The government has recently directed the e-commerce sites to remove all drinks and beverages from the ‘Health Drink’ section, stating that there is no such thing as ‘health drink’ defined under the country’s food and safety standards laws. While this will not impact the manufacturers much they might have to work on their packaging again without misleading consumers.
READ MOREThe government has recently directed the e-commerce sites to remove all drinks and beverages from the ‘Health Drink’ section, stating that there is no such thing as ‘health drink’ defined under the country’s food and safety standard laws. While this will not impact the manufacturers much if they have used such terms for advertising they have to work on their packaging again without misleading consumers.
READ MORERecently Lancet has criticised India’s health data transparency to which government officials have responded stating that India has a robust system of documenting births and deaths under the Registration of Births and Death Act 1969 through the Civil Registration System. They also said that more than 90% of births and deaths were registered online on the state or national portals.
READ MOREUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami instructs all District Magistrates (DMs) to ensure that the cars in workshops are "dry washed" instead of using water. As the temperature in Uttarakhand soars in summer, the water shortage in the hilly state has worsened. This water crisis, doubled with lower rainfall and snowfall these winters, has promoted the state government to ban the washing of cars using water. Six Uttarakhand cities, including Dehradun, have reported severe water crisis.
READ MOREThe Indian passenger vehicle segment record sale of over 42 lakhs in FY2024. This figure has increased 8.22% over FY2023(3.89 million units). UVs, which comprise of SUVs and MPVs, continue to be the highest contributor this year too. SUVs accounted for 51% of the overall PV wholesales in FY23. Maruti leads in sale of passenger vehicle with over 17 lakh, Hyundai and Tata are second and third, respectively.
READ MOREAs per reports by Business Line Tesla is engaged in discussions with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for a potential joint venture to set up a electric vehicle manufacturing facility in India. According to an insider familiar with the matter, these talks have been in progress for over a month. However, the source emphasised that this should not be concluded as RIL's entry into the automobile sector. Rather, RIL aims to bolster electric vehicle capabilities in India through this partnership.
READ MORETop two-wheeler players like Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Bajaj Auto and TVS report double digit growth in their domestic sales in April 2024. Two-wheelers have performed better compared with passenger vehicles in April. Hero MotoCorp leads the sales chart with a jump of 33% compared to the same month previous year. Suzuki Motorcycle reports 31% growth in domestic sales while TVS sales increased by 29% in the same month a year ago.
READ MORERoyal Enfield’s electric bike to target premium buyers as it plans to extend its premium positioning to the electric segment too. Royal Enfield gets ready to launch its maiden electric motorcycle in 2025. However, unlike its present lineup targeting a limited addressable market, the company will not restrict itself to a few segments but will have a wider offering of EVs.
READ MOREOla Electric has drastically reduced prices of S1X scooter. The S1X series now comes with three battery configurations – 2kWh, 3kWh, and 4kWh with price at Rs 69,999, Rs 84,999 and Rs 99,999 respectively. As per reports by TOI the company says the deliveries for the S1X models will begin across the nation starting from next week. Ola Electric also has updated pricing of other models.
READ MOREThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun a survey to identify dangerous buildings in the national capital prior to the monsoons to ensure the safety of people residing in and around these buildings.
READ MOREAccording to the Colliers’ Asia-Pacific Office Markets April 2024 report India's top office markets experienced up to an 8 percent year-on-year rise in rentals in the January-March period, with Delhi-NCR leading the pack.
READ MOREThe Global City Project in Gurugram backed by HSIIDC finally gets a clearance from The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The prestigious project coming up in Gurugram sectors 36B, 37A and 37B.
READ MOREHawaii enforces Senate Bill 2919, allowing counties to regulate short-term vacation rentals, aiming to address housing needs and prevent wildfires. The law empowers counties to tax and regulate rentals akin to hotels, with Maui County planning to eliminate 7,000 rentals. Other destinations, like New York City, are also tightening regulations on vacation rentals.
READ MOREThe World Travel Awards unveils its Middle East winners at the Arabian Travel Market. Saadiyat Island and Abu Dhabi clinched top honors, while Jumeirah Al Naseem and Qatar Airways were recognized for excellence. Lumi Rental, a key sponsor, aims to revolutionize travel experiences, underscoring Saudi Arabia's commitment to tourism innovation.
READ MOREThe Grand Canyon's less-visited North Rim reopens next week, inviting travelers to explore its breathtaking beauty until October 15. Daily Park Ranger programs and access to stunning lookout points await visitors. Despite last year's delayed opening due to heavy snowfall, this season promises ample opportunities for adventure and exploration.
READ MOREMeta and Georgia Tech collaborate to create an open dataset, OpenDAC, aimed at accelerating AI solutions for carbon capture technology. The database allows faster design and implementation by training AI models, potentially revolutionizing climate solutions. Their research, published in ACS Central Science, showcases the project's potential to address global warming effectively.
READ MOREMicrosoft is training a new in-house AI language model, MAI-1, overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, Google DeepMind co-founder. Larger than previous models, it aims to compete with Google and OpenAI. MAI-1's purpose remains undetermined, with potential preview at Microsoft's Build conference. The move signals Microsoft's ambition to advance in the generative AI race.
READ MORENetflix announces plans to halt subscriber number reporting from 2025, emphasizing revenue and user engagement metrics instead. This strategic pivot reflects a move towards advertising and additional member features for revenue generation. Analysts see this shift as a departure from traditional metrics, potentially influencing industry reporting practices.
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