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11 Jul

PNB MetLife Recognized Among India's Top 20 Best Companies To Work For 2026

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PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife) has been recognized by Great Place To Work® India among India’s Top 20 Best Companies to Work For 2026, strengthening its standing as one of the country’s most trusted and employee-centric workplaces. Ranked 16th among leading organizations across industries, this recognition reflects PNB MetLife’s continued commitment to fostering a high-trust, high-performance culture where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. This marks the third consecutive year that PNB MetLife has earned a place among India’s Top 20 Best Companies to Work For.   PNB MetLife recognized by Great Place To Work®…

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11 Jul

Bank of Maharashtra Launches FinSpark'26, a National-Level Cybersecurity Hackathon to Secure the Future of Banking

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Bank of Maharashtra has announced the launch of FinSpark’26, a national-level cybersecurity hackathon aimed at encouraging students and dropouts across India to develop solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector.   Bank of Maharashtra launches FinSpark’26, a national cybersecurity hackathon for students to solve real banking security challenges and win Rs. 10 lakh+ rewards   With the theme “Securing the Future of Banking,” FinSpark’26 is designed to bring together young technology minds, cybersecurity enthusiasts and problem-solvers to build innovative ideas that can strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention, cyber resilience and customer trust. The hackathon invites participants to…

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11 Jul

Aukera Raises Rs. 90 Cr (Over USD 10 Mn) in Fresh Funding, Less Than a Year After USD 15 Mn Round, as It Accelerates National Expansion

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Aukera, India's leading premium lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, today announced that it has raised Rs. 90 crore (over USD 10 million) in fresh funding, led by existing investor Alteria Capital, along with InnoVen Capital, Lighthouse Canton and a leading bank. The raise comes less than twelve months after the company closed a USD 15 million equity round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures and Alteria Capital — a pace of back-to-back institutional capital that reflects the strength of Aukera's growth trajectory and the confidence of lenders and investors alike in the underlying…

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11 Jul

From a Punjab Village to Global Entrepreneurship: How Ranjit Singh Masuta Built a Telecom Success Story in Switzerland

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Success stories often begin with modest origins, and the journey of Switzerland-based entrepreneur Ranjit Singh Masuta is a testament to how perseverance and vision can transform humble beginnings into international achievements. Originally from Bhungarni village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, Masuta has built a respected name in the global telecommunications industry while remaining closely connected to his roots. Born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household, Masuta grew up in an environment where discipline, honesty, and hard work were considered essential values. His early education in Punjab laid the foundation for a mindset that would later help him…

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11 Jul

Congress High Command Faces Tough Choice as Punjab Factionalism Refuses to Die

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The leadership tussle within the Punjab Congress shows no signs of easing, with supporters of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stepping up pressure on the party's central leadership ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. As senior leaders gather for crucial discussions with Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, the Channi camp is expected to seek a clearer political roadmap and a larger role in the state's electoral strategy. According to party sources, leaders aligned with Channi believe the Congress must announce a credible face for the upcoming Assembly polls if it hopes to mount a strong challenge. While…

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11 Jul

Kerala Toddler Dies After Minor Procedure; Police Register Case Against Anaesthetist

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Kannur (Rajeev Sharma): An 18-month-old child from Kerala, who had been battling for life after undergoing anaesthesia for treatment of a minor lip injury, has died at a hospital in Kannur. The incident has sparked concerns over the circumstances surrounding the medical procedure, with police initiating legal action against the doctor who administered the anaesthetic. The toddler, Devansh Shouria, had reportedly suffered a cut on his lip after falling while playing at home. His parents rushed him to a private hospital in Payyannur, where doctors decided to stitch the wound under anaesthesia. Shortly after the anaesthetic was administered, the child’s…

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11 Jul

NPPA Revises Prices of 39 Drug Formulations to Improve Access to Affordable Treatment

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a fresh move to make healthcare more affordable, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has notified revised retail prices for 39 drug formulations used in the treatment of several common and chronic ailments. The decision covers medicines prescribed for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart-related disorders and other health issues. The revised prices have been fixed under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), which empowers the regulator to ensure that essential medicines remain available at reasonable rates. With the latest notification, pharmaceutical companies manufacturing or marketing these formulations will have to comply with the…

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11 Jul

Security Scare at Red Fort Ends Without Incident, Police Confirm Bomb Threat Was False Alarm

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A bomb threat concerning Delhi's historic Red Fort prompted a rapid response from law enforcement agencies after an emergency call was received by the Mumbai Police Control Room. Following coordinated action between police teams in Mumbai and Delhi, officials later confirmed that the threat was unfounded. The alert was initially received in Mumbai, where the caller allegedly claimed that an explosion had been planned at the Red Fort. As per security protocol, the information was immediately passed on to the Delhi Police Control Room for urgent action. Police personnel from Delhi's North District quickly launched an investigation…

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11 Jul

Donald Trump Reiterates Tough Stand on Iran, Says Any Attack on Him Would Invite Decisive US Response

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again adopted a hardline tone toward Iran, declaring that any attempt to target him would trigger a powerful American military response. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, highlighting the continued tension between the two countries. In an interview, Trump said he had already outlined instructions for how the United States should respond if Iran were involved in an assassination attempt against him. While he did not disclose operational details, he suggested that the retaliation would be swift and far-reaching. The President also dismissed speculation that Israeli…

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11 Jul

Alberta to Pitch Energy Expertise at U.S. Summit, Strengthen Cross-Border Cooperation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to deepen its engagement with the United States on energy collaboration as provincial representative Chantelle de Jonge travels to Reno, Nevada, to participate in the Western Energy Caucus from July 13 to 15. The three-day gathering will bring together lawmakers from across the western United States to discuss regional energy priorities, including electricity reliability, cleaner energy technologies and long-term infrastructure planning. Representing Alberta, de Jonge, who serves as the parliamentary secretary for Affordability and Utilities and is the MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, will use the forum to highlight the province's role as a reliable energy…

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