29 January 2026 – News Deck

Aster DM Healthcare receives NCLT order to convene shareholders’ and creditors’ meetings for approval of the merger with Quality Care India Ltd

29 January 202629 January 2026 Newsdeck

· The scheme of merger has now received the NCLT order to convene the shareholders/creditors meeting · The transaction had received CCI and Stock Exchange approvals earlier· The combined entity Aster DM Quality Care Ltd will become one of India’s top three hospital chains with over 10,360 beds across the country The merger betweenAster DM Healthcare Limited, and Quality Care India Ltd, one of the largest merger announcements in the healthcare industry has now received an order from the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Hyderabad Bench to convene the shareholders and unsecured trade creditors meeting for approval…

Contextual Intelligence Becomes the New Standard For Exceptional Customer Experience in 2026

29 January 202629 January 2026 Vijay Raman

A vast majority of Indian consumers (96%) call for explainable, transparent AI as 80% register higher customer service standards compared to a year ago Zendesk releases today its 2026 Customer Experience (CX) Trends report, revealing that Contextual Intelligence – the ability to combine AI, data, and human understanding in real time – is redefining what great service means. In India, the demand for this level of intelligence is growing alongside evolving consumer expectations: 80% of Indian consumers say their service standards have increased over the past year, 79% want more personalised experiences…

Azent Overseas Education on why New Zealand Is Fast Becoming a Top Choice for international Students

29 January 202629 January 2026 Vijay Raman

In recent years, New Zealand has rapidly emerged as one of the world’s most promising destinations for international students, particularly those from India seeking graduate-level education. With rising enrolments, favourable post-study work pathways, globally recognised universities, and a high quality of life, New Zealand offers a compelling mix of academic excellence and career opportunities that is now capturing the attention of students abandoning traditional markets like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. According to recent data, Indian student enrolments surged by 34% in 2024, highlighting growing confidence in New Zealand…

In a global first, Airtel provides 360 million Indians with free access to Adobe Express Premium

29 January 202629 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Unlocks effortless design creation with Adobe’s AI-powered tool worth ~₹4,000*, available at no cost for all Airtel customers Bharti Airtel, one of India’s largest telecommunication service providers, is putting the power of Adobe Express, the quick-and-easy, create-anything app, into the hands of its 360 million customers across India. This landmark and first-of-its-kind partnership will provide access to Adobe Express Premium to all Airtel customers for creating high-quality social assets, marketing materials, short videos and anything they wish to design quickly and effortlessly. With the Adobe Express Premium…

Apollo Hospitals to Host ‘Global Voices, One Vision’ International Health Dialogue 2026 in Hyderabad

29 January 202629 January 2026 Vijay Raman

Apollo Hospitals will host the 13th edition of the International Health Dialogue (IHD) on January 30 and 31, 2026, in Hyderabad, bringing together global leaders to deliberate on patient safety, healthcare innovation and system wide transformation.The theme for IHD 2026 ‘Global Voices. One Vision’ underscores a shared global commitment to building resilient, patient-centric and technology-enabled healthcare systems. The two-day programme will focus on leadership-driven safety models, human-centred design, digital transformation, and excellence in hospital operations, patient experience and clinical outcomes. Speaking ahead of the event, Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing…