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June, 2023 - - Part 3_3.1

Deloitte appoints former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli as senior advisor

Deloitte appoints former SoftBank India head Manoj Kohli Deloitte has hired Manoj Kohli, an experienced professional, as a senior advisor. With a remarkable career spanning 44 years and encompassing 30 countries, Kohli held significant positions such as the Country Head of Softbank India. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in expanding the firm’s …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_4.1

GAIL Achieves Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) T3 Status

Introduction GAIL India Limited, a leading natural gas company in India, has been bestowed with the prestigious Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) T3 status by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance. This recognition marks the highest level of facilitation for exporters and importers, positioning GAIL as a trusted and secure participant …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_5.1

TS Singh Deo appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister

TS Singh Deo was appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Singh Deo’s appointment was announced in a review meeting held to discuss the upcoming Chhattisgarh Assembly elections at the Congress headquarters in Delhi. In 2018, when the Congress returned to power in Chhattisgarh after 15 years, a war of supremacy had …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_7.1

World Bank President Ajay Banga Named In 2023 List Of Great Immigrants

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual “Great Immigrants” list. He is lauded for his contributions and efforts in enriching America and its democracy. With over 30 years of experience in key positions, 63-year-old Banga is expected to usher in transformative policies at …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_8.1

Hemis Festival Ladakh 2023

Introduction The Hemis Festival in Ladakh is a renowned religious celebration that attracts numerous tourists to the picturesque region of Leh. Dedicated to the birth anniversary of Lord Padmasambhava, the festival offers a mesmerizing experience of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism. With its two-day extravaganza, Hemis Festival offers a captivating display of Cham Dance, traditional performances, and …

Meta Launches $250K Mixed Reality Fund for 5 Indian Startups

Meta Launches $250K Mixed Reality Fund for 5 Indian Startups

Meta has announced the launch of a new Mixed Reality (MR) program in India, offering a $250,000 award to support homegrown startups and developers in building applications and experiences. The program aims to foster innovation and establish a national XR technology ecosystem, with selected participants receiving monetary grants, mentoring from Meta Reality Labs specialists, and …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_10.1

India ranked 67th on Energy Transition Index, Sweden on top: WEF

Introduction India has secured the 67th position in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index, making it the only major economy to witness an acceleration across all dimensions. The report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, highlights India’s significant improvements in achieving a secure and sustainable energy transition, reducing energy and carbon intensity, increasing renewable …

June, 2023 - - Part 3_11.1

Canada launches ‘digital nomad strategy’ for foreign workers

Canada has taken a proactive approach to address its shortage of skilled workers, particularly in the tech industry. During Collision’s tech conference in Toronto, the country’s immigration minister announced the launch of a digital nomad strategy aimed at attracting talented individuals from around the world. Digital Nomad Strategy Overview Under the digital nomad strategy, foreign …

Government Releases Draft Rules for India's 'Green Credit' Scheme to Encourage Voluntary Environmental Actions

Government Releases Draft Rules for India’s ‘Green Credit’ Scheme to Encourage Voluntary Environmental Actions

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently notified the draft ‘Green Credit Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules for 2023. The proposed scheme aims to encourage individuals, industries, farmers producers organisations (FPOs), urban local bodies (ULB), gram panchayats, and private sectors, among others, to undertake environment-friendly actions such as planting trees, conserving water, …