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23 Oct

Birla Fertility and IVF enters Mizoram healthcare scheme, opening new opportunities for affordable treatment

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Birla Fertility and IVF has been empanelled under the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHCS), enabling eligible couples to access specialised in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment at its Guwahati centre with government-supported treatment costs. The partnership with the Mizoram State Health Care Society will also facilitate specialist fertility consultations through outpatient department (OPD) services in Aizawl. Eligible couples can approach the Chief Medical Officer’s office in Aizawl for referrals and authorisation before accessing treatment in Guwahati. Abhishek Aggrawal, CEO of Birla Fertility and IVF, said the initiative would help reduce financial barriers to fertility care. Dr Kalpana Jain, fertility specialist at the…

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23 Oct

ICICI Life Insurance plans 20,000 women advisor jobs, offering flexible careers without upfront investment

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ICICI Life Insurance Limited has announced plans to recruit 20,000 women advisors across India by the end of FY2027, offering homemakers, salaried professionals and businesswomen an opportunity to build careers as financial planners under its Narishakti initiative. Announced during Navratri, the recruitment drive marks the second anniversary of the initiative, launched in 2024 to empower women through training, professional support and flexible working schedules. The programme allows participants to pursue careers without upfront investment while balancing family responsibilities, gaining financial independence and helping families access insurance protection. As of September 30, 2026, the company had more than 78,000 women advisors,…

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23 Oct

India explores measures to ease visa hurdles for Bangladeshi applicants

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Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi has said that the Indian High Commission is examining visa-related difficulties faced by Bangladeshi applicants and exploring measures to facilitate the process, particularly for patients travelling to India for medical treatment. Trivedi gave the assurance during a meeting with a 10-member delegation of the Indian Media Correspondents' Association, Bangladesh (IMCAB), at the High Commission's conference hall in Baridhara on Thursday. The meeting began at 11.30 am. The delegation was headed by IMCAB president Shaheen Chowdhury and general secretary Masum Billah, who raised concerns over difficulties in obtaining Indian visas. Responding to the issues, the High…

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23 Oct

Coca-Cola India targets festive demand with expanded Navratri activations across Gujarat

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Coca-Cola India is strengthening its presence in Gujarat’s festive beverage market through a series of consumer engagement initiatives during Navratri, targeting high-footfall Garba venues, pandals, local markets, food outlets and popular gathering spots. The company’s activations will include the United Garba Mahotsav, recognised as the world’s largest Garba celebration, and festivities at Lukshmi Vilas Palace Heritage Garba. Coca-Cola has also partnered with RangMorla by Aditya Gadhvi, a popular Ahmedabad Garbapandal, as its beverage partner. The venue will feature beverage stalls, a Maaza mixology station and a dedicated selfie zone. The company will deploy Coke On Wheels to improve access to…

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23 Oct

Coca-Cola taps Kolkata’s Durga Puja celebrations to revive traditional adda culture

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Coca-Cola India is leveraging Kolkata’s Durga Puja festivities to revive the city’s traditional adda culture through ‘LaalMejhe’, a cultural initiative designed to recreate neighbourhood gathering spaces and encourage community engagement. Inspired by the courtyards, verandas and red oxide floors that historically hosted informal conversations, the campaign aims to reconnect people with Kolkata’s cultural heritage as traditional social spaces become less accessible amid urban development. The initiative seeks to complement pandal hopping, food and other festive activities by creating dedicated spaces for friends, families and acquaintances to gather. Karthik Subramanian, senior director of marketing at Coca-Cola TM India and Southwest Asia,…

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23 Oct

Britannia Marie Gold invites Bengal consumers to share Pujo memories and win gold coins

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Britannia Marie Gold has launched its ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’ campaign in West Bengal, inviting consumers to share their favouriteDurga Puja memories for a chance to win a gold coin. The campaign celebrates the little experiences that make Pujo memorable, from a newborn’s first festive celebration and grandparents sharing stories with children to neighbourhood volunteers taking a break after days of pandal preparations. It also highlights dhaak rehearsals, family reunions, late-night adda and conversations over cups of tea accompanied by Britannia Marie Gold biscuits. Siddharth Gupta, VP-Marketing, Britannia, said, “With ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, we wanted to celebrate…

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23 Oct

Britannia Marie Gold taps into Bengal’s festive market with ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’ campaign

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Britannia Marie Gold has launched its ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’ campaign in West Bengal, combining festive storytelling with consumer engagement by inviting people to share their cherished Durga Puja memories for a chance to win a gold coin. The campaign focuses on everyday festive experiences, including family gatherings, neighbourhood preparations, conversations over cups of tea and traditions passed down through generations. Through the initiative, the brand aims to strengthen its association with the cultural and emotional aspects of Pujo celebrations. Siddharth Gupta, VP-Marketing, Britannia, said, “With ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, we wanted to celebrate this very spirit by…

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23 Oct

HSBC Flash India PMI Rises to 56.7 in October Despite Moderation in Factory Employment

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India’s private sector activity experienced a robust acceleration in October, expanding at its fastest pace in four months driven by a noticeable recovery in new business demand and stronger momentum across services output. According to the latest HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which measures combined activity across both the manufacturing and services sectors, the private sector output index climbed to 56.7 in October from 55.9 in September. This marked the strongest growth reading recorded since June, continuing an impressive streak where the overall composite index has stayed above the critical 50-point expansion threshold for 63 consecutive months. A breakdown…

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16 Oct

BHIM Payments App launches Tatkal NPS for instant pension account opening

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NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has introduced Tatkal NPS on the BHIM Payments App, enabling eligible users to open National Pension System (NPS) accounts through a three-step digital process without visiting a branch or submitting fresh paperwork. Announced on October 14, the facility, introduced by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), uses existing bank-verified KYC details. Users need to enter their date of birth, select an eligible bank account and make an initial contribution through UPI. The service is currently available to customers of State Bank…

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16 Oct

Mizoram gets first CTVS department as SBIFML, Doctors For You strengthen cardiac care

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Mizoram has established its first Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at Zoram Medical College & Hospital (ZMCH), with support from SBI Funds Management Ltd (SBIFML) in partnership with Doctors For You (DFY), to expand access to specialised cardiac treatment in the state. The initiative also includes the upgradation of the hospital’s Intensive Cardiac Care Unit (ICCU). Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated the CTVS unit and upgraded ICCU at ZMCH in Aizawl on October 14. The CTVS Department recorded 37 cases between June and September 2026, including nine in June, five in July, 13 in August and 10 in September,…

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