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Syniverse’s platform enables seamless cross-border connectivity between the two networks T-Mobile and Jio have achieved the world’s first 5G Standalone (SA) roaming connection, enabled through interoperability with Syniverse. The milestone enables T-Mobile customers to experience 5G SA roaming while travelling internationally, with faster speeds, lower latency and more reliable connectivity. The development also opens possibilities for applications across IoT, real-time communications and immersive technologies. Syniverse’s connectivity platform enables secure interconnection between networks, supporting the adoption of next-generation roaming. Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer, T-Mobile, said, “This is a monumental step for global wireless, and T-Mobile is proud to lead it.…

Customers can avail exchange benefits and savings on Apple Watch and AirPods Croma, the Tata Group’s omni-channel electronics retailer, has announced launch offers on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, along with savings on Apple Watch and AirPods. The iPhone 18 Pro 256GB is available at ₹1,24,900, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB starts at ₹1,39,900 in stores. Offers include up to ₹7,000 bank cashback on select credit cards, exchange value of up to ₹24,000 for an iPhone 14 128GB, depending on its condition, and an exchange bonus of up to ₹12,000. Customers can also save up to 10% with…

‘open’ ki aadat pad jaayegi’ showcases the app’s features through relatable stories Axis Bank today launched ‘open’ ki aadat pad jaayegi, a seven-film campaign showcasing how convenience, personalisation and control through its ‘open’ digital banking app can shape everyday expectations. Introduced in 2023 as part of the Bank’s Axis 2.0 transformation, ‘open’ brings together banking and financial services in one platform. The new campaign shifts the focus from features to their impact on customers’ daily lives, highlighting capabilities such as multi-bank account aggregation, investment and loan management, spend insights, card controls, Mobile App Code, Safety Centre and FD Lock. Each…

Ten startups receive ₹1.95 Cr in prize money; 19 earn Vande Wings recognition Vande Bharatam, Mr Gautam Adani’s nationwide initiative to discover and support grassroots innovators, concluded its inaugural season on September 19, with Gujarat-based construction technology startup MiCoB named Overall Winner. Across 10 episodes, 54 startups pitched before investors and mentors. Of these, 44 received support through investments, mentorship, networking, pilot opportunities or Vande Wings recognition. Mentors made monetary commitments totalling ₹50 Cr across 12 startups. MiCoB secured the season’s largest commitment of ₹30 Cr at a pre-money valuation of ₹110 Cr, from Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Renee…

Exponent OTO vehicles have covered over 1.5 million kilometres and completed 25,000+ charging sessions Exponent Energy, a Bengaluru-based energy company, has completed 200 electric vehicle retrofits of ICE autorickshaws in the city through its Exponent OTO platform, following a four-month pilot. The company aims to expand its retrofitment offering across key Indian cities. The retrofitted vehicles have collectively covered over 1.5 million kilometres and completed more than 25,000 charging sessions. Exponent has also captured a 20% share of Bengaluru’s electric three-wheeler market. Exponent OTO enables existing ICE three-wheelers to be converted to electric in 24 hours, while the company is…

World Heart Day initiative encourages motorists to reduce unnecessary honking and promote calmer commutes. With unnecessary honking a familiar part of Bengaluru’s daily traffic, SPARSH Hospitals has launched ‘Horn Don’t Maadi’ this World Heart Day to encourage motorists to rethink habitual honking and its impact on everyday stress and wellbeing. Built around the thought, “Can honking move the traffic? If not, what is all this noise doing to us?”, the campaign highlights the importance of using horns for safety rather than frustration or impatience. Dr. Sharan Shivaraj Patil, Founder, Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Surgeon, SPARSH Group of Hospitals, said, “With…

1.3 lakh notebooks distributed across 114 schools with the participation of 876 employee volunteers Karnataka: Aequs Foundation, the CSR arm of the Aequs Group, has distributed nearly 1.3 lakh notebooks to government school students around its campuses this year through its annual ‘One Precious Notebook’ campaign. The initiative reached 114 schools, benefiting over 19,000 students. A record 876 Aequs employees volunteered their time to personally distribute the notebooks, with the campaign receiving widespread participation from employees and school administrations. Akkamahadevi Melligeri, Chairperson, Aequs Foundation, said, “The ‘One Precious Notebook’ campaign is a testament to the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to education…

Dedicated police variant features customised equipment for patrol operations and a 211 km IDC range Ultraviolette has delivered 183 X-47 ‘Skyforce’ electric motorcycles to the Kolkata Police, marking one of the largest electric motorcycle deployments by an Indian police force. The motorcycles were formally handed over at Lalbazar Police Headquarters. The X-47 ‘Skyforce’ is a dedicated patrol variant developed to meet the requirements of police operations. Its customised electronic architecture accommodates sirens, hooters, a public address system, LED blinkers, decals, mic and walkie-talkie holders, and side panniers. The crossover motorcycle offers a 211 km IDC range on a single charge,…

New Fund Offers open from September 15 to September 29, 2026 Invesco Mutual Fund today announced the launch of Invesco India Nifty India Defence Index Fund and Invesco India Nifty Chemical Index Fund, two open-ended schemes tracking their respective indices. The Defence Index Fund will invest passively in equity and equity-related securities forming part of the Nifty India Defence Index, covering aerospace and defence manufacturers, defence electronics companies, shipbuilders, explosives manufacturers and related businesses. The Chemical Index Fund will track the Nifty Chemical Index, providing exposure to companies across specialty and commodity chemicals, agrochemicals, fertilisers, industrial gases, explosives and related…

Analysis of 2.1 million insured lives highlights improvements in key health indicators Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Limited (ABHICL), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital, released its research paper, Unlocking Health Trajectories: Real-World Biometric Trends from Insured Indian Populations. The study found that 87% of policyholders maintained or improved their health status through regular monitoring and preventive engagement. Based on anonymised data from 2.1 million adult customers between December 2023 and December 2025, the analysis tracked blood pressure, HbA1c, BMI and cholesterol levels. Among the 5.2 lakh individuals with at least two biometric readings, nearly 62% showed measurable…