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15 Oct

Three in four heart patients in India now under 50, TATA AIG survey reveals

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A nationwide survey conducted by TATA AIG General Insurance has revealed a worrying trend of younger Indians facing serious heart conditions. According to responses from nearly 300 cardiologists, 74% reported that a majority of their heart patients are under the age of 50, with 36% in the 31–40 age group and 38% aged 41–50. Stress, unhealthy diets, and sedentary lifestyles were identified as key drivers. The survey also highlighted alarming patient behavior. Nearly 78% of doctors said patients often ignore chest pain, fatigue, and breathlessness—the primary early warning signs of heart issues. Over 60% noted that patients typically seek treatment…

15 Oct

Equirus, Sapient Finserv merge to form top 10 independent wealth platform with Rs 35,000 crore AUM

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Equirus Group has merged with Sapient Finserv Group in an equity swap deal, creating a combined platform among the top 10 non-bank independent wealth managers in the country. The merger brings total Assets Under Management (AUM) to ₹35,000 crore, significantly expanding Equirus’ footprint in wealth management and family office services. Headquartered in Pune, Sapient Finserv currently manages ₹13,500 crore in AUM with a robust monthly SIP book of ₹65 crore. Post-merger, Sapient Finserv founders Amit Bivalkar and Pallav Bagaria join the leadership team and board of Equirus Wealth, ensuring shared governance and strategic alignment. “Combining Equirus’ investment banking expertise with…

15 Oct

Medanta’s ‘Banno Ki Rasm’ crosses 8 million views, raises breast cancer awareness nationwide

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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon has made a significant impact in breast cancer awareness with its newly launched film, Banno Ki Rasm, which has already garnered over 8 million views across social media platforms. The 2-minute 28-second film, part of Medanta’s “Jaanta Hai Medanta” initiative, reimagines the self-breast exam as a tradition of strength and self-care, urging women to adopt it as a monthly ritual. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman & Managing Director of Medanta, emphasized the importance of empowering women and breaking the stigma surrounding breast cancer. “Women are the backbone of a progressive society… Through this film, Medanta addresses a key…

14 Oct

Silver hits all-time high

Purbalee DuttaLatest

Silver prices surged to a record high above $52.50 an ounce, driven by a major short squeeze in London and rising global demand for safe-haven assets. Spot silver rose up to 0.4% to $52.5868 an ounce, surpassing the previous all-time high from January 1980, set during the Hunt brothers' attempt to corner the market. Gold also reached a new peak, extending its rally for the eighth consecutive week. A liquidity crunch in London has triggered a global rush for silver, with prices in London outpacing those in New York. This has led traders to ship silver bars via transatlantic flights—typically…

14 Oct

IATA Projects Massive Cost Surge Across Global Aviation Industry

Mohini BarmanInternational

Global airlines are bracing for a colossal supply-chain cost burden in 2025—estimated at over US$11 billion—according to a joint report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and consultants Oliver Wyman. The additional costs are driven by a confluence of factors: persistent disruptions in the supply chain, rising fuel expenses, parts shortages, maintenance delays, and the need to stockpile spare inventory. Of the $11 billion total, about $4.2 billion is attributed to extra fuel usage because many older aircraft must remain in service longer than planned. Some $3.1 billion comes from increased maintenance costs, $2.6 billion from leased engines to…

14 Oct

Padma Shri Arup Kumar Dutta and Ex-DGP Kula Saikia announce Nalanda Literature Festival 2025 in Guwahati

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The Nalanda Literature Festival (NLF) 2025 was announced for the North East in a vibrant interactive session held at Jyoti Chitraban, Kahilipara, Guwahati, celebrating the theme of “Legacy, Language & Literature.” The festival, scheduled from December 21 to 25, 2025, in Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, aims to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary creativity in collaboration with Nalanda University. The event was graced by Ex-DGP and eminent writer Sh. Kula Saikia as Chief Guest and Shri Kalyan Chakravarthy, ACS, Cultural Affairs Department, as Guest of Honour. Chairperson D. Aaliya, Festival Director Ganga Kumar, and Padma Shri Arup Kumar Dutta joined other notable…

14 Oct

VP Kiran Zimba was brutally attacked, and the Citizen Action Party denounces this as being connected to SKM

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S) on Monday strongly condemned a violent attack on its Vice President, Kiran Zimba, alleging that miscreants carried out the assault at Rhenock. The party accused the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) of orchestrating the attack, calling it a “cowardly and barbaric act.” In an official statement, CAP-S described the incident as reflective of “the fear and frustration of those in power” and demanded immediate and strict action by the state government and law enforcement agencies against the perpetrators. The party emphasized that violence has no place in a democracy and warned that such acts threaten…

14 Oct

October 15th’s Mega Health Camp: Free medical care for all ages

Banasree SarkarAssam

During a press conference at the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) Officers' Conference Room, Hon. Executive Member (i/c Medical) Samuel Changsan announced that a Mega Health Camp would be organized on October 15, 2025. The North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) organized the health camp with the goal of providing the general population with comprehensive and inclusive healthcare services, with a focus on children and adolescents with long-term or chronic illnesses. The N.L. Daulagupu Sports Complex in Haflong will host the event, where locals can receive free medical care, early diagnosis, and professional counsel from medical specialists. Emphasizing the scope…

14 Oct

Assam govt issues eviction notice to 1,200 family in Hojai Forest Division

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Hojai Forest Division is planning a major eviction operation in the Jamuna–Moudenga Reserved Forest under Doboka, targeting longstanding encroachments on forest land. The move comes after the department issued formal notices to residents living within the protected area. According to officials, approximately 1,258 families who have constructed homes and settlements on the forest land have been served eviction notices. Occupants have been given a 15-day window to vacate the area voluntarily before the operation commences. The eviction drive is expected to cover several key locations, including Udmari, Jamunagaon, Nigam, and other adjoining villages within the reserved forest belt. Forest…

14 Oct

In the Zubeen Garg death case, AASU requests a transparent investigation and rejects the SIT meeting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Monday formally announced its decision to abstain from a Special Investigation Team (SIT) meeting probing the mysterious death of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore. The student body cited legal reasons, emphasizing that participation could inadvertently provide advantages to the accused during ongoing judicial proceedings. In an official statement, AASU president Utpal Sarma, general secretary Samiran Phukan, and chief advisor Dr. Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharjya said the union’s decision was made “consciously” after detailed consultations with senior advocates and jurists from the Gauhati High Court. The leadership clarified that the step was necessary to…