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Kerala Becomes First State With Hallmarking Centers In Every District
Kerala, the southern state of India, has achieved a remarkable milestone by inaugurating a hallmarking center in Idukki. This achievement has solidified Kerala'... Kerala, the southern state of India, has achieved a remarkable milestone by inaugurating a hallmarking center in Idukki. This achievement has solidified Kerala's position as the first state in India to establish hallmarking centers in all of its 14 districts. The Bureau of Indian Standards mandated the practice of hallmarking with the primary goal of protecting consumers, especially those who might not be well-versed with the intricacies of the gold market, from potential exploitation by unscrupulous jewelers.
SBI appointed Cricket Icon MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador
State Bank of India (SBI) has onboarded Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, as its brand ambassador. "Dhoni's remarkable capacity to ma... State Bank of India (SBI) has onboarded Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former Indian cricket team captain, as its brand ambassador. "Dhoni's remarkable capacity to maintain composure in stressful situations and his renowned ability for clear thinking and rapid decision-making under duress makes him the ideal choice that resonates with SBI, to connect with its customers and stakeholders across the country," the bank said in a statement. Dinesh Kumar Khara, Chairman, SBI, said, "Dhoni's association with SBI as a satisfied customer makes him a perfect embodiment of our brand's ethos."
PM Modi dedicated projects worth ?5950 Crore in Gujrat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 5,950 cro... Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around Rs 5,950 crore in the northern region of the state on Monday. A major chunk of these projects, worth around Rs 5,130 crore, were related to the railways. "Today, many works related to railways have been done. Gujarat has got projects worth more than Rs 5,000 crore today," PM Modi said in Gujarati, addressing a public gathering at Dabhoda village in Mehsana district. The railways, he added, would play an important role in the development of industries and tourism in the region. Dabhoda village is near Vadnagar, PM Modi's hometown.