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30 Apr

Cleartrip partners with IRCTC to launch train bookings on platform

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Online travel platform Cleartrip, a part of Flipkart, has entered the train ticket booking segment through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the official ticketing arm of Indian Railways. With the launch, Cleartrip has expanded its travel services portfolio to include flights, hotels, trains, buses and holiday packages, strengthening its position as a multi-modal travel platform. The company said users will now be able to search, book and manage train journeys directly through the app. The platform will offer access to train bookings across India, including General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines.…

30 Apr

India’s M&A Momentum Holds Strong in 2026 as Innovative Risk Mitigation and Insurance Strategies Drive Deal Confidence

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India continues to emerge as a standout destination for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2026, offering investors a rare combination of growth potential and increasingly predictable risk dynamics. According to Vikas Pareek, Head of Transaction Solutions, India at Aon, the country’s dealmaking landscape is being shaped not by the absence of risk, but by the market’s improved ability to understand, quantify and manage it. At a time when global M&A activity remains uneven, India is being priced differently compared to other emerging markets. Political continuity, regulatory consistency and a rules-based approach to foreign investment have contributed to greater investor confidence…

30 Apr

Britannia 5050 launches premium cheeze and caramel dipped sandwich range

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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…

30 Apr

NPCI’s digital safety push seen as key to sustaining India’s expanding cashless economy

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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…

30 Apr

Vahan.ai launches Rs 1 crore placement league 2026 to boost recruitment entrepreneurs

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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…

29 Apr

Medanta highlights need for long-term kidney transplant care, awareness in Northeast

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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.…

29 Apr

HPCL delivers over 335 lakh LPG cylinders in April, strengthens nationwide supply network

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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…

29 Apr

India–New Zealand FTA opens new chapter in trade, investment ties: Jaishankar

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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…

29 Apr

Oriflame expands fragrance portfolio with launch of ‘Love Potion Cherry on Top’ range in India

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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…

29 Apr

Doctors at Medanta Warn of Silent Surge in Pediatric Liver Disease in Guwahati, Emphasizes Early Detection

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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…