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Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, has announced the launch of its ICONiQ WINTER International Grain Whisky in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Following strong consumer demand in Maharashtra, the move marks ABD’s first expansion of India’s only winter-focused whisky into northern markets. The brand has seen exceptional growth this year, doubling volumes and market share in the prestige whisky segment. In Uttar Pradesh, ICONiQ now ranks as the No. 2 brand, crossing 1 million cases within just five months of the financial year. Haryana has also recorded significant gains in market share, reflecting robust…

Samsung TV Plus, India’s leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, has inked a first-of-its-kind content deal with top global Creators, including the worldwide premiere of Mark Rober’s first-ever dedicated FAST channel in India. The partnership introduces six curated channels, expanding Samsung TV Plus’ portfolio to over 160 channels accessible on more than 14 million Samsung Smart TVs across the country. Mark Rober, a former NASA engineer and one of the world’s most influential Creators with over 71 million subscribers, brings his unique mix of science, creativity, and entertainment to Indian audiences. “This channel is a way to spread curiosity…

Kolkata witnessed a burst of creativity, flavour, and experimentation as McDowell’s & Co. X Series hosted the first edition of its ‘Flavour Studio Takeover’ at AMPM Coffee and Cocktail Bar on November 13 and 14. The two-day event marked the beginning of the brand’s nationwide journey to reimagine cocktail culture, following its standout showcase at India Cocktail Week in Gurugram. The celebration brought together Kolkata’s top mixologists, creators, and flavour enthusiasts. Day one featured an exclusive advocacy session for the city’s bartending community, with experts discussing new-age bar technologies, modern ingredients, and innovation. The second day saw an electrifying bar…

The opening day of RozgarMela 2.0 in Siliguri saw a massive turnout on Saturday as thousands of jobseekers queued up for more than 10,000 employment opportunities offered by over 60 leading companies from across India. Organised by the Darjeeling Welfare Society, the fair is drawing aspirants from North Bengal, the hill districts and neighbouring regions. Top recruiters participating in the fair include HDFC, Axis Bank, Bandhan Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Electronics, Taj Group, ITC, Indigo Airlines and Apollo Hospitals, among several other employers offering PAN-India and regional placements. This year’s drive features a 100% in-person process, beginning…

In a landmark move to integrate sports, skills, and entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with the SPEFL Skill Council and the British Asian Trust, launched the “SportEdge Meerut” initiative, positioning the city as India’s model Sports Hub. The program aims to strengthen livelihoods, empower women entrepreneurs, and nurture young sporting talent while leveraging Meerut’s ₹1,500 crore sports goods industry, which contributes over 40% of India’s sports exports. The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, industry, finance, and development sectors, including representatives from ADB, World Bank, Microsoft, SBI Foundation, and ONGC Foundation. Discussions focused on enhancing…

Godrej Agrovet Limited on Thursday signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, announcing an investment of ₹70 crore to expand its dairy processing capacity and establish new Samadhan Centres for oil palm farmers. The MoU was signed in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Godrej Agrovet MD & CEO Sunil Kataria, and Rakesh Swami, Group President–Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Group. Chief Minister Naidu welcomed the partnership, calling it a crucial step toward strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s agri-food processing ecosystem and creating sustainable livelihoods. Sunil Kataria said the agreement reflects…

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, India’s leading jewellery retailer and the world’s fifth largest, has announced the global expansion of its flagship Hunger Free World initiative to Ethiopia. Following successful implementations in India and Zambia, the program aims to provide daily meals and educational support to children, targeting 10,000 students in Ethiopia by 2026 with an investment of USD 864,000. The announcement was made at the Malabar International Hub in Dubai Gold Souq, where Vice Chairman Abdul Salam K.P handed over the Letter of Intent to H.E. Asmelash Bekele, Consul General of Ethiopia in Dubai. “Extending this program to Ethiopia is…

The Indian government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework to integrate tribal products into domestic and international markets, aiming to strengthen indigenous entrepreneurship and foster inclusive growth. Union Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, addressing the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 alongside Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram, emphasized the strategic transformation from “Van Dhan to Vyapar Dhan,” focusing on market access, trade visibility, and sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities. Organized by DPIIT in collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs during Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary, the conclave saw participation from over 250 tribal enterprises and…

Dr. Tarun Kumar Saha says, The human body thrives on interdependence, and nowhere is this more evident than in the intricate link between the kidneys and the heart. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is no longer viewed as a renal disorder alone; it is increasingly recognized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which remains the leading cause of death in patients with kidney dysfunction. Understanding this critical connection is vital to improving patient outcomes through integrated care.Through a number of overlapping processes, kidney disease contributes to cardiovascular problems. Heart and blood vessel damage is largely caused by hypertension,…

Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited), one of India’s leading private general insurers, has successfully uncovered an INR 25 crore motor accident insurance fraud based on a fabricated third-party compensation claim. The fraud was orchestrated through a false FIR and misleading documentation submitted to the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT), Bhuj. The case originated from an FIR registered at Sanand Police Station under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. The complaint was filed by the alleged driver, who claimed that he was driving a Mahindra Xylo when a dog suddenly…