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Lava International Limited, India’s leading homegrown smartphone brand, today announced the launch of the special edition Bold N1 5G in a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration . Following the success of the Bold N1 5G, launched in September 2025, the brand has introduced this new variant to meet the growing consumer demand for better performance. With this launch, the Bold N1 5G moves to a single, upgraded configuration, offering its users enhanced performance as the new standard. Commenting on the launch , Mr. Sumit Singh, SVP and Head of Product, Lava International Limited, said: “Bold N1 5G series witnessed an encouraging response from users since its launch and based on consumer demand, we are introducing a new variant—more powerful and presented in aa refreshed design. The special edition is conceptualized for young urban users, offering enhanced power, greater storage and improved camera capabilities, along with 4K video recording and a smooth, lag-free everyday experience.” ...

Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, announced the upcoming launch of Swiggy Builders Club, a community, partnership, and builder enablement program designed for developers, startups, and enterprises building AI-native commerce experiences on top of its platforms. While Swiggy's earlier MCP launch opened up the core commerce infrastructure, Builders Club is a distinct next step. It is the ecosystem layer around that infrastructure, designed to define who builds on it, how they engage with Swiggy, what capabilities they bring, and how promising integrations are recognised and scaled into deeper partnerships. At launch, Builders Club will open access to 3 MCP servers and 18+ API tools across Food, Instamart, and Dineout, enabling approved builders to create AI agents, copilots, assistants, and integrations that can take real-world actions such as ordering food, shopping groceries, or booking dining experiences. What is Swiggy Builders Club Builder...

  Uniqus Consultech, a tech‑enabled global consulting platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Surya Financial Technologies Pvt. Ltd, a leading provider of financial risk management and data analytics solutions. The collaboration is designed to help banks and financial institutions worldwide strengthen risk governance, enhance balance sheet resilience, and make faster, accurate, data‑driven decisions through integrated advisory‑led technology transformation. Under the collaboration, the two organizations will jointly pursue large‑scale finance and risk transformation initiatives across key global markets, including India, the Middle East, Africa, the United States, and Europe. Together, they aim to deliver end‑to‑end solutions that combine Surya’s proven risk technology and data platforms with Uniqus’ deep advisory, program governance, and domain expertise. Jamil Khatri, Co-Founder and CEO at Uniqus Consultech, said, “As financial institutions continue to navig...

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the launch of a dedicated Gemini Enterprise Business Unit. The new business unit, the first of its kind from a global system integrator, will accelerate the development and adoption of industry‑specific solutions built on Google Gemini Enterprise. HCLTech’s Gemini Enterprise Business Unit aims to enable enterprises globally unlock the full value of generative and agentic AI. Enterprises can transition from manual, fragmented processes to unified, automated decision‑making, driving measurable outcomes such as reduced unplanned maintenance downtime, stronger fraud mitigation and improved diagnostic accuracy. "HCLTech continues to be an essential partner in bringing Google Cloud technologies to enterprises worldwide," said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem at Google Cloud. "By combining HCLTech's industry expertise with Google Cloud's agentic platform, we're providing our joint...

 Godrej Enterprises Group (GEG), a pioneer and one of India’s most trusted brands in safety and security solutions, will participate in  Smart Home Expo 2026 , unveiling a comprehensive portfolio of smart, connected, and future-ready security solutions designed for modern Indian homes, commercial establishments, and evolving urban lifestyles. At the expo, hosted from 28–30 April 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, Godrej Enterprises Group will showcase its smart safety and security solutions portfolio at Stall No. K-40. The Showcase will highlight how digital-first innovation and intelligent access control are reshaping safety, convenience, and peace of mind in today’s increasingly connected environments. The showcase will feature a wide range of advanced, ‘Made in India’ digital lock solutions, alongside interconnected home safety offerings. Strengthening its leadership in home lockers, Godrej has also introduced a new portfolio designed with next-generation,...

BLS International, a leading global AI-and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) to expand commercial attestation and related services through its network of 17 centres across India. This collaboration will make documentation processes faster, more accessible, and highly efficient for Indian businesses engaged in trade with the 22 Arab League countries. The MoU was formalised in the presence of Dr. Waiel S. H. Awwad, Secretary General (In-charge) of IACCIA, and Mrs. Charu Khosla, Chief Operating Officer - Strategic Markets, Governments and Institutions, BLS International.  The India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (IACCIA) has recently achieved a significant milestone with formal recognition from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Government of India. This author...