Author: Faisal Mahmood

Bank of Maharashtra has announced the launch of FinSpark’26, a national-level cybersecurity hackathon aimed at encouraging students and dropouts across India to develop solutions for real-world cybersecurity challenges in the banking sector.   Bank of Maharashtra launches FinSpark’26, a national cybersecurity hackathon for students to solve real banking security challenges and win Rs. 10 lakh+ rewards   With the theme “Securing the Future of Banking,” FinSpark’26 is designed to bring together young technology minds, cybersecurity enthusiasts and problem-solvers to build innovative ideas that can strengthen digital banking security, fraud prevention, cyber resilience and customer trust. The hackathon invites participants to…

In a significant milestone for the company, Switrus Holidays has announced the launch of Switrus Asia, a dedicated brand for Asian destinations, marking the company’s expansion into the Asian tourism sector in August 2026. The expansion represents the company’s first major move beyond its Europe-focused group tour operations and reflects the growing popularity of Asian travel among Indian tourists.   Switrus Holidays now offers tour packages to destinations, such as China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia   According to the company, Switrus has organized more than 1,200 Europe group tours and served over 45,000 travelers over the past thirteen…

Aukera, India’s leading premium lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, today announced that it has raised Rs. 90 crore (over USD 10 million) in fresh funding, led by existing investor Alteria Capital, along with InnoVen Capital, Lighthouse Canton and a leading bank. The raise comes less than twelve months after the company closed a USD 15 million equity round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures and Alteria Capital — a pace of back-to-back institutional capital that reflects the strength of Aukera’s growth trajectory and the confidence of lenders and investors alike in the underlying…

Chitkara University today launched the Atal Incubation Centre – Chitkara Incubation Foundation (AIC-CIF) and AIC-PRIDE Labs at its Punjab campus, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. Established with a combined investment of up to Rs. 20 crore over five years by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Chitkara University, the centre will nurture startups in Drone Technologies, Agritech and Renewable Energy while accelerating research commercialisation, entrepreneurship and technology-led economic growth.   Atal Innovation Centre launched at Chitkara University in presence of Sh Amit Dhaka (IAS) CEO Invest Punjab, Dr. Madhu Chitkara,…

In a significant initiative aimed at accelerating technology-led transformation in agriculture, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) and the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, innovation, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart technologies for sustainable agricultural development across the state.   Manipal University Jaipur and Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan signed MoU The MoU was signed at the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, in the presence of Smt. Manju Rajpal, IAS, Principal Secretary, Agriculture, Horticulture and Panchayati Raj (Agriculture) Department, Government of Rajasthan, and Shri Naresh…

Docstribe, a leading AI-powered digital patient care journey and precision care coordination platform, today announced the successful closing of a strategic funding round led by ABGD Ventures. This investment will fuel Docstribe’s market expansion strategy, with a primary focus on strengthening its presence across the United States and the United Arab Emirates, two of the world’s most progressive and rapidly evolving healthcare markets.   This funding round represents a significant vote of confidence in Docstribe’s vision to redefine how healthcare providers deliver care, through technology, precision, and a deep commitment to patient outcomes and enhancing business performance.   At its…

EAZYPETITION LLC, a McKinney, Texas-based legal technology company, today announced that eazyPetition (eazyPetition.com), its AI-powered USCIS petition preparation platform, is now fully available to users following a successful beta phase. The platform automates document processing and enables each stakeholder to complete their portion of the petition workflow in less than 30 minutes.   Speaking on the platform’s full availability, Mr. Amit Gupta, Founder of EAZYPETITION LLC said, “As students, IT professional and family members of naturalized US Citizens navigate complex and repeated petition preparation for renewal of their USCIS petitions for many-many years to maintain their legal status and work authorization, eazyPetition makes…

For nine years, the Thessaloniki International Media Summer Academy never left home. This year, for its tenth, it did – relocating its opening leg to the lakeside town of Kastoria, some distance from the university that has run it since inception. The move is being framed by organizers as a bid to widen Aristotle University’s regional footprint across Macedonia. But it also sets the tone for an edition that seems intent on unsettling its own comfort zones, starting with the question at the centre of this year’s theme: “Unveiling Tomorrow’s Media: Challenges and Tools in Communication”.   THISAM celebrated its 10th…

Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products, today announced the launch of PB Pass, a complimentary airport lounge access, benefit for credit card users in India. Developed in partnership with Collinson International, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, PB Pass provides access to a global network of over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences across more than 800 domestic and international airports, powered by LoungeKey.    PB Pass provides access to a global network of over 1,800 airport lounges & travel experiences across more than 800 domestic and international airports   Designed…

Understanding the personal loan interest rate before applying can help customers estimate their borrowing cost and plan repayments with greater confidence. The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers interest rates ranging from 10% to 30% per annum, and a repayment tenure of up to 108 months, giving customers greater flexibility while repaying their loan.    Bajaj Finance Personal Loan The collateral-free loan is designed to help finance planned and urgent expenses such as home renovation, higher education, medical treatment, travel, and weddings with minimal documentation, quick approval, and disbursal within 24 hours* after approval. What affects the Bajaj Finance Personal Loan…