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Shivalik Group launches instant home concept

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Shivalik Group, a real estate developer in Ahmedabad, has unveiled instant homes concept. This initiative redefines the traditional home-buying experience by presenting fully furnished, ready-to-move-in homes, crafted to streamline the transition into a new living space, the company said.

Marking a first in Gujarat, Shivalik Group sets a new industry standard with this launch, the company added.

The instant homes concept is designed to encompass a model show house.

This initiative simplifies the buying process by allowing the option to purchase the model house and caters to the increasing demand for quick-settlement solutions, the group said.

Taral Shah, Managing Director of Shivalik Group said “Instant Homes ensure that our customers’ transition into their new homes is as seamless as possible, requiring them only to bring personal items, as everything from kitchen essentials to electronic appliances is provided by us.”

Chitrak Shah, Managing Director of Shivalik Group said, “Our Instant Homes address the evolving demands of modern homebuyers. This concept is particularly relevant in the context of rapid urbanisation and economic growth, providing a fully furnished home ready for immediate occupancy.”

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AvanSaber launches new inventory management system

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Ecommerce and enterprise software solutions company AvanSaber has recently introduced “StockVR” platform to transform inventory control processes.

This technology combines the capabilities of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to offer businesses an approach to managing their stock.

With its immersive interface, the platform allows users to virtually access warehouse spaces, inspect products up close, and monitor stock levels with accuracy and engagement, the company said.

One of the features of StockVR is its ability to integrate with existing inventory systems, ensuring a smooth transition for businesses looking to adopt VR and AR solutions.

Nikhil Jathar and Varun Borawake, the minds behind AvanSaber said, “Navigating the complexities of inventory management is a perennial challenge for businesses. With StockVR, we aspire to tackle these issues by tapping into the power of VR and AR technologies. Our objective is not just to simplify inventory tasks but also to offer an innovative yet cost-efficient platform.”

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Indian Navy corners pirates and successfully rescues 17 crew onboard hijacked ship

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Indian Navy on Saturday, after a 40-hour long operation,  successfully rescued 17 sailors onboard MV Ruen, which was hijacked by Somali pirates.

“INSKolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender & ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members in the evening today #16Mar 24 from the pirate vessel without any injury,” Indian Navy said on platform X.

“INSKolkata had carried out the interception of the Pirate Ship Ruen almost 1400 nm (2600km) from the Indian Coast, and forced the pirate ship to stop through calibrated actions which were augmented by #INSSubhadra, HALE RPA, P8I maritime patrol aircraft & #MARCOS PRAHARs air-dropped by C-17 aircraft,” it added.

#INSKolkata, in the last 40 hours, through concerted actions successfully cornered and coerced all 35 Pirates to surrender & ensured safe evacuation of 17 crew members in the evening today #16Mar 24 from the pirate vessel without any injury.#INSKolkata had carried out the… https://t.co/eKxfEdMRES pic.twitter.com/tmQq2fG8yE

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) March 16, 2024

The vessel has also been sanitised for the presence of illegal arms, ammunition and contraband, the navy said.

Earlier, the Navy said the pirates opened fire on the Indian warship, which took appropriate actions in self-defence as per international law to counter piracy and used minimal force to neutralise the pirates’ threat to shipping and seafarers.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 in Karnataka: Check polling dates in each constituency

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) declared the poll dates for the coming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. It will be held in seven phases starting April 19. The results will be declared on June 4.

ALSO READ | Lok Sabha Election 2024 in West Bengal: Polling dates in each constituency and candidate list

Karnataka will go to polls in two stages- on April 26 and May 7. Nearly 970 million people are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming polls at over 1.2 million polling stations. Polling will be held in seven stages in West Bengal and three states.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls,  the BJP got 25 seats, and the NDA alliance bagged 26 in total. The Congress-JD alliance got two seats.

In Karnataka, after being ousted from power by the Congress in the 2023 Assembly polls, the BJP now is making a strong bid to regain the lost ground.

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Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: First phase of voting on May 25, check result date

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: The Election Commission on Saturday, March 16, announced that Odisha will go to polls on  for the state Assembly on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1.

The result will be declared on June 4. The elections will be held for the 147-member legislative assembly.

In 2019, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, returned to power with a landslide victory by winning 112 out of total 147 seats.

Here’s a look at key factors as Odisha gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections 2024.  

Total seats and majority mark to form government

Political parties will be contesting for a total of 147 seats. A party needs to win 74 seats to get a majority and form the government.

2019 Odisha Assembly election results

In the 2019 Odisha Legislative elections, BJD won 112 seats while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came second with 23 seats. Congress won only nine seats while Communist Party of India (Marxist) and an Independent candidate won one seat each.

Naveen Patnaik 

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is the current chief minister of Odisha. He has become the second longest-serving CM of any Indian state after former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling, who remained in power for 25 years.

Naveen Patnaik has been holding the post of CM for the last 24 years ever since he took over office on March 5, 2000.

In 2019 election, he won from both Hinjili and Bijepur constituencies and later vacated the Bijepur seat.

Key political battle in Odisha

The state has been witnessing a triangular fight among the ruling BJD, Opposition BJP and Congress, which has been pushed to third position after the 2019 elections.

In 2024 too, a direct fight among these three political parties is expected though there is high speculation over a BJD-BJP alliance. However, both the parties have not yet formally announced any pre-poll alliance. On the other hand, the Congress, which is out of power since 2000 in the state, is gearing up to oust the Naveen Patnaik government.

Voter turnout in 2019

In 2019, the overall voter turnout in the state was 73.2%, while the total electorate size was more than 2.37 crore.

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Retired bureaucrat Navneet Kumar Sehgal appointed as new Prasar Bharati chairman

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Navneet Kumar Sehgal, a retired bureaucrat, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Prasar Bharati, filling a position that had been vacant for four years.

Sehgal takes over from A Surya Prakash, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 70 in February 2020.

The appointment comes as per an order dated March 15, 2024, issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Sehgal’s term will last for three years or until he reaches the age of seventy, whichever comes earlier.

The selection process was chaired by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who also serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and heads the selection panel for the Prasar Bharati chairman.

The panel, which includes the Chairperson of the Press Council of India and a nominee of the President, convened for the meeting. Attendees included Press Council of India Chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai (retd) and Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju.

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Own Silent International shifts focus from luxury car tuning

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Own Silent International LLC, a luxury car tuning parts and accessories manufacturer, has shifted its focus from luxury car tuning to launch an upgraded version for the Land Rover Defender.

The spotlight of this transformation is on the UAE market, diverging from the prevailing market trend that predominantly emphasises budget-friendly body parts for the Defender, Own Silent International LLC said.

Own Silent International LLC is headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, and operations managed through Own Silent International Limited in Hong Kong.

“The centrepiece of the company’s innovation is 11.4-inch display upgrade for the land rover defender. This significantly larger display than the factory-installed one promises to enhance the vehicle’s interior aesthetics and user experience, ” said the Own Silent platform.

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