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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI), has launched ‘DigiArivu – Empowering Students Through Tech’, an education programme aimed at strengthening digital and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Tamil Nadu. Through this initiative, Samsung will upgrade school infrastructure, enable STEM and digital learning, train teachers, and support holistic student development across 10 government schools in Kancheepuram and Ranipet districts of Tamil Nadu — benefiting over 3,000 students. As part of DigiArivu, Samsung will deploy a multi-layered, community-centric model to transform the learning ecosystem in tier-2 and…

Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released the India findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey, revealing the country is navigating a landscape marked by digital disruption, talent challenges and regulatory complexity. The biennial survey, which gathered insights from nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite leaders and executives across 63 countries, highlights how risk priorities are evolving globally in response to technological, economic and geopolitical forces. While “Cyber Attacks/Data Breach” remains the top risk for Indian businesses, “Data Privacy Requirements/Non-Compliance” has emerged as a top concern reflecting the growing influence of global and local regulatory…

The Indian rupee gained 0.4% against the U.S. dollar on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to stabilise the currency. The rupee was trading at 89.15 per dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 89.48. According to four traders cited by Reuters, the RBI likely intervened in the market before trading began, helping the currency recover from the record low hit late last week. They added that the central bank appeared active in both the spot market and the non-deliverable forwards market. Concerns remain that, without continued RBI support, the rupee could slide further. Ritesh Bhansali of…

Kolkata’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) are entering what researchers call their most confident decade, with a new LinkedIn study showing that 93% are already investing in or planning to adopt AI. The digital pivot is backed by strong optimism, as 87% of SMB decision-makers expect business growth in the coming year, signalling a shift toward smarter systems, skilled talent, and trusted digital tools. According to the report, SMBs now view AI as essential infrastructure, not an experiment. Operational efficiency (56%), competitiveness through AI and automation (55%), and market expansion (50%) have emerged as the top priorities. “Kolkata’s SMBs are moving from…

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced its new ASCI Commitment Seal, offering member organisations a visible way to show their pledge toward honest, transparent and fair advertising. Launched in Mumbai on November 17, 2025, the seal can now be displayed on websites, digital platforms, collaterals and even advertising campaigns to signal a brand’s accountability to consumers. ASCI said the seal aims to strengthen consumer trust by reinforcing the idea that advertisers are voluntarily embracing self-regulation. The visual emblem has been designed to encourage higher responsibility across the industry, especially at a time when digital advertising is expanding…