LTIMindtree and Microsoft have teamed up to speed up AI-driven digital change for businesses around the world. This partnership will combine LTIMindtree’s industry knowledge with Microsoft’s AI tools to deliver real business results, including AI solutions for Microsoft 365, security, and data migration.
TCS has extended its contract for SPARSH, the pension system for India’s defence personnel, for another three years. Since its launch in 2020, SPARSH has streamlined pension processing, cutting down timelines and saving the government ₹250 crore every year. The system now supports over 30 lakh pensioners and has successfully implemented the OROP scheme. TCS is also working on new ideas to improve public service even more.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made big moves during the IPL 2025 auction, picking up top international players like Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone. They also kept key players like Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. With ₹30.65 crore left, RCB is ready to add more players on Day 2 of the auction, which has 577 players up for grabs.
Enrich Money has appointed Mayur Rao as its Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. With over 15 years of experience at major financial institutions like JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and BlackRock, Rao will play a key role in improving the company’s Orca platform, driving growth, and expanding its reach in India’s wealth-tech sector. His goal is to make wealth creation easier for millions of Indians through technology and education.
HDFC Life Insurance is looking into a possible data breach after receiving customer data from an unknown source with harmful intent. The company has started an information security review and is working with experts to find out what happened. HDFC Life is focused on protecting customer privacy and will take any necessary actions. For the first half of fiscal year 2025, the company reported a 15% increase in profit and a 23% rise in assets under management.
Ujjawal Asthana, a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur, shared an emotional goodbye to the city after 14 years. He thanked Bengaluru for shaping both his career and personal life. Known for his AI-driven apps, Asthana is now moving to Pune, where he is hiring for key roles. He described his time in Bengaluru as a “beautiful experience” and is excited about the new chapter in Pune.
A woman from Haryana, who has lived in Bengaluru for four years, shared her thoughts on Reddit, calling the city “overrated” and its people “rude.” She described areas like Varthur as a “lifeless concrete jungle” but found Padmanabhanagar in the south to be more welcoming and full of culture. Her post sparked mixed reactions, with some locals asking her not to draw attention to their peaceful neighborhoods.
Paytm has introduced an automatic top-up feature for its UPI LITE service, allowing users to make PIN-less transactions for amounts under ₹500. This feature, available for Yes Bank and Axis Bank users, automatically adds money to the UPI LITE balance when it falls below a set limit. Paytm’s UPI service is designed for small payments and supports international transactions in several countries.
Three people died in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, when their car, following directions from Google Maps, drove onto an unfinished flyover. The car fell into the Ramganga river from a height of 50 feet. The victims, two of whom were named Vivek and Amit, were on their way to a wedding when the accident happened. Locals found the car the next day and informed the authorities. The families of the victims are blaming officials for negligence.
Vintage Coffee is expanding its reach within India as the country’s coffee market grows. Founded by coffee expert Tati Balakrishna, the brand has already found success in exports and is now focusing on catering to the younger generation’s coffee habits. The company plans to boost its revenue to ₹300 crore this year through e-commerce sales and more cafes. It also aims to increase its production capacity in 2025.