers—volunteering as mentors within just three days of its launch on April 4, said the School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains here on Tuesday. Pertinently, the Punjab Government has introduced one-of-its-kind “School Mentorship Program” wherein top brass bureaucrats are being roped in to inspire and guide young minds to aim high in life. The initiative aims to bridge aspirations and…
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Vi 5G Goes Live at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

Vi 5G Goes Live at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

#Vi5GChandigarh Spectators can enjoy unlimited high-speed Vi 5G free of cost Chandigarh: As the T20 cricket fever grips the nation, Vi has brought its 5G services to the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh. Ensuring that cricket lovers in the Chandigarh can experience ultra-fast speeds while soaking in live cricket action, Vi has strengthened its network infrastructure to provide seamless 5G connectivity at the stadium. To ensure high-speed connectivity to the thousands of spectators gathering at Chandigarh Cricket Stadium for live action, Vi has deployed additional 5G network sites and strengthened its network with technologies like BTS and Massive MIMO.…
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HDFC Mutual Fund’s New ad-film under its flagship campaign ‘Zindagi Ke Liye SIP’

HDFC Mutual Fund’s New ad-film under its flagship campaign ‘Zindagi Ke Liye SIP’

#HDFCMFZindagiKeLiyeSIP Mumbai: HDFC Asset Management, investment manager to HDFC Mutual Fund (HDFC MF), today announced the launch of new communication under its flagship campaign, ‘Zindagi Ke Liye SIP'. As part of the investor education and awareness initiatives undertaken by the fund house, the campaign aims to address the concerns of hesitant investors by making them realise that they are already playing the role of investors in their life and highlights the importance of consistent, small investments through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). The campaign draws a parallel between how each one of us is an investor by virtue of our daily…
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Nifty near 22,400, Sensex jumps 750 points; all sectors in green, broader markets shine

Nifty near 22,400, Sensex jumps 750 points; all sectors in green, broader markets shine

#NiftySensexjumps Mumbai: Indian markets opened with a sharp spurt in trade on April 8, leading Nifty 50 and Sensex to gallop over one percent as bulls took over the reins. However, during the first hour of trade, the benchmarks gave up a portion of their gains, as caution weighed. At 10:20 am, the Sensex was up 751.50 points or 1.03 percent at 73,889.52, and the Nifty was up 255.10 points or 1.15 percent at 22,416.40. About 2534 shares advanced, 560 shares declined, and 115 shares unchanged. The broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 jumping…
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Ambuja Cements empowers Rajasthan’s farmers with water-efficient solutions to triple their incomes

Ambuja Cements empowers Rajasthan’s farmers with water-efficient solutions to triple their incomes

#AmbujaCements Chandigarh: Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is transforming agriculture in western Rajasthan’s water-scarce and drought-prone regions through its CSR arm by promoting micro-irrigation with farm pond initiatives. By enabling efficient water use, the initiative has helped over 250 farmers across Nagaur and Beawar districts optimise irrigation, improve yields, and conserve lakhs of litres of water annually. Once a devoted housewife, Santosh Devi, from Sevariya village, near Rabriyawas, Beawar evolved into a forward-thinking farmer revolutionising the agricultural achievement in her neighbourhood. She adopted the integrated agricultural methods after attending training sessions organised…
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SEBI allowed registered investment advisers to advertise their performance

SEBI allowed registered investment advisers to advertise their performance

#SEBIRIAPerformance Mumbai: In A big move SEBI has allowed registered investment advisers (RIAs) to advertise their past performance. However, they will have to validate their past performance through the SEBI recognised Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA), a credit rating like agency for RIAs. So far, RIAs were prohibited from making a reference to their past performance in their advertisements. In its circular, SEBI said, “In order to enable IAs and RAs to avail the services of PaRRVA and make claims in their advertisements using risk-return metrics verified by PaRRVA, it has been decided to amend the above-mentioned clauses…
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Axis Bank first to go live with a Fortune 500 company on NBBL’s Bharat Connect

Axis Bank first to go live with a Fortune 500 company on NBBL’s Bharat Connect

#AxisBankFortune500NBBL Chandigarh:  Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector Banks in India, today announced that it has partnered with a Fortune 500 company in India to provide B2B collections utilising NBBL’s Bharat Connect (Erstwhile BBPS). With this, Axis Bank becomes the first Bank to go live in implementing this pioneering solution, leveraging its best-in-class, robust API stack. The solution can integrate multiple ordering applications across sectors; FMCG, Pharma, Automotives, Healthcare facilitating collections for the company’s wholesale distributors, stockists. Retailers can initiate invoice payments directly from the application. As the Biller Operating Unit capable of offering this unique service, Axis…
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Godrej Enterprises Group collaborates with EOS to Advance 3D printing capabilities for Aerospace Manufacturing in India

Godrej Enterprises Group collaborates with EOS to Advance 3D printing capabilities for Aerospace Manufacturing in India

3D printing can cut material use by 70-80% and processing time by up to 80% Chandigarh: The Aerospace business of Godrej Enterprises Group, is strengthening its commitment to India's self-reliance vision through signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EOS, a global leader in industrial 3D printing solutions, to develop a state-of-the-art Additive Manufacturing (AM)-based manufacturing ecosystem focused on the Indian aviation and space industries. This collaboration represents a critical step in India's technological evolution, enabling the transformation of complex manufacturing processes and positioning the country as a global leader in aerospace innovation. The partnership aims to transform…
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Godrej Enterprises Group Strengthens Office Furniture Portfolio with Focus on Innovation and Ergonomics

Godrej Enterprises Group Strengthens Office Furniture Portfolio with Focus on Innovation and Ergonomics

~ Interio Targets 30% growth in institutional segment by 2027 ~ Chandigarh: Interio, a leading home and office furniture brand of Godrej Enterprises Group, announced that they are targeting 30% growth in its B2B business by FY27, as the company expands its presence in the institutional furniture solutions. With the office furniture market projected to grow from USD 5.8 Billion in 2024 to USD 13.0 Billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 8.83%[1], Interio has allocated INR 55 crore to transform its product portfolio and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in workspace solutions. Commenting on the evolving office market, Sameer…
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TVS APACHE: 6 MILLION STRONG AND 20 YEARS OF RACING LEGACY

TVS APACHE: 6 MILLION STRONG AND 20 YEARS OF RACING LEGACY

 A motorcycle that revolutionized the racing circuit, is celebrating two decades of excellence, in 2025    Chandigarh: TVS Motor Company (TVSM) - a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments - is celebrating two significant milestones for its premium motorcycle brand, TVS Apache - the brand’s 20th anniversary and the trust it has garnered of over 6 million customers worldwide. Engineered with cutting-edge racing technology and inspired by TVS Racing’s championship pedigree, TVS Apache has become one of the fastest-growing sports motorcycle brands across 60+ countries. For two decades, it has fuelled the adrenaline of the…
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