Axis Bank Opens First Digital Locker Branch in Delhi
Axis Bank launched its first automated locker-focused branch in Delhi to address India's growing safe-deposit locker shortage through biometric access and 24x7 availability.
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Karnataka Launches India's First State-Led Space Technology Hub
Karnataka inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru, partnering with industry associations and academic institutions to commercialize space innovations.
Legaltech Rundown: Spellbook Integrates iManage, Norm Law Expands Team
Spellbook launches direct iManage document integration while AI-native Norm Law adds Big Law veterans to its Blackstone-backed roster.
India Activates Cell Broadcast Disaster Alert System Nationwide
India has launched an indigenous emergency alert system using Cell Broadcast technology, with test messages sent to millions of mobile users across all 36 states and union territories.
AI Funding Surge: Ineffable Hits $1.1B, Nebius Acquires Eigen AI, UK Startups Lobby Parliament
Three major AI and tech developments reshape the landscape: Ineffable Intelligence secures record seed funding, Nebius acquires inference startup Eigen AI, and UK startups engage directly with lawmakers.
Infopro Digital Unifies Risk, Tech, and Compliance Events in New York
Infopro Digital launches a co-located Risk & Markets Show series in New York, London, and Singapore, merging separate industry events into integrated platforms for financial services leaders.
AkzoNobel's Aircraft Inspection Drones Measure Paint, Don't Apply It
AkzoNobel's Aerofleet system adds the Iris CMX drone for coating measurement, but the technology inspects aircraft paint rather than applying it—a critical distinction for industry expectations.
Galgotias University Launches INR 10 Crore Student Startup Fund
Galgotias University has established the Galgotias Innovation Fund to provide capital and mentorship to student-led startups across emerging technology sectors.
Hong Kong Disneyland Deploys Free-Roaming Robotic Olaf
Walt Disney Imagineering has launched a self-walking Olaf animatronic at Hong Kong Disneyland's World of Frozen, marking the second park globally to feature the autonomous character.
Hive Colab Launches Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Uganda
Hive Colab has unveiled the first cohort of 12 African-led EdTech ventures in a five-year acceleration program backed by the Mastercard Foundation.