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Britannia Industries has expanded its premium snacking portfolio with the launch of Britannia 5050 Cheeze Dipped and Caramel Dipped Crunchy Layered Sandwiches, marking a new phase for the brand that has been part of India’s snacking market for over three decades. The company said the new products build on the brand’s signature “50-50” concept of duality by combining crunch and melt in a single snack. Made with 22 baked layers for a crunchy texture and coated with cheese and caramel for a smooth finish, the new range aims to offer consumers a more premium snacking experience while remaining affordable for…

India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to witness strong growth, prompting the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to intensify consumer awareness around safe online transactions amid rising concerns over cyber fraud and payment scams. In its latest consumer advisory, NPCI outlined five important safety practices aimed at strengthening user confidence in digital payment platforms. The organisation advised customers to verify the recipient’s name before making payments and use only trusted and official payment applications or websites for transactions. It also warned users against sharing sensitive details such as UPI PINs, OTPs, or banking information with anyone, including individuals posing as…

Vahan.ai has launched the Vahan Placement League (VPL) 2026, a nationwide placement competition offering rewards worth more than ₹1 crore to recruitment entrepreneurs known as Vahan Leaders. The company said the initiative aims to help participants scale tech-enabled recruitment businesses while creating more employment opportunities across India. The 10-week competition, running from March 23 to May 31 alongside the IPL season, will see more than 1,000 Vahan Leaders compete across multiple job categories in partnership with over 20 employers. Participants will work to place candidates with firms such as Swiggy, Zepto, Zomato, Blinkit, and Amazon. The company said this year’s…

Patients undergoing kidney transplants require lifelong care, discipline and regular medical monitoring, doctors at Medanta – The Medicity said while highlighting the growing need for kidney transplant awareness and post-operative care across the Northeast. In a statement issued on April 28, Gurugram-based Medanta, recently ranked India’s best hospital in 2026 by Newsweek, said kidney transplantation remains the preferred treatment for many patients suffering from end-stage renal disease caused by conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Manish Jain, Senior Director, Nephrology at Medanta Gurugram, said awareness about post-transplant care is as important as understanding the surgery itself.…

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has delivered more than 335 lakh LPG cylinders across India between April 1 and April 27, 2026, underscoring the company’s ability to maintain uninterrupted cooking gas supply during periods of high demand. The state-run energy major said its extensive LPG infrastructure continues to operate as a “silent backbone” powering millions of households, businesses, and communities across the country. The supply chain, supported by bottling plants, distributors, and delivery networks, handled over 1,97,149 tanker dispatches during the period, including 10,505 tankers on April 27 alone. HPCL also expanded access to affordable energy solutions by supplying over…

Calling it a “historic milestone” in India–New Zealand relations, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the newly concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries would significantly deepen economic cooperation, strengthen strategic trust, and create fresh opportunities for businesses, professionals, and young people. The agreement, finalised on April 27 after years of negotiations, is being seen as a major breakthrough in bilateral trade relations between India and New Zealand. Under the pact, all Indian exports to New Zealand will receive duty-free access, while tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand goods entering the Indian market will either be…

Direct selling beauty brand Oriflame has introduced its new “Love Potion Cherry on Top” fragrance range in India, expanding its premium personal care portfolio with a cherry-and-chocolate-inspired scent collection aimed at fragrance enthusiasts. The newly launched range includes the “Love Potion Cherry on Top Eau de Parfum” priced at ₹4,899 and the “Love Potion Cherry On Top Hand Cream” priced at ₹469. The Eau de Parfum features an ambery fruity composition that blends mandarin, juicy cherry and lipstick accord in the opening notes, followed by black cherry, rose and Peru balsam at the heart. The fragrance settles into a warm…

Doctors at Gurugram-based Medanta –The Medicity, named India’s best hospital by Newsweek in 2026, are increasingly observing a rise in paediatric liver conditions -- especially metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver -- which are linked to changing lifestyles. Dr. B.C Roy National Awardee Dr. Neelam Mohan, Senior Director, Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Medanta Gurugram said high consumption of junk and processed foods, excess sugar intake, lack of physical activity and irregular routines contribute to childhood obesity and increase the risk of liver disease, including fatty liver, biliary atresia, and pediatric pancreatitis -- often misdiagnosed…

Godrej Enterprises Group has launched India’s first facial recognition-enabled home locker and introduced a range of smart connected security solutions at the Smart Home Expo 2026 in Mumbai, strengthening its focus on technology-driven safety products for modern homes. The company unveiled the NX Pro Ncrypt home locker, which combines facial recognition, biometric fingerprint access and digital PIN authentication in a single platform. Built with advanced AES encryption technology, the locker converts facial information into secure digital templates instead of storing images, enhancing privacy and data security. Users can choose between single-mode and dual-mode authentication for added protection. Alongside the launch,…

Reckitt has announced the launch of the “Harpic Safe Sanitation Programme – Bihar Chapter” in Motihari, East Champaran, under its flagship Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative, aimed at strengthening community hygiene and sanitation ecosystems through a service-led approach. The programme, launched in partnership with Jagran Pehel, introduces the “Power of 8” sanitation model designed to deliver sustained hygiene outcomes through scheduled cleaning systems, dedicated sanitation funding, trained manpower, supervision, hygiene infrastructure support, drain de-clogging, live tracking and data-driven monitoring. The initiative was formally launched in the presence of Radha Mohan Singh, senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from East…