8, Jul 2025
Aster RV Hospital successfully organizes Blood Donation Camp at SBI LHO Bangalore
Bangalore, 08 July, 2025 – Aster RV Hospital and Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Services (AVMMS) recently organized a mega blood donation camp. The camp was conducted at the Aster SBI LHO, Bangalore. The camp saw 153 generous employees donating their blood to aid patients in various hospitals.
Mr. Sudhindra Bhat, COO – Aster RV Hospital said, “At Aster RV Hospital, we believe that saving lives is not limited to clinical expertise—it also means nurturing a spirit of compassion, empathy, and collective responsibility within the community. We are overwhelmed with response to our recent blood donation camp, where 153 individuals came forward to donate blood and contribute to saving countless lives. This initiative reflects the compassion and civic responsibility that define our community. At our hospital, we believe that healthcare extends beyond hospital walls — it’s about building a culture of care, awareness, and proactive engagement. Blood donation is one of the most selfless acts, and we thank every donor, volunteer, and staff member who made this camp a success. Their participation not only strengthens our emergency preparedness but also helps ensure timely support for patients in need. We remain committed to hosting more such initiatives and fostering a stronger, healthier, and more connected society.”
The success of this camp reinforces Aster RV Hospital’s dedication to community health, and similar initiatives will continue to be held in the future.
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8, Jul 2025
Samsung Introduces Future-Ready Mobile Security for Personalized AI Experiences
GURUGRAM, India – July 08, 2025: Samsung Electronics today announced a new set of security and privacy updates rolling out with its upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones with One UI 8. These updates reinforce Samsung’s commitment to delivering powerful, trusted mobile technology in a rapidly evolving digital world by introducing new protections for on-device AI, expanding cross-device threat detection and enhancing network security with quantum-resistant encryption.
Next-Generation Mobile Security for AI Personalization
Samsung is introducing Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), a new architecture designed to safeguard the next generation of personalized, AI-powered features, as its latest innovation in mobile security. KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring that each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.
Supporting Galaxy’s Personal Data Engine (PDE), KEEP helps secure a user’s deeply personal insights — such as routines and preferences — that enable features like Now Brief and Smart Gallery search. These insights stay entirely on-device, protected by KEEP and further secured by Knox Vault, Samsung’s tamper-resistant hardware security environment. The result is a seamless foundation for Galaxy AI that delivers personalized intelligence while keeping data tightly contained and under the user’s control.
KEEP’s system-level structure allows it to scale across Galaxy AI innovations. In addition to PDE, it now protects Now Brief, Smart Suggestions and other on-device features that rely on user-specific inputs — enabling more advanced AI experiences without compromising privacy. With KEEP, Samsung is redefining how mobile devices safeguard data in the background to elevate privacy from a setting to an embedded design principle.
Smarter, More Connected Threat Response With Knox Matrix
As AI becomes more integrated across the ecosystem, Samsung is advancing protections that offer not just stronger security, but greater transparency and control for users, with Knox Matrix leading the way. Through One UI 8, Samsung is evolving Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection for connected Galaxy devices. When a device is flagged for serious risk — such as system manipulation or identity forgery — it is designed to automatically sign out of the Samsung Account, cutting off access to cloud-connected services to prevent threats from spreading.
Users are notified across their connected Galaxy devices and guided to the ‘Security status of your devices’ page, where they can review the issue and take action. Even devices without the latest security status updates trigger a yellow-level warning, helping users respond before vulnerabilities grow.
Together, these updates make Samsung Galaxy’s ecosystem-level protection more dynamic, intuitive and visible, empowering users to maintain trust across all their devices with more confidence and clarity.
Secure Wi-Fi Strengthened With Quantum-Resistant Encryption
In continuation of its commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is bringing post-quantum cryptography to Secure Wi-Fi, extending the trusted approach first introduced on the Galaxy S25 series through Post-Quantum Enhanced Data Protection (EDP). Secure Wi-Fi is now being upgraded with a new cryptographic framework designed to strengthen network protection against emerging threats, particularly those anticipated in the era of quantum computing. This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks.
Quantum computing, once fully realized, could undermine many of today’s data protection methods. By integrating post-quantum cryptography, Secure Wi-Fi is built to withstand future attacks that capture encrypted data with the intent to break it once quantum technology matures — a tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later.” This upgrade fortifies the secure tunnel between Galaxy devices and Samsung servers, reinforcing the integrity of data transmissions in high-risk environments like public Wi-Fi.
In addition to this future-ready foundation, Secure Wi-Fi offers a suite of advanced privacy features:
- Auto Protect: Automatically activates in public places like cafés, airports or hotels, securing Wi-Fi connections without requiring user action.
- Enhanced Privacy Protection (EPP): Encrypts internet traffic and routes it through multiple layers, combining packet encryption and relay to anonymize device information and help prevent tracking.
- Protection Activity: Provides visibility into protection history by showing which apps and networks were secured and how much data was encrypted over time.
A Trusted Platform With Built-In Safeguards
In addition to its latest innovations, Samsung continues to strengthen the core protections that underpin the Galaxy experience. These features reflect a multi-layered security approach that protects across hardware and software, while giving users greater visibility and control:
- Knox Vault secures sensitive credentials such as passwords, PINs and biometrics in a physically isolated environment, helping to keep them protected even if the main operating system is compromised.
- Auto Blocker helps provide defense by default, blocking unauthorized app installs, restricting command-based attacks and mitigating risks from potential zero-click threats.
- Advanced Intelligence Settings gives users the option to turn off online data processing for AI features, so personal information can stay on-device, fully under their control.
- Enhanced Theft Protection helps protect personal data even in high-risk situations such as robbery, using safeguards like Identity Check and Security Delay to prevent unauthorized access.
This latest set of updates reinforces Samsung’s long-standing commitment to mobile security that evolves with innovation. It strengthens on-device privacy for personalized AI with KEEP, expands transparency and user control through Knox Matrix, and introduces quantum-resistant protection to Secure Wi-Fi for a more future-ready Galaxy experience. As new security challenges emerge, Samsung remains focused on delivering safeguards that are built in, always on and ready for what’s next.
8, Jul 2025
TIPS Globeducate Named ‘Trailblazer of Tamil Nadu’
The Indian Public School (TIPS) Globeducate named ‘Trailblazer of Tamil Nadu’ by the education minister Mr. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi
Chennai, July 8, 2025: The Indian Public School (TIPS), one of the leading schools in the country which is part of globally renowned education network Globeducate Group, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Trailblazer of Tamil Nadu” at a ceremony graced by the Honourable Minister for School Education, Mr. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, at Hotel Pullman, Teynampet.
The Times of India’s initiative, “Trailblazers of Tamil Nadu,” celebrates the inspiring journeys of emerging entrepreneurs and achievers who are reshaping the state’s economic and innovation landscape. This prestigious platform honours individuals whose determination, ingenuity, and leadership are not only fueling the success of their own ventures but also making a meaningful contribution to Tamil Nadu’s broader progress and development.
Honourable Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who is widely recognised for spearheading a range of transformative student welfare initiatives, praised TIPS Globeducate Chennai for its future-ready curriculum that fosters not only academic excellence but also essential life skills and holistic development. Addressing the larger gathering of achievers, he urged them to extend their impact to the grassroots level and actively mentor the youth, emphasising the importance of inclusive progress.
Mrs. Rita Gopalakrishnan, School Director of TIPS Globeducate Chennai, received the award on behalf of the institution. She remarked, “Being named a Trailblazer is both an honour and a responsibility. This recognition reflects our unwavering belief in purpose-driven education, where academic rigour meets character-building. We dedicate this award to our students, educators, and families who bring this vision to life every day.”
Mr. Jairam Balakrishnan, CEO of TIPS Globeducate, added, “This recognition by the Times of India reaffirms our mission to nurture global citizens who are equipped to shape a better world. At TIPS, we are deeply committed to helping students find their voice by encouraging them to engage with world events, reflect on their values, and stand up against ignorance and intolerance. This honour inspires us to keep pushing boundaries in how education empowers the next generation with purpose, empathy, and courage.”
As one of India’s most progressive K12 institutions offering the IB curriculum, TIPS has consistently been at the forefront of delivering global curriculum with local relevance, empowering students to become future-ready, socially responsible citizens.
8, Jul 2025
Federal Bank Powers Digital Donations at Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
Federal Bank is proud to announce the successful enablement of digital donation payments for Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, marking a historic milestone as the first temple in Kerala to go live on the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) under the ‘Donations’ category of NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).
This integration now allows devotees to make offerings through any UPI-enabled app, including Federal Bank’s Mobile Banking App, GooglePay, PhonePe, BHIM UPI, and more. The facility offers a safe, seamless, and convenient way for devotees across the globe to participate in temple donations—anytime, anywhere.
Speaking on the initiative, M V S Murthy, Chief Marketing Officer, Federal Bank said, “We are honoured to be part of this significant step in the digital transformation of temple donations. Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple now becomes a pioneer in Kerala by embracing a platform under BBPS. Technology makes in convenient to express gratitude. The human at the core, is supported by digital at the fore.”
O B Arun Kumar, Guruvayur Devaswom Board Administrator said, “We are happy to be the first temple in Kerala to have embraced this technology to enable all devotees from across the World to offer their offerings from anywhere in the world to Guruvayur temple on special occasions or new beginnings.”
This collaboration not only modernizes religious contributions but also reflects Federal Bank’s commitment to making digital banking accessible and meaningful across all sectors, including India’s revered cultural and spiritual institutions.
8, Jul 2025
IIT Bombay and ICICI Foundation partner for expansion of biomedical innovation hub
Mumbai: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth (ICICI Foundation), the CSR arm of ICICI Bank, have forged a partnership to expand the biomedical innovation hub at the country’s premier technology and engineering institute. Under this partnership, ICICI Foundation has pledged ₹70 crore to set up additional floors at the Biomedical Engineering and Technology Innovation Centre (BETIC) at IIT Bombay and equip this area with advanced facilities.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay and Mr. Sanjay Datta, President, ICICI Foundation in presence of Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha, Chairman, ICICI Bank.
The new floors, named ‘IIT-ICICI BETIC Hub’, will significantly expand IIT Bombay’s capabilities in biomedical engineering, increasing its space five-fold to 19,700 sq. ft. The hub will foster collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to develop affordable, cutting-edge medical devices and diagnostic solutions. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art resources for product development, medical grade manufacturing, safety testing, inspection, and packaging. This enhanced ecosystem will support med-tech startups and companies, train professionals in healthcare innovation, and generate high-value jobs, ultimately benefiting millions of patients.
Speaking on the collaboration, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “This partnership exemplifies how industry-academia alliances can drive innovation towards real-world impact. With ICICI Foundation’s generous support, IIT Bombay is poised to revolutionise biomedical research and technology, addressing critical healthcare gaps in India, fostering home-grown solutions that are accessible, affordable, and scalable.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha, Chairman, ICICI Bank, said, “Healthcare is a key focus at ICICI Foundation’s CSR initiatives. India’s unique healthcare challenges — high disease burden, vast rural populations, and affordability constraints—demand indigenous innovations in biomedical, tailored to its needs. Homegrown advancement will not only reduce dependency on imports but also foster cost-effective, cutting-edge medical solutions that can empower healthcare professionals and benefit millions across the country. The partnership between ICICI Foundation and IIT Bombay aims to meet this objective. The ‘IITB-ICICI BETIC Hub’ will facilitate the development of indigenous medical innovations ensuring affordable healthcare solutions to patients. We are delighted to collaborate with IIT Bombay to drive a meaningful change in the healthcare ecosystem.”
So far, ICICI Foundation has positively impacted over 2.5 million lives to receive treatment in 550 hospitals across the country through its initiatives in the healthcare sector. This includes building capacity in curative care, including cancer care, cardiac care, eye care, trauma and emergency care.
8, Jul 2025
KC GlobEd and ICT Academy, Tamil Nadu, Join Hands to Empower Faculty and Students in Commerce and Management Education
Chennai: In a significant step towards transforming how Commerce and Management are taught in Indian institutions, KC GlobEd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICT Academy, Tamil Nadu. This collaboration aims to complement learning experiences and uplift the current capabilities of both faculty and students across the country.
Through this partnership, KC GlobEd will provide printed course materials, create custom class schedules, and assign qualified faculty to conduct in-person classes at participating institutions. As part of the partnership, faculty members participating in the program will receive jointly certified Faculty Development Program (FDP) certificates, with scope for further collaboration as mutually agreed.
“This partnership with ICT Academy is not merely an alliance, but a shared vision,” said CPA & CA Kamal Chhabra, Founder and CEO of KC GlobEd. “We are committed to building a stronger education ecosystem, where faculty are empowered to inspire, and students are prepared to thrive in the real world. By blending structured resources with personal guidance, we’re aiming to create classrooms that are both practical and powerful.”
This initiative is expected to bring an impactful change to the way institutions under ICT Academy operate. Faculty members will gain access to modern teaching techniques, better student engagement strategies, and insights into industry expectations, ultimately helping students become more confident and job-ready.
The FDPs will go beyond theory, focusing on both technical and soft skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership, to help educators deliver professional courses more effectively. The program also opens up opportunities for guest lectures, industry mentoring, and collaborative consulting, creating stronger ties between academia and industry.
Above all, the initiative hopes to enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance for educators by offering to them tools and recognition that make professional growth more worthwhile.
For KC GlobEd, this partnership marks an important milestone in its journey to expand reach, build brand credibility, and foster a deeper connection between institutions and the industries they serve. With more such collaborations on the horizon, the future looks promising for students, teachers, and institutions alike.
8, Jul 2025
Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. Continues Board Strengthening Journey with the Appointment of Two New Independent Directors
New Delhi, July 8 2025: Satin Creditcare Network Limited (SCNL), one of India’s leading microfinance institutions, has announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals, Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma and Mr. Anupam Kunal Gangaher, as Independent Directors to its Board. Their appointments are for a period of three (3) consecutive years, effective June 27, 2025, and are subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
The addition of Mr. Sharma and Mr. Gangaher reaffirms SCNL’s commitment to maintaining strong governance and strategic oversight. It also marks the continuation of the board-strengthening efforts initiated in 2024 with the onboarding of Independent Directors Mr. Joydeep Datta Gupta (June 2024) and Ms. Jyoti Davar Vij (September 2024). With these new appointments, SCNL remains focused on building a diverse and experienced Board to guide its long-term vision and growth.
The new appointees include:
Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma is a former Executive Director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), where he held a wide range of leadership and operational roles over nearly four decades. He brings with him over 40 years of rich experience in India’s financial services sector, spanning insurance, banking, capital markets, venture capital, and regulatory frameworks. Following his retirement, he joined the LIC IPO as an Advisor, contributing to one of India’s most significant public offerings. He also served as Director & CEO at LICHFL Asset Management Company Ltd. for more than four years, where he led the operations and strategic direction of its Real Estate Fund, focusing on investment strategy, compliance and investor confidence. In addition, he was associated with IDBI Bank as General Manager from October 2022 to March 2024, contributing to key areas such as regulatory oversight, banking operations, and stakeholder engagement.
Mr. Anupam Kunal Gangaher is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 40 years of experience in audit, taxation, and financial advisory. A graduate of Delhi University and proprietor of A.K. Gangaher & Co., he has advised Indian and multinational clients across sectors including manufacturing, trading, hospitality, exports, software, and financial services. His core expertise lies in direct and indirect taxation, transfer pricing, and non-resident taxation, with extensive experience representing clients before statutory authorities.
The induction of these two accomplished professionals represents another pivotal step in Satin’s journey towards building a world-class governance framework. Combined with the Company’s recent board enhancements and its ‘AA’ ESG rating from ESG Risk Assessments and Insights Ltd., these appointments demonstrate SCNL’s sustained commitment to exceptional environmental, social, and governance practices while maintaining its leadership position in the microfinance sector.
Commenting on the appointments, Dr. H P Singh, Chairman cum Managing Director of Satin Creditcare, said, “At Satin Creditcare, we view corporate governance not merely as a compliance requirement, but as a strategic pillar for sustainable growth and stakeholder trust. A strong, diverse, and future-ready Board is central to this philosophy. Satin is proud to be a well-governed institution, with a balanced composition of non-independent and independent directors, ensuring transparent oversight and strategic direction. As we move forward, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma and Mr. Anupam Kunal Gangaher as Independent Directors. Both bring extensive experience across finance, governance, and institutional strategy. Their diverse perspectives and strong credentials will significantly strengthen our Board’s capabilities as we continue to scale our mission of responsible financial inclusion.”
8, Jul 2025
IB students in India receive International Baccalaureate results
New Delhi, 8 July 2025 — 202,103 students worldwide received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the May 2025 examination session. This marks a 4.8% increase in the number of students receiving DP and CP results.
The IB celebrates the achievements of all students who have reached this important milestone. Over the course of the two-year DP and CP journey, they have developed the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to thrive in a changing world and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Today’s IB graduates join a community of more than 2.7 million lifelong learners across 157 countries worldwide where the DP and CP are offered. The global average DP score for the May 2025 session is 30.58 points.
Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General of the International Baccalaureate, congratulated all the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme students on reaching this important achievement.
“I’m inspired by the dedication, resilience, and compassion shown by IB students during such a complex time in the world. As IB graduates move forward—into higher education, careers, or service to their communities—they carry with them the competencies, values, and global mindset needed to thrive and make a meaningful difference.IB graduates leave not only with knowledge, but also with the perspective and purpose to lead, serve, and shape a better world. We are proud of who they are and the impact they’re already making.”
The Diploma Programme (DP) offers students a globally respected, transformative education that prepares them for university and beyond. Its balanced, inquiry-based curriculum fosters academic achievement, critical thinking, language development, and personal growth. Offered in over 795 IB World Schools across the Asia-Pacific region and 177 IB World Schools in India, the DP aligns with local education systems while nurturing global perspectives and ethical leadership.
A series of DP curriculum alignment studies (2023) demonstrated that DP courses meet or exceed national or jurisdictional standards in South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, the United States, Spain, Mexico and Brazil. The studies confirmed that the DP offers world-class courses, strong academic depth and breadth, and adaptability across education systems.
Also, a global mindedness study (2021) found that DP and CP students in five countries across the world exhibited significantly higher global-mindedness levels benchmarked against their peers from a similar age group, highlighting the IB’s success in developing internationally minded and socially responsible graduates.
The Career-related Programme (CP) continues to grow across the Asia-Pacific region, with 82 IB World Schools currently offering the programme. In India alone, 41 IB World Schools have adopted the CP. The CP is designed for students aged 16–19 who want to combine academic studies with career-related learning. The CP develops key transferable skills such as confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of purpose, offering students a practical and future-ready pathway.
For the May 2025 examination session, DP and CP students completed all assessment components for each subject and the IB awarded grades using all components, coursework and examinations.
The IB will be publishing an interim statistical bulletin in the next few weeks.
7, Jul 2025
Lord Jagannath’s 58th Rath Yatra Celebrated Grandly in New Delhi
Golden Splendor of Lord Jagannath on Rath: 58th Rath Yatra Celebrated Grandly at Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi
New Delhi, 7 July 2025: The sacred aura of divinity and devotion radiated across Thyagraj Nagar today as Lord Jagannath appeared in his resplendent Suna Bhesha — the golden attire — atop his majestic Rath (chariot), on the auspicious occasion of the 58th Rath Yatra of Shri Jagannath Mandir, Thyagraj Nagar, New Delhi.
Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the divine darshan of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra adorned in dazzling gold ornaments, a sight that is believed to bestow immense blessings. The grand event, steeped in tradition and emotion, marked a spiritual high point of the ongoing Rath Yatra Mahotsav, being celebrated from 28th June to 8th July 2025.
The working committee members of Shri Jagannath Mandir have meticulously planned and executed the arrangements for this large-scale celebration, ensuring smooth conduct of daily rituals, security, sanitation, and crowd management. The temple premises have been adorned with colorful lights, flowers, and traditional motifs, transforming the area into a vibrant spiritual hub.
Adding to the grandeur, cultural troupes from various parts of India have been participating throughout the festival, presenting folk dances, devotional music, and traditional art forms that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the nation. Each evening has turned into a confluence of devotion and culture, attracting not just local residents but also devotees from other states.
The Suna Bhesha ceremony, held on the second last day of the festival, drew special attention. Devotees chanted hymns and offered prayers with deep reverence as Lord Jagannath shone brilliantly in gold, symbolizing divine prosperity and glory.
With just one more day left for the Mahotsav to conclude, the spirit of Rath Yatra continues to echo in the hearts of the devotees, leaving behind an unforgettable experience of unity, faith, and celebration.
7, Jul 2025
Nuvama Wealth Management Upgraded to CARE AA
Nuvama Wealth Management Upgraded to CARE AA; Stable — Diversified Growth and Profitability Drive Rating Boost
Kolkata, July 7, 2025: CareEdge Ratings has upgraded the long-term credit rating of Nuvama Wealth Management Limited (NWML) to CARE AA; Stable, while reaffirming its short-term rating at CARE A1+. The upgrade reflects the company’s strong financial performance, consistent profitability, and a well-diversified business model across wealth management, asset services, asset management, and capital markets.
In its rating rationale, CareEdge Ratings said: The upgrade in ratings assigned to debt instruments of the Nuvama Group factors in healthy growth in the wealth management, asset services and capital market segments, which further strengthens its established market presence, and improving profitability, supported by a diversified business model.
As of March 31, 2025, the group’s consolidated client assets under advisory (AUA) surged to Rs. 4.3 lakh crore – a 24% year-on-year growth. The consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for FY25 stood at Rs. 985 crores, up from Rs. 625 crores in FY24, with return on net worth (RoNW) improving to 31.79%. Nuvama Group currently serves over 1.2 million affluent customers and 4250 HNI/UHNI families, making it the second-largest independent wealth management player in India.
With strong capitalisation (tangible net worth of ₹3,405 crore), a growing client base, and a stable outlook, Nuvama continues to demonstrate resilience and momentum in a dynamic financial landscape.
In addition, the group’s ESG initiatives, board-led governance practices and continued investment in talent reinforce its reputation as a future-ready and resilient institution. This recognition is another affirmation into Nuvama’s transformation into a governance-first, technology-led and solution-driven wealth management powerhouse catering to India’s rapidly evolving affluent and HNI investor base.
