Category: Quantum Brief

Bajaj Auto along with Nitin Gadkari launch world’s first CNG motorcycle

CNG combustion produces approximately 26.7 percent less CO2 emissions than petrol, contributing to mitigating climate change. Additionally, CNG vehicles emit 85 percent lower NMHC’s (non-methane hydrocarbons) and 43 percent less NOx (nitrogen oxide).

This innovation in the two-wheeler industry will provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petrol motorcycles.

Byju’s to face audit unless salaries are paid, says NCLT

The NCLT said that an audit would be carried out by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) if the detect company fails to pay salaries.

A Bengaluru bench said on Thursday, “You are a company that is functioning. Surely you should be having revenues,” upon hearing the pleas of unpaid employees.

OnePlus India appoints Chinese exec as head of India operations amid govt’s push for local talent

OnePlus India has not had an Indian exec at the helm of its local operations since Navnit Nakra’s exit in June 2023. (Image source: Unsplash)

The Indian government has been pushing for the appointment of locals in top decision-making roles. However, a lot of Chinese handset brands are yet to start pursuing this initiative, largely because of the ongoing scrutiny and legal concerns.

BREAKING: MIB advisory on SDC; Only Food & Health sectors to upload self-declaration certificate for ads

On June 25, Ministry, while addressing the issues and softening its stance on the SDC matter, noted that it wants to work towards limiting the scope to the food and health sector. (Representative image by Josh Frenette via Unsplash)

The advisory by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting comes after it met with
the industry stakeholders including Meta, Google, ISA, DNPA, and others on June 25, where it acknowledged the suggestion to limit the mandate to the food and health sectors only.

SoCheers wins the digital mandate for ASUS India

A leader in motherboards and gaming products, ASUS is also one of the top three consumer notebook manufacturers globally.

The account was won following a multi-agency pitch involving several rounds of presentations and will be handled from the agency’s Mumbai office.

Brazil suspends Meta’s new AI privacy policy

ANDP said that there is "imminent risk of serious and irreparable or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of affected holders.” (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

ANDP’s preventive measures put a hold on the processing of personal data across all of Meta products, including those of people who don’t use any of the company’s platforms.

Give work the chance to find its own greatness: Rahul Mathew of DDB Mudra Group

Cannes is increasingly becoming a show about creativity that leads to strong results. The more time your work gets in the market, the more results you get to play with, says Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer, DDB Mudra Group.

Rahul Mathew, Chief Creative Officer, DDB Mudra Group, reflects on India’s performance at Cannes Lions this year. He notes that the more time one’s work gets in the market, the more results one gets to play with.