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In a significant push to boost financial inclusion and affordable housing in the North East, PNB Housing Finance Ltd. and Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. have inaugurated their first-ever branch in Guwahati, Assam. This marks a major step towards advancing the government’s ‘Housing for All’ initiative, with a focus on underserved areas in the region. The new branch will offer tailored housing finance solutions, specifically designed to bridge the home finance gap in the North East. Both companies aim to provide accessible loans for aspiring homeowners, in line with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The expansion is expected to enhance…

At GITEX Africa 2025, Africa’s largest tech and startup show, India underscored the importance of knowledge transfer and technology sharing for driving collective economic growth. With a focus on inclusive and equitable digitalization, the event brought together policy leaders, changemakers, and visionaries from across the globe to discuss collaborative efforts in advancing the digital economy. India’s fast-paced digitalization, exemplified by the country’s open-source Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) systems, has positioned it as a leader in global technological innovation. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon'ble Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, represented India at the summit, emphasizing India’s strides in AI…

A new peer-reviewed study has reaffirmed that daily consumption of almonds provides significant benefits for cardiometabolic health, supporting heart health, weight management, and gut microbiome. The consensus, reached by 11 leading scientists and physicians, concludes that eating almonds daily, especially 50g per day, can help reduce LDL cholesterol, lower diastolic blood pressure, and promote healthy weight management. The study, published in Current Developments in Nutrition, highlights that almonds are not only heart-healthy but also contribute to metabolic health by improving the gut microbiome. Almonds are rich in fiber, protein, and unsaturated fats, which help reduce body fat and support blood…

Amazon India has broadened its Smartchoice program to include tablets, targeting a category that witnessed 26% year-over-year growth in 2024. The move follows the program’s strong traction in the laptop segment, where 1 in 4 laptops sold this year on the platform was a Smartchoice recommendation. The Smartchoice program simplifies purchasing by offering expert-curated device recommendations tailored to specific use cases such as education, gaming, entertainment, and professional work. Each device must meet performance benchmarks set by an independent technical agency and comes with added benefits like No Cost EMI and bank discounts. Brands featured include Samsung, Lenovo, Asus, Honor,…