Thursday, June 25News That Matters

Author: Sandeep Sengupta

Monk CI Announces USD 450K Pre-Seed Funding to Power the Future of AI-First Software Development

Monk CI Announces USD 450K Pre-Seed Funding to Power the Future of AI-First Software Development

Business
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 23: Monk CI, an emerging continuous integration (CI) platform designed specifically for modern AI-powered software engineering teams, has announced the successful closure of a $450,000 (approximately ₹4 crore) pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Campus Fund, with participation from Point One Capital and several prominent angel investors. The fresh capital will support product development, engineering expansion, enterprise security certifications, and market growth across India before the company begins its planned expansion into the United States. The software development landscape has undergone a massive transformation with the rise of AI coding assistants that help developers generate code faster than ever before. While these tools have sig...
The teaser of writer-director Vikas Phadnis’s web series “Rankers,” based on the shattered dreams and pressure faced by NEET students, has been launched

The teaser of writer-director Vikas Phadnis’s web series “Rankers,” based on the shattered dreams and pressure faced by NEET students, has been launched

Entertainment
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 23: This year, around 2.3 million students who dream of becoming doctors appeared for the NEET examination in our country. However, due to irregularities in the exam, it was canceled, after which several students reportedly died by suicide. Many families were plunged into grief, and the dreams of millions of children were shattered. Behind every rank lies a story of dreams, sacrifice, friendship, pressure, and a relentless pursuit of success. Inspired by true events, writer, director, and producer Vikas Phadnis has created the web series “Rankers.” Its teaser was launched at a grand event in Mumbai. Produced under the banner of Think Creative Films, the web series will soon be released on an OTT platform. The teaser is highly impactful. It begins with ...
Calligo Technologies and OGIS-RI, Japan Forge Strategic Partnership for Vision-AI Innovation

Calligo Technologies and OGIS-RI, Japan Forge Strategic Partnership for Vision-AI Innovation

Business
Mr. Kazuhiko Yoshimura President , OGIS-RI & Rajaraman Subramanian , CTO Calligo Technologies ( From L-R) Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 23: In a landmark move to advance Vision-AI solutions in India and Japan, Calligo Technologies announced a strategic collaboration with OGIS-RI, Japan. The partnership integrates Calligo’s advanced CIS2 Technology with OGIS-RI’s MessagePub+ framework, creating a unified OneM2M-compliant platform for smart multiple Vision-AI deployments. Unified IoT Architecture for Vision-AI The collaboration combines Calligo’s CIS2 Edge-AI vision systems with MessagePub+, a lightweight OneM2M-compliant messaging subset designed for resource-constrained environments. Following successful integration and validation, the unified CIS2 + MessagePub+ solution...
The IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026

The IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026

Education
IET India Scholarship Award Extends Application Deadline to 5 July 2026 London [United Kingdom], June 24: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the world’s largest professional engineering bodies, has extended the application deadline for the 10th edition of the IET India Scholarship Award from 15 June to 5 July 2026, providing aspiring engineers with additional time to showcase their potential to solve real-world challenges through innovation and engineering excellence. Recognised as one of India’s most prestigious scholarship programmes for undergraduate engineering students, the IET India Scholarship Award is open to students enrolled full-time in AICTE- or UGC-approved institutions across the country. Marking its 10th edition, the scholarship now offers a to...
BharathCloud Signs MoU with ICSI to Bring Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure to Company Secretaries Across India

BharathCloud Signs MoU with ICSI to Bring Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure to Company Secretaries Across India

Business, Press Release
BharathCloud and ICSI sign an MoU to drive sovereign cloud adoption Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 23: BharathCloud, India’s sovereign AI cloud provider, has signed an MoU with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Pune to extend purpose-built cloud solutions to Company Secretaries and ICSI members across the country. The MoU marks a step toward helping India’s corporate governance and compliance professionals move away from ageing, on-premise IT setups and towards cloud environments that are built around the specific compliance, data residency, and security requirements of professional practice. Under the arrangement, ICSI members will have access to BharathCloud’s cloud infrastructure with tailored pricing structures designed to meet ...
Avore Electric Wins ‘Innovation in Electric Mobility Solution’ Award at ET Now Business Conclave 2026

Avore Electric Wins ‘Innovation in Electric Mobility Solution’ Award at ET Now Business Conclave 2026

Business, Press Release
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 23: Avore Electric, the intelligent electric mobility brand, has been honoured with the ‘Innovation in Electric Mobility Solution’ 2026 award at the ET Now Business Conclave 2026. The award was received by Mr. Priyank Rakholiya, Co-Founder, Avore Electric, and recognises organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership in advancing electric mobility innovation. The recognition highlights Avore Electric’s unique approach to electric mobility, centred on engineering intelligence through the in-house development of critical vehicle technologies.  Commenting on the achievement, Priyank Rakholiya, Co-Founder, Avore Electric, said, “This recognition validates our belief that the future of mobility lies at the intersection of electrificati...
Hash Brown Conversations Emerges as a Powerful New Force in India’s Personal Branding Ecosystem

Hash Brown Conversations Emerges as a Powerful New Force in India’s Personal Branding Ecosystem

Business, Press Release
New Delhi [India], June 23: In a digital landscape increasingly dominated by viral trends, clickbait headlines, and shrinking attention spans, a new platform is gaining recognition for taking a different approach. Hash Brown Conversations, founded by marketing and branding strategist Niharika Pandey, is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most promising branding and storytelling platforms, creating a space where founders, authors, industry leaders, experts, and changemakers can share authentic stories that resonate with audiences. Launched just six months ago, Hash Brown Conversations was conceived with a mission that extends beyond the traditional podcast format. Rather than focusing solely on entertainment or short-term engagement, the platform aims to help individuals and brands estab...
MedLinks Introduces Elyara Hair Filler to Meet Growing Demand for Science-Backed, Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments

MedLinks Introduces Elyara Hair Filler to Meet Growing Demand for Science-Backed, Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments

Business, Press Release
New Delhi [India], June 24: MedLinks, one of India’s leading centres for hair and skin sciences, has introduced Elyara Hair Filler, a peptide-based injectable treatment, as part of its expanding portfolio of non-surgical hair restoration solutions. The addition comes amid growing demand from patients seeking science-backed, minimally invasive approaches to managing hair thinning and hair loss before considering surgical intervention. The introduction reflects a broader shift in the hair restoration landscape. Hair loss remains one of the most common concerns among both men and women globally. Research suggests that nearly 50% of men experience male-pattern hair loss by age 50, while approximately 40% of women experience visible hair loss by the same age. Beyond its physical m...
Chardham Yatra 2026: Yatrio.in Launches Easy Yatra, Safe Yatra Experience with VIP Darshan and Oxygen Support for Senior Citizens

Chardham Yatra 2026: Yatrio.in Launches Easy Yatra, Safe Yatra Experience with VIP Darshan and Oxygen Support for Senior Citizens

Business, Press Release
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], June 22: As preparations for the sacred Chardham Yatra 2026 gain momentum, thousands of devotees from India and around the world are planning their spiritual journey to the revered Himalayan shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. While the pilgrimage is a deeply spiritual experience, it also presents challenges due to high-altitude terrain, unpredictable weather conditions, and long travel hours. These concerns have become even more significant for senior citizens and families traveling with elderly members. Recognizing the growing demand for a safer and more comfortable pilgrimage experience, Yatrio.in has launched its upgraded Chardham Yatra Package, designed around the philosophy of “Easy Yatra, Safe Yatra.” The newly enh...
Ahmedabad’s Krishiv Achyut Dani Becomes CBSE India Topper with 499/500 Marks in Class XII After Re-evaluation, Achieves Feat Through Self-Study

Ahmedabad’s Krishiv Achyut Dani Becomes CBSE India Topper with 499/500 Marks in Class XII After Re-evaluation, Achieves Feat Through Self-Study

Breaking News
Scores Perfect 100s in Four Core Subjects; Achieves Milestone Through Self-Study Without Coaching Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 23: In an exceptional display of academic excellence, Krishiv Achyut Dani, a student of ASIA English School, Ahmedabad, has secured an outstanding 499 out of 500 marks (99.8%) in the CBSE Class XII Board Examination after the re-evaluation process, emerging as the highest scorer in the country. Krishiv’s achievement is particularly remarkable as his score increased from 481 marks to 499 marks following the CBSE re-evaluation process, underscoring the effectiveness and transparency of the Board’s review mechanism. His revised result includes a perfect 100 out of 100 marks in Accountancy, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence, whi...