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Allotment of time to political parties on All India Radio and Doordarshan during election will now be online. The Election Commission of India, has amended the existing scheme for the use of Government-owned electronic media by political parties. This has been done by introducing a provision to issue digital time vouchers through an Information Technology (IT) platform. With this facilitation, the political parties will not be required to send their representatives to ECI/CEO Offices for collection of the time vouchers physically during elections. This step reflects the Commission's commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of the electoral process and ease of all stakeholders. Recognizing the advancements in technology, the Commission has been providing IT based options for interface with political parties. Recently, the Commission also introduced a web portal for online filing of financial accounts by political parties with the Election Commission. Background: The sc

Truecaller , the world’s leading global communications platform, has launched Truecaller Assistant in India. Assistant is an innovation that leverages machine learning and cloud telephony to create the most helpful call-screening solution on the planet Truecaller Assistant is a customisable, interactive, digital receptionist that answers your calls for you and helps you avoid unwanted callers. Assistant responds quickly and understands your caller with high accuracy. You can see a live transcription of what the caller is saying, so you know who they are and why they’re calling. Then you can decide if you want to take over the call, ask the caller for more information with just a tap or mark it as spam. Until now, Truecaller would show you who's calling but now you can let Truecaller Assistant have a conversation with the caller on your behalf , " said  Rishit Jhunjhunwala, MD India at Truecaller . " This is a very exciting next step for us in helpi

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India:   Visa (NYSE: V) has launched She’s Next in India, part of Visa’s global program to enable women in their efforts to fund, run, and grow their businesses. She’s Next is a global advocacy program that brings practical insights and tools to women-led small businesses, including networking, mentoring, and funding opportunities with Visa.   The grants program will be open to applications from women-owned and women-led businesses from 14 July 2023 to 27 August 2023. Following a rigorous screening process, the shortlisted businesses will undergo a jury review. Of this, three women entrepreneurs (particularly small business owners) will be selected as winners for a grant of $10,000 each.  Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India & South Asia, Visa, said, “Visa’s unwavering commitment to supporting the growth of small businesses and women is a part of our mission to enable businesses to thrive. Bringing the She’s Next Gra

Mumbai, June 16, 2023 - The Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) concluded its Annual Broker's Meet, addressing growth strategies and challenges in the insurance broking sector. With the presence of Mr. Debasish Panda, Chairman of IRDAI, the event emphasized regulatory support for insurance brokers. The association aims to foster innovation, expand market reach, and achieve a 45% market share by 2030. Recognizing the need for insurance literacy, IBAI launched a nationwide campaign targeting 500,000 students to raise awareness about insurance types and financial protection. By equipping students with knowledge, IBAI aims to enhance financial resilience. The matured insurance broking business in India benefits from increased penetration, customized products, digital transformation, and a supportive regulatory framework. IBAI remains committed to promoting industry excellence and advocating for policyholders.

Largest order to date for electric buses by Delhi Transport Corporation Tata Motors will supply, operate and maintain 1500 air-conditioned, low-floor 12-metre electric buses Tata Starbus electric buses offer state-of-the-art technology and features designed for comfortable travel for passengers Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, today announced that it has bagged a prestigious order of   1500  electric buses from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) under the larger tender by Convergence Energy Services Limited. Tata Motors will supply, operate and maintain air-conditioned, low-floor, 12-metre fully built electric buses for 12 years, as per the contract. Tata Starbus electric buses offer state-of-the-art technology for sustainable, eco-friendly and economical public transportation and are equipped with modern features to enable safe, smooth and comfortable travel for passengers. Commenting on the occasion,  Mr. Neeraj Semwal, IAS, MD – Delhi Transpor

Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission (TANSIM / StartupTN) is inviting applications for TANSEED 4.0, the fourth edition of its flagship initiative Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Grant Fund (TANSEED). The seed grant fund provides financial support of upto Rs. 10 lakh each to early-stage startups. It is aimed at bridging the gap in fund  requirements of startups during their early stages. The Honourable Minister for Micro Small and Medium and Enterprises (MSME), Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. T.M. Anbarasan announced during the Department Demand Session in the assembly that this year 100 startups will benefit from TANSEED. The minister added that this year Rs. 10 crore has been earmarked for the  beneficiaries at Rs. 10 lakh each. Following the successful first three editions of TANSEED in the financial year 2021-22, StartupTN is launching TANSEED 4.0 as the first step towards reaching 100 startups under the scheme this year. Applications are invited online through the Startup

Panaji, Goa, India:   Goa-based Hotel Management Company BSG Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has raised seed funding via FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) from Avero International Inc. The funds will be used to grow the hotel portfolio of BSG Hotels & Stays – a unit of BSG Hospitality in Goa and across India. The company aims to raise $5M by end of 2022 to onboard new hotels and consolidate BSG Hotels & Stays as a major player in the presently unorganised hotel segment.   Maryville - Tennessee, US-based Avero International Inc. has backed Hotelier and Founder of BSG Hospitality; Bijoy Sengupta to grow the company in the capacity of Founder - CEO and provide travellers standardized accommodation and great value at a great price. Bijoy, a hotelier with over two decades of experience in the hotel industry started BSG Hotels & Stays in October 2021 with its first hotel BSG Absolute Porvorim Regency in North Goa.