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SCRYPT Strengthens Technology Leadership with Appointment of Vivek Maurya as Head of Engineering

Rekha Nair
16 Jul 2026
ZURICH, Switzerland, July 16 - SCRYPT, the operating system for digital assets, has appointed Vivek Maurya as Head of Engineering, strengthening its technology leadership team to support banks, payment providers, fintechs, and corporate treasury teams navigating the digital asset economy. In his new role, Maurya will lead SCRYPT’s engineering function and oversee the continued development of the infrastructure underpinning its...
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HCLTech and Guardian Sign New Expanded Partnership for AI-powered Modernization Across Technology and Operations

Rekha Nair
16 Jul 2026
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, July 16  — HCLTech , a leading global technology company, today announced a new seven-year agreement with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest mutual companies in the U.S. and a leading provider of insurance, retirement, wealth management and employee benefits solutions. The new agreement builds on the companies’ previously...
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Alpex Solar inches closer to commencing cell production; applies to MNRE for inclusion of its TOPCon G12R Cell Modules under ALMM List - II

Rekha Nair
16 Jul 2026
New Delhi, July 16: Alpex Solar Ltd, a leading manufacturer of high-precision solar PV modules and solar systems, announced its application for seeking inclusion of its 2.2 GW TOPCon G12R Cell manufacturing unit in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. The Company is now preparing...
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Salesforce Launches SMB Growth Kit to Simplify Growth for Small Businesses in India

Neel Achary
16 Jul 2026
A connected platform for Indian SMBs, bringing Agentforce Sales, Slack and Tableau together to accelerate growth and helping businesses go-to-market in four - six weeks. Bengaluru, India - July 16, 2026:  Salesforce, the #1 Agentic CRM, today announced SMB Growth Kit, a connected offering for India’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) that brings Agentforce Sales, Slack, and Tableau into one...
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Infrastructure, Institutions & Industry – Moshi–Bhosari's Triple Engine Real Estate Growth

Neel Achary
16 Jul 2026
- by Anil Pharande, Founder & Chairman - Pharande Spaces Moshi, Bhosari and the Moshi Pradhikaran area occupy the eastern edge of Pune, along the Pune–Nashik highway and the contiguous industrial belt of Bhosari. Until recently, this corridor was regarded primarily as an industrial and peripheral zone. Over the last decade, however, it has begun to function as an emerging...
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Air India’s WiFi on board enables over 1 million passengers to power up their inflight digital experience

Neel Achary
16 Jul 2026
Chandigarh, July 16, 2026: Wi-Fi connectivity at 35,000 feet has now become a staple of the modern flying experience. Marking a milestone in enhanced passenger experience and digital engagement, more than 1 million users aboard Air India flights connected to the inflight WiFi service, according to the latest usage tracking from June 2025 through June 2026. Operating across a schedule...
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4th Edition of Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards to Spotlight Exceptional Marinas in Middle East—North Africa—Türkiye Region

Neel Achary
16 Jul 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 16 July 2026 :  In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has announced the opening of submissions to the 2026 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards,  set to culminate in a prestigious ceremony during the Abu Dhabi International...
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Safety Brakes XL – mayr® power transmission at SMM 2026

Rekha Nair
15 Jul 2026
Power transmission specialist presents braking systems for high braking torques and large-scale applications in harsh environments       Applications involving extreme torques call for reliable and high-performance safety brakes. This is especially true when the environment presents additional challenges, such as in harbors or on the open sea. With new models in the ROBA-stop® S and ROBA-stop M® series...
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