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  • AIR INDIA TO FLY NON-STOP BETWEEN BENGALURU AND LONDON GATWICK FROM 18 AUGUST


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    GURUGRAM: Air India has announced it will start non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW), starting 18 August 2024, making Bengaluru the fifth Indian city to be connected to the UK’s second-largest airport.

    The service, which will further strengthen Air India’s presence in the UK, reinforces the strong economic and cultural links between India and the UK.

    Air India will operate 5x weekly between Bengaluru and London Gatwick, thus taking the total count of its flights to and from London Gatwick to 17x weekly.

    The airline will use its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the route, featuring 18 flat beds in Business class and 238 spacious seats in Economy. 

    “We are delighted to offer our guests convenient, non-stop flights between Bengaluru and London Gatwick. This new route caters to the growing demand for travel between these two important business and leisure destinations, and strengthens our commitment to expanding our global network,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India.

    SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN BENGULURU AND LONDON GATWICKEffective 18 August 2024Flight #SectorDepartureArrivalDays of OperationAI177Bengaluru-London Gatwick1305 Hrs1905 HrsMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, SunAI178London Gatwick-Bengaluru2035 Hrs1050 Hrs (+1)Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

    All times are local. (+1) denotes next-day arrival.

    Bookings for the flights are progressively open today on all channels, including Air India’s official website (www.airindia.com), mobile app, and authorized travel agents and partners.

    Air India currently connects four other Indian cities to London Gatwick, namely Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, and Kochi. The airline additionally operates 31x weekly to London Heathrow, and 6x weekly to and from Birmingham.

  • Amazon.in Launches Creator University & Creator Connect In India

    Amazon Creator University: An educational program designed to equip content creators with the tools and knowledge to succeed on the Amazon platform. It offers a variety of resources including video tutorials, articles, workshops, and case studies.

    Key benefits: Connect with other creators through Creator Connect events, learn from industry experts, gain actionable strategies for success on Amazon (product selection, content creation, driving traffic), and be part of a collaborative community.

    Part of a larger commitment: This program is part of Amazon’s efforts to support content creators and influencers. Other initiatives include Amazon Live (live shopping) and the Amazon Influencer Program (product recommendations and earning commissions).

    BENGALURU: Amazon.in today announced the launch of Creator University and Creator Connect. Creator University is an education program designed to equip content creators with the tools and knowledge necessary to prosper within the dynamic creator economy. The program will cater to a broad spectrum of content creators, encompassing both established and aspiring influencers. Through a curated selection of resources, the program provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies to cultivate a sustainable business in the Amazon marketplace.

    Creator Connect is a series of in-person events designed to foster connections, learning, and growth for creators within the Amazon ecosystem. These events are strategically timed around major sales and Amazon initiatives to achieve two goals: generate excitement for upcoming promotions and attract new creators to the Amazon Influencer Program. Creator Connect offers a variety of interactive experiences, including workshops led by influencers, opportunities to meet with Amazon leaders and established creators, product showcases, trend discussions, and more. The first Creator Connect event, “A Summer Escape,” kicks off on June 3rd, 2024 in Mumbai and will focus on building a community of fashion and lifestyle creators coinciding with Amazon Fashion’s Wardrobe Refresh Sale.

    “At Amazon, we recognize the immense influence content creators have on today’s consumers. Creator University and Creator Connect is our way of empowering these creators, both established and aspiring, with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive within the Amazon ecosystem. Through these programs, creators will gain valuable resources, connect with industry leaders, and build a sustainable business on our platform. We are committed to fostering a collaborative community where creators can learn from each other and drive informed purchase decisions for our customers,” said Kishore Thota, Director, of Shopping Experience, India & Emerging Markets, Amazon.

    Some of the key benefits of Creator University include:

    Expansive Educational Curriculum: Creator University offers a treasure trove of informative content, meticulously designed to address the multifaceted needs of content creators. This comprehensive curriculum incorporates in-depth video tutorials, informative articles, and interactive workshops, encompassing a wide range of topics – from cultivating a robust audience to optimizing content for optimal performance within the Amazon ecosystem.

    Insights from Industry Leaders: Gain invaluable knowledge gleaned from the experiences of established Amazon creators and industry veterans. Creator University offers insightful case studies and testimonials, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn from the successes and challenges of others.

    Actionable Strategies for Success: Creator University empowers participants with practical guidance on every facet of content creation on Amazon. Learn how to identify the perfect products to recommend, craft compelling and engaging content, and effectively drive targeted traffic to Amazon.

    Fostering a Collaborative Community: Creator University fosters a vibrant community of creators, providing a platform for connection and collaboration. Engage in insightful discussions and forge valuable connections through dedicated forums designed to encourage knowledge exchange and peer support.

    In recent years, Amazon has introduced several programs for Content Creators. In 2022, Amazon.in introduced Amazon Live – a unique live shopping program on Amazon.in where customers can directly interact with content creators who showcase products, answer customer questions in real time, run polls, and offer limited duration deals. Amazon.in also has Amazon Influencer Program is a vital resource for influencers to monetize their content. Through this program, influencers gain access to tools that enable them to select and recommend Amazon’s products and services to their followers while earning commissions on qualifying purchases. Influencers can monetize their content by sharing their storefront URL or affiliate links, expanding their reach, and attracting new customers with their posted content. These initiatives underscore Amazon’s commitment to creating an enriched shopping ecosystem while empowering creators, influencers, and small businesses in the process.

  • Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya Secures 3 All India Rank 1 Positions in NEET 2024

    (*1*)India, June 6, 2024: Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya – India’s solely AI-powered studying platform delivering outcome-based studying at scale, proudly pronounces its stellar efficiency in NEET 2024 exams. This 12 months, Infinity Learn stands out because the solely on-line studying platform to ship a excellent rating!

    (*1*)Isha Kothari, Iram Quazi, and Darsh Paghdar, who studied solely on the platform, secured the celebrated All India Rank (AIR) 1.

    (*1*)In addition to AIR 1, 40+ learners have efficiently certified to pursue their dream course in MBBS, primarily based on their scores in the latest medical entrance examination.

    (*1*)Congratulating the achievers, Ms. Sushma Boppana, Co-founder of Infinity Learn and Academic Director of Sri Chaitanya Group, mentioned, “We are ecstatic in regards to the distinctive efficiency of our learners in the NEET 2024 exams. This additional reinforces our dedication to attaining studying outcomes. We consider that such outcomes are usually not simply the learners’ win, but in addition a testomony to our devoted school, who’ve all the time put in their greatest to assist formidable minds obtain their targets. Therefore, we congratulate our educators as nicely for such an excellent outcome. We want the toppers good luck for his or her subsequent part of life—finding out in their dream medical faculties.”

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    (*3*) on the achievement, Mr. Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya, mentioned, “Heartiest congratulations to our excellent achievers of NEET 2024! Having three AIR 1 holders from our on-line studying platform is a big win for us. It is a testomony to the facility of collaboration between know-how and skilled educators. We succeeded in offering a seamless, enriching studying surroundings, guaranteeing no compromise in schooling, pushed by our core precept: ‘Baccha Seekha Ki Nahi’. These outcomes showcase the profound influence of our AI-powered platform, making us the solely on-line platform to attain a excellent rating in NEET 2024. This achievement motivates us to attempt for extra distinctive outcomes, solidifying Infinity Learn because the chief in Tier 1 school admissions. We want these younger minds one of the best and envision them turning into tomorrow’s main medical doctors!”

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    Infinity Learn’s AI-powered platform democratizes schooling by providing high-quality but inexpensive schooling to learners in tier 2 and 3 cities The platform supplies complete sources, together with top-notch content material, adaptive exams, and personalised studying paths. For these looking for options to conventional teaching, Infinity Learn provides a totally immersive expertise with reside lessons.

  • Indian Oil and Sun Mobility form JV to expand battery swapping network in India • EVreporter

    On June 5, 2024, Indian Oil entered into a joint venture with Sun Mobility to establish one of the largest battery-swapping networks in India by 2030. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by enhancing infrastructure. IndianOil and Sun Mobility will form a 50:50 joint venture to scale up battery swapping solutions in India.

    The joint venture will conduct the following business activities:

    • Deploy and operate Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions for two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler vehicles with a gross vehicle weight lower than 2 tonnes (Small Format Electric Vehicles – SFEV).
    • Retrofitting to convert vehicles to SFEV using docks and batteries, enabling their operation as electric vehicles for SFEV-BaaS over a network of swap points, including IndianOil retail outlets.

    The joint venture plans to expand to over 10,000 battery-swapping stations across 40+ cities, aiming to serve over a million customers. This will offer Battery as a Service (BaaS) nationwide, addressing concerns about battery cost, maintenance, replacement, and charging time. The initiative is expected to boost EV adoption, create jobs, and support local businesses within the EV ecosystem. It also aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner transportation solutions.

    IndianOil’s investment in Sun Mobility will support the development of battery-swapping technology, large-scale local manufacturing, and expansion to global markets. Sun Mobility will focus on research, development, manufacturing, and improving battery swapping solutions, while the joint venture will manage network deployment, operations, and business development.

    Chetan Maini, Co-Founder & Chairman, SUN Mobility, said, “Seven years ago, SUN Mobility was founded on the premise of making electric vehicles affordable, reducing range anxiety and time for charging electric vehicles. Since then, we have created the world’s leading open architecture platform for battery swapping that seamlessly supports various electric vehicle form factors across multiple OEMs and are deploying globally in partnership with the world’s leading energy companies. Today, on World Environment Day, it gives me great pride to announce that together, we aim to transform mobility in India and create a benchmark for the world to follow”.

    Currently, Sun Mobility supports more than 25,000 electric vehicles in India across 20 cities, using over 630 stations and 50,000+ smart batteries. It facilitates over a million swaps per month for various two—and three-wheeler customers. The consolidated revenue of Sun Mobility Pte Ltd Singapore (SMS) for FY23-24 is over USD 11.5 Million.

    The joint venture will leverage IndianOil’s network of over 37,000 fuel stations and Sun Mobility’s battery-swapping technology to provide accessible and convenient battery-swapping services nationwide.

    Also read: Gogoro partners with HPCL to introduce battery swapping at fuel retail outlets

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  • MagickHome Expands its India Footprint with an Opulent Ho

    fifth June 2024, Chennai, India: MagickHome, a pioneer within the residence inside area in North America, is increasing its India footprint with a second residence inside hub within the nation in Coimbatore. Located on Trichy Road, the hub was inaugurated on fifteenth May 2024. This important step comes months after the model’s debut hub in Chennai acquired an overwhelming response.

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    Unlock a world of bespoke magnificence with our unparalleled modular kitchens

    MagickHome affords an unique and intensive curation of worldwide acclaimed and award-winning designs for residence interiors, together with modular kitchens, bedrooms, loos, and furnishings. With over 30 years of expertise within the world market, you may anticipate nothing however the very best from the model for all your property inside and furnishings wants. MagickHome’s assortment effortlessly blends aesthetics with performance, guaranteeing your properties are each sensible and indulgent inside your required finances.

    One can feast their eyes on the model’s ravishing world-class choices at each the Chennai and Coimbatore residence inside and furnishings hubs or they’ll do it on the comfort of their properties on MagickHome India’s web site. Clients may request for a house go to, the place they’ll seek the advice of MagickHome’s exceptionally expert in-house design staff to remodel their properties simply as they’ve imagined.

    Expressing his views on the launch, Mr. Indrakumar Pathmanathan, CEO and Founder of MagickHome mentioned, “MagickHome is redefining modular residence interiors in India and our Coimbatore chapter is only one stepping stone to our complete aim. I proudly announce that alongside with our enlargement plan to totally different cities in India, we can even be foraying into the furnishings and residential décor vertical to additional fulfil our promise of a complete inside design expertise beneath one roof.”

    Explaining how the Coimbatore chapter got here into being, Mr. Ganesen Viswanathan, Vice President, mentioned, “Coimbatore is likely one of the quickest rising cities of the nation and it was an absolute no-brainer to capitalise on the strategic benefits this industrial hub posed. While shut proximity to our India headquarters in Chennai was an benefit in offering the very best providers to our clientele right here, the plan was to penetrate into this flourishing tier-2 market with the thought of creating premium modular interiors obtainable and reasonably priced for all. Our Coimbatore chapter will certainly assist us create a stronghold within the southern Indian market within the close to future. And we’re additionally proper on monitor to open 30+ hubs throughout the nation within the subsequent three years.”


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  • Sensex jumps over 1,200 points as India VIX crashes 27 pc

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    Indian fairness indices have been within the inexperienced on Wednesday as India VIX crashed 27 per cent.

    At midday, Sensex was up 1,281 points or 1.75 per cent, at 73,360, with an intraday excessive of 73,851. Nifty was up 392 points or 1.79 per cent at 22,277, with an intraday excessive of twenty-two,445.

    India VIX or concern index (which signifies the market volatility) is down over 27 per cent at 19.32.

    On Tuesday, when markets noticed a free fall on account of an surprising election consequence, India VIX jumped almost 44 per cent. Nifty FMCG index is the highest gainer of the market, and it surged 4.68 per cent.

    Other Indices, pharma, IT, and fin service shoot as much as 3.5 per cent. PSE and PSU Bank are the main losers.

    In Sensex pack, HUL, M&M, Asian (*27*), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle, HCL Tech, IndusInd financial institution, Bajaj Finance, and Tech Mahindra are main gainers. SBI, Power Grid, and L&T are the one losers within the BSE benchmark.

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    Amisha Vora, Chairperson & MD of Prabhudas Lilladher mentioned, ” As a outcome, markets will possible shed the ‘Modi premium,’ inflicting a correction in PSU and infra shares. Once this turbulence stabilizes, consideration will shift to the core macro components affecting India. Investors ought to brace for volatility within the brief time period, however the underlying fundamentals of India’s progress story stay sturdy.”

    With inputs from IANS

  • WATCH: Man shot dead at point-blank in front of kids in northern India

    In a surprising incident, a 25-year-old man was killed in front of his two youngsters on Tuesday evening in the Lohia Nagar police station space in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

    Screengrab of the incident. Photo courtesy: Free Press Journal
    Screengrab of the incident. Photo courtesy: Free Press Journal

    The accused shot the person in the pinnacle at point-blank vary and fled the scene.

    The incident was captured on CCTV digicam. The CCTV footage exhibits a confrontation between the sufferer and the accused. Then a person tries to separate them because the sufferer appears to be like at his cellphone.

    Suddenly, the accused pulls out a weapon, factors it at the sufferer, and fires at his head at point-blank vary.

    After being shot in the pinnacle, the sufferer collapses to the bottom as individuals surrounding him begin operating in all instructions.

    An previous rivalry is believed to be the rationale behind the incident. The sufferer was rushed to a personal hospital, the place medical doctors declared him dead.

    Arshad, a resident of Zaidi Farm in Meerut, went to the swimming pool in Bhadana together with his two youngsters on Tuesday evening to wash. During this time, he acquired into an argument with an individual named Bilal. As the dispute escalated, a battle broke out between the 2 sides. During this time, Bilal took out a pistol and shot Arshad in the pinnacle. The younger man fell to the bottom after being injured. People reported that Bilal and Arshad had been quarreling for a number of days.

    Upon receiving the data, the police reached the spot and rushed the sufferer to a neighborhood non-public hospital, the place medical doctors declared him dead. City Superintendent of Police Ayush Vikram acknowledged that the deceased’s physique has been despatched for postmortem.

    A case has been registered towards Bilal primarily based on the grievance of the sufferer’s household. A staff has been fashioned to arrest him.

    (The article is printed below a mutual content material partnership association between The Free Press Journal and Connected to India)

  • Volkswagen India makes 6 airbags standard across its GNCAP-rated model line-up

    Hyderabad: Volkswagen India announced the standardization of 6 airbags across all the variants ofthe 5-Star GNCAP safety rated Taigun and Virtus, making India’s safest portfolio of cars even more safe. Over one lakh Indian families have made the safer choice of owning the GNCAP 5-Star safety rated Taigun and Virtusas their preferred mobility solution since their market introductions to India, a media release says here.

    Taigun and Virtus both offer customers a 5-star GNCAP rated safe mobility experience for both adult and child occupants. Volkswagen Taigun contributed to over 61% of sales that led to the1,00,000 India 2.0 cars sales milestone while the Volkswagen Virtus has established itself as the premium mid-size sedan of choice among customers. Approximately 40% of customers have fulfilled their aspirations of owning the highly coveted GT variants for both Taigun and Virtus, showcasing performance at the heart of customer choice.

    Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “Today, we take great pride in announcing our portfolio of India 2.0 cars offering 6 airbags as standard across the line-up. With this, not only are we showcasing our commitment towards safer mobility but also reaffirming our core belief of safety being a key product pillar for Volkswagen India. We are also delighted to have achieved the over1 lakh sales milestone by the Taigun and Virtus. We are grateful to our customers and will continue to offer aspirational, premium and competitive product offerings for the market.”

    Since the introduction of the India 2.0 product portfolio, Volkswagen India is continuously enhancing its product offerings. It has expanded its variant line-up keeping in mind customer demand for German-engineered and safe product portfolio. Recently, the brand introduced two new variants on the Taigun –GT Line based on the 1.0l TSI and GT Plus Sport based on the 1.5l TSI EVO engine.

    Making the brand even more accessible, Volkswagen has a network strength of 208 sales and pre-owned car touch points, 142 service touch points across 155 cities. In addition, the brand has made significant strides towards its after-sales services, offering industry’s most competitive Total Cost of Ownership and transparency in its after-sales services.

    Volkswagen India continues to redefine the mobility experience, offering customers an unparalleled driving experience, premium aesthetics, and a range of options to suit individual preferences. The brand will continue to drive innovation, design and performance through product offerings.

  • Narendra Modi-led government inching towards record third term despite INDIA bloc flight

    Narendra Modi is inching towards returning to power as the PM of the largest democracy in the world by winning the third straight term.
    NDA is eyeing to return to energy for third straight term. Photo Courtesy: IBNS File

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for a uncommon third consecutive term on the Centre however on the crutches of its NDA alliance companions, even because the opposition INDIA Bloc places up a powerful struggle towards the ruling camp, using on the beneficial properties in BJP stronghold states like Uttar Pradesh.

    As the counting progressed, the NDA was main in round 299 seats (wanting 300 nonetheless) whereas the INDIA Bloc was forward in 224 seats.

    In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP, thus far going by the tendencies, is trailing behind Samajwadi Party-Congress mix which is main in 42 seats versus the saffron unit’s 35.

    Interestingly, Uttar Pradesh, which has 80 seats, performed a big position in Modi’s wins in 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who fairly unexpectedly trailed in a specific spherical, is again within the lead by over 30,000 votes in Varanasi.

    Modi’s colleague within the government, Smriti Irani, who defeated Congress chief Rahul Gandhi from Amethi in 2019, is trailing within the seat.

    Rahul Gandhi is prone to win from each Wayanad, Kerala and Rae Bareli, UP.

    BJP’s star candidate, actress-turned politician Kangana Ranaut is main in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

    In West Bengal, the place BJP had hoped to emerge as the one largest celebration, TMC appears to be proving all exit polls flawed as it’s main in round 30 of 42 seats, lowering the saffron camp to single digit.

    However, the BJP has managed to carry its floor in its bastion, 29 of 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 25 of 26 seats in Gujarat, 10 of 11 in Chhattisgarh, 7 of seven seats in Delhi.

    In Haryana, Congress is main in 6 out of 10 seats whereas BJP is main in 4 out of 4 seats in Himachal Pradesh.

    The majority mark is 272. If NDA varieties the government, Modi would be the first Prime Minister to safe a consecutive third term in energy after Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

    The elections have been held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.

    Bloodbath in Sensex

    As Modi’s ‘400 par’ slogan appears to be falling flat with the BJP stopping wanting 272-mark, Sensex witnessed a massacre.

    BSE Sensex is witnessing a tumble by over 5,000 factors because the shut contest between the NDA-INDIA continues.

    NIFTY50 was down by virtually 5 p.c because the counting course of continues to be on.

  • Institute of Cost Accountants of India

    Hyderabad, June third, 2024: The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India – Hyderabad Chapter, elected a brand new managing committee for the 12 months 2024-25. CMA Dr. Lavanya Kanduri has been elected because the Chairperson of the Managing Committee of The Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India – Hyderabad Chapter for the 12 months 2024-25 on thirty first May 2024. She is a fellow member of the Institute having 20 years of expertise within the company sector and in lecturers. Currently, she is the Chairperson and Dean of MANSON Center of Excellence, School of Business Management.

    The different workplace bearers elected are CMA D. Venkata Ram Babu as Vice Chairman, CMA Khaja Jalaluddin as Secretary and CMA Kirti Agarwal as Treasurer. The different Managing Committee Members are CMA Hima Vidya Sanagavarapu, CMA Musasunuri Bala Krishna, CMA L. N. Sruthi Kanigalpula, CMA N. Ganesh, CMA E.V. Usha Rani.


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