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INCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Singrauli based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has rolled out ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal”, an innovative health-centric CSR Initiative. This project is aimed at providing free treatment for the patients suffering from identified Life-

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INCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli.

Threatening diseases belonging to Economically Weaker Sections of Singrauli region.

Under ‘CHARAK’, NCL will provide free treatment of identified life-threatening diseases at its dedicated hospital (NSC) or at specialised empanelled hospitals across the country.

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INCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli.

Residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts having annual family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs from all sources will be eligible for benefit under this scheme.

Under this scheme, Malignancy, TB and related complications, HIV and related complications, Cardiovascular diseases, Organ Transplant, Burns with contractures leading to permanent disability, Liver disorders,

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INCL Launches ‘CHARAK’- “Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal” in Singrauli.

Sudden vision loss etc. are covered.

As a responsible Corporate, NCL is committed to improving the socio-economic profile of Singrauli region through its different CSR interventions. Notably, NCL touched the lives of around 10 Lakhs people and spent more than 1,000 Crores on various CSR initiatives in the previous 10 years.

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SMAT Final 2024: Mumbai wins second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Mumbai defeated Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in the final to win its second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Mumbai is now the fourth team to get hands on the SMAT title two times; Tamil Nadu has won the tournament thrice.

This was Mumbai’s second final in SMAT, and it has won both the games; Madhya Pradesh lost its second final after reaching the decider after 14 years.

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SMAT Final 2024: Mumbai wins second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.

Teams to win Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy more than once:

1) Tamil Nadu - 3: 2006/07, 2020/21, 2021/22

2) Mumbai - 2: 2022/23, 2024/25

3) Baroda - 2: 2011/12, 2013/14

4) Gujarat - 2: 2012/13, 2014/15

5) Karnataka - 2: 2018/19, 2019/20

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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member.

Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member.

Britain announced last year it would join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in its biggest trade deal since Brexit.

The accession means Britain will be able to apply CPTPP trade rules and lower tariffs with eight of the 11 existing members from Sunday - Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.

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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member.

The agreement enters into force with Australia on December 24, and will apply with the final two members - Canada and Mexico - 60 days after they ratify it.

The pact represents Britain's first free trade deals with Malaysia and Brunei, but while it had agreements with the other countries, CPTPP provisions go further,

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Britain Joins Indo-Pacific Trade Bloc As First European Member.

especially in giving companies choices on how to use "rules of origin" provisions.

The U.S. pulled out in 2017 under then-President Donald Trump and the pact was reborn as the CPTPP.

Costa Rica is the next applicant country to go through the process of joining, while Indonesia also aims to do so.

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Google appoints Preeti Lobana as the new India country manager.

Google has appointed Preeti Lobana as the new country manager and vice president for Indian operations. Lobana, the vice president of customer-centric solutions until recently, joined Google nine years ago.

Lobana succeeds Gupta, who was elevated as the president of Asia Pacific operations at Google earlier this year.

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Google appoints Preeti Lobana as the new India country manager.

Google had appointed Roma Datta Chobey, the managing director for the digital native industries division of Google India, as the interim country manager.

Before Google, Lobana was the managing director and head of global finance services in India at the NatWest group.

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ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research.

The country's first diabetes biobank, a repository of population-based biological samples aimed at supporting scientific research, has been established in Chennai by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF).

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ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research.

The biobank set up at the MDRF, Chennai aims to gather, process, store and distribute biospecimens to assist scientific studies with the permission of the ICMR.

The biobank will facilitate advanced research on the causes of diabetes, the variations of the Indian type of diabetes and related disorders, said Dr V Mohan, chairman of the MDRF,

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ICMR sets up India's first diabetes biobank in Chennai for research.

and Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre.

Type 1 and Type 2 were the most common forms of diabetes found. The mean age at diagnosis was 12.9 6.5 years for T1D and 21.7 3.7 years for T2D.

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Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan and 4-Time Grammy Winner, Dies At 73.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a hospital in San Francisco. He was 73. Zakir Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, the family said in a statement.

Born on March 9, 1951, he was the son of legendary tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha.

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Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan and 4-Time Grammy Winner, Dies At 73.

His groundbreaking work with Western musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Charles Lloyd, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Mickey Hart and George Harrison brought Indian classical music to an international audience, cementing his status as a global cultural ambassador.

Zakir Hussain received four Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th awards ceremony earlier this year.

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Tabla Legend Zakir Hussain, Padma Vibhushan and 4-Time Grammy Winner, Dies At 73.

The percussionist, one of India's most celebrated classical musicians, received the Padma Shri in 1988, Padma Bhushan in 2002, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2023.

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HPCL Signs Agreement with NLDS for Integration of API with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has signed an agreement with NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDS) to integrate its APIs with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). This partnership is a significant step towards enhancing transparency, operational efficiency, and innovation in India’s logistics sector.

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HPCL Signs Agreement with NLDS for Integration of API with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

The HPCL API of ULIP provides Fuel Station & Pricing Visibility, which offers real-time visibility into the location and pricing of HPCL fuel stations across India. This API is expected to address critical logistics challenges, such as lack of clarity on refueling options and fluctuating fuel costs along various routes.

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HPCL Signs Agreement with NLDS for Integration of API with Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

By utilizing this data, logistics service providers, traders and transporters can optimize their planning and operations, ultimately reducing costs and inefficiencies.

Further, the visibility into fuel station locations helps logistics operators avoid unplanned stops and ensure smoother, more efficient operations.

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C-DOT and Trois Infotech Sign Agreement to Develop “Face Recognition Using Drone” Under TTDF Scheme.

In a significant step towards advancing indigenous, state-of-the-art, next-generation telecommunications technology, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Trois Infotech for its "Face Recognition Using Drone" technology.

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C-DOT and Trois Infotech Sign Agreement to Develop “Face Recognition Using Drone” Under TTDF Scheme.

The agreement has been signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) program of (Universal Service Obligation Fund) USOF, (Department of Telecommunications), with C-DOT as the Implementing Agency, Government of India.

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C-DOT and Trois Infotech Sign Agreement to Develop “Face Recognition Using Drone” Under TTDF Scheme.

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development of state-of-the-art indigenous telecom technologies and solutions, aligning with the vision of "Atmanirbhar Bharat" through C-DOT's Collaborative Programs (CCP).

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C-DOT and Trois Infotech Sign Agreement to Develop “Face Recognition Using Drone” Under TTDF Scheme.

The scheme is designed to fund Indian startups, academia, and R&D institutions, acting as a crucial enabler for the design, development, and commercialization of telecommunication products and solutions. It aims to facilitate affordable broadband and mobile services, playing a vital role in bridging the digital divide across India.

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C-DOT and Trois Infotech Sign Agreement to Develop “Face Recognition Using Drone” Under TTDF Scheme.

Trois Infotech is an innovative deep-tech startup, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Technopark, Trivandrum.

Dr. RajKumar Upadhyay- CEO, C-DOT.

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SRI LANKA–INDIA EXERCISE - 24 (SLINEX-24)

The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) will be conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command. The exercise will be held in two phases - the Harbour Phase from 17 to 18 December and the Sea Phase from 19 to 20 December.

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SRI LANKA–INDIA EXERCISE - 24 (SLINEX-24)

Initiated in 2005, SLINEX is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have strengthened maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka over the years.

Participating Units:

From India: Indian Naval Ship INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team.

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SRI LANKA–INDIA EXERCISE - 24 (SLINEX-24)

From Sri Lanka: SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, with an embarked Special Forces team.

The 2024 edition aims to further reinforce the strong maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka while promoting a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime environment.

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MABFSi & Axis Bank Launches Women-Exclusive Young Bankers Cohort to Drive Gender Inclusion in Banking.

Manipal Academy of BFSI (MABFSI), a leading learning solutions provider for the BFSI sector, has partnered with Axis Bank to launch a Women-Exclusive Cohort under the Axis Bank Young Bankers Program (ABYB). This initiative aims to strengthen gender diversity and inclusion in the banking workforce.

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MABFSi & Axis Bank Launches Women-Exclusive Young Bankers Cohort to Drive Gender Inclusion in Banking.

The ABYB program, which has trained over 16,000 graduates over the past 12 years, has introduced this exclusive women-only cohort to boost female participation. With 700 women enrolled, the program has improved the gender ratio from 31% to 38% for FY 2024-25, marking a significant step forward compared to previous batches.

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Newgen Unveils AI-enabled Captive Finance Solution to Revolutionize Lending and Leasing Operations.

Newgen Software, a global leader in AI-driven digital transformation, has announced the launch of its AI-enabled Captive Finance Solution, powered by the NewgenONE low-code platform. The solution is designed to help captive finance organizations and NBFCs optimize lending and leasing operations through intelligent automation and a customer-centric approach.

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Newgen Unveils AI-enabled Captive Finance Solution to Revolutionize Lending and Leasing Operations.

The newly launched solution addresses a wide array of financing needs for retail customers, dealers, and suppliers. It features specialized modules for lending, leasing, inventory financing, working capital loans, term loans, credit limit management, and invoice discounting.

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