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24 Oct

Hello Ujjivan App drives Rs 690 crore in transactions, empower first-time digital banking users

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank’s Hello Ujjivan mobile app has facilitated over ₹690 crore in financial transactions, marking a significant milestone in digital banking for first-time users. Specifically designed for microbanking customers, 98% of whom are women, the app has enabled ₹277 crore in loan repayments, ₹358 crore in deposits, ₹34 crore in individual loan disbursements, and facilitated over 36,000 Hospicare insurance purchases worth ₹2.4 crore. More than five lakh loan acknowledgements have been completed digitally, reducing the need for in-branch visits. Launched as “India’s first voice-visual-vernacular mobile banking app,” Hello Ujjivan operates in 11 Indian languages, including Assamese, Hindi, Bengali,…

24 Oct

Tata Tea Agni Leaf launches Tikuli art – inspired festive packs,strengthens regional connect this Chhath Puja

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Tata Tea Agni Leaf, Bihar and Jharkhand’s leading tea brand, has unveiled limited-edition Chhath Puja packs featuring the 800-year-old Tikuliartform, celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage. Designed under the guidance of Padma Shri awardee Mr. Ashok Kumar Biswas, the festive packs visually narrate the four-day rituals of NahayKhay, Kharna, SandhyaArghya, and UshaArghya, blending traditional Tikuli motifs with Mithila painting elements. Accompanying the launch is a TVC that captures the essence of Chhath Puja—devotion, family togetherness, and reverence—through symbolic depictions like kharnakikheer, thekua, daura, and arghya, interwoven with glimpses of the Tikuli-inspired packs. The film, enriched by a soul-stirring soundtrack, aims…

22 Oct

Manipal Hospitals Broadway successfully excises rare 7 cm parotid tumour in Mizoram patient

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Manipal Hospitals Broadway has successfully performed a complex surgery to remove a rare and deeply seated parotid tumour in 55-year-old Mizoram resident, Mrs. LallamZuali. The surgery, conducted by Dr. KinshukChatterjee and Dr. Harsh Dhar of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology team, lasted over six hours and was completed without major complications. The tumour, measuring approximately 7 cm and extending into the parapharyngeal space, was identified as a sarcomatoid transformation of an epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma after advanced molecular testing and imaging. Mrs. Zuali had presented with a swelling near her left ear, ear pain, and tongue numbness. A multidisciplinary approach ensured…

22 Oct

Classic Legends Makes Festive Season Shopping Easy with ‘Ride Now, Pay in 2026’ Offer

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Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd., known for reviving iconic motorcycles like Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA, has introduced a special festive financing scheme, allowing buyers to take home their dream bikes immediately and defer EMI payments until 2026. The offer, in partnership with L&T Finance Ltd., requires only interest payments for the first two months, with full EMI repayment beginning in January 2026. The scheme covers all models, including the premium BSA Gold Star 650, and extends up to 36 months with quick, 10-minute loan approvals. Sharad Agarwal, Chief Business Officer at Classic Legends, said, “Our ‘Ride Now, Pay in 2026’ offer…

22 Oct

Ujjivan SFB reports robust Q2 growth; profit rises 18% QoQ, secured loan share hits 47%

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Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. [BSE: 542904; NSE: UJJIVANSFB] on Friday reported a strong financial performance for Q2 FY26, with net profit rising 18.2% quarter-on-quarter to ₹122 crore. The bank’s secured loan book grew 52.9% year-on-year to ₹16,173 crore, comprising 46.8% of total loans, while gross disbursements hit a record ₹7,932 crore, up 47.6% YoY. Deposits climbed 15.1% YoY to ₹39,211 crore, with CASA deposits rising 22.1% to ₹10,783 crore. Net interest income increased 7.7% QoQ to ₹922 crore, reversing a three-quarter declining trend. Asset quality remained healthy, with GNPA at 2.45% and bucket-X collection efficiency steady at 99.5%. The…

20 Oct

MEA Awards BLS International Prestigious Contract for Indian Visa Application Centers

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BLS International Services Limited (BLS International) has been awarded a prestigious three-year contract by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, to establish and operate Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in China. The contract, effective from October 14, 2025, covers key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, and aims to provide streamlined, secure, and customer-friendly visa services. Under the agreement, BLS International will manage the IVACs with enhanced infrastructure, advanced technology, and multilingual staff, ensuring a seamless experience for applicants. Speaking on the occasion, Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International, said, “We are honoured to receive…

20 Oct

Vishal Mishra’s Pagalpan Tour 2025-26: Kotak Credit Cardholders Get Exclusive Access

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Popular contemporary singer Vishal Mishra has announced his highly anticipated India Tour 2025–26, titled ‘Pagalpan Tour’, set to traverse seven cities including Delhi/Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, with additional cities to be revealed soon. The tour, scheduled between November 2025 and February 2026, will feature Mishra’s chart-topping hits such as Kaise Hua, Pehle Bhi Main, Jaan Ban Gaye, Manjha, and his latest single Tum Ho Toh. Kotak Mahindra Bank, presenting partner for the tour, is offering exclusive presale access for Kotak Credit Cardholders starting October 23, 2025, for select cities, while general ticket sales will begin October…

20 Oct

For festive season, Samsung launches 4-Hour Installation & Demo Service

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Samsung India has unveiled its 4-Hour Superfast Installation & Demo Service to enhance the festive shopping experience, offering customers rapid setup and personalised product demonstrations for a range of consumer durables including refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwaves, and televisions. The service promises installation within four hours of registration (within municipal limits), eliminating delays and ensuring customers can enjoy their purchases immediately. Expert service engineers also provide one-on-one demonstrations and guidance on connecting devices to Samsung Smart Things, enabling integrated, AI-powered home experiences. “Festivals are about celebrating togetherness, not waiting for setups. With our 4-Hour Superfast Installation & Demo Service,…

18 Oct

Project Ksheersagar: Abbott’s Initiative to Boost Indian Dairy Farmers’ Income and Milk Production

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Abbott’s Project Ksheersagar is making waves in India’s dairy sector by empowering farmers, improving milk production, and creating a resilient supply chain for nutrition products. Launched in 2022 in partnership with international non-profit TechnoServe, the initiative currently reaches over 12,000 dairy farmers and 51,000 dairy animals across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The program focuses on farmer training in dairy farm management, financial literacy, and business practices. Infrastructure support, including 130 village-based milk collection centers with cold storage, has enabled farmers to increase milk production by 55%, reduce veterinary costs by 60%, and double their incomes. Abbott expects…

18 Oct

Mitigating Effects of Digital Addiction on Young Minds

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DR SAURABH MEHROTRA, DIRECTOR, NEUROSCIENCES, MEDANTA – THE MEDICITY If the early 1900s was the Age of Machines, the present period will surely be known as the Age of the Smartphone: today, phones have become integral to daily life, influencing communication, education, and entertainment. A recent government survey revealed that over 85% of Indian households now own a smartphone, with North Eastern states ahead of the rest of the country with respect to students’ access to smartphones. However, this pervasive digital environment presents a significant challenge for the developing minds of children and adolescents: the potential for problematic screen use,…