Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the “best deal”, India’s Envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar has said, asserting that New Delhi will continue taking measures which protect its “national interest”. In an interview with Russia’s state-run TASS news agency published Sunday, Kumar said that New Delhi’s priority is ensuring energy security…
The Škoda Auto India, in collaboration with Publicis Groupe India’s ‘Team Drive’ unit, has launched a new integrated campaign, ‘Fans, Not Owners’, to mark its 25-year presence in India. Creatively led by BBH India, ‘Team Drive’ is Publicis Groupe India’s bespoke ‘Power of One’ unit created especially for Škoda Auto India. The campaign features a…
For the first time, five editions of Bigg Boss in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are running together during the festive season. JioStar has positioned this slate as the “Bigg Boss Universe” to give advertisers a single platform that is national in scale and regional in depth. Mahesh Shetty, Head of Revenue, Entertainment at…
JK Masale has appointed actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. “In Saif, the brand sees a natural alignment. As a member of one of India’s most celebrated royal families and a widely respected actor, he represents the ideal balance of heritage and modern appeal. His credibility, charm, and sophistication echo the journey of…
The 40th Annual Convention of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) was kicked off at Swosti Premium Beach Resorts here on Friday, marking a landmark occasion for the State and the Indian tourism industry at large. Union Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the four-day…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub called as ‘Bharat Netra’ that will shape the future of finance in Odisha. This hub has been launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with Global Finance & Technology Network Singapore (GFTN), National University of Singapore and Asian Institute…
In a bid to strengthen UK-Odisha trade ties, President of Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Limited (UCCIL) Dr. Prabodh Mohanty led a delegation to meet Dr. Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner for East and North East India. Dr. Mohanty along with Secretary Dr. Sanjeev Mahapatra focused on the ongoing efforts to promote…
For the first time, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has procured 2,642 metric tonne of finger millet, also known as Ragi, in Odisha this year. The FCI procured the millets for the central pool to be distributed through the public distribution system (PDS). Officials said that FCI has set a target to procure 40,000…
Mumbai-based Tata Motors has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle (PV) market through an alliance with Motus Holdings, the nation’s leading automotive group. The initial lineup includes the Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago models. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle (TMPV) and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “Our return to South Africa marks…
In a move to rebrand itself in the construction chemicals industry, Ramco Cements Limited has launched a new product range under the umbrella brand “Hard Worker” in Chennai. With this brand, the company aims to provide the “right products for the right application.” In the first phase, Ramco plans to roll out 20 specialised products,…
