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24 Companies selected under PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) with committed investment of Rs. 3,516 crore.

With a total of 24 beneficiaries committing investment of Rs 3,516 crore in the third round, the PLI Scheme is poised to significantly boost the production of Components of ACs & LED Lights across India. In the third round of the on-line application window of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme , a total of 38 applications were received.

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24 Companies selected under PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) with committed investment of Rs. 3,516 crore.

After reviewing these applications, the government has provisionally selected 18 new companies. These companies include 10 manufacturers of components of Air Conditioners and 8 manufacturers of LED Lights, with committed investment of Rs 2,299 crore.

In addition, 6 existing PLI beneficiaries have been provisionally selected to upgrade to higher investment categories,

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24 Companies selected under PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) with committed investment of Rs. 3,516 crore.

committing an additional investment of Rs 1,217 crore.

13 applicants including two existing applicants are being referred to the Committee of Experts (CoE) for examination and its recommendations. The details of applicants are placed at Annexure.

One of the applicants has decided to opt out from the scheme and has withdrawn the application.

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24 Companies selected under PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) with committed investment of Rs. 3,516 crore.

Altogether, 84 companies under the PLI Scheme for White Goods are set to bring investments of Rs. 10,478 crore, resulting in production worth Rs 1,72,663 crore.

This move is expected to bolster the manufacturing capabilities and economic growth in the sector.

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24 Companies selected under PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) with committed investment of Rs. 3,516 crore.

The Union Cabinet had given approval to the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED lights) to be implemented over FY 2021-22 to FY 2028-29 with an outlay of Rs 6,238 Crore on 7th April 2021. The Scheme was notified by DPIIT on 16.04.2021.

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EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members.

To ensure ease of doing for its members, EPFO has simplified the process for transfer of PF account on change of jobs wherein the requirement to route online transfer claims through either the previous or current employer has been removed in majority of cases.

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EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members.

With the introduction of the revised process, it is expected that in future over 1.20 crore out of 1.30 crore total transfer claims i.e. 94% of the total claims would be directly forwarded to EPFO without requiring the employer’s intervention.

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EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members.

Presently, transfer claims in certain situations do not require any approval from the employer when a member leaves an employment and joins another establishment. From 1st April 2024 till date, around 1.30 crore transfer claims have been received by EPFO in the online mode out of which approx.

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EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members.

45 lakh claims are auto-generated transfer claims which account for 34.5% of the total transfer claims.

This simplified process will result in a considerable reduction of the turnaround time as the claim on submission by members. It will also greatly reduce the member grievances considerably,

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EPFO Simplifies PF transfer Process to Enhance Service Delivery and Ensure Ease of Living for members.

(presently 17% of the total grievances pertain to transfer related issues) along with the corresponding rejections. Large employers who have a large workload of approving such cases will have significant improvement in the ease of doing business.

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s First-of-Its-Kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" at Mumbai.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first-of-its-kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" at Mumbai on 17th January through virtual mode and dedicated it to StartUps and Industry stakeholders.

The new Innovation Complex at Mumbai, inaugurated by the Science & Technology Minister, is a huge state-of-the-art set up spread over nine floors,

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s First-of-Its-Kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" at Mumbai.

equipped with 24 “ready-to-move” incubation labs in addition to furnished office and networking spaces for innovative StartUps, MSMEs, industry, and CSIR labs. The Mega facility will provide high-end scientific infrastructure, expertise, and regulatory support to stakeholders including CSIR labs, StartUps, MSMEs, and industry, for the SOP-driven studies necessary for,

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s First-of-Its-Kind CSIR Mega "Innovation Complex" at Mumbai.

regulatory submissions and compliance.

The Complex includes ready-to-move world-class incubation labs and IP/business development support for innovative start-ups, companies partnering with CSIR labs, MSMEs, deep-tech companies from India and abroad, public-funded research institutions, and CSIR labs.”

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Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law dies aged 84.

Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland great, has died. He was 84.

The death of Law, the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, was announced by his family. In 2021 he was diagnosed with dementia.

Law is forever linked with Bobby Charlton and George Best, the three-pronged strike force that led United to English league titles in 1965 and '67 and,

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Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law dies aged 84.

the European Cup in 1968 a first for an English club.

Law, Charlton and Best would be voted as European footballer of the year and win the Ballon d'Or in a five-season period from 1964-68. They are united in a statue at Old Trafford. Law is the only player with two statues at the stadium: He stands solo on the Stretford End concourse, naturally.

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Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur in reconstituted Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.

The Centre has reconstituted the society and Executive Council of the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) with several new names being added.

The executive council, which previously had 29 members, has now been expanded to 34 members.

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Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur in reconstituted Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.

While former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, has been reappointed for a five-year term as the chairperson of the organization, prominent new members added are former Union Minister Smriti Irani, ex-NITI Aayog Vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar, retired Army General Syed Ata Hasnain, renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and

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Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur in reconstituted Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.

Vasudev Kamath from Sanskar Bharati, according to a notification issued by the Union Culture Ministry.

Some of the other new members include Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, and educationist Chamu Krishna Shastry, archaeologist KK Mohammad, who was part of the Babri Masjid excavation team in 1976, and

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Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur in reconstituted Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.

BR Mani, the current head of the National Museum.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the President of the NMML Society and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh the Vice President.

Some of the other members include Prof. Raghvendra Tanwar Chairperson of the Indian Council of Historical Research and Sachidanand Joshi, Chairperson of the IGNCA and lyricist and Adman Prasoon Joshi.

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Viktor Axelsen, An Se-Young Claim India Open Titles.

Olympic champions Viktor Axelsen and An Se-young secured the men's and women's singles crowns respectively with dominating wins in lop-sided finals at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi. Axelsen, a 2017 and 2019 winner, prevailed 21-16 21-8 over last year's finalist Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in the men's singles summit clash,

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Viktor Axelsen, An Se-Young Claim India Open Titles.

at the KD Jadhav indoor hall which was almost full despite the fact that no Indian was competing in the two finals.

Axelsen, a two time world champion, thus erased the disappointment of falling in the opening round of Malaysian Open super 1000 to the same opponent.

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Viktor Axelsen, An Se-Young Claim India Open Titles.

In the women's doubles final, Japan's Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto beat Kim Hye Jang and Kong Hee Young of South Korea 21-15 21-13. This is only the third tournament together for the Japanese combination with Igarashi, formerly known as Arisa Higashino, making a successful shift to women's doubles from mixed doubles.

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Viktor Axelsen, An Se-Young Claim India Open Titles.

In the mixed doubles final, China's Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin prevailed 21-18 21-17 over French combination of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.

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Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup ends on historic note with India securing men's, women's titles.

The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup in New Delhi concluded on a historic note with India securing the titles in both men's and women's competitions.

In a masterclass of speed, strategy, and skill, the Indian women's kho kho team scripted history by clinching the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup 2025 title at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

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Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup ends on historic note with India securing men's, women's titles.

The Women in Blue dominated Nepal in a spectacular final, sealing their victory with an emphatic score of 78-40. The men's team also secured a 54-36 win over Nepal in the title clash.

Skipper Priyanka Ingle was in the best of form for her team with multiple touchpoints to her name, as the Indians started off in an exceptional manner.

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Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup ends on historic note with India securing men's, women's titles.

On the other hand, the Men in Blue dominated the final against Nepal with a commanding 54-36 victory, led by outstanding performances from captain Pratik Waikar and tournament standout Ramji Kashyap. They joined the women's team, who dominated Nepal in another excellent final, sealing their victory with an emphatic score of 78-40.

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Inaugural Kho Kho World Cup ends on historic note with India securing men's, women's titles.

The team's journey to championship was nothing short of remarkable. India showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, beginning with convincing victories over Brazil, Peru, and Bhutan in the group stages. Their momentum continued through the knockout rounds, where they outclassed Bangladesh in the quarterfinals before overcoming a strong South African side in SF.

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Policybazaar.ae Unveils ‘PB Advantage’: A Game-Changer in UAE Health Insurance.

Policybazaar.ae, the UAE’s leading online insurance marketplace, has launched PB Advantage, a transformative initiative designed to redefine the health insurance experience in the UAE. With its innovative features and exclusive benefits, PB Advantage promises a seamless and enriched journey for customers, from purchasing policies to making claims.

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Policybazaar.ae Unveils ‘PB Advantage’: A Game-Changer in UAE Health Insurance.

PB Advantage introduces cutting-edge services that simplify and enhance the health insurance process:

30-Minute Claims Assistance: A dedicated claims desk ensures quicker resolutions.

Auto Recharge of Sum Insured: Automatically restores the full coverage amount after the first claim, providing additional coverage for unrelated illnesses or conditions.

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Policybazaar.ae Unveils ‘PB Advantage’: A Game-Changer in UAE Health Insurance.

For instance, an AED 1 million policy used for surgery is recharged with another AED 1 million for future claims.

No Claim Bonus: Adds 10% to the sum assured for each claim-free year, up to a maximum of five years.

Neeraj Gupta- CEO Policybazaar.ae.

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Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance Partner to Launch One of India’s Largest Digital Financial Services Platforms.

Bharti Airtel, one of India’s largest telecom service providers, and Bajaj Finance, the country’s leading private-sector Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), have formed a strategic partnership aimed at creating one of India’s largest digital platforms for financial services.

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Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance Partner to Launch One of India’s Largest Digital Financial Services Platforms.

The partnership promises to revolutionize the last-mile delivery of financial products and services across the country.

Leveraging Airtel’s extensive customer base of 375 million and a distribution network of over 1.2 million outlets, combined with Bajaj Finance’s portfolio of 27 diversified products and expansive reach of 5,000 branches and 70,000 field agents,

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Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance Partner to Launch One of India’s Largest Digital Financial Services Platforms.

the alliance seeks to deepen the penetration of financial services.

Initially, Airtel will host Bajaj Finance’s retail financial products on its Airtel Thanks App, providing customers with a secure and user-friendly experience. Over time, these offerings will also be available at Airtel’s nationwide network of stores.

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Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance Partner to Launch One of India’s Largest Digital Financial Services Platforms.

By March 2025, four key Bajaj Finance products — Gold Loan, Business Loan, a co-branded Insta EMI Card, and Personal Loan — will be accessible on the app, with a total of 10 products slated for launch by the end of the year.

Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD- Bharti Airtel.

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PNB MetLife Partners with Truhome Finance to Offer Credit Life Insurance to Home Loan Customers.

PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has announced a strategic partnership with Truhome Finance, formerly known as Shriram Housing Finance Limited, to provide Group Credit Life insurance to home loan customers of Truhome Finance.

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PNB MetLife Partners with Truhome Finance to Offer Credit Life Insurance to Home Loan Customers.

The collaboration is a significant step in PNB MetLife’s mission, Milkar Life Aage Badhein, emphasising the insurer’s commitment to expanding its reach and enhancing financial inclusion. The Group Credit Life Insurance solutions will be available across 165 Truhome Finance branches in 17 states,

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PNB MetLife Partners with Truhome Finance to Offer Credit Life Insurance to Home Loan Customers.

offering homeowners and their families the assurance of financial protection by covering outstanding loan liabilities in unforeseen circumstances.

The partnership exemplifies a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families with financial security and supporting aspirations of homeownership, aligning with national goals for broader insurance coverage.

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Seven products of Andaman and Nicobar Islands get GI tags.

For the first time, seven products of Andaman and Nicobar Islands received Geographical Indication (GI) tags simultaneously, an official said.

The products are Hodi (an outrigger canoe), Nicobari Mat (Chatrai-hileuoi), Nicobari Hut (Chanvi Pati – Nyi hupul), Padauk Wood Craft, Andaman and Nicobar Coconut, Nicobari Tavi-i-Ngaich (Virgin Coconut Oil), and

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Seven products of Andaman and Nicobar Islands get GI tags.

Andaman Karen Musley Rice.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), which facilitated the process, thanked the island administration, led by Lieutenant Governor Admiral D K Joshi (Retd.), for their support.

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