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27 Mar

NSDC, IIT Mandi and NCU Gurugram collaborate to offer B.Tech course in semiconductor design and Technology

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#NSDCIITMandiNCUGurugram #BTechinsemiconductorDT Chandigarh: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), IIT Mandi and the NorthCap University (NCU), Gurugram have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch a B.Tech. ECE in Semiconductor Design and Technology programme. The agreement was formally signed today at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi. This partnership aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in semiconductor industry in India and across the globe by equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on training. This four-year programme comprises eight semesters designed to provide specialised training in various subjects of semiconductor engineering, including Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Materials Engineering, Semiconductor Physics,…

27 Mar

Global Pears Hackathon Winners Announced

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#GlobalPearsHackathonWinners Chandigarh: Pears, the leading open-source peer-to-peer live data protocol, announced the winners of its Global Pears Hackathon, the first global Peer-to-Peer focused Hackathon. From a pool of more than 1,000 registrations, WhereFam, a private peer-to-peer location sharing app, won first place. The Peer-to-Peer Chess app won second place, and Hypersketch, a real-time P2P whiteboard, won third place. Alaric, a decentralized app and room store, received an honorable mention. "We are on the cusp of an ecosystem populated by peer-to-peer apps and the interest, quality of projects and excitement around the Global Pears Hackathon is proof that this is a growing…

27 Mar

Bandhan Mutual Fund Reimagines Systematic Withdrawal Plan as ‘#Salary Wala Plan’ with its New IAP Campaign

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#SalaryWalaPlan #BandhanMFSalaryWalaPlan Chandigarh: Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils #Salary Wala Plan, an IAP campaign that reimagines “Systematic Withdrawal Plan” (SWP) as a structured, salary-like income stream—helping investors to generate a regular cash flow from their own mutual fund investments while allowing the remaining corpus to stay invested. This campaign aims to raise awareness around SWP, encouraging investors to see it as a smart and accessible way to create a pipeline of cashflow post-retirement. Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares, “While SIPs have gained widespread acceptance as a disciplined way to invest, SWPs remain underutilised as a strategy to sustain financial independence. Through…

27 Mar

Bank of India signs MOU with Indian Air Force for Rakshak Salary Package

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#BankofIndiaMOUIndianAirForce Chandigarh: Bank of India, one of India’s leading public sector banks, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force to extend the BOI Rakshak Salary Package to Air Force Personnel, Veterans and Agniveers (recruited under the Agnipath Scheme). The MoU covers special benefits including enhanced free comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance Cover (PAI), attractive offers on Debit and Credit Cards and a host of other offers. The ceremony for the exchange of MoUs was held on 20th March, 2025 at the Air Force Headquarters, New Delhi. Air Vice Marshal Updesh Sharma, VSM ACAS (Accts…

27 Mar

Punjab Unveils Transformative Budget for FY 2025-26: Rs 2,36,080 crore allocated

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- Deploying 5,000 home guards alongside the BSF to fortify national security -Fastest Response Time: Punjab's 112 emergency response service to boast fastest response time in India Chandigarh: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, unveiled its transformative budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking a historic milestone in Punjab's progress. With an unprecedented allocation of Rs 2,36,080 crore, the "Badlda Punjab" budget reflects the state's commitment to social reform, infrastructure development, and public welfare. Presented by Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema in the Punjab Assembly today, this budget highlights a multifaceted approach towards addressing…

26 Mar

NBSL Launches Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0

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BHIM 3.0 to provide enhanced features for users, new offerings for businesses and banks Chandigarh: NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0. Shri Vivek Deep, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India launched the application and services in the presence of Mr. Ajay Kumar Choudhary, Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director, NPCI and senior leaders from the banking and fintech industry. BHIM 3.0 represents its third evolution since its launch in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new BHIM 3.0 app offers customer…

25 Mar

81% of Indians Underestimate Their Life Cover Needs: Bajaj Allianz Life Survey

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#BajajAllianzLifeSurvey2025 · The actual coverage held by Indians was just 3.1 times their income, significantly below the industry-recommended 10x benchmark. · 1 in 3 Indians have never reviewed their life insurance coverage, even after major life events like marriage, childbirth, or income growth. · Despite inadequate coverage, 82% of Indians are confident that their life insurance will sufficiently secure their family's financial future Chandigarh: Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, has released a comprehensive study titled ‘Underinsurance Survey 2025’, conducted in collaboration with NielsenIQ. The survey covered 2,000 individuals across metro, tier 1, and tier…

25 Mar

Not considering holding exams for investors to test suitability for F&O trading: SEBI

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#F&OTradingSEBI #SEBIF&OTradingTest Mumbai: The market regulator is not considering conducting exams for investors to determine their eligibility for trading in futures and options (F&O), said the Securities and Exchange Board of India's Whole-time Member (WTM) Ananth Narayan. Narayan was answering a question on the subject at a press conference following a SEBI board meeting on March 24. He said, "Are we specifically looking at anything (as entry barriers like the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) exams for investors) at this point in time? No." This confirmed a report by Moneycontrol that was published following reports that such an exam…

25 Mar

Navigating Retail’s AI Future: KPMG’s Report ‘Intelligent Retail’ Reveals 83% Leader Confidence in AI

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#KPMGAIeportIntelligentRetail #KPMGLeaderConfidenceinAI New Delhi: KPMG International has unveiled a new report titled, 'Intelligent Retail: A Blueprint for Creating Value through AI-Driven Transformation'. This comprehensive study delves into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the retail sector, offering strategic insights for retailers to harness AI's potential and drive sustainable growth. As consumer expectations continue to escalate, the report highlights how AI is revolutionizing retail by enabling hyper-personalized customer experiences, optimizing inventory management, and automating customer service with near-human precision. The retail industry is at a pivotal moment, where traditional operating models are being pushed to their limits by the collision…

25 Mar

Justdial reports 10% spike in study & work abroad searches across India

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#JustdialspikeinGermancourses - German language demand soars – 147% spike in corporate German classes Chandigarh: India is witnessing a growing interest in studying and working abroad, as reflected in a 10% surge in related searches on Justdial, India’s No. 1 local search engine, between March 2024 and February 2025 compared to the previous year. While metro cities saw a moderate 5% rise, the demand in non-metro cities grew significantly by 14%, indicating a broader shift in aspirations beyond urban centres. Among metro cities, Hyderabad led with an 18% increase, followed by Delhi (14%), Bangalore (7%), Kolkata (4%), and Mumbai (1%).…