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NIXI and MeitY announce BhashaNet portal to foster digital inclusion across nation

S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY Government of India, will attend the event as the Chief Guest, further emphasising the Government’s support for digital inclusivity initiatives. (Representative Image: Rodion Kutsaiev via Unsplash)

The theme of the event, ”BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance,” highlights NIXI’s dedication to ensuring that individuals, regardless of language or script, can fully participate in the digital world.

Wipro appoints Anne-Marie Rowland as CEO of Capco

Rowland joined Capco 14 years ago and has deep Consulting expertise in business change management, innovation, and transformation.

Lance Levy, who led Capco as CEO for over a decade, assumes a Strategic Advisor role to continue to support Capco and Wipro’s overall Consulting strategy.

Central Government designates PIB Fact Check Unit as official fact-checking body under IT Rules 2021 clause

The PIB Fact Check Unit started its operations in November 2019. (Image source: MyGov.in)

The PIB’s fact check unit has been appointed as the Central Govt fact check unit, as per the notification.

Gaurav Soni appointed as Perfetti Van Melle’s head of media

In his career spanning over 15 years, Soni has worked with some of the top companies and agencies like Samsung Electronics, Starcom, Mindshare, Dainik Jagran, Lodestar Universal Mccann, Dentsu Communications, The Nielsen Company.

In his last role, Soni was head of media at Domino’s. He joined the company in 2022.

Exclusive: India is ready to host 2030’s Youth Olympics and 2036’s Summer Olympics: MIB’s Anurag Thakur

Thakur shared, “We should all keep sports at the forefront. It’s a soft power."

“Modiji has made it very clear. India is ready to host the Olympics. India will participate in the bid to host the 2030’s Youth Olympics and 2036’s Summer Olympics,” Thakur said.

Exclusive: Rs. 4 lakh crore sale of local items after PM’s appeal to choose local: MIB’s Anurag Thakur

Thakur said, “4 lakh crore sale happened of local items. This happened after PM appealed for ‘Vocal for Local’ and he asked people to buy local products. This shows how much people consider PM.” (Image source: official website - anuragthakur.in)

At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2024, Anurag Thakur, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting spoke about India’s incredible growth over the years and how India will be the country too look at for leading various initiatives. Thakur has been very passionate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative ‘Vocal For Local’.

Goonj Raha hai Bharat, India is no longer aping the west: Prasoon Joshi and Amitabh Kant on brand Bharat

"We are currently, no.1 in digitisation, no.1 in infrastructure, no.1 in growth. India is contributing to 20 percent of the world's growth. This is the time to work on branding. This time will never come again," Kant said.

At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2024, Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and CEO & CCO, McCann Worldgroup India and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant were in conversation about Brand Bharat and what the transition from India to Bharat brings for the people and nation.

Author: Aashrey Baliga