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.

On World IVF Day, BSV, a Mankind Group Company and a leader in women’s health and assisted reproduction treatments, reaffirms its commitment towards advancing awareness, education, and scientific innovation in fertility care. With infertility affecting over 186 million individuals globally, and a rising trend in both primary and secondary infertility within India, the need for informed, stigma-free conversations around reproductive health is more important than ever.

MediBuddy, in collaboration with CII, unveiled the second edition of its corporate wellness report, marking a continued effort to decode the evolving landscape of employee well-being in India Inc. The latest edition, titled Workplace Health Reimagined: Corporate India’s Readiness for Digital Health Leadership, highlights how employee wellness is evolving from a peripheral initiative to a strategic lever for workforce productivity, talent retention, and business continuity.

Mphasis Corporation, USA, acquired a 26% preferred equity stake in Aokah a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) company designed to help enterprises set up, scale, and optimise next-gen Global Capability Centers (GCCs), to drive speed, intelligence, and efficiency. Through this strategic investment, Mphasis is poised to offer global enterprises who are looking to set-up/optimise GCCs, a Human-Led, AI-Powered end-to-end lifecycle support services and transformative solutions.

“We were early adopters and implementers of AI based solutions for our clients, which has positioned us well to help with their AI journey, create efficiencies, cost-savings and minimise project risks, while at the same time, accelerating our business. This is reflected in our highest-ever quarterly TCV of USD 760 million, of which 68% is AI-led,” said Nitin Rakesh, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mphasis Limited.

Coromandel International Limited (BSE: 506395, NSE: COROMANDEL), India's leading Agri solutions provider is in the business of Fertilisers, Crop Protection Chemicals, Bio products, Speciality Nutrients, Organic Fertiliser and Retail. Coromandel has strengthened its presence in the Agri-retail sector and also made significant strides in the emerging Agri-drone spraying services. The Company has reported the financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025.

On the occasion of Income Tax Day, and with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extending the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline to September 15, 2025, India is witnessing a sharp surge in online searches for tax-related services. Insights from Justdial reveal a significant uptick in demand across categories like tax consultants, chartered accountants, and return filing agents—reflecting rising awareness and a digital-first approach to financial compliance.

In a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties in education and workforce development, the Government of India and the Government of France have signed a MoU to collaborate in the fields of skill development, vocational education, and training. The MoU was signed in presence of Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE and MOE, GOI, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, during the Bharat SkillNxt 2025, held on July 22, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

“In the next six months, India’s school-going population could make a powerful global statement—that we are home to the world’s largest network of young learners who are not just being introduced to AI, but actively using and applying it. This is the future we are building—bold, tech-savvy, and ready to lead,” said Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE and Minister of State, Education, Government of India.

Peter Bains, Managing Director and CEO, Syngene International Limited, said, “We are pleased with the growth performance in the first quarter, which is aligned with our expectations. In our Biologics manufacturing division, we have seen good progress with the start of operations at the Unit III facility in Bengaluru and in advancing preparations to commence operations at our Bayview facility in the U.S later this year.”