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23 Crore Smiles and Counting: iBox Promotions Makes Its Mark in FMCG Consumer Engagement

23 Crore Smiles and Counting: iBox Promotions Makes Its Mark in FMCG Consumer Engagement

In the competitive world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), where brand loyalty is hard-won and easily lost, tangible promotions remain one of the most powerful tools for meaningful consumer engagement. At the forefront of this evolving strategy is iBox Promotions, which has helped brands reach over 23 crore households across India through thoughtfully designed promotional campaigns, not just with products, but with moments of joy. With its blend of innovation, scale, and heart, iBox Promotions is not just delivering smiles; its shaping the future of brand-consumer relationships in India iBox Promotions is redefining what it means to be a promotional…
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India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a sharp rebuke of India and Russia, criticizing both nations' economic policies while issuing a warning to Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's…
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Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark step against drug abuse, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce an evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for school students. The initiative, part of the third phase of the state’s “Yudh Nashian De Virudh” campaign, will be formally launched on August 1 in Arniwala, Fazilka, by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the programme will cover 8 lakh students from Classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 schools, with more than 6,500 specially trained teachers delivering the sessions.…
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Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Bageshwar district, who allegedly lost his life due to delays in receiving timely medical treatment caused by multiple hospital referrals. Calling the incident “extremely painful and unfortunate,” Dhami directed the Kumaon Commissioner to lead the probe. “Initial information suggests negligence by officials or healthcare staff in performing their duties. If any indifference is confirmed, strict action will be taken,” the Chief Minister said in an official statement. He further emphasized, “No laxity will be tolerated when it comes to safeguarding…
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BC Puts Tsunami Preparedness to the Test After Massive Quake Near Russia

BC Puts Tsunami Preparedness to the Test After Massive Quake Near Russia

British Columbia (Richa Walia): The anticipated tsunami that reached Tofino, B.C., late Tuesday turned out to be far milder than feared, rising only about 15 centimetres, roughly half the height of a school ruler. Instead of panic, the gentle waves brought relief and even curiosity to about 300 onlookers gathered at Mackenzie Beach just before midnight. Hours earlier, J.J. Belanger, general manager of Crystal Cove Beach Resort, sprang into action after news broke of a powerful 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula — one of the strongest quakes ever recorded. With several hours before any waves could reach Canada’s…
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Alberta Invests $50M in New Modular Classrooms to Address Enrolment Growth

Alberta Invests $50M in New Modular Classrooms to Address Enrolment Growth

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As the 2025-26 school year approaches, Alberta’s government has announced a $50-million investment to add 62 pre-made classrooms this fall, easing enrolment pressures in the province’s fastest-growing communities. This funding builds on previous Budget 2025 commitments, bringing the total investment to $100 million for 109 modular classrooms. These classrooms will create space for 2,725 students and relocate 575 more. “Alberta's government is moving quickly to build new schools and create more classroom spaces, so our students continue to have room to grow and thrive,” said Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare. “This additional funding for modular…
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Alberta Invests $50M to Expand Wastewater Services in Airdrie

Alberta Invests $50M to Expand Wastewater Services in Airdrie

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced a $50-million investment to upgrade Airdrie’s wastewater system, a move aimed at meeting the infrastructure demands of one of the province’s fastest-growing cities. Since 2022, Airdrie’s population has surged by more than 25%, surpassing 90,000 residents. To accommodate this rapid growth, the project will include the construction of a new 7-kilometre wastewater pipeline connecting Airdrie to Calgary’s existing wastewater treatment system. This regional solution will reduce long-term costs and eliminate the need for a separate treatment facility. “Airdrie is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Alberta, and needs upgraded infrastructure to meet…
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PM Mark Carney, President Emmanuel Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

PM Mark Carney, President Emmanuel Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call today with French President Emmanuel Macron to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for coordinated global action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. During their conversation, Prime Minister Carney commended President Macron for his leadership in advancing dialogue on the two-state solution, particularly through France’s recent collaboration with Saudi Arabia to convene the United Nations High-Level Conference on a Two-State Solution. The two leaders explored the next steps required to build on the commitments made at the conference earlier this week. Prime…
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Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump revealed a significant development in US-Pakistan relations, announcing that the two nations have struck a deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s massive oil reserves. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!" Trump also highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with several other…
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Groundbreaking “First” – Porunai Hospitals Pioneers South Tamil Nadu’s First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy

Groundbreaking “First” – Porunai Hospitals Pioneers South Tamil Nadu’s First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy

Porunai Hospitals, a multi-speciality hospital, puts Tirunelveli in the spotlight with the successful completion of the region's first-ever advanced Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy - a breakthrough in lung lobe resection! This complex, minimally invasive procedure-once limited to large metropolitan healthcare centres-is a pioneering step towards making advanced thoracic care accessible to patients in South Tamil Nadu. Minimally invasive VATS lobectomy at Porunai Hospital using small incisions and a camera to reduce lung trauma and speed up recovery By achieving this significant milestone, Porunai Hospitals alleviates the need for conventional open thoracotomy - an approach that requires a very large…
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