Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd has successfully raised Rs 292.6 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), issuing nearly 32 lakh shares at Rs 918 each, slightly below the SEBI floor price of Rs 965.96. The capital infusion will finance the establishment of a high-efficiency solar domestic content requirement (DCR) cell and solar photovoltaic (PV) modules manufacturing facility in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh.

NIIT Ltd, a global leader in skills and talent development, has announced the appointment of Harsh Kundra as Head of Technology for its digital division, NIIT Digital. Kundra, with over a decade of expertise in product engineering, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture, brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at prominent organizations such as LEAD School, Jabong, Meritnation, and Hindustan Times. His appointment is expected to bolster NIIT’s strategic vision of advancing outcome-driven learning solutions tailored for the evolving future of work.

Over the past decade, the Modi administration has catalyzed transformative growth in India’s Northeast, channeling ₹5 lakh crore into the region's infrastructure, social welfare, and economic domains. With annual growth rates of 11–13 percent—nearly double the national average—the eight northeastern states are solidifying their position as engines of national development. A staggering ₹4 lakh crore in fresh investment proposals flowed in from the “Rising North East” summit held in May, highlighting renewed investor confidence.

Homegrown digital mapping leader MapmyIndia has announced the integration of India Post’s DIGIPIN platform into its Mappls app, enhancing India’s digital addressing infrastructure. Developed collaboratively by India Post, IIT Hyderabad, and ISRO’s NRSC, DIGIPIN offers a geo-coded, grid-based system assigning digital codes to 3.8-meter square blocks across the country. This integration empowers users with precise digital addresses that include detailed location specifics down to floor and unit levels.

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is contemplating a significant shift in its regulatory language and practices concerning brokers. K C Varshney, Sebi’s whole-time member, indicated that the term “penalty” carries undue stigma and may be replaced to foster a more business-friendly environment. Alongside this, Sebi is rationalizing penalties, centralizing enforcement authority to one exchange, and exploring data consolidation portals for brokers.

Bullion markets opened the week on a bullish note as both gold and silver recorded robust gains on Monday. Standard gold (99.5% purity) closed at Rs. 1,01,400 per 10 grams, while ornament gold was priced at Rs. 9,280 per gram, reflecting heightened demand in domestic markets. Silver also witnessed strong buying interest, with spot rates for .999 fineness silver reaching Rs. 1,14,700 per kilogram. These figures point to continued investor interest in precious metals, driven by a combination of global economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and safe-haven demand.

With the onset of monsoon and forecasts predicting continued rainfall across Telangana, state health officials have issued a comprehensive advisory to prevent a surge in seasonal diseases. The advisory, released by the Department of Public Health and Family Welfare, warns of increased risk of vector-borne, water-borne, and airborne infections such as dengue, malaria, typhoid, gastroenteritis, and influenza. Citizens are urged to take proactive preventive measures, ranging from mosquito control to hygiene practices.

Artificial intelligence is driving transformative change in medical imaging at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where the integration of deep learning software into MRI systems has significantly reduced scan times. By leveraging advanced algorithms, clinicians can now produce sharper images more efficiently, increasing patient throughput while maintaining diagnostic precision. The initiative, currently in use at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, has also improved accessibility for vulnerable patients, including children and individuals with claustrophobia.

The 2025 British Grand Prix delivered high drama and historic moments as Lando Norris clinched a stunning victory on home soil for McLaren, with teammate Oscar Piastri completing a one-two finish. The weather played a crucial role, shifting from dry to wet and back again, influencing race strategies and reshuffling the grid. Max Verstappen lost ground following a spin, while Nico Hulkenberg defied the odds, surging from 19th to third for his first career podium in his 239th Formula 1 start.

In a pioneering move to modernize public health infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh’s Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department is set to launch a sophisticated, AI-enabled mosquito surveillance and control system. The initiative, dubbed the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS), integrates Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and drone technologies to combat mosquito-borne illnesses more efficiently. This data-driven program will begin with a pilot phase across 66 locations in six major municipal corporations.