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BSNL launches WiFi calling services across India
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): On New Year, state-owned telecommunications provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling. This advanced service is now... -
Scheduled commercial banks allowed to set up pension funds for managing NPS
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): In a major policy move aimed at strengthening India's pension ecosystem, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved a series of reforms to promote sustainable growth of... -
Cigarette, gutkha prices set to rise as Centre sharply hikes excise duties from Feb 1
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): Cigarettes and other tobacco products are set to become significantly more expensive from February 1, 2026, after the Centre announced a steep hike in excise duties, citing rising public health... -
Lax Cinema: Opening Europe to Indian Cinema
Jan 1, 2026VMPLNew Delhi , January 1: Lax Cinema is a Netherlands-based film distribution and cultural platform dedicated to bringing Indian cinema to European audiences. Founded and led by cultural entrepreneur Soeniel Sewnarain, the company has become a... -
Centre imposes additional excise duty on tobacco products, to be effective from February
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): The Ministry of Finance has notified a major revision in excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. According to the notification issued on Wednesday, the government... -
Freshara Agro Exports Limited Charts Its European Foray with Strategic Acquisitions in Spain | Strengthening Its Global Presence
Jan 1, 2026VMPLChennai (Tamil Nadu) , January 1: Freshara Agro Exports Limited has moved forward with a key international growth initiative, underscoring its focus on expanding across global agri-food markets.In line with a Board decision taken on December......Read More -
Strong domestic fundamentals to anchor India markets in 2026: Report
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi January 1 (ANI): India's equity markets are expected to navigate 2026 with resilience amid global uncertainty, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, policy support and sector-specific tailwinds, according to a recent market outlo......Read More -
India’s hospital sector to sustain 11-12% growth, driven by insurance penetration and medical tourism: CareEdge
Jan 1, 2026New Delhi , January 1 (ANI): India's hospital sector is set for sustained growth with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11-12 per cent, supported by strong structural demand drivers such as rising insurance... -
Rising of the Fallen: The Birth of India’s Horror Cult Universe
Jan 1, 2026PNNNew Delhi , January 1: Cinema rarely witnesses the birth of a universe--it usually inherits one. Rising of the Fallen breaks that pattern. More than a film, it is the genesis of India's first Horror Cult... -
Meeting Breast Cancer Patients Expectations Through Ayurveda complementing Western Medicine
Jan 1, 2026VMPLPune (Maharashtra) , January 1: Research from Pune evaluating the role of Ayurveda Rasayana Therapy (ART) in breast cancer care has drawn international attention after being presented at the ESMO Asia Congress 2025, one of the...
