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Offshore betting and realty emerge as most violative sectors in ASCI Annual Complaints Report 2025-26; cases surge 21%

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its Annual Complaints Report 2025-2026. Offshore betting, despite regulatory interventions, was the most violative sector, accounting for 6,933 cases. It was followed by realty (643 cases), personal care (576 cases), food and beverages (331 cases) and products violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act (274 cases). ASCI reviewed 11,581 cases in FY 2025-26, a 21% increase over the previous year. These cases pertained to 9,841 advertisements, a 37% rise over the previous year; 98% of the ads scrutinised required some modification. Notably, 93% of these cases came from ASCI’s proactive monitoring. Digital platforms continue to dominate the violations landscape, accounting for 97.3% of all ads scrutinised, with 82% of these being sponsored content on social media platforms. Meta platforms accounted for 79.84% of digital violations. The report underscores how the speed and reach of digital ecosystems are being used to ampl...
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Travelport, Cognizant and Anthropic Collaborate to Power Travel Technology for the AI Era

Cognizant is working with Travelport on a strategic AI transformation that will deploy Anthropic's Claude to modernize the way Travelport builds, tests and maintains software across its travel retailing and distribution platforms. The collaboration aims to accelerate the delivery of AI-led innovation to airlines, hoteliers, travel management companies and online travel agencies worldwide, while embedding AI features within Travelport's platform. Booking systems built for a previous era now strain to keep up: agency costs have grown as human agents increasingly piece together complex itineraries manually, and a gap has opened between how travelers now search using AI tools and what current platforms can interpret and fulfill. This collaboration will address these structural challenges through intelligent infrastructure designed to close the gap between AI-driven travel intent and a confirmed booking. For travel agencies and travel management companies (TMC), Travelport's...
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HCLTech launches Autonomous Finance Platform for use with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of an autonomous finance platform that transforms core finance and accounting operations using Gemini Enterprise. While enterprises make significant investments in core ERP and SaaS platforms, finance and accounting operations continue to rely heavily on manual intervention. The new platform is designed to address this gap by enabling finance processes to operate with a high degree of autonomy and intelligence, while integrating seamlessly with existing technology systems. Unlike traditional automation and isolated AI use cases, the platform orchestrates end-to-end finance processes autonomously  executing, learning and continuously optimizing workflows across Invoice-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Record-to-Report. This approach enables faster execution, improved control and measurable business outcomes for enterprise finance organizations. This enterprise-grade ...
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TANKER Foundation Founder Trustee and President meets HH Dalai Lama for the cause of kidney disease on 23rd May 2026

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  There is a high incidence of kidney disease and failure, especially among the underprivileged in McLeod Gunj and surrounding areas. Dr Georgi met HH Dalai Lama and talked about the work that TANKER does in giving free dialysis, raising awareness and conducting screening camps for early detection and prevention. TANKER also supports research into kidney disease. He said that TANKER would support in starting a dialysis centre to help in giving free and subsidized dialysis. HH Dalai Lama gave his blessings to TANKER, all those involved and all patients. The blessings and words of encouragement from His Holiness inspire the Foundation to continue its mission of providing affordable and accessible dialysis care, creating awareness on kidney disease prevention, and supporting deserving patients and their families.
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Chennai’s Rising Summer Heat Drives Interest in Sintex TruPuf Water Tanks

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With Chennai experiencing another intense summer and rising rooftop temperatures across the city, Sintex is seeing growing relevance for TruPuf, its insulated water storage tank designed to help reduce heat transfer in stored water during prolonged exposure to sunlight. In many apartment complexes and independent homes across Chennai, overhead water tanks remain exposed to direct sunlight for several hours every day, often causing stored water to become excessively warm during peak afternoons. The issue is increasingly influencing how households evaluate water storage solutions, particularly during summer months. Experts point out that prolonged heat exposure can also affect water hygiene inside conventional storage tanks by encouraging algae formation and causing unpleasant odour, particularly during peak summer months. This is leading more consumers to explore water storage solutions that are better suited for extreme weather conditions. Yashovardhan Agarwal, Managing Director,...
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Maruti Suzuki sets up Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Government ITI Hassangarh

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Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has set up an Advanced Manufacturing Lab (AML) at Government ITI, Hassangarh, Rohtak, to equip students with industry‑relevant skills and support the development of a future‑ready workforce. In the first year, around 200# students at Government ITI Hassangarh will be trained in the Smart Factory Lab. The initiative, part of Maruti Suzuki’s CSR‑led skill development programme, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the rapidly evolving requirements of the automobile industry. The AML replicates real‑world shop‑floor environments and offers hands‑on training in critical areas of automobile manufacturing, including assembly, welding, painting, machining, mechatronics, and safety. This practical exposure is designed to enhance students’ technical competence, industry readiness, and overall employability. The inaugural event was attended by Mr. Sachin Gupta, IAS, Dep...
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LAVA LAUNCHES SHARK 2 5G WITH 6000MAH BATTERY AND 120HZ DISPLAY AT Rs. 11,999

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Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, today launched the SHARK 2 5G, built to deliver an elevated smartphone experience in the budget 5G segment.  Creating a benchmark with a 6000mAh battery in the budget segment, SHARK 2 5G is priced at Rs. 11,999 and will be available across Lava retail outlets starting 10th June. The highest selling series from Lava’s 2025 portfolio, the new smartphone is built to meet the evolving needs of conscious and practical tech-enthusiasts. Designed to elevate the budget 5G experience in only Rs. 11,999, Shark 2 5G will be available in two colour variants - Sonar Gold and Arya Blue. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sumit Singh, SVP and Head of Product, Lava International Limited, said, “The Shark series is conceptualized to elevate product experience in the budget 5G segment. Featuring a 6000mAh battery for extensive usage, IP64 for enhanced durability alongside a clean, bloatware-free Android experience - the new SHARK...
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