The teaser for Bigg Boss 19 has been unveiled, announcing its grand premiere on August 24. The show will stream on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM and air on COLORS at 10:30 PM. This year, the show takes a bold new turn with the theme – Gharwalon ki Sarkaar! – signalling a seismic shift in power inside the house. For the first time, power won’t rest with one, the house will run on everyone’s say. This change will make way for democracy of drama, alliances, and fiery confrontations.

Healthium Medtech, a global player in medical devices, focused on products in surgical and post-surgical ecosystem including wound closure, advanced wound care, arthroscopy and infection prevention segments, has announced the appointment of Rajnish Damani as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this newly created leadership role, Rajnish will oversee Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain operations across the Group, reporting directly to the CEO & MD, Anish Bafna.

ASICS SportStyle announced the return of the GEL-QUANTUM™ 360 I shoe to celebrate the shoe’s tenth anniversary. The shoe debut as a sought-after performance running shoe ten years ago, but was eventually adopted by lifestyle consumers for its premium comfort properties. It was the first ASICS shoe to feature 360 GEL™ technology in the midsole. The design resurfaces as a near-original reproduction, but it’s modified using our latest midsole materials for better comfort.

TVS Credit Services Limited published its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30. The Company reported a Total Income of Rs. 1,697 crore for Q1 FY26, a growth of 6% from Q1 FY25 and Net PAT of Rs. 181 crore, a growth of 29% from Q1 FY25. TVS Credit registered a 12% growth in disbursements. In Q1 FY26, TVS Credit achieved significant growth in consumer financing while maintaining its focus on risk-calibrated growth across product categories.

Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition, ABP Desam is set to host the second edition of the ABP Desam Health Conclave 2025 on July 31 in Hyderabad. The conclave will serve as a powerful forum for leading medical professionals, wellness practitioners, and policymakers to come together and deliberate on healthcare innovation, holistic wellness, and public health policy, to drive meaningful change across the state’s healthcare ecosystem.

Kishor Patil, Co-founder, CEO and MD, KPIT, said, “The performance of Q1FY26 is in line with our expectations and despite macro challenges we have maintained our EBITDA margins. The mobility industry is going through a lot of fluctuations with geopolitical and tariff led uncertainties. Apart from our current clients and markets, we see opportunities in working on India for India Solutions to help our clients address and establish India specific products.”

Aiming to leverage KPIT’s deep expertise in software and systems development, this collaboration will also further strengthen JSW Motors’ bold vision to disrupt the domestic automotive market through innovation and global collaboration. The partnership underscores KPIT’s strategic commitment to the Indian market and, along with JSW, promises to deliver superlative customer experiences and accelerate India’s transition to clean mobility.

Bus travellers in India have long booked tickets without knowing the actual age or condition of the bus, often facing last-minute swaps, breakdowns or poor travel experiences. AbhiBus is changing this scenario by enabling bus age transparency, helping travellers make smarter, more confident booking choices. Users can choose between ‘Brand New’ buses (less than 1 year old) and ‘New’ buses (less than 2 years old), with each listing tagged on the search results page.

NTT DATA and Mistral AI plan to jointly sell and deploy safe and private enterprise-grade AI solutions that are able to foster strategic autonomy for clients. The companies will combine NTT DATA’s comprehensive GenAI and IT services portfolio, global delivery capabilities, industry expertise and trusted client relationships with Mistral AI’s solutions and advanced generative AI models, which are recognised for their efficiency, performance and enterprise empowerment.

The MoU was formally exchanged at UST’s Thiruvananthapuram Campus and outlines a multi-dimensional partnership between UST and BITS Pilani that will promote innovation, talent nurturing, and joint research to bridge academia and industry for creating solutions with real-world impact. The partnership aims to focus on advanced research and co-creation in frontier domains such as Photonics, Quantum Computing, VLSI, Humanoid Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and MedTech.

Modicare Limited launched Modiway ShiftLife under its health & nutrition category. Curated with a deep understanding of today’s fast-paced world, Shift Life combines the potency of plant-based, vegan formulations, the precision of modern science, and the wisdom of Ayurveda, offering clean, effective, and easy-to-integrate solutions that address common lifestyle concerns such as fatigue, poor digestion, dull skin, low immunity, stress, and sluggish metabolism.

Assetz launched Zen & Sato, a serene luxury residential enclave located on the Yelahanka–Bagalur Main Road in North Bengaluru. Strategically located on 80 feet road and less than 15 minutes from Bagaluru Cross Metro Station, Yelahanka Railway Station, the Kempegowda International Airport and Hebbal Flyover, Zen & Sato offers unmatched connectivity. Spanning 7 acres, this project presents 412 premium residences across 4 towers, offering generously sized 3 and 4 BHK homes.

Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services company, today announced a strategic partnership with KAVIA AI, San Francisco-based software 3.0 AI-powered platform, redefining software development with enterprise grade AI. Built to handle millions of lines of code and complex backend systems, KAVIA AI automates the entire development lifecycle, from planning and architecture to development, quality assurance, deployment and maintenance.

The MSDE opened the registration link for IndiaSkills Competition (ISC) 2025. The competition will feature 63 skills for which participants from all 36 states and UTs will compete. Registrations can be completed online via the SIDH portal until 30 September. This biennial competition is designed to identify, nurture, and reward India’s most talented youth, preparing them to represent the nation on international stages such as the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) 2026.

Held in Ahmedabad, the event highlighted inspiring stories of individuals who have selflessly contributed to Gujarat’s progress through their remarkable work. Asmita Sanman Puraskar is a tribute to those who have made meaningful contributions across various domains - education, culture, science, sports and social service. Chief Minister Patel highlighted that the state’s continued advancement is also driven by the values, commitment, and service of such individuals.