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Bengaluru, India – April 25, 2025: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the sale of Galaxy M56 5G, the slimmest smartphone in its segment. The latest addition to the Galaxy M series line-up offers users a superior smartphone experience with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both front and back, a 50MP triple camera with OIS and 12 MP front HDR camera and advanced AI editing tools. Starting today, Galaxy M56 5G will be available on Amazon, Samsung.com, and at select retail stores.

With a premium glass back and metal camera deco, Galaxy M56 5G brings a refreshing and premium design upgrade to the Galaxy M Series. Being the slimmest in the segment, Galaxy M56 5G is only 7.2mm slim and will feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® protection on both front and back—making it as tough as it is sleek. Featuring a 6.7” Full HD+ Super AMOLED+ display, Galaxy M56 5G offers consumers stunning visuals and an elevated viewing experience. The large display comes with 1200 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM) and Vision Booster technology ensuring users effortlessly enjoy their favourite content even under bright sunlight. The 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling through social media feed a breeze for tech-savvy Gen-Z and millennial customers.

Galaxy M56 5G comes with a 50MP OIS triple camera to shoot high-resolution and shake-free videos and photos, eliminating blurred images caused by hand tremors or accidental shakes. It features flagship-grade 12MP HDR front camera for rich and vibrant selfies. Galaxy M56 5G will enable users to record 4K 30 FPS videos in 10-bit HDR, capturing a wide range of colours for true-to-life output. The cameras are designed for vivid photos and videos—even in low light, thanks to its Big Pixel Technology, Low Noise Mode and AI ISP taking its Nightography to a different level. The camera system also features Portrait 2.0 with 2X zoom on the rear camera which enables crisp and natural bokeh effect. It will also feature advanced AI-powered editing tools like object eraser, edit suggestions that make every shot social-ready.

Galaxy M56 5G is powered by 4nm based Exynos 1480 processor with LPDDR5X making it fast and power-efficient, allowing users to multi-task smoothly. The processor delivers a monster mobile gaming experience with its flagship level vapor cooling chamber along with high-quality audio and visuals. With the ultimate speed and connectivity of 5G, users will be able to stay fully connected wherever they go, experiencing faster downloads, smoother streaming, and uninterrupted browsing.

Galaxy M56 5G packs in 5000mAh battery that enables long sessions of browsing, gaming and binge watching. Galaxy M56 5G allows users to stay, connected, entertained and productive without interruption. Galaxy M56 5G supports 45W super-fast charging giving more power in less time.

 Setting new industry benchmarks, Galaxy M56 5G will offer segment’s best 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates, ensuring a future-ready experience. Galaxy M56 5G will come with One UI 7 out of the box. One UI 7 comes with a simple, impactful and emotive design, bringing streamlined and cohesive experience to Galaxy users. A simplified home screen, redesigned One UI widgets and lock screen allow users to intuitively and seamlessly customize their devices.

For added convenience, Now Bar provides real-time updates that matter most right on the lock screen. So, during a morning run, users can easily check their progress and see what song is playing in your Galaxy Buds — all with a simple swipe, without unlocking their phone. Additionally, with deeper Google Gemini integration, controlling the device is as easy as speaking to a friend.

Mumbai, 25 April 2025: TATA AIG General Insurance Company has launched an integrated brand campaign for MediCare Select, a next-generation health insurance solution designed to provide flexible, inclusive, and comprehensive coverage for families spanning three generations. The product launch is part of the company’s larger strategy to deepen healthcare access across both urban and emerging markets and strengthen its retail health portfolio.

Set against the backdrop of a maternity ward, the emotionally charged campaign film tells the story of three generations — symbolising protection from the very first moment of life. It positions MediCare Select as a plan that adapts to evolving health needs, offering coverage that extends far beyond hospitalisation. The narrative reinforces the role of health insurance in securing family wellbeing across life stages.

The campaign will be promoted across a mix of print, digital, OTT, and social media platforms, aiming to build meaningful awareness and emotional connection with audiences across India.

Shekhar Saurabh, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, TATA AIG said, “With MediCare Select, we wanted to bring to life a product that reflects the emotional realities of modern Indian families — where health planning begins at life’s most defining moments. The campaign captures this sentiment through a story rooted in care, protection, and togetherness. As health needs evolve, our focus is on delivering solutions that are not just clinically relevant, but emotionally resonant and accessible across urban and semi-urban India.”

MediCare Select is part of TATA AIG’s evolving retail health portfolio, tailored for young families, professionals, and multi-generational households. Key features include unlimited sum insured restoration, full policy period utilisation under Infinite Advantage, and enhanced protection for OPD expenses, maternity care, mental wellness, and consumables. The plan also offers daily cash benefits, a no-claim bonus of up to 100%, and exclusive discounts for salaried individuals (7.5%) and young families (10%), making it a balanced blend of affordability, flexibility, and future-readiness.

Bangalore , April 25, 2025: Bharti Airtel has announced new plans to its IR portfolio that will make it simpler, more affordable and completely hassle-free for customers. The company has unveiled India’s first unlimited* IR plans that offers unlimited data across 189 countries.

Additionally, for the long-staying NRI community, Airtel also launched a unique recharge plan for Rs. 4000 with one-year validity. The plan offers 5GB data and 100 voice minutes for use when abroad, while in India customers can use the same plan and get 1.5GB daily data and unlimited call benefits. The plan gives customers a hassle-free connectivity experience anywhere across the 189 countries and use the same number while in India without having to do a separate recharge.

Siddharth Sharma, Director Marketing and CEO – Connected Homes, Bharti Airtel, said, “At Airtel, we are dedicated to simplifying our customers lives and delivering greater value and convenience to them. We have dramatically simplified our IR plans that will truly redefine our value proposition for customers and give them the freedom to use data and voice generously while roaming the world. We remain continuously committed to delivering solutions that meet our customers’ ever-evolving needs.” 

Customers will continue to enjoy other IR benefits with these plans that include:

• In-flight connectivity, auto activation of services upon landing overseas, 24×7 contact centre support.
• One Plan for travel to 189 countries. No confusion over which zone or pack to select. No need for multiple packs across multiple countries or transit airports.
• Auto renewal feature for frequent travelers. This will remove the need to buy the pack multiple times and will enable hassle free travel
• Affordable packs. These will be more affordable than most in-country / local sims and will eliminate the hassle and expense of acquiring local SIM cards, providing globetrotters with a simplified solution to stay connected.
• All control will rest in the customer’s hands. They will be able to manage their entire International roaming needs on the Airtel Thanks app with updates on usage, billing amount and addition of data or minutes as needed.

“We often overlook the potential in what we discard,” said Anwar Shirpurwala, Co-founder of WNDY. “Consumers face challenges in disposing of their valuable waste, often not receiving the right value or convenience. WNDY integrates informal collectors and scrap dealers to buy waste directly from consumers, bringing structure, visibility, and trust into everyday transactions.”

 

Omdia recognizes Infobip as a leading CPaaS provider, delivering exceptional communication services to enterprises, developers, hyperscalers, partners, and telcos.

Pamela Clark-Dickson, Principal Analyst at Omdia, said: “Infobip provides an extensive range of communication channels and APIs. One of its key differentiators from other vendors in this Universe is that it is also at the forefront of adding emerging channels for business messaging, such as RCS Business Messaging and communications, which are crucial growth drivers for the industry and the company. Infobip enhances the developing Network API ecosystem and assists customers in achieving their business objectives through innovative AI and Gen AI features.”

Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip, said: “We are driving innovation within the communications platform ecosystem. With more than 9,700 connections to telco companies, our CPaaS platform is a leading option for various communication and customer engagement solutions. Omdia emphasizes our incorporation of AI and Gen AI features in the CPaaS solution, which promotes innovation, develops new use cases, and enhances existing ones. Combined, this has enabled us to strengthen our leadership position in the market this year.”

Bengaluru, India, April 25, 2025—Today PingCAP announced a series of product updates that expand its global reach and make it easier for businesses to scale with TiDB. These updates extend the company’s multi-cloud capabilities and strengthen support for AI-driven applications.

TiDB is a unified database platform for transactions, real-time analytics and AI applications. It combines the scalability and performance of NoSQL systems with the reliability and consistency of a transactional database, making it an ideal foundation for hyperscale SaaS companies. Leading innovators such as Pinterest, Plaid and Bolt rely on TiDB to support their growth.

This release marks PingCAP’s most advanced TiDB update to date, delivering new AI features and expanded multi-cloud options.

Key features include:

AI-Ready SQL: TiDB 8.5 includes built-in support for vector search and full-text search, enabling organizations to power AI-driven applications such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Its unified architecture allows teams to run transactional processing, real-time analytics and AI workloads on a single platform, eliminating the need for complex ETL pipelines and separate databases.

Multi-Cloud Freedom & Flexibility: TiDB’s Cloud Dedicated option now supports Microsoft Azure, alongside AWS and Google Cloud. Support for Alibaba Cloud International is scheduled for later this year. TiDB 8.5 also introduces GA support for global indexes on partitioned tables and enhanced cross-region replication—improving availability, performance and resilience across geographies. These features give customers the flexibility to deploy anywhere, avoid vendor lock-in and ensure global availability.

Beyond its headline features, TiDB 8.5 delivers key performance and reliability improvements, such as parallel query execution and enhanced foreign key support.

TiDB isn’t just for hyperscale enterprises. TiDB Serverless now delivers 99.99% availability—up from 99.9% in previous versions—along with multi-tenancy and effortless scalability. This upgrade ensures SaaS innovators can run mission-critical workloads without worrying about database limits. For customers who require dedicated environments, TiDB Cloud Dedicated continues to offer 99.99% availability, with the added control and isolation of a private deployment.

“TiDB is the master of scale for fast-growing SaaS businesses,” said TiDB CEO Max Liu. “No matter how large you are, who your customers are or where you operate, TiDB has a solution that can handle any size workload — now and in the future. There’s no point running one database for AI, another for business analytics, another for transactions. That’s just adding needless complexity and expense. TiDB can do it all. And it can do it better, at lower cost.”

Pune, 25th April 2025: K Raheja Corp Homes, the residential arm of K Raheja Corp, has introduced a new tower at Raheja Galaxy, reinforcing its presence in South Pune’s thriving real estate market. With a proven track record of delivering premium residential spaces, this latest addition caters to the growing demand for thoughtfully designed homes in a well-connected and rapidly developing neighbourhood.

Nestled off NIBM in South Pune, Raheja Galaxy offers seamless connectivity and robust infrastructure, backed by the brand’s promise of on-time delivery and exceptional construction quality. The new tower features a neo-classical architectural design complemented by modern amenities, thoughtfully crafted to meet the evolving aspirations and needs of today’s luxury homebuyers. Starting at ₹1.29 crore, the 2-bed and 3-bed homes offer a balance of space and functionality. The prices are set to be revised upwards after April 30th.

Designed for convenience and an elevated lifestyle, the tower features a striking double-height lobby and ground-level retail spaces, creating a premium high-street living experience. Residents gain access to 75+ lifestyle amenities, including a private garden, Jacuzzi, event pavilion, sports facilities, walkways, a gymnasium, and a dance studio. The tower’s East-West facing apartments provide panoramic sunrise and sunset views, enhanced ventilation, and optimal natural light. Sustainability elements, such as green landscaping, rainwater harvesting, and energy-efficient lighting, further elevate the living experience.

Raheja Galaxy remains a preferred choice for homebuyers seeking premium residences in a high-growth micro-market. With its limited availability, strategic location, and premium features, the new tower offers a compelling investment opportunity in Pune’s residential landscape.

New Delhi, 25 April 2025 – On 19th April 2025, the Delhi Chapter of the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI) convened its first Executive Committee meeting for the term 2025–27 at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. The session marked the formal induction of the newly appointed leadership team and set the tone for a year of proactive healthcare collaboration, advocacy, and innovation in the capital region.

The meeting was presided over by Dr. Mradul Kaushik, who now serves as the President of the Delhi Chapter. He was joined by Mr. Mahipal Bhanot and Dr. Ajay Bedi, both of whom take on the role of Vice President. Dr. Narin Sehgal has assumed responsibilities as Secretary, with Dr. Gopal Sharma and Mrs. Jeena Jose stepping in as Joint Secretaries. The committee also welcomed a distinguished panel of Advisors, including Dr. C M Bhagat, Dr. Girish Tyagi, Dr. George, and Dr. KK Sethi, all of whom bring decades of experience and thought leadership in healthcare administration and policy.

In this inaugural meeting, the Executive Committee held extensive discussions on the direction and priorities for the year ahead. Five subcommittees were established during the meeting to address the following areas: health insurance, empanelment, training and capacity building, medico-legal and regulatory compliance, and community engagement and media management.

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Mradul Kaushik, President of the AHPI Delhi Chapter, said, “This committee represents a collective commitment to healthcare excellence. As we step into this new term, our goal is to work shoulder-to-shoulder with all stakeholders—be it hospitals including smaller hospitals, policymakers, or healthcare workers on the ground—to address challenges, share best practices, and advocate for patient-centric reforms. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive healthcare ecosystem for Delhi and beyond.”

The meeting concluded with a unified pledge by all members to drive forward AHPI’s core mission of educating, advocating, and partnering to elevate healthcare standards across the region. The Delhi Chapter looks forward to engaging with institutions and communities in its journey to shape a more resilient and responsive healthcare system.

New Delhi, 25^th April 2025: In line with its nationwide effort to promote safer riding habits, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) conducted an interactive road safety awareness campaign at K.R. Mangalam World School in New Delhi. The initiative drew active participation from over 2100 students and staff members, aimed at making road safety education more accessible, practical and relatable to young road users.

Engaging with the youth helps create a ripple effect, influencing family members and communities to also adopt safer riding practices. The campaign was designed to build awareness among young individuals about everyday traffic situations through immersive and engaging learning formats.  Activities such as danger prediction training, quizzes, games, helmet awareness activities and more, encouraged the participants to think critically about their responsibility on the road, understand the key road safety principles and apply them in real-life situations.

The team at K.R. Mangalam World School provided active support to enable smooth coordination, ensuring meaningful engagement of the participants for all the sessions. The energy and enthusiasm of the students and staff members strengthened the impact of this initiative, helping spread awareness within the broader community.

HMSI continues to expand its road safety efforts across India by connecting directly with young audiences in schools and colleges. The campaign in New Delhi is one of the many being held across the country, as the company strives to create a safer riding environment, empowering more people with essential knowledge on road safety measures and making road safety a shared responsibility.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s CSR commitment towards Road Safety:

In 2021, Honda announced its global vision statement for the year 2050 where it will strive for zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda motorcycles and automobiles. In India HMSI is working in line with this vision and the Government of India direction of reducing fatalities to half by 2030.

One critical aspect of achieving this goal is developing a positive mindset towards road safety in our children by the year 2030 and continuing to educate them thereafter. Road safety education at schools and colleges is not only to create awareness but to introduce a safety culture in young minds and transform them to be the road safety ambassadors. It empowers future generations to become responsible and significantly contribute to a safer society.

HMSI wants to be a company that Society wants to exist and is strongly focusing on spreading Road safety awareness to all sections of society with unique ideas catering to each segment from school kids to corporates and society at large.

HMSI’s set of skilled safety instructors conduct daily programs at our 10 adopted traffic training parks (TTP) across India and 6 Safety Driving Education Centers (SDEC) to make road safety education accessible to every part of society, and the initiative has already reached over 97 lakh Indians. HMSI’s National Road Safety Awareness program made learning fun yet scientific through:

SCIENTIFICALLY DEVISED LEARNING MODULE: Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on road, riding gear & posture explanation and safe riding etiquettes.

1. PRACTICAL LEARNING: A special training activity on Honda’s virtual riding simulator was executed for all to experience over 100 possible dangers on road before actual riding.
2. INTERACTIVE SESSION: Participants were given danger prediction training known as Kiken Yosoku Training (KYT) which helps in enhancing rider/driver’s sensitivity to danger and ensures safe driving behaviour on roads.
3. EXISTING DRIVERS HONING RIDING SKILLS: Students & school staff members who are already existing riders tested & honed their riding skills through slow riding activities and riding on narrow planks.