Author: Faisal Mahmood

Leegality has been engaged by Union Bank of India, one of India’s largest public sector banks, to implement its Consentin platform as part of the Bank’s DPDP compliance. The engagement marks one of the more significant DPDP compliance rollouts in India’s public sector banking space to date.   Union Bank of India Engages Leegality’s Consentin for DPDP Compliance   The DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023) is a new data protection law that strictly regulates how businesses in India can collect, process and use customer data. The Act and accompanying rules have a compliance deadline of May 13,…

PanIIT Alumni India, the apex body representing the alumni of all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), today announced two key additions to its national leadership team. Dr Amitabh Ranjan (Registrar IIPA) has been elected Vice Chairman, and Rajeev Singh (Chief General Manager, Engineers India LTD) has been elected General Secretary of the organisation for the 2026-28 term.   (From left) Rajeev Singh, General Secretary; Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman; and Dr Amitabh Ranjan, Vice Chairman, all of PanIIT Alumni India   The two office bearers join Chairman Prabhat Kumar, IRS, and Treasurer Ashish Kela, CFA, on the Executive Council, which…

KaarTech, a global AI-led enterprise transformation company, has been recognized among India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026 in the Large Enterprises category by Great Place To Work India. This marks KaarTech’s sixth Great Place To Work recognition, reaffirming its sustained commitment to building a high-trust workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and create meaningful impact.   KaarTech leadership and team at the Great Place To Work® India felicitation   The recognition comes during a landmark year for KaarTech. Earlier this year, the company consummated Series B funding led by Playbook Partners, accelerating investments in AI…

Celebrity Prime Hospitality, a pioneering multi-domain luxury conglomerate, is officially announcing the grand opening of its newest premium hospitality destination, opening on 15th July, 2026: Casa Hotel by Trunk and Trolley in HITEC City.    Strategically positioned at the absolute epicenter of Hyderabad’s thriving tech corridor, this luxury hotel in Hyderabad is being meticulously engineered to cater to corporate leaders, international business travellers, and design connoisseurs who demand superior extended-stay experiences.   Trunk and Trolley Hotel, Hyderabad   The launch of the HITEC City branch represents a critical step in the group’s rapid hospitality footprint expansion, beautifully complementing its highly successful…

GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated game launches in recent years and is set to arrive in India on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, a modern reimagining of Vice City inspired by Florida, the game follows two protagonists, Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, in Rockstar’s biggest open world to date. GTA 6 pre-orders officially began on 25 June 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, giving players several months to secure their copy ahead of the GTA 6 release date. Ahead of…

At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars.   At a VinFast-hosted forum in Vietnam, journalists, industry experts and automakers agreed that winning mainstream buyers will require more than cheaper electric cars   Before the Iran conflict sent fuel prices soaring, India’s electric passenger vehicle market was already building momentum, driven in part by growing consumer awareness and a shift in how families make car-buying decisions.   Experts broadly agree that growing concerns over air pollution in cities such as Delhi, combined with increasing awareness…

The Bansal Family, through its real estate platforms M3M India and Smartworld Developers, has built one of India’s largest privately held real estate development businesses, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of over Rs 1,28,731 crore and a fully paid land bank of more than 3,000 acres across the NCR. The family has utilised only about 26% of its land bank so far, creating substantial visibility for future development and long-term value creation.   Building on this scale and financial strength, the Bansal Family has outlined an investment roadmap of approximately Rs 10,000 crore for FY27 towards construction and strategic…

RajaRani Coaching has announced the launch of India’s First-Ever National Blouse Designing Competition, a first-of-its-kind online initiative that aims to discover, recognize and reward blouse designers from across the country while celebrating India’s rich craftsmanship and growing fashion skill economy. Open to aspiring designers, homemakers, boutique owners, students and fashion enthusiasts, the competition has already garnered over thousands of registrations, reflecting the growing demand for accessible, skill-based opportunities in fashion.   RajaRani Coaching Launches India’s First-Ever National Blouse Designing Competition to Spotlight India’s Grassroots Fashion Talent   Hosted entirely online, the competition has been designed to make participation accessible to…

Contemporary couturier Silky Nanda has officially unveiled her flagship couture studio in the heart of Defence Colony, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the journey of her eponymous luxury label. Designed as an immersive couture destination, the studio embodies the brand’s philosophy of creating garments that are deeply personal, timeless, and crafted to celebrate individuality.   Designer Silky Nanda at her store SILKY NANDA in Defence Colony, New Delhi   The newly launched space offers clients a refined couture experience, bringing together design consultations, bespoke craftsmanship, and carefully curated collections under one roof. More than just a retail destination,…

Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, has successfully treated two failing heart valves in a patient without repeat open-heart surgery, in what is believed to be the world’s first reported completely catheter-based treatment following a Ross procedure.   Dr. R Anantharaman, Director for Transcatheter Heart Valve Therapies, Dr Mahesh Kumar Medical Superintendent and team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons   The procedure was performed on a 58-year-old man who had undergone a complex heart valve operation nearly 25 years ago. He had previously undergone the Ross procedure, in which the patient’s own pulmonary valve is moved to replace the diseased aortic valve (known as…