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Apollo Hospitals’ “My Hands Are Ready” Sets World Record Title with 61,221 CPR Pledges in 30 Days

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The campaign reaches students, teachers and staff across 120 institutions, advancing CPR awareness and emergency preparedness ahead of World Heart Day 2026, themed “United for Every Heartbeat.”  Mumbai, 28 September 2026 : ‘Is Navi Mumbai ready to save a life.’  This was the question that set the CPR Pledge Movement in motion by Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Conducted from 8 July to 7 August 2026 , the movement set out to mobilise 50,000 people to pledge that they would learn CPR and be better prepared to respond in the critical moments before professional medical help arrives. Navi Mumbai not only crossed the target but brought together people from across the city in a collective commitment to being prepared.  More than 120 institutions , including schools, colleges, workplaces and community organisations, participated in the initiative, bringing together students, teachers, healthcare professionals, employees, families and community members. This initiative sought to en...

Nityas Gems and Jewellery Limited IPO Opens on September 30, 2026

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Total Issue Size – Up to 14,456,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 5 each IPO Size - ₹ 108.42 Crore (At Upper Price Band)  Price Band - ₹ 70 - ₹ 75 Per Equity Share Lot Size – 200 Equity Shares  Mumbai, September 28, 2026  – Nityas Gems and Jewellery Limited, engaged in the design, manufacturing and sale of lab-grown diamond studded gold jewellery in India , proposes to open its Initial Public Offering on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 aiming to raise ₹108.42 Crore (At Upper Price Band), with shares to be listed on the NSE & BSE platform.   The issue size is 14,456,000 equity shares at a face value of ₹ 5 each with a price band of ₹ 70 - ₹ 75 Per Equity Share.  Equity Share Allocation Net QIB – Not more than 50% of the Issue NII – Not less than 15% Of the Issue RII – Not less than 35% of the Issue The net proceeds from the IPO will be utilized for Funding Working Capital requirements and General Corporate Purposes. The anchor bidding is on Tuesday, September 29, 20...

TCI Organises Nationwide Blood Donation Drive in Memory of Founder Shri Prabhu Dayal Agarwal Ji Blood Donation Camps Held Across 68+ Locations, Witness Participation of 1,734 Employees and Associates

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Gurugram, 28 th September 2026: Transport Corporation of India (TCI), one of India’s leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions providers, organised a nationwide blood donation drive in memory of its Founder, Shri Prabhu Dayal Agarwal Ji (Shri PD Ji), reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to community service and humanitarian values. The seven-day campaign, held from 14th to 20th September 2026, witnessed the participation of 1,734 employees and associates, including 1,641 male and 93 female participants, across 68+ locations in India. Blood donation camps were organised in cities including Kolkata, Gurugram, Rajkot, Delhi, Chandigarh, Pune, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Ludhiana, Noida, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Prayagraj, Patna, Varanasi, Mumbai, Haridwar and Ahmedabad, among others.   The initiative commemorates the enduring legacy of Shri PD Ji, fondly remembered as a pioneer of the Indian transport & logistics industry.  Beyond transform...

Indians continue to underestimate their retirement corpus need, shows HDFC Pension’s NPS Preference Index 2026

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While preference for NPS as a saving instrument rises, knowing the right corpus sits way below recommended levels  Mumbai, September 28, 2026: HDFC Pension Fund Management Ltd., one of India's leading pension fund managers, today, unveiled the second edition of its flagship research NPS Preference Index Study 2026 . The research highlights key behavioural insights amongst Indians towards retirement planning and their preference towards the National Pension Scheme (NPS) as an instrument for retirement planning. The detailed report was unveiled by Mr. S. Ramann – Chairperson, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and Mr. Sriram Iyer – MD & CEO, HDFC Pension Fund Management Ltd.  The 2026 study showed India’s NPS Preference Index rising to 57, up three points from the inaugural 2023 reading of 54. The gain was led by Consideration, which climbed six points to 59, ahead of Familiarity (58, up three points) and Appeal (56, up two points), indicating that ...

Maharashtra’s Culture Comes Alive in Berlin as ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ Echoes Across the City

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28th September, Mumbai/Berlin – The vibrant colours of Indian culture came alive in Berlin, the capital of Germany, as Ganesh Utsav was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm. As chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” and “Mangalmurti Morya” echoed through the streets of Berlin, the atmosphere turned deeply devotional. Members of the Indian diaspora, particularly families with roots in Maharashtra, participated enthusiastically in the grand celebrations, bringing the traditional cultural spirit of Maharashtra to foreign shores. The enthusiasm of the Indian community was evident throughout the festivities. Men, women and children were seen dressed in traditional Maharashtrian attire, including the nauvari sari, kurta-pyjama and saffron pheta. A grand procession made its way through the streets, with people dancing energetically to the beats of dhols and traditional drums. The sounds of traditional musical instruments and the vibrant Lezim dance also captivated local German residents, man...

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2027 in India

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  A rate increase of 8.9% will be effective as of January 1, 2027   Mumbai, 28 th September 2026: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2027. The increase in India will be 8.9%. "International trade continues to create new opportunities for businesses, while supply chains are becoming increasingly interconnected and complex," said R S Subramanian , SVP, South Asia, DHL Express. "We remain committed to helping our customers navigate this evolving environment by investing in our global network, digital capabilities, security infrastructure, and sustainable logistics solutions. This annual price adjustment enables us to maintain the high level of service and reliability our customers expect while continuing to strengthen the resilience and adaptability of our global operations."   DHL Express adjusts its prices annually to account for inflationary pressures, curr...

Alka Meets Alka: Bayer's Alka-Seltzer® Partners with Alka Yagnik in a Memorable New Campaign

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For generations of Indians, Alka Yagnik has been synonymous with matters of the heart. Now, Bayer's latest campaign introduces another Alka, Alka-Seltzer® for a very different problem - heartburn. India, 28th Sept 2026 : Bayer’s Consumer Health Division unveiled a new ad film for Alka-Seltzer® , India's first antacid with probiotic. Featuring legendary playback singer Alka Yagnik , it aims to build familiarity and recall for the brand among Indian consumers. The film playfully taps into the coincidence that both the iconic singer and Bayer's product share the name "Alka." While the pronunciation may differ, the association creates an instantly memorable connection, helping consumers better remember the brand while delivering a light-hearted take on matters of the heart versus heartburn. Food today is about much more than sustenance. For instance, food is also about seeking comfort in familiar favourites. Bayer's new Alka-Seltzer® ad captures such a familiar ex...