Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has rolled out eight new loan centres across India to amp up customer service and speed up loan approvals. Plus, they’ve launched a cool heritage-themed ATM in Chennai, giving a nod to the city's historic vibe.
Five construction workers tragically lost their lives in Mehsana, Gujarat, after loose soil gave way at a site. Rescue teams are still on the scene, hoping to find more workers believed to be trapped.
CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, Shantanu Deshpande, is saying that Delhi is "1,000%" better for startups than Bengaluru, just like Zomato's Deepinder Goyal said. Deshpande believes that Delhi's all about sustainable, high-quality businesses, making it a way better place for entrepreneurs compared to Bengaluru's trend-chasing vibe.
A guy in Bengaluru got fired for threatening a woman with an acid attack just because of what she was wearing. The woman's husband blew the whistle on social media, which led to quick action from the cops and his boss at Etios Services, who let him go.
Noel Tata is the new chairman of Tata Trusts, taking over from his half-brother Ratan Tata, who sadly passed away recently. Everyone was on board with this decision, which marks a big change for the philanthropic side of the Tata group, owning a major chunk of Tata Sons. With Noel's solid experience in the Tata group, he's in a good spot for the job.
With a pretty low arrest rate of just 1% for cybercrimes, India's Ministry of Home Affairs has kicked off a pilot project called Cyber Investigation Assistance Request (CIAR). This project is all about giving state police a hand in dealing with cybercrime better, bringing in cyber experts and legal help to tackle those tricky investigations.
The Indian Defence Ministry is looking to snag over 20,000 new anti-tank guided missiles and 1,500 launchers to boost the Army's game against armored threats. They’re really pushing for stuff made in India, focusing on local production and fitting in with what they've already got.
Good Glamm Group just snagged Sirona Hygiene for ₹450 crore in an all-cash deal. This move follows Good Glamm's earlier investment in Sirona and is all about boosting women's wellness products worldwide, with both companies on the same page about innovating in feminine hygiene.
Ratan Tata, a guy who totally loves flying and is a licensed pilot, had a scary near-death experience back in college when his Tri-Pacer aircraft's engine failed. Fast forward a few years, and at 69, he finally got to pilot an F-16, making him the oldest Indian to do it.
Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras are teaming up to whip up a 1 kWh rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype. This collab is all about boosting zinc battery tech as a budget-friendly and eco-friendly option compared to lithium-ion batteries, tackling some current market issues.