Friday, July 24, 2026
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ISACA Bangalore Chapter Hosts The 29th Annual Karnataka Conference At The Taj Vivanta, MG Road, Bengaluru
The 2-day complete power packed session held on July 24th and 25th July , 2026, at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
The 29th edition of the Annual Karnataka Conference, themed “Fortify the AI Backbone and Agentic AI – Govern, Secure, Thrive,” was inaugurated today at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. The two-day conference will be held on July 24 and 25, 2026
Chief Guest Address: Mr. Mr. Praveen KN, Zonal Commissioner, South Zone, BDA, Government of Karnataka and Mr. Upendra Upadhya -Chief Operating Officer, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India and Director Analytics at My Gov and AI'in the work Place, People, Processes, and Technologies – An Organizational Perspective Special Chief Guest Address: Mr. Subramanian J IT Risk & Compliance Practice – SQ1 Security Technology Private Limited consented to be the Chief Guest of the 29th Annual Karnataka conference. Conference inaugurated in presence of Mr, T R Rajesh, President – ISACA Bangalore Chapter, Ms Lalitha Satheesh, Vice President – ISACA Bangalore Chapter with other dignitaries were present.
The Guest of honour address delivered by Mr T R Rajesh, President – ISACA Bangalore Chapter who discussed the importance of “Fortify the AI Backbone and Agentic AI – Govern, Secure, Thrive,”. The conference edition of the ISACA newsletter was released by the Chief Guest. The theme of this year’s conference intends to explore the interesting opportunities for Information Security professionals, which stem out of the challenges in Cyber India and Artificial Intelligence. Senior industry professionals, Government representatives, and academicians shared their knowledge and insights at the Conference.
After a successful largest-ever conference held in 2025 with 300 delegates, the excitement to network and meet in person was high among all the delegates. With more than 400 registrations, it is the largest conference ever held by ISACA Bangalore since inception. With power-packed sessions, the conference is a huge knowledge boost.
Mr T R Rajesh, President – ISACA Bangalore Chapter welcomed all the delegates as for the largest ever conference held by ISACA Bangalore and shared the insights. The conference chair and VP of ISACA Bangalore Chapter, Ms.Lalitha Satheesh gave an overview of the action-packed schedule and thanked the dignitaries, chief guest and the speakers for sharing their valuable time.
Post inauguration, as part of Plenary session
Some of the interesting sessions delivered during the conference are
AI's Role in People, Processes, and Technologies – An Organizational Perspective Special Chief Guest Address: Mr. Subramanian J IT Risk & Compliance Practice – SQ1 Security Technology Private Limited
Chief guest distributed the awards for the rank holders of the recent ISACA Certification exams, also felicitated.
Awards Ceremony: Recognizing Outstanding Achievement and Honouring the Top Scorers of the ISACA Bangalore Chapter in the ISACA Certification Examinations conducted during the period June 2025 – December 2025, including: Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA), Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM), Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC ) Certified data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
About ISACA Bangalore: ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT governance and Security. ISACA currently offers 8 certification programs as well as other stackable certificates. It has 1,85,000 strong members across 188 countries and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions in the disciplines of IS/IT audit, risk, security and governance as well as educators, consultants and regulators. ISACA Bangalore Chapter has more than 2,800 members and has the largest member base in India. The members have diverse expertise in domains on IS/IT audit, risk, security and governance.
Growth Is No Longer Just a Bengaluru Story: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Karnataka, one of India's most vibrant SME markets, is home to more than 8.5 lakh MSMEs employing over 55 lakh people. Economic activity is increasingly extending beyond Bengaluru, with cities such as Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi emerging as important economic and industrial centres. Rising investment, infrastructure development and industrial growth across the state are creating new opportunities for SMEs to expand, access new markets and participate in larger supply chains.
According to Kotak Mahindra Bank, SME customers across Karnataka are showing growing interest in business expansion and market diversification. The bank has also observed rising demand for business banking and credit solutions from SMEs in emerging business hubs across the state, reflecting increasing confidence among entrepreneurs. Kotak is, at its core, an SME-focused bank. As on June 30, 2026, the bank had an SME loan book of Rs. 1,25,826 crore, growing 20% year-on-year and accounting for 24% of the Bank's advances mix.
"Growth ambitions are no longer confined to Bengaluru. We are seeing entrepreneurs across Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi and other emerging centres showcasing Hausla by investing for growth and entering new markets. The growing demand for business banking and credit solutions from these cities reflects increasing confidence among SME owners. As a long-term banking partner to SMEs across India, we remain focused on supporting entrepreneurs as they scale their businesses with confidence," said Shekhar Bhandari, Head - SME, Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Karnataka's growing technology, manufacturing and GCC ecosystem is creating new opportunities for SMEs to participate in larger value chains. As businesses scale, entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking banking partners that can support both their business and personal financial needs.
"Entrepreneurs today want more than a lender. They want a banking partner who understands their business and supports them through different stages of growth. Our House-Bank approach is built around this belief. We work closely with SME owners to support their business, personal banking, transaction banking and growth needs through a single relationship, helping them seize opportunities and grow with confidence," Bhandari added.
Kotak Mahindra Bank continues to strengthen its footprint across Karnataka, with operations across key markets including Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi. Through its relationship-led approach, sector expertise and digital capabilities, Kotak remains committed to helping Karnataka's entrepreneurs seize new opportunities and grow with confidence
Tata Power Strengthens EV Connectivity To Coorg With New 60 kW Fast Charging Station On NH-275
Strategically located on NH-275, the key corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru with Kodagu (Coorg), the new charging station strengthens EV infrastructure along one of Karnataka's busiest tourism routes. The station provides a convenient high-speed charging stop for EV travellers heading towards Coorg, enabling them to recharge before continuing their journey into the hilly regions of Kodagu.
Key Highlights
Strategic Highway Location
Located on NH-275 at Bannikuppe, Hunsur, the charging station serves as a convenient stop for EV users travelling between Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Coorg. Its location helps improve charging accessibility along a key tourism and commercial corridor in Karnataka.
High-Speed Charging
The station is equipped with a 60 kW DC dual-gun CCS2 charger, capable of charging compatible electric vehicles from 20% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes, reducing charging time during long-distance journeys.
Convenient Charging Experience
Located at Sri Krishna Cafe, the charging station enables travellers to take a short break while their vehicles recharge, with access to food, refreshments, and basic traveller amenities.
Seamless Digital Access
The charger is integrated with the Tata Power EZ Charge ecosystem, allowing users to locate the station, monitor charger availability, initiate charging sessions, and make cashless payments through the Tata Power EZ Charge mobile application or RFID cards.
Supporting Sustainable Mobility
The addition of this charging station further strengthens the EV charging network along the Bengaluru–Mysuru–Coorg corridor, improving charging accessibility for electric vehicle users travelling to one of Karnataka's key tourism destinations while supporting the wider adoption of electric mobility.
This deployment reinforces Tata Power’s commitment to expanding high-capacity green corridors across key economic and tourist routes throughout South India.
step in the company's purpose-led storytelling journey, bringing alive the transformative role of energy in shaping lives and communities across India.
About Tata Power
The Tata Power Company Limited, a vertically integrated power company and part of the Tata Group, India’s largest multinational business conglomerate, has built a diversified portfolio across the entire power value chain, with its total operational and pipeline capacity surpassing 26 GW. This includes approximately 17.5 GW of clean and green energy capacity (including projects under construction) and around 8.9 GW of thermal generation capacity, ensuring a balanced and resilient energy mix. The Company also has a strong transmission and distribution footprint, with over 7,400 circuit kilometres of transmission lines, including pipeline projects, and serves nearly 13 million customers across its distribution businesses, making it one of India’s largest private power distribution companies.
Further strengthening its leadership in future-ready energy solutions, Tata Power has established 4.9 GW of integrated solar cell and module manufacturing capacity, signed 2.8 GW of pumped hydro storage projects, and expanded its EV charging network to over 7.000 public charging points across 706 cities and towns in India.
As a pioneer in India’s clean energy transition, Tata Power remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045 and continues to partner with public and private stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable, and technology-led energy solutions across the country.
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Maaza® Marks 50 Years With Special Cover; Mango Farmers Felicitated On National Mango Day
India’s homegrown billion-dollar fruit-based drink, Maaza® celebrates 50 years of bringing the authentic taste of Indian mangoes from orchards to millions of consumers. On National Mango Day, Coca-Cola India and the Department of Posts, Government of India, released a ‘Special Cover’ celebrating 50 years of Maaza®. The occasion also honoured mango farmers associated with Project Unnati by Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation, recognizing the generations of farming communities whose contribution has helped preserve India's mango heritage and made Maaza®'s five-decade journey possible.
The Special Cover was released by Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, in the presence of Col. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Circle, Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications; Devyani Rana, Vice President – Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia; Coca-Cola India's bottling partners; mango supplier Foods & Inns Ltd. and NGO partner CENDECT.
Since its launch in 1976, Maaza® has been a familiar part of India’s households, carrying the taste of the beloved mango that is grown in orchards across India. For five decades, the brand has continued to connect consumers with the taste of India's favourite fruit throughout the year.
The Special Cover serves as a lasting philatelic record, capturing Maaza®'s association with the Indian mango through an illustration inspired by mango orchards and the iconic Maaza® bottle. Titled 'Celebrating 50 Years of Mango in a Bottle', the design pays tribute to the brand's five-decade journey while honouring the farming communities behind it.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Chirag Paswan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, said, "India has achieved self-reliance in food production, and our next priority is to create greater value through food processing by strengthening infrastructure and expanding market opportunities for our farmers. Our farmers are our ‘annadatas’, and every effort to strengthen the agricultural value chain is an investment in their future. It is encouraging to see homegrown beverage brands like Maaza celebrate this legacy of India’s beloved mangoes ‘aam’ by bringing its authentic taste to millions of households while supporting farmers and contributing to local economies. The release of the Special Cover by the Department of Posts is a tribute to India's mango heritage and the farmers who sustain it."
Sundeep Bajoria, Vice President - Integrated Operations, Coca-Cola India & Southwest Asia said, “For five decades, Maaza has brought the authentic taste of Indian mangoes including Alphonso to millions of consumers, making the country’s favourite fruit available all year round. Rooted in the goodness of delicious Indian mangoes, Maaza has built a lasting connection with generations of consumers while humbly supporting Indian farmer families with procurement, technology support and value chain partnerships. This milestone is a testament to an efficient value chain, from sourcing and processing to bottling and distribution, that ensures our products reach consumers across the country. The Special Cover from the Department of Posts recognizes this shared journey and the ecosystem that has made it possible over the past 50 years.”
Paritosh Ladhani, Joint Managing Director, SLMG Beverages, said, "Behind every bottle of Maaza is a seamless value chain driven by farmers, processing units, manufacturing facilities, truckers, distributors, and retailers working together every day. We are proud to play our part in ensuring that authentic taste of mangoes reaches millions of consumers through a reliable and efficient supply chain. As Maaza celebrates 50 years, this recognition belongs to every individual across the entire ecosystem whose efforts have helped make Maaza a household name across India."
The Special Cover builds on Maaza®'s golden jubilee celebrations, which included the national campaign ‘50 saal se, sip-sip mein aam’, and stands as a lasting tribute to the brand's fifty-year association with India's national fruit and the farmers behind it.
About Coca-Cola:
Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’ offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy based products. In India its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rimzim, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The Company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes’ range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The Company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.
The Company along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners has a strong network of over six million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities, and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain.
Globally together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.cocacolacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Payten Launches In Bahrain,, Advancing The Kingdom's Digital Payments Ecosystem
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Payten B.S.C. (c), one of the region's leading alternative payment providers, today formally announced the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain, building on the successful launch of the Pay10 Bahrain App for consumers and the Pay10 Biz Bahrain App for merchants in April this year.
Since entering the market, Pay10 has been focused on scaling its consumer and merchant ecosystem, driving adoption of secure, interoperable, and customer-centric payment solutions that simplify everyday transactions. As the company continues to expand its footprint, it remains committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective financial technology solutions that support Bahrain's rapidly evolving digital economy.
Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an Ancillary Service Provider, Pay10 enters the Bahraini market with a strong foundation of regulatory compliance, security, and trust. Backed by a robust payment’s infrastructure, the company is committed to delivering secure, reliable, and seamless digital payment experiences that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses while supporting the Kingdom's vision for a digitally enabled economy.
The Pay10 Biz Bahrain App is a merchant-first solution designed for SMEs and businesses looking for a cost-effective and more efficient alternative to traditional payment systems. Available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, this enables merchants to accept digital payments securely, monitor transactions in real time, access funds seamlessly, and benefit from faster settlement cycles, all within a more competitive and transparent pricing model.
By addressing longstanding industry challenges such as high transaction costs and delayed settlements, Pay10 empowers businesses to improve cash flow, reduce operating costs, and accelerate growth through a modern digital payments platform.
Pay10 has also launched the Pay10 Bahrain App, its consumer-facing digital payments application, which is available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Designed for citizens, residents, and digitally connected consumers across the Kingdom, the app delivers a secure, seamless, and intuitive payment experience that simplifies everyday financial transactions.
Through the Pay10 Bahrain App, users can instantly send and receive money, make local bank transfers, pay merchants by scanning QR codes, and manage their daily payments through a single, secure digital platform. By combining convenience, speed, and security, the app is designed to support the growing adoption of cashless payments and deliver a modern financial experience aligned with Bahrain's digital economy.
A key differentiator of Pay10's offering is its interoperability with BenefitPay, enabling merchants and consumers to continue using familiar local payment experiences without disruption. Consumers can simply scan dynamic QR codes using either the BenefitPay App or Pay10 App to make instant payments, while merchants can accept payments from a growing base of digital users without changing their existing processes or infrastructure. This seamless compatibility eliminates switching barriers, simplifies adoption, and strengthens Bahrain's evolving digital payments ecosystem.
“The launch of Pay10 in Bahrain represents another important milestone in our vision of building a truly interconnected payments ecosystem across the region,” said Mr. Harry Gill, Founder & Chairman of Pay10. “Bahrain has built a dynamic fintech ecosystem, underpinned by a robust regulatory framework and a commitment to digital innovation. We are proud to support this vision by delivering secure, interoperable, and customer- and merchant-centric payment solutions that simplify everyday commerce, empower businesses, and enhance the digital payment experience for consumers across the Kingdom.”
Mr Gill added, “Our ambition extends beyond enabling payments. We are building a trusted financial infrastructure that powers digital commerce, accelerates financial inclusion, and helps businesses thrive in an increasingly connected economy. By combining regulatory excellence, cutting-edge technology, and deep local market integration, Pay10 is well-positioned to support Bahrain's vision of a cashless, innovation-led future while creating lasting value for merchants, consumers, and the broader financial ecosystem.”
Pay10 Consumer App and Pay10 Biz Bahrain App are now available for download on App Store and Play Store. For more information, visit https://pay10.bh/
BitDelta India Launches CrypTution, India's First Structured Crypto Assets (VDA) Learning & Certification Ecosystem
* CrypTution's foundational Padho curriculum is developed in partnership with the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM®️ India)~
BitDelta India, an FIU-IND-registered Virtual Digital Asset trading platform, today announced the launch of CrypTution, India’s first institution grade crypto assets (VDA) learning and certification ecosystem.
CrypTution has been developed with an aim to support the growth of India’s VDA ecosystem through informed and prepared participation. While access to crypto assets and related information has expanded, formal education has not kept pace, leaving many participants to navigate a complex and evolving market through fragmented sources.
The initiative aims to bridge this gap by combining guided learning, simulated market exposure and competency-led certification before participants transition to live-market environments. With Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities already accounting for nearly 40% of India's crypto user base, the initiative is designed to make structured VDA education more accessible across geographies, languages and participant profiles.
Commenting on the launch, Vikaas M Sachdeva, Chief Executive Officer, BitDelta India, said, “Major financial asset classes in India have followed a similar path - from early access and fragmented understanding to broader participation supported by stronger investor education. Mutual funds and direct equities matured as awareness improved, and crypto is now approaching the same inflection point. Awareness of Virtual Digital Assets remains below 30%, while nearly one in five active participants acknowledge that they are still learning and exploring the market. CrypTution has been developed to provide structured learning, practical exposure and certification needed to support the category’s next phase of responsible growth.”
Built around the pillars of Padho. Seekho. Badho. CrypTution follows a progressive learning journey.
· Padho (Study) provides the academic foundation through a comprehensive curriculum covering blockchain, Virtual Digital Assets, market fundamentals, security and risk awareness.
· Seekho (Learn) enables learners to apply this knowledge through simulated market environments without deploying actual capital
· Badho (Grow) supports participants who demonstrate readiness to progress towards live-market participation on the BitDelta India platform.
The academic learning component is delivered in partnership with the American Academy of Financial Management India (AAFM®️ India), the Knowledge and Education Provider for the Padho pathway. With 30+ years in BFSI education and over 100,000 finance professionals trained, AAFM India brings globally benchmarked education standards to its collaboration with BitDelta India. Learners gain access to a comprehensive curriculum, competency-led assessments and specialised certification pathways.
Romit Barat, Executive Director, American Academy of Financial Management India, said, "Credible financial education must be structured, measurable and anchored in recognised standards. Through our collaboration with BitDelta India, CrypTution brings the rigour behind AAFM India's globally benchmarked education a defined curriculum, transparent assessments and specialised certification pathways helping learners build demonstrable competency and participate responsibly in the evolving VDA ecosystem."
Recognising different learner needs, CrypTution offers three specialised pathways: Certified Virtual Asset Investor for foundational investing knowledge; Certified Virtual Asset Practitioner for enabling advisors with the holistic approach and insight on this asset class,; and Certified Virtual Asset Trader for advanced trading, market analysis and risk management.
Beyond certification, CrypTution brings together guided learning, practical simulations, market intelligence, assessments, webinars, mentorship and community engagement within a single ecosystem. Through this integrated approach, BitDelta India aims to foster a more informed, capable and responsible VDA ecosystem in India.
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