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Digital Initiatives of Ministry of External Affairs Strengthen Security of Indian Diaspora

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13th February, New Delhi – The digital initiatives and centralized database of the Ministry of External Affairs have strengthened identity verification and security for the Indian diaspora. The digitization of systems has not only made passport services faster and more reliable but has also enabled Indians living abroad to quickly connect with their respective Indian missions during times of distress. This information was shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh while replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha MP Dr. K. Laxman had asked a question on 12th February regarding the welfare, security, and rescue of the Indian community worldwide, as well as the Ministry’s and Indian missions’ digital initiatives. In response, Minister of State Singh said that the safety and security of the Indian diaspora is one of the Government of India’s top priorities. He stated that through the ‘MADAD’ portal and ‘CPGRAMS,’ people of Indian origin can register th...
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TATA STARBUCKS UNVEILS VALENTINE’S DAY MENU AND MERCHANDISE

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~ Celebrate the season with the return of Pink Drink and the launch of new indulgent favourites at Starbucks   13 th  February 2026:  This Valentine’s season, Starbucks is inviting customers to celebrate love with a limited-time menu of handcrafted beverages and desserts, alongside a specially curated range of Valentine’s merchandise, perfect for sharing, gifting, or collecting. Designed to make every moment a little sweeter, the Valentine’s collection is available for a limited time at Starbucks stores across India. There’s a lot to fall for this season, with new handcrafted beverages and desserts joining the menu:   Pink Drink: Meet  the Pink Drink - the global fan-favorite beverage that’s as photogenic as it is delicious. A vibrant blend of the Strawberry Açaí flavour and creamy coconut milk, topped with freeze-dried strawberries, it’s the perfect balance of light, fruity, and smooth! Vienna  Créme   Latte and Frappuccino : Silky smooth and a delici...
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From Challenge to Change: Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital Took a Pledge on International Childhood Cancer Day

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International Childhood Cancer Day Was Observed with the Launch of the Grow Green Initiative Mumbai, 14 February, 2026: On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, Narayana Health SRCC Children’s Hospital, Mumbai, organised a special awareness and engagement event. The initiative aimed to celebrate the remarkable courage and determination of children battling cancer while reinforcing the importance of early diagnosis, timely treatment, and holistic care. The event, themed ‘Power Champs > Cancer: From Challenge to Change’, reflected the spirit that strength is greater than illness and highlighted the inspiring journeys of young champions. Designed as a morning of solidarity and celebration, the programme created a warm and inclusive space within the hospital lobby, where young cancer warriors, families, doctors, caregivers, donors, and partner organisations came together in unity and hope. Speaking about the event, Dr Purna Kurkure, Senior Consultant & HOD – Paediatric...
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Maharashtra Hosts IDSA Mahavikas 2026; a Government, Industry & Consumer Dialogue in Mumbai

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Mumbai, 13 February 2026  -  Maharashtra today witnessed the convergence of senior government dignitaries, consumer commission members, industry leaders and women direct sellers and Self Help Groups representing MAVIM at  Mahavikas 2026 , organised by the  Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA)  in collaboration with the  Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection, Government of Maharashtra , at the Y.B. Chavan Centre. The conference focused on strengthening consumer awareness, reinforcing ethical business practices and promoting women’s entrepreneurship in the direct selling sector.   India’s direct selling industry continues to demonstrate steady growth. As per IDSA’s Annual Survey FY 2023–24, the sector recorded total sales of ₹22,142 crore in FY 2023–24, marking a 4.04 percent rise over the previous year, and currently supports over 88 lakh direct sellers across the country, including close to 39 lakh women. Maharashtra has emerge...
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Aye Finance Limited's IPO Fully Subscribed on Final Day of Bidding

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  The Initial Public Offering of Aye Finance was subscribed 97% on the final day of bidding. The issue received bids of 4,42,21,288 shares against the offered 4,55,32,785 equity shares, at a price band of Rs 122 to Rs 129 per share, according to the data available on the stock exchanges. QIB Portion and NII Portion were subscribed 1.50 times and 0.05 times, respectively, whereas Retail Portion was subscribed 0.77 times. According to the company spokesperson, the total issue was Rs 1,010 crore with the price band of Rs 122- Rs 129. The company has received bids more than the offer size at the upper cap of the price band. Effectively against total bid size of Rs 1,010 crore the IPO has been completely subscribed. However, in the NSE and BSE total number of shares is computed always at the lower cut-off of the band. The issue kicked off for subscription on Monday, February 9, 2026, and will close for subscription on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. A day before the opening of the issue, ...
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Bank of India Organises an All-India Official Language (Rajbhasha) Seminar

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The Official Language Department, Head Office, Bank of India organised an All-India Official Language (Rajbhasha) Seminar on 7 th  February 2026 in the presence of the Bank’s top management and Official Language representatives from various financial institutions. The seminar was organised with the objective of promoting the effective implementation and encouragement of creative writing in Hindi as the Official Language within the Bank.   The seminar was attended by the Bank’s Executive Directors Shri P. R. Rajagopal, Shri Rajiv Mishra and Shri Pramod Kumar Dwivedi, along with the Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Vishnu Kumar Gupta. Renowned actor and writer Shri Akhilendra Mishra was present as the Guest of Honour. The keynote speakers for the programme were Shri Harish Singh Chauhan, Deputy Director, Regional Implementation Office (West), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and Prof. Karunashankar Upadhyay, Head of the Hindi Department, University of Mumbai, who share...
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Servier deepens commitment in India by establishing a platform dedicated to Single Pill Combinations in Cardiometabolism and Venous Diseases

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§    A model of Indo–French collaboration to deliver high-quality therapies §    Investing around €15 million euro in 2026 to set up a platform and work with Indian partners to develop top quality Single Pill Combinations (SPCs) to be exported from India to several countries where the unmet need of patient adherence is high. Mumbai,  Servier, the independent French pharmaceutical group governed by a foundation, has announced the establishment of a global platform in India - ‘ GATINN’  - to work with partners to develop, manufacture and export  Single Pill Combinations (SPCs)  for cardiometabolic and venous diseases. The platform aims to improve adherence and enable better long-term outcomes for patients globally by simplifying treatment regimens through SPCs.  The initiative reflects Servier’s 2030 ambition to accelerate innovation and deliver patient-centric solutions, particularly in chronic conditions where treatment adherence remains a cr...
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