New Delhi, India, 24 July: There are people who build careers. There are people who build reputations. And then, once in a generation, there emerges someone who quietly dedicates an entire lifetime to building humanity itself. Harjot Kaur belongs to that rare league. A 1992 batch Indian civil servant, Harjot Kaur’s journey is not merely the story of a bureaucrat rising through institutions. It is the story of a woman who walked through systems, conflicts, poverty, insurgency, global diplomacy, and social injustice, carrying with her an unwavering belief that governance must first serve the weakest human being in the room. Long...
Vietnam’s stock market: A strategic gateway for Indian investment capital
New Delhi [India], July 24: After 25 years of development, Vietnam’s capital market has evolved into a comprehensive financial ecosystem encompassing equities, bonds, and derivatives, establishing itself as the country’s principal channel for mobilizing medium- and long-term capital. Today, it serves as a strategic gateway for international investors seeking exposure to one of Asia’s most dynamic and fastest-growing economies. A Landmark Milestone: Emerging Market Status A defining turning point was reached when London-based benchmarking firm FTSE Russell upgraded Vietnam’s stock market from “Frontier” to “Secondary Emerging Market” status. Officially confirmed in April 2026, the upgrade is set to take effect...
Apparel Group and DUDigital Global Commence Indian Consular Application Centre Operations in Kuwait
Kuwait | 23 July 2026: Apparel Group, a leading global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, in partnership with DUDigital Global, an NSE-listed technology and service company specialising in government service solutions and global mobility, is pleased to announce the official commencement of operations of the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Kuwait under the authorisation of the Embassy of India, Kuwait. Following a brief administrative pause during the rollout process, ICAC operations have officially resumed, with all three centres fully operational from 23 July 2026. The centres will provide passport, visa and a comprehensive range of consular services on behalf...
Vietnam: A New Strategic Destination for Global Capital The Stock Market Enters a New Phase of Breakthrough Growth
New Delhi, India, 22 July: Vietnam’s recent upgrade to Secondary Emerging Market status, combined with one of the strongest economic growth rates in the region and far-reaching institutional reforms, is creating significant opportunities for international investors in the Vietnamese stock market. A Strong Reform Foundation and Long-Term Vision for Global Integration After nearly four decades of the Đổi Mới (Renovation) reforms, Vietnam is entering a pivotal stage of development with the ambition of becoming a high-income economy by 2045. This new phase focuses on transforming the country’s growth model toward higher productivity, greater efficiency, and innovation, while deepening integration into the global economy. Between 2024...
Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access compensation, new report finds
A new report by SAMAJ reveals why many survivors of sexual violence in South Asia struggle to access financial compensation despite legal guarantees. Mumbai, India, July 22, 2026: Beyond the devastating psychological and physical impacts, sexual violence often inflicts significant economic harm on survivors. While governments in South Asia have acknowledged this by establishing financial compensation schemes, new research finds that these systems are frequently underfunded, inconsistently implemented, and difficult to navigate, leaving many survivors unable to access the financial assistance they are legally entitled to. These are just some of the findings of a new report, The Good Practices...
atQor Earns Microsoft Frontier Partner Status
The recognition reflects the depth of AI engineering atQor has built from its India base, spanning manufacturing, financial services, retail, healthcare, and public sector, and extends to Canada and the United States. AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT — July 23, 2026 — atQor, a Microsoft-focused AI and data platform company with its largest engineering base in India, today announced it has achieved Microsoft Frontier Partner status. The nomination and technical validation were led by Microsoft India, and the resulting designation carries global recognition, extending to atQor’s operations in Canada and the United States as well. atQor holds all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations,...
Kolkata Psychiatrist Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Raises Awareness on Gen Z Mental Health, Mobile Addiction, Social Withdrawal, and Sleep Disruption
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 22: Growing dependence on smartphones, social media, online gaming, and continuous internet access is creating new mental-health concerns among adolescents and young adults. Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee, a psychiatrist practicing in Kolkata, is raising awareness about the need to recognise persistent changes in behaviour, sleep, attention, mood, and daily functioning among Gen Z individuals. Mobile or internet use alone does not establish a psychiatric disorder. However, concern may be justified when digital use becomes difficult to control, repeatedly interferes with responsibilities, or is accompanied by sustained distress or impairment in academic, professional, social, or family life. Warning...
Pauzio Launches AI Voice Agents Built for India, Handling Business Calls in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and 45+ Languages
Chennai, India, 23 July 2026 — Pauzio, an AI voice-agent platform for businesses, today announced the launch of its automated calling solution designed to help companies handle both inbound and outbound phone conversations without expanding their call teams. Built with a strong focus on the Indian market, Pauzio enables businesses to deploy human-sounding AI agents that operate around the clock and speak natively in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and more than 45 other languages. As customer expectations rise and phone support costs climb, businesses across healthcare, real estate, finance, e-commerce, education and insurance are under pressure to answer every call, follow up...
Gun² Coffee Begins Strategic Mission Towards 100% Pure, Chemical-Free Premium Coffee
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], July 22: As Indian consumers increasingly seek cleaner, healthier and more transparent food and beverage choices, Gun² Coffee has announced the beginning of a long-term strategic mission aimed at developing 100% pure, chemical-free premium coffee through responsible sourcing, research-driven innovation, modern manufacturing practices and continuous quality enhancement. Rather than positioning this as an immediate achievement, the company describes it as a long-term roadmap designed to redefine quality standards in India’s premium coffee industry. The initiative reflects Gun² Coffee’s vision of building a globally respected Swadeshi premium coffee brand rooted in purity, transparency, sustainability and consumer trust. The...
Raintech Software Limited Unveils Retail Daddy: India’s First AI-Powered Offline Billing Ecosystem for Modern Commerce
THALAYOLAPARAMBU, KERALA — 21-07-2026 — Raintech Software Limited, a leader in retail technology for over two decades, today announced the national launch of Retail Daddy, the first AI-driven billing and inventory management software in India designed to bridge the gap between traditional reliability and futuristic intelligence. As the Indian retail landscape rapidly evolves, Retail Daddy emerges as the definitive solution for high-volume environments—ranging from apparel boutiques and supermarkets to pharmacies—by integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence with a robust, offline-first architecture. Redefining Efficiency with AI-Driven Automation The cornerstone of the Retail Daddy ecosystem is its pioneering AI-Powered Purchase Intake system. By utilizing...