Over 35 lakh apprentices employed in over 49,000 companies since inception of NAPS

Over 35 lakh apprentices have been employed in over 49,000 companies across all sectors since the inception of National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in 2016. The agriculture and agrochemical sectors have employed over 15,000 apprentices in 512 companies in FY24 and industry leaders said they are willing to partner with various stakeholders to bridge the skills gap and cater to future skill demand. Arati Nandi, Deputy General Manager- Industry Collaboration & Apprenticeship, National Skill Development Corporation said, “In the last financial year, the government has deployed over 15000 apprentices in…

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#BrewBoldPlayBold: Third Wave Coffee and Royal Challengers Bengaluru unite for a power-packed T20 League

As the exclusive coffee partner, Third Wave Coffee gears up to fuel the cricket frenzy with #WaveForRCB – bringing coffee, cricket, and fandom together through unforgettable experiences this season Third Wave Coffee (TWC), India’s beloved coffee-first QSR brand, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the team’s exclusive Coffee Partner for T20 League 2025, scheduled to begin on 22nd March. This collaboration celebrates two homegrown powerhouses that embody the vibrant spirit of Bengaluru — where BrewBold meets PlayBold. United by the fearless spirit, RCB and TWC are set to create unforgettable moments for fans this season. More than just a partnership, this is a celebration of the shared love for cricket and coffee, brought to life like never before. All through…

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Hitachi Vantara Introduces Hitachi iQ M Series, a Modular Design with Hybrid Cloud Data Orchestration for GenAI and Industry-Specific Workloads

Hitachi iQ to leverage NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, providing enhanced capabilities for reliability and performance and enabling a faster shift from AI to ROI   Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced Hitachi iQ M Series, the latest addition to the Hitachi iQ portfolio of AI-ready infrastructure solutions. This new solution provides a lower entry cost with built-in adaptability and scalability as customer needs evolve. Integrating accelerated computing platforms with robust networking, Hitachi iQ M Series combines Hitachi…

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Property values soar across Greek’s most accessible Golden Visa locations

The latest market analysis from eXp Realty Greece has shown that it’s some of Greece’s most accessible markets for Golden Visa investors that have seen some of the highest rates of house price growth over the last year, with Kavala seeing the largest increase at 33.7%.   eXp Greece analysed the latest house price data from Spitogratos* looking at the rate of growth seen in Q4 2024 versus Q4 2023.   The research shows that Kavala has seen the sharpest increase in property values, up by 33.7% in the last…

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Yanmar to Exhibit 未ル(Miru) Special Edition Tractor at AnimeJapan 2025

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce its participation in AnimeJapan 2025, one of the world’s largest anime events, taking place in Japan on March 22 and 23, 2025. Yanmar’s booth at AnimeJapan 2025 will showcase a special edition tractor with a design based on Yanmar’s original anime, 未ル(Miru): Paths To My Future. AnimeJapan 2025 Exhibition Overview At the 未ル(Miru) booth (East Hall 6, booth No. J36), a special edition tractor – designed to reflect the anime's unique visual style – will be revealed for the first time at…

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These passports are proving the most powerful

The latest analysis from Astons, reveals that Spain, and Greece have some of the most powerful and accessible passports in the world, providing visa-free access to more foreign nations than those available to holders of UK, US, Russian, or Chinese passports.   Astons has analysed data around which nations have the most powerful passports in terms of the number of foreign countries holders can gain access to without needing a full visa.*   The data reveals that a passport from the United Arab Emirate provides access to 179 different countries without…

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Airtel Announces Agreement with SpaceX to Bring Starlink’s High-Speed Internet to its Customers in India

Agreement Explores Future Collaborative Opportunities with Starlink in India   Airtel announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India. It enables Airtel and SpaceX to further explore how Starlink can complement and expand Airtel’s offerings, and how Airtel’s expertise in the Indian market complements SpaceX’s direct offerings to consumers and businesses.   Airtel and SpaceX will explore…

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LNJ Bhilwara group leads Industrialists in Rajasthan to support Global Vikas Trust’s farmers’ welfare initiative

Bhilwara, Rajasthan. In the bid to bring about impactful rural transformation, LNJ Bhilwara Group, a leading industrial conglomerate across business verticals including textiles, graphite electrodes, power generation, and advanced materials, is bringing leading industrialists to support Global Vikas Trust’s successful initiatives for rural transformation.   Personally led by Shri Ravi Jhunjhunwala, LNJ Bhilwara Group is endeavouring to sensitize people about the successful efforts of Shri Mayank Gandhi. His initiatives have made remarkable progress in transforming over 4700 villages, across 27 districts in three states, having planted 5.6 crore fruit trees in last 5 years to amplify farmers’ income tenfold.    Under the guidance of Shri Ravi Jhunjhunwala,…

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TiE Mumbai announces TiECon Mumbai 2025: A Focus on “DhandaFirst

TiE Mumbai has announced the 18th edition of its flagship conference – TiEcon Mumbai 2025 which will be held on March 12, 2025, at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre. BKC – India's largest and first state of the art Conference and Exhibition center. As India’s entrepreneurial landscape undergoes a fundamental transformation, this year’s conference, themed ‘DhandaFirst,’ will explore how the country’s startup ecosystem is maturing from a vibrant innovation hub into a key driver of national economic growth. The event will serve as a platform to examine the rapid…

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Luminous weaves an impactful story for #WomenInEnergy Campaign on International Women’s Day

As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering women in the energy sector, Luminous Power Technologies releases the third film in its award-winning #WomenInEnergy campaign on International Women's Day. Launched in 2023, the campaign has been recognized across the industry for highlighting women breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields such as line-engineering and solar technology. This year’s film, focusing on a young girl who defies stereotypes with her solar energy model, is a heart-warming celebration of women’s leadership in technical fields.The film showcases a young girl, Ritika, presenting her solar energy…

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