National :
State Bank of India - sbi INTOUCH
SBI
aims to transform the customer experience by delivering world-class service
through all of its customer channels. Its new branches, branded as sbiINTOUCH,
are equipped with interactive wall and table displays; remote experts that can
be reached instantly via high-definition videoconferencing; and multi-function
kiosks that provide services such as instant account opening with personalized
debit cards, and instant in-principle approvals for home, auto or education
loans. The branches are located in major metropolitan areas across India,
including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Ahmedabad.
President Pranab Mukherjee to make Twitter debut
Pranab Mukherjee, who already has a presence on social media site facebook and
enjoys 5.4 lakh likes, will be the first Indian President to be on twitter.
With this Mukherjee joins leaders across the
world who are connecting with the people directly. Sources said this is part of
the President's effort to be in constant touch with the public and make
Rashtrapati Bhavan accessible for the common man.
Sanjiv Singh takes over as IOC’s director of refineries
Sanjiv Singh took over as the Director (Refineries) of Indian Oil Corp
(IOC), the nation's largest oil firm. He took over from Raj Kumar Ghosh.A Chemical Engineer from IIT-Roorkee, Singh joined IOC in 1981 and has
worked in various positions at Mathura, Barauni and Panipat refineries.
No new taxes in Madhya Pradesh budget
The Madhya Pradesh government
proposed no newtaxes in the budget for 2014-15, that projects a fiscal
deficit of Rs 13,425 crore.
Presenting the budget in the state Assembly
here, Finance Minister Jayant Malaiyya said
that 34 implements used in agriculture have been exempted from tax.
International:
US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist
The United States has named
a mountain in Antarctica in honour of an eminent Indian-American scientist
whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided critical data
about animal populations.
Akhouri Sinha, adjunct professor in the department of genetics, cell biology and development at the University of Minnesota, was recognized by the US Geological Survey, which named the mountain Mt Sinha, for his work he did as an explorer in 1971-72.
Ratan Tata to receive Frost & Sullivan's GIL award
Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of the diversified conglomerate Tata Group, will receive the Growth, Innovation and Leadership Award
2014 by Frost & Sullivan.
The award will be presented in Mumbai on
September 23 during Frost & Sullivan's annual Growth, Innovation and
Leadership Executive Congress.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan receives top French honour
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was conferred with top French
civilian award -- 'Knight of the Legion of Honor'. Visiting
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius presented the prestigious award to the
48-year-old actor at a function for his outstanding contribution to cultural
diversity across the world.
Prasar Bharati to expand footprint in Europe
In a move to expand its footprint, public broadcaster 'Prasar Bharati'
is contemplating entering into the European market to present the Indian voices
to international audiences.
France has proposed giving India a 1 billion euro credit line for sustainable and urban development in the country over the next three years, France Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said.
Singapore offers assistance to Narendra Modi government for building smart cities
Singapore will help India to have smart cities and smart people. Some of the top companies of Singapore will now partner with India in Urban Development and Skill Development projects to help the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government achieve its manifesto promises.
Former
New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has been banned from cricket worldwide for life
after admitting match-fixing.
The 35-year-old will never be able to play, coach or
participate in any form of cricket after admitting 18 counts related to fixing
and deliberately underperforming while playing county cricket for Lancashire
and Sussex.
Wal-Mart starts virtual wholesale stores in
Hyderabad, Lucknow
Wal-Mart India launched its online wholesale platform in the country, offering the service in Hyderabad and Lucknow.
The e-commerce platform will provide the same range of products as its wholesale stores, as well as special items for members, Prior to the launch, Wal-Mart India organised workshops with members in the two cities to generate awareness about the initiative and to create a better understanding about website navigation, benefits and registration processes,the company said in a statement.
Google said on July 1, it would explore ways to incorporate
aspects of Songza into its existing streaming music service over the coming
months.
Wal-Mart India launched its online wholesale platform in the country, offering the service in Hyderabad and Lucknow.
The e-commerce platform will provide the same range of products as its wholesale stores, as well as special items for members, Prior to the launch, Wal-Mart India organised workshops with members in the two cities to generate awareness about the initiative and to create a better understanding about website navigation, benefits and registration processes,the company said in a statement.
Google Inc buys music streaming service Songza
Google Inc has acquired streaming music service
Songza, the Internet search company's latest move to play a bigger role in the
fast-growing online music business.
Google shutting down Orkut social network, to focus on more popular
services
Orkut, Google's first social networking site, will cease to
exist after September, with the Internet giant deciding to shut down the
service launched 10 years ago.
Google said it will shut down Orkut, which is very popular in
India and Brazil, on September 30.
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