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23 Oct

Britannia Marie Gold celebrates the little moments that make Pujo special in Bengal

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From a newborn’s first Pujo to grandparents sharing festive stories over cups of tea, Britannia Marie Gold is turning everyday celebrations into the centrepiece of its latest campaign, ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, launched across West Bengal. The campaign invites consumers to capture their most treasured Durga Puja memories and share the stories behind them for a chance to win a gold coin. It highlights the personal experiences that shape the festival, including family reunions, neighbourhood preparations, dhaak rehearsals, pandal decorations and conversations over tea and biscuits. Siddharth Gupta, VP-Marketing, Britannia, said, “With ‘My Pujo Moment of Gold’, we wanted…

23 Oct

Paytm taps Kolkata Metro network to expand digital ticketing ahead of Durga Puja

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Paytm has partnered with Kolkata Metro to introduce mobile QR ticket booking on its app ahead of Durga Puja 2026, targeting increased demand for convenient public transport during the festive season. The service will allow passengers to book journeys between any two metro stations, receive QR tickets on their mobile phones and scan them directly at entry gates, reducing the need to queue at ticket counters. One 97 Communications Limited, which operates Paytm, has secured exclusive mobile ticketing rights for at least one year under the partnership. Kolkata Metro will promote the service through its official communication channels, while Paytm…

23 Oct

BHIM Payments App brings instant NPS account opening to eligible users

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NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched Tatkal NPS on the BHIM Payments App, enabling eligible Indian citizens to open National Pension System (NPS) accounts through a three-step digital process without visiting a branch or submitting fresh paperwork. Announced on October 14, 2026, the facility, introduced by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), uses existing bank-verified KYC details to simplify onboarding. Users need to enter their date of birth, select an eligible bank account and make their first contribution through UPI. The service is currently available…

23 Oct

Indian Private Sector Output Expands for 63rd Month as Cost Pressures Ease

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India’s private sector activity experienced a robust acceleration in October, expanding at its fastest pace in four months driven by a noticeable recovery in new business demand and stronger momentum across services output. According to the latest HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which measures combined activity across both the manufacturing and services sectors, the private sector output index climbed to 56.7 in October from 55.9 in September. This marked the strongest growth reading recorded since June, continuing an impressive streak where the overall composite index has stayed above the critical 50-point expansion threshold for 63 consecutive months. A breakdown…

22 Oct

Indian High Commissioner Assures Visa Simplification during Courtesy Meeting with IMCAB

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Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi gave assurance regarding the simplification of visa processing procedure in a courtesy meeting with Indian Media Correspondents' Association, Bangladesh (IMCAB). This courtesy visit took place today, 22 October, Thursday at 11:30 AM in the conference hall of the High Commission, Baridhara. A delegation of ten members attended this meeting headed by the president of IMCAB Shaheen Chowdhury and general secretary Masum Billah.As a result of the discussion raised in the meeting, High Commissioner informed that they are considering the difficulties of getting Indian visas with some special initiatives so that patients can easily get visas.…

17 Oct

Canara Robecotakes Nivesh Bus Yatra to Darbhanga to promote mutual fund awareness

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Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (AMC), investment manager to Canara Robeco Mutual Fund and India’s second-oldest mutual fund, has brought its ‘Nivesh Bus Yatra’ to Bihar to promote financial literacy and educate investors about mutual fund investments. The bus began its journey in Patna, travelled through Muzaffarpur and has now reached Darbhanga. It will subsequently visit Bhagalpur and Gaya, offering communities accessible information on investment concepts, long-term financial planning and common misconceptions about mutual funds through interactive sessions and digital resources. Rajnish Narula, managing director and chief executive officer of Canara Robeco AMC, said informed investors contribute to a…

17 Oct

Mahindra launches XUV 3XO ZNG CNG SUV at ₹9.99 lakh

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. on Thursday launched the XUV 3XO ZNG, its first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model combines turbocharged performance, fuel efficiency, advanced technology and safety features to strengthen the company's presence in the CNG SUV segment. Powered by a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged engine, the XUV 3XO ZNG delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque in both CNG and petrol modes. The vehicle offers a certified fuel efficiency of 24.7 km/kg and accelerates from 0-60 km/h in 4.9 seconds in CNG mode. Its twin-cylinder CNG system is…

17 Oct

Vi brings families closer with prepaid plan that lets members share mobile data

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Running out of mobile data during an online class, an important video call or while navigating an unfamiliar city can disrupt everyday life. Vodafone Idea (Vi) is seeking to address such situations with the launch of what it describes as India’s first prepaid family plan, allowing customers to share data with family members across the country. Available through the Vi app, the new proposition enables active Vi prepaid subscribers to create a family group of up to four members, including one primary member and three secondary members. Each member retains their individual prepaid plan and validity, while being able to…

16 Oct

Shyam Metalics launches ‘Shakti Ek, Roop Anek’ campaign for Durga Puja in Kolkata

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Shyam Metalics has launched ‘Shakti Ek, Roop Anek’, a Durga Puja campaign celebrating hope, cultural heritage and community care through immersive installations and social initiatives across Kolkata. Rooted in the values of Shakti, Suraksha and Samvedana, the campaign focuses on three themes: Ummeed (hope), Yaadein (memories) and Sukoon (comfort and care). Its key attractions include the Wall of Shakti, featuring a Maa Durga structure crafted using SEL Tiger TMT Bars, where visitors can share wishes, with the company pledging to fulfil selected aspirations under its “Sapne Pure Honge” initiative. The Shakti Tunnel will showcase Bengal’s art and culture through interactive…

16 Oct

Bank of Baroda extends support to rehabilitation centre in Mizoram

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Bank of Baroda has extended support to the Thutak Nunpuitu Team (TNT) Centre at Muanna Veng in Aizawl, Mizoram, by providing essential food supplies to meet the facility’s daily kitchen requirements. The assistance was extended during a visit by Lal Singh, Executive Director of Bank of Baroda, as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. The TNT Centre is a major rehabilitation facility in Mizoram that provides care and support to orphans, persons with disabilities and individuals with substance use disorders. The food supplies were received by R. Malsawmtluanga, General Secretary of TNT,…