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New Delhi, 15th Feb 2023: News18 India’s election flagship programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” returns with the coverage of the polling day for the upcoming assembly election in Tripura on 16th February. The coverage will then extend to Nagaland and Meghalaya polling day with an aim to keep the viewers updated with all the key developments from ground zero.

The programming will focus on providing the intrinsic details of the polling days with multiple reporters deployed in the field at key locations in the poll-bound states. The channel will provide the viewers with the latest updates, analysis, and trends of voter turnout in the three north-eastern states.

News18 India, India’s No. 1 Hindi News Channel with its exhaustive election reportage has always been committed to providing accurate, timely, and in-depth coverage of the election proceedings with unparalleled width and depth.

The programming “Sabse Bada Dangal” will offer viewers unparallel coverage of the elections and the trends emerging from the states.

Tune in to News18 India to watch the live coverage of polling days on 16th February and 27th February, 8 AM onwards.

Hyderabad, February 15, 2023: National Miner NMDC registered its best-ever Q3 production with 10.66 million tonnes produced in the third quarter of FY23.

NMDC in its Board Meeting held on 14.02.2023 reported a turnover of Rs. 11,816 crores for the first nine months of this financial year. Company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the nine months is Rs. 4351 crore and the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the nine months is Rs. 3252 crore.

NMDC produced 10.66 million tonnes (MnT) and sold 9.58 million tonnes (MnT) of iron ore in the third quarter of FY23. Cumulative production and sales figures for the first three quarters stood at 26.69 MnT and 25.81 MnT respectively.

NMDC declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.75 per share. Commenting on the performance, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said, “Iron and Steel industry is the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth and this year’s Union Budget emphasis on increasing capex will propel a robust domestic steel demand. With thriving iron ore production
and growing capital that can be reinvested in the company, NMDC is ready to meet the demand.

I congratulate the team NMDC for its best ever Q3 production.”

Hyderabad, 15th February 2023: The action-packed season 2 of RuPay Prime Volleyball League powered by A23 thrilled fans across Bengaluru city over the past week. A total of 10 games were played in a span of nine days as hundreds of volleyball supporters gathered at the stadium each day to witness the exciting sporting action. But now, the tournament is set to spread joy in the city of Hyderabad, with the second leg set to kick off on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023, with the hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks ready to go head-to-head against Kochi Blue Spikers.

RuPay Prime Volleyball League CEO Mr. Joy Bhattacharjya addressed a Press Conference a day before the start of the action at the Lemon Tree Premier hotel in Hyderabad and spoke on what the fans in the city can expect from the league this time around.

“We enjoyed tremendous success in Bengaluru as fans came in numbers to enjoy the thrilling volleyball action. We are now coming to Hyderabad again, we were here last time but it was during Covid. We already have a huge fan base in the city and we are excited to see fans back in the stands here,” he said.

Hyderabad Black Hawks Principal Owner Mr. Abhishek Reddy also spoke at the press conference and gave a brief glimpse of his vision for the franchise in the years to come.

“Our goal has always been to bring excitement into people’s lives. Volleyball is as much entertainment as sport. Each season, we try to push the limits higher and try things beyond the expected norm of a host city. Over the next seven days, you will see what we and the city of Hyderabad have in store for you, as well as a glimpse of what’s to come next season,” he said.

Meanwhile, ahead of their first game at home, Hyderabad Black Hawks skipper SV Guru Prashanth said that his side is aware of what Kochi Blue Spikers are capable of, and will plan their strategies accordingly. Hyderabad have so far played three games in the season, having won one.

“We have seen Kochi Blue Spikers perform on the court, and we see them at training. We know what their strengths are and we know how we have to plan to counter that. We are ready to give the home fans a great show to watch,” Guru said.

Kochi Blue Spikers’ captain Vipul Kumar said that his team has learned from their errors in the first two games and will find a way to bounce back. Kochi have so far lost both their games in the season.

“We want to show that we are not a team to be taken lightly. We have strong players in our ranks. While things did not work out for us in the first couple of games, we have learned from them and we are prepared to cause an upset,” Vipul said.

Hyderabad Black Hawks will be up against Kochi Blue Spikers at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on the opening day of the Hyderabad leg of the RuPay Prime Volleyball League from 1900 hrs IST on Wednesday, 15th February 2023.

Noida / Delhi-NCR: PETGALA is an awesome gathering of pet lovers by pet lovers. We aspire to host a memorable event that celebrates the joy of petting. The event is on 19th February at International Trade Expo Centre Noida, Sector 62, starting from 10 am.

Feline Club of India (FCI) would be hosting its Championship Cat show with two international judges, Mr. Allan Raymond (Australia), and Mr. Michael Woods (Australia) with the participation of more than 300 cats in the show, informed Mr.Saquib Pathan, President FCI. Various breeds like Persians, Maine Coon, Bengal, and our very own IndiMau would be present.

The event includes an adoption drive, which aims to provide as many cats and dogs as possible with a home where they are cared for, welcomed, and wanted. The event will have a host of activities for pet lovers like a Dog Agility zone, pet fashion show, interactive games, obedience training demonstrations, security dog demonstrations, aquarium setup, vet consultations, etc. People can come with their pets and enjoy the day.

Hyderabad: 15th February, 2023: The Celebrity Cricket League 2023 is back with a mesmerizing season that promises to be more entertaining, full of glitz, and a powerhouse of cricketing fun. CCL 2023 introduces an all-new format, for the first time in cricket history where a T20 match will be played in 2 innings of 10 overs each. The new format will offer More Cricket, More Entertainment, and More Fun with the Cine Stars from 8 teams representing the respective Film Industries (Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers, Chennai Rhinos, Kerala Strikers, Bengal Tigers, Bhojpuri Dabanggs, Mumbai Heroes and Punjab De Sher) competing for the CCL 2023 crown.

This 5-weekend tournament, a never-before entertainment, and competition will be played in 5 cities.

The month-long Sportainment affair will kickstart on the 18th and 19th of February 2023 from Raipur with each team playing its opening games. The league will continue every weekend till the semi-finals on 18th March and the grand finale on 19th March at Hyderabad. Fans from every nook of India will be able to tune in and watch the tournament in their favorite languages as the broadcast partner Zee Network will televise the entire season on 7 channels. Parle has also signed up to be a title sponsor.

According to Mr. Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Founder & Managing Director of Celebrity Cricket League, “We are delighted to bring back the Reimagined, Refreshed, and Reloaded edition of Celebrity Cricket League 2023. This season offers More Cricket, More Celebrities, and More Fun for the visitors with the new format of a T20 with 2 innings of 10 overs per team. This new format will give celebrities more cricket and visitors more fun with their favorite cine stars as they compete fiercely for the CCL 2023 crown.”

Like in the past, CCL teams have a power-packed star cast ie. Salman Khan himself is the team ambassador of Mumbai Heroes owned by Sohail Khan. The audience will also see Kiccha Sudeep in action as the icon player for Kannada Bulldozers, along with Sonu Sood, the captain of Punjab De Sher. Captain of the Bhojpuri Dabanggs is Manoj Tiwari; Arya leads Chennai Rhinos, Akhil Akkineni leads Telugu Warriors, the captain of the Bengal Tigers, Jisshu Sengupta, Captain of Kerala Strikers, Kunchacko Boban; and many other A-list stars represent their teams. Media veteran Raj Nayak along with Vishnu Induri the Founder and Managing Director of the Celebrity Cricket League and Mayank Shah from Parle Biscuits unveiled the CCL 2023 trophy

CCL 2023 is all set to thrill cricket and movie fans alike in its new season – Reimagined, Refreshing, and Reloaded!

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, 15 February 2023: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated 20 tourist police stations in the major tourist and spiritual places from his camp office in Tadepalli on Tuesday.

“We are starting another good program under the police department. Unlike in the past, many good reforms are being implemented, which has never happened before like women police available at the village level through secretariats. Zero FIR has been made available for the first time in the state,” said Chief Minister Jagan.

“We are also setting up a receptionist at the police stations to stand with the complainants. Further, Disha App has crossed over 1 Crore 20 Lakh downloads. Once the person presses the SOS button, within five or ten minutes, the police officer will respond like an elder brother and a younger brother to help. They call and ask for information… If they do not respond on the phone, they go there themselves and stand by them.,” he added.

“As part of such changes, today we are setting up tourist police stations in 20 tourist and spiritual areas,” said CM Jagan. Speaking on the security of the people visiting tourist areas and spiritual places, he said the department has identified key locations and set up kiosks that are connected to the local police station.

Each kiosk is designed to have around 6 staff working in two shifts. They are supervised by an officer of the rank of SI or ASI. A dedicated telephone number will also be displayed for anyone in distress. All the staff are given a special telephone number, radio set, first aid box, map of the area, emergency telephone numbers, and vehicles, said the Chief Minister.

He added that the government is taking necessary measures to ensure that the tourists and pilgrims in the area are safe. Henceforth, these tourist police stations will start working towards providing the necessary assurance for a fearless stay in tourist areas and spiritual areas.

“All these steps have been taken to ensure women’s safety and not cause any inconvenience to the tourists in the area. It will also stand as another golden chapter in the police department,” said CM Jagan.He said, “Half of the staff working in tourist police stations are women who can help the women in distress.”

New Delhi, February 14, 2023: Muscle & Strength India, one of the country’s leading retailers of fitness supplements & nutritional products has signed renowned fitness influencer and athlete Tarun Gill as its Brand Ambassador. As part of this association and one of the biggest deals in the fitness industry, Tarun will be spearheading several initiatives for the brand in the space of health, wellness and nutrition and also appear in multiple campaigns which will run across multiple platforms promoting the brand. The regional connection coupled with the immense popularity of Tarun Gill in the fitness arena will help the brand create solid footholds and increase brand recall as well as market share especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. This partnership also showcases the brand’s commitment to the local and regional athletic scene and drives the message of healthy supplements for active lifestyle & good health.

After working with leading corporates, Tarun took up fitness as a full-time career, becoming India’s first full time fitness Youtuber and his transformation has won him accolades globally. With a fan base of over 10 million across his social networking platforms, Tarun Gill has inspired many with his fitness journey and is a classic example of willpower and determination. His interviews have garnered more than 10 billion views and have changed the lives of over 200 Indian athletes helping them with sponsorships and recognitions. In his YouTube talk show TG Talks, Tarun has featured over 500 Indian athletes cutting across all sports including bodybuilding, wrestling, kabaddi, and athletics. Tarun had also launched India’s biggest fitness league, IFL, along with Bollywood actor, Suniel Shetty.

Muscle and Strength India, which currently has 25 stores spread across multiple cities has the widest range with over 1000 fitness supplements and nutrition products from 42+ brands. The company offers a comprehensive range of genuine high-quality fitness supplements and nutritional products across categories such as proteins, vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements etc manufactured by international fitness brands under a single roof. These products are used for athletic performance, fitness and overall wellness. The company is looking to expand aggressively in the country through franchisee route as it seeks to deepen its presence in India’s growing nutritional supplement space.

Speaking on the association Mr. Praveen Chirania, Founder, of Muscle and Strength India, said, “We needed a credible face who could help people understand the role of supplementation in addition to a balanced diet. We are immensely happy to have Tarun Gill onboard as our brand ambassador he has carved a distinctive niche of himself in the fitness sector and hence our association with him is a natural choice. His transformation in recent times has been truly inspirational to many across the globe. His versatile, vibrant, energetic and lively personality knits a perfect horizon and panache for our brand. This association aligns with our plan to further fortify our footprint across the country, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities where he has a strong fanbase and create many more captivating stories fuelled by healthy fitness supplements & nutritional products.”

“It’s an honor for me to partner with one of India’s fastest growing brands as we share a common set of values. I am more than happy to endorse Muscle and Strength India because I have been using these products for the last couple of years and the results are clearly visible. Our lifestyle today is fast-paced and it is difficult to keep up with all the required nutrients that are essential on a daily basis for the body and general well-being. People should understand the virtues of being fit, healthy, and eating right.” said Tarun Gill.

“Tarun exemplifies our commitment to fitness which is unparalleled. This makes him the perfect partner to further amplify our ethos of helping people live better, healthier lives. With the increasing focus on fitness and healthy living, it is important for us to come to the forefront and provide customers with options to get fit the right way and also provide them with the energy required to fulfill their responsibilities in different facets of their daily lives. The brand also lends its support to aspiring bodybuilding athletes from across the country and also associates with the major bodybuilding and fitness events in an effort to keep the culture of fitness alive.” added Praveen.

India is at an apex of a fitness revolution where the larger population embraces the fitness industry. In a short span of time, Muscle & Strength India has already made its mark with its authentic and genuine health supplements and endorsed by celebrities and athletes like Mika Singh, Prince Narula, and Shreyas Talpade amongst others. Muscle & Strength India has also won the award for Best Health Supplement Chain in India recently which was presented by renowned Indian actor and film producer Arbaaz Khan.

Bengaluru, February 14, 2023: Myntra, one of the leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle destinations of the country, has released a series of ad films featuring its brand ambassadors, Ranbir Kapoor and Kiara Advani as a part of its latest brand campaign, ‘Be Extraordinary Every Day’. Myntra offers its customers the best of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, from a wide selection of over 6000 leading international, domestic, and D2C brands and a whopping 1.7 million trend-first styles at a wide range of price points. The brand campaign is aimed at highlighting Myntra’s unique offering for every customer across the country and fulfilling their everyday fashion needs, thus elevating the everyday fashion quotient of the country.

Ranbir Kapoor and Kiara Advani appear individually in two films each, with Ranbir showcasing men’s casual wear while Kiara, women’s ethnic and western wear. Both celebrated actors and style icons, Ranbir and Kiara’s casual dressing sense and uber-stylish demeanor are admired by their fans across the country. Their personas, unmistakable swagger, and strong collective appeal across the country, are poised to position Myntra as the preferred destination to elevate one’s everyday fashion.

As part of the association, the actors join the power-packed ensemble of superstars, who are promoting Myntra’s fashion proposition and showcasing the platform’s wide range of offerings and services, across electronic and digital mediums while also playing a crucial role in enabling Myntra to deepen its connection with their wide fanbase.

Bengaluru, 14th February 2023: Premier global nutrition company, Herbalife Nutrition India, is partnering with the world’s No.3 para-badminton athlete, Palak Kohli as a nutrition sponsor.

Kohli’s exceptional athletic skills, positive spirit, and unwavering determination embody the values of Herbalife Nutrition and represent the brand’s mission of empowering people to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Palak has established a strong name in the world of sports, winning numerous accolades and titles in Para-Badminton. Despite facing several challenges and obstacles in her journey, she continues to inspire others with her incredible resilience and commitment to the sport.

With more than 150 sponsored teams and athletes around the world, Herbalife Nutrition has a proven track record of working with athletes, using the science and innovation within its products and the support and knowledge of its experts to help them optimize their performance.

Currently, Palak Kohli is world no.3 in Women’s doubles SL3–SU5 in para-badminton in the BWF (Badminton World Federation) rankings. She was the youngest para-badminton athlete in the world and the first and only para-badminton athlete from India to qualify for the Tokyo Paralympics in three events – singles, doubles & mixed doubles – finishing 4th in mixed doubles.

“We are thrilled to welcome Palak Kohli to the Herbalife Nutrition family,” said Ajay Khanna, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Herbalife Nutrition India. “Her dedication to the sport and her belief in the importance of good nutrition makes her an ideal partner for our brand. We look forward to working with her to support her sporting ambitions and furthering our mission of raising awareness of the importance of good nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle.”

“I am excited and honored to partner with Herbalife Nutrition India as my nutrition sponsor and be part of a team of sporting legends who share the same passion,” said Palak Kohli. “It’s great to be associated with a brand committed to helping sportspeople of all levels reach their full potential through good nutrition. I believe that this association with Herbalife Nutrition India will help me deliver my best performance and inspire others to live a healthy and active lifestyle.”

In India, Palak Kohli is the sixth Indian athlete and the first para-athlete to join the Herbalife Nutrition family. She follows in the footsteps of fellow Indian sporting legends, Virat Kohli, Mary Kom, Lakshya Sen, Manika Batra, and Smriti Mandhana.

HSNC University, one of the most promising multidisciplinary educational institutions in the country, held its First Convocation Ceremony at the Rama & Sundri Watumull Auditorium in K.C. College Campus, Churchgate on Saturday 11th February to award degrees to the first batch of students from completing their graduate and postgraduate programs from the university. The top rankers from 15 different programs were awarded a medal and a certificate.

The Convocation ceremony was presided over by the Honorable Governor of Maharashtra State and Chancellor of HSNC University, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The Chief Guest for the ceremony was Padma Vibhushan Dr Raghunath A. Mashelkar, FRA, Former Director General, of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost HSNC University, Prof Dr. Hemlata Bagla, Vice Chancellor HSNC University, and Dr Anil Harish, Trustee, and President of HSNC Board shared the dais with the dignitaries on this momentous occasion.

In her welcome address, Prof. Hemlata Bagla said, “We at HSNC University wish to continue our efforts in contributing to the process of nation-building, and also the overall societal welfare. We envision that the university leapfrogs into becoming one of the topmost universities in India in the times to come.” She emphasized the holistic pedagogy of HSNC University, built around projects, research experimentation, and experience that aids in the development of well-rounded individuals who can contribute constructively to society.

In his address, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Provost, HSNC University Mumbai, quoted Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who had said, “If the seeds of good humanity and good culture are sown, the reward of a rich harvest can be reaped by generations to come.” He stressed the point that HSNC University Mumbai is probably the first university in the country to adopt suggestions given in the new education policy.

In his Convocation address, Padmasri Dr. Mashelkar congratulated the first batch of graduating students and stressed that the 1st batch is always special. He asked the students to focus on value-based education, and aspire to create the Bharat of their dreams, a Bharat that is Santulit, Su-Sanskrit, Su-vidya, Samruddh, Sushasit, Surakshit, and most importantly Swanandit Bharat.

He expressed his faith in the vision and aptitude of the current generation that wants to create indigenous tech giants such as Microsoft and Google within the shores of India. Since 2016, he said there’ve been 100 plus unicorns, the number touching 44 in 2021 – almost one unicorn per week! What is more promising, he said, is that “50% of the unicorns have been set from founders who hail from tier-3 cities –thus fulfilling our vision of inclusion, justice and democratization. He said that one must always remember the 3 P’s in life Purpose, Perseverance and Passion, and also stressed on the value of focus in one’s life.

In his Presidential address – Chancellor Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari congratulated the management of the university and the first graduating batch of students. He elaborated that HSNC State Cluster University was formed under the vision of the Central Government to create smaller cluster universities for more efficient management. In his address, he said, The HSNC University is bound to be among the top-most universities in the country in the coming future. The VC and Provost are immersed into transforming the HSNC university and constituent colleges into sustainable world-class university. Realize the Prime Minister’s dream of India being a Jagat Guru.”

To the graduating batch, he extended his warm wishes. He said, “you are all excellent businesswomen, scientists, and researchers. Now, you have to work harder to prove your worth. If not unicorns, you are definitely unique! Because you have the privilege of studying at the HSNC university.”

Also present on the occasion were Shri Dr. Kishu Mansukhani, Immediate Past President of the HSNC Board, Ms. Maya Shahani, HSNC Board Trustee, Honourable Vice-Chancellors of Universities in Maharashtra, HSNC Board members, University Deans, University Officers, principals of the constituent colleges and HSNC board colleges and the members of the Dept of Higher Education.