July 29, 2025
New Director to Lead Indian Management Institute from July 30, Focusing on Growth and AI Advancement
A new director will assume leadership of a prominent Indian management institute on July 30, succeeding the current director who has held the position since early 2025. The incoming director, previously a university vice-chancellor, is recognized for a strong commitment to academic excellence, research, and governance. The institute anticipates that under this new leadership, it will navigate significant growth amid global changes and advancements in artificial intelligence. The position has seen several successors in recent years, including the first female director who resigned before completing her term.
July 29, 2025
AI-Powered Presentation Tool Leads Market with 20M Annual Slides and 34M Monthly Users
A leading Chinese technology company's AI-powered presentation tool has become the dominant platform in its market, generating 20 million PowerPoint presentations annually and attracting over 34 million monthly visits. The tool, launched in 2023, offers an end-to-end solution for content retrieval, generation, editing, and formatting, and has doubled its user base year-over-year amid a rapidly expanding market with increasing competition. Independent research highlights the platform's superiority in efficiency, content quality, visual presentation, user experience, innovation, and data integration compared to competitors. The company continues to enhance features such as text accuracy, data visualization, and interactivity, positioning the platform as a core productivity service within a broader AI-enabled content ecosystem serving 97 million monthly active users.
July 29, 2025
Multinational Tech Firm Wins PeopleFirst HR Excellence Awards for CSR and Employee Engagement
A multinational technology corporation specializing in hospitality solutions received two PeopleFirst HR Excellence Awards in Corporate Social Responsibility and Best HR Practices for Employee Engagement at an international conference. The company was recognized for its effective CSR programs focused on social growth in education and its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. The awards jury commended the organization's dedication, innovation, and excellence in human resources. The corporation operates globally with key centers in India and has a longstanding presence in the hospitality technology sector, serving numerous international clients. The recognition highlights the company's efforts to build cohesive teams and implement impactful HR initiatives across diverse geographic locations.
July 29, 2025
Premium Whisky Launch Blends Scotch Malts with Indian Grain Spirits, Showcasing Innovation and Craftsmanship
A major alcoholic beverages company launched a new premium whisky product in Haryana, India, blending four styles of Scotch malts with Indian grain spirits, inspired by the elements of nature. The launch event featured a high-profile fashion show and a celebrity appearance, emphasizing the brand's focus on innovation and craftsmanship. The product is currently available in several Indian states with plans for a nationwide release. The company highlighted its commitment to quality, sustainability, and maintaining a leading position in the premium whisky market.
July 29, 2025
Tech Firm Launches Urban Flood Management Cell with Advanced Early Warning and Response System
A technology company launched an Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) in a major Indian city, inaugurated by the state's Chief Minister. The UFMC operates a sophisticated flood forecasting and early warning system designed to predict rainfall and flood impacts, prepare infrastructure and resources, and protect the community through timely alerts and coordinated response. The system integrates advanced hydrological models, real-time sensor data, and strategic planning to minimize flood damage and disruption. This initiative, supported by local government leadership, aims to enhance urban resilience by reducing property damage and ensuring public safety during monsoon seasons. The company remains committed to ongoing improvements of its flood management platform to support safer urban environments.
July 29, 2025
Global Markets React to US-China Trade Talks and Anticipated Fed Rate Decision in September
Global financial markets showed mixed performance amid ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China in Stockholm. European indices rose modestly while key Asian markets, including Japan and Hong Kong, declined slightly. Investors awaited outcomes from high-level discussions between US and Chinese officials, focusing on tariffs and economic imbalances. Market participants also anticipated upcoming corporate earnings reports and a Federal Reserve interest rate decision, with expectations that rate cuts would be postponed until September. The US stock market remained near record highs, driven partly by speculation that tariff policies might ease. Energy prices increased moderately, and currency fluctuations were minimal. The developments underscore the legal and economic complexities surrounding international trade agreements and regulatory policies impacting global markets.
July 29, 2025
Executive Postgraduate Program in Data Science & AI Offers Career Shifts and Salary Growth
An educational platform partnered with a government-supported technology innovation hub to offer a certified executive postgraduate program in data science and artificial intelligence. The program targets professionals seeking significant salary increases and career shifts from non-technical to technical roles. It includes live instruction by faculty and industry mentors, real-world projects, and placement support with access to numerous hiring partners. Participants have reported salary hikes ranging from 40% to 300% and successful transitions into roles at major companies. The collaboration emphasizes practical skills and industry relevance, aiming to address career stagnation and limited salary growth among mid-level professionals in India.
July 29, 2025
New Blockchain Platform Enables Secure Cross-Boundary Data Validation for Financial Services
A cross-boundary data validation platform was introduced to facilitate secure verification of personal and corporate data between Shenzhen and Hong Kong without transferring original data files, utilizing blockchain technology for immutability and traceability. Developed under the guidance of multiple regulatory authorities, the platform integrates with Hong Kong's Commercial Data Interchange to streamline data exchange for financial institutions, enhancing risk assessment and user experience in cross-boundary financial services. The platform supports compliance with regulatory requirements from both jurisdictions and has been adopted by several financial entities to improve credit verification and financing solutions for enterprises and individuals operating between the two regions. It aims to expand data connectivity across the Greater Bay Area, promoting financial inclusion and supporting talent admission schemes through improved data validation infrastructure.
July 29, 2025
Music Artist Named Honorary Tourism Ambassador to Boost City's Global Appeal and Tourism Campaign
A global entertainment organization appointed a prominent music artist as the honorary tourism ambassador for a major city, launching a campaign to promote the city's attractions worldwide. The campaign includes a series of promotional videos featuring the artist exploring iconic city locations, accompanied by music tracks and personal interviews. The initiative also involves online events with exclusive digital merchandise and extensive advertising across international markets, including outdoor displays and broadcasts on major global television networks. The organization aims to leverage the artist's influence to enhance global awareness of the city's cultural and touristic appeal and to increase international visitor numbers significantly.
July 29, 2025
New Unit-Linked Life Insurance Plan Offers High Coverage, Loyalty Additions, and Tax Benefits Under Section 80C
An insurance company launched a new unit-linked individual life insurance savings plan offering life cover up to 100 times the annualized premium, with options tailored to different life stages. The plan includes loyalty additions after ten years and maturity boosters, along with tax benefits as per applicable laws. It offers two variants: one providing life cover during the policy term with maturity benefits, and another extending coverage up to age 85. Policyholders can choose from multiple fund options and portfolio management strategies, with features like partial withdrawals and fund switching. The company, promoted by major banks, is also preparing for an initial public offering subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions, with disclosures emphasizing associated investment risks and restrictions on securities offerings in the United States.
July 29, 2025
Trade Officials Discuss Extending 90-Day Tariff Pause Amidst Ongoing Negotiations on Market Access and Controls
Top trade officials from two major economies met in Sweden for a second day to negotiate tariffs that have disrupted bilateral trade. The talks followed a prior 90-day tariff pause set to expire soon, with current tariffs at 30% and 10% on each other's goods. Discussions included market access, investment, fentanyl precursor controls, energy purchases, and technology export restrictions. While both sides described the talks as constructive, uncertainty remains about reaching a deal or extending the tariff pause. Analysts predict a likely extension of the current tariff levels, which are lower than previous peak rates. Observers note challenges due to the negotiating partner's increased confidence and unwillingness to accept a one-sided agreement, indicating that any resolution will require concessions from both parties.
July 29, 2025
Tech Giant Pledges $10M+ and 664K Volunteer Hours to Boost STEM, Sustainability, and Education in India
A multinational technology company has committed over $10 million in grants, contributed 664,000 volunteer hours, and provided free technology access to more than 800 nonprofit and educational institutions in India under its corporate philanthropy model. The initiatives focus on advancing education, particularly STEM and AI skills, career readiness, educator development, and sustainability efforts including urban forestry, forest restoration, lake rejuvenation, and decentralized solar energy projects. Collaborations with local organizations and communities aim to enhance biodiversity, support marginalized groups, and promote green skills training. The company integrates sustainability into its core values and products, supporting a transition to a net-zero, nature-positive future while fostering inclusive socio-economic development.
July 29, 2025
Global Gaming Platform Launches Real-Time Online Betting for Major Esports Tournament
A global gaming platform has launched a new online betting line for a major upcoming esports tournament featuring a popular mobile game. The betting line operates in real time, allowing users to track odds, predict match outcomes, and engage interactively during the event. The platform emphasizes user experience with features such as fast payouts and seamless navigation. This offering is open to all users, from experienced bettors to newcomers, and is synchronized with the official tournament schedule. The tournament features professional esports teams competing for a substantial prize pool. The launch aims to enhance fan engagement and participation across Asia.
July 29, 2025
India's Manufacturing Future: Boosting MSMEs, MaaS, and Industry 4.0 for Global Growth by 2033
A manufacturing startup launched a whitepaper highlighting India's potential as a global manufacturing hub, emphasizing the role of MSMEs and Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) companies in scaling production capabilities. The report identifies infrastructural deficits, regulatory complexity, skill shortages, and limited R&D investment as key obstacles to growth. It projects India becoming a major aircraft components manufacturing center by 2033 and recommends developing sector-specific industrial clusters, enhancing workforce training through revamped technical institutes, and accelerating adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies with government incentives. The whitepaper calls for strengthened public-private partnerships to foster innovation and self-reliance in manufacturing, aiming to position India as a competitive alternative in the global supply chain, particularly under the China+1 strategy.
July 29, 2025
Patient with Incurable Aplastic Anemia Recovers Fully Using Individualized Homeopathic Treatment
A patient diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia, a rare and serious blood disorder, reportedly achieved full recovery through individualized homeopathic treatment administered by a senior practitioner affiliated with a government research council. Conventional medical experts had declared the condition incurable, but the patient's health improved significantly under the homeopathic regimen, leading to a medicine-free life. The practitioner, with extensive clinical experience, also leads a national campaign promoting homeopathy as an alternative treatment for anemia, organizing awareness and health programs. The report highlights the patient's lifestyle changes and the practitioner's role in advancing integrative medicine, though it includes a disclaimer emphasizing that the information is not professional medical advice.
July 29, 2025
AI and Big Data Pilot to Cut Road Accidents and Boost Transport Enforcement Under Motor Vehicle Laws
The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has approved an AI and Big Data Analytics pilot project for a state transport department aimed at reducing road accidents and enhancing enforcement efficiency. The project, implemented at no cost by a public sector enterprise in partnership with a global technology firm, will integrate diverse data sources to develop AI models identifying accident causes, forecasting black spots, and supporting real-time policy decisions. The initiative will comply with existing motor vehicle laws and safety regulations, with ongoing audits for legal compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Following a six-week prototype phase, the AI system will be gradually expanded to cover licensing, permits, enforcement, revenue collection, and e-challan operations. The project aims to create a data-driven administrative model to improve governance and policy design without financial liability to the Ministry.
July 29, 2025
Supreme Court orders evidence on voter exclusions in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision under election law
The Supreme Court emphasized that the Election Commission (EC), as a constitutional authority, must act according to law during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The court scheduled hearings for August 12 and 13 to address petitions alleging mass exclusion of voters from the draft list, which is set for publication on August 1. Petitioners claimed approximately 6.5 million individuals were excluded for not submitting enumeration forms, with the EC stating many were deceased or relocated. The court directed petitioners to provide evidence of wrongful exclusions and allowed the EC to continue accepting Aadhaar and voter ID for verification, affirming their presumption of genuineness. Both parties were ordered to submit written arguments by August 8, and the court warned it would intervene if mass exclusion was proven. The EC defended the SIR exercise as necessary to maintain electoral roll integrity by removing ineligible voters.
July 29, 2025
Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian civilian sites violate international law, causing 21 deaths and widespread injuries
Russian forces conducted airstrikes on civilian facilities in Ukraine, including a prison and medical centers, resulting in at least 21 civilian deaths and numerous injuries. The attacks involved glide bombs, ballistic missiles, and drones, targeting locations in southeastern and central Ukraine. Ukrainian officials condemned these strikes as violations of international law, characterizing them as war crimes due to the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure. Despite threats from the US administration to impose sanctions and tariffs aimed at halting the violence, Russia maintained its military operations. Kremlin officials dismissed ultimatums and warned against escalating tensions with the West, framing the conflict as a geopolitical confrontation. The continued bombardment raises significant concerns under international humanitarian law regarding the protection of civilians and the legality of targeting non-military sites during armed conflict.
July 29, 2025
Former Chief Minister Wins Share Transfer Cancellation Under Company Law Section Rules
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Hyderabad bench allowed a petition filed by a former state chief minister seeking to cancel the transfer of shares in a private company from him and his spouse to their close relatives, deeming the transfer illegal. The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for August on multiple constitutional and electoral matters, including challenges to the Election Commission's voter roll revision exercise in Bihar and a presidential reference on legislative assent timelines. The Supreme Court also extended interim bail for a convict in a high-profile murder case and issued contempt notices against parties for defamatory allegations against a sitting High Court judge. Additionally, the Supreme Court stayed trials in two cases involving the son of a senior political leader. A Delhi court deferred its decision on taking cognizance of an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet in a politically sensitive case.