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Vi Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Limited, on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Cisco to strengthen its Hybrid SD-WAN portfolio and help enterprises modernise their network infrastructure amid growing cloud adoption and distributed operations. The partnership combines Cisco Meraki’s secure multi-WAN capabilities with Vi Business’ managed connectivity services to provide enterprises with secure, agile and scalable networks. Vi Business launched its Hybrid SD-WAN solution in 2023, integrating SD-WAN, security and multi-cloud capabilities with diverse connectivity options, including leased lines, broadband and cellular networks. Powered by Cisco Meraki, the solution offers a single dashboard for managing SD-WAN, application…

The Government of India has issued a fresh warning to Indian citizens against joining the Russian Armed Forces, cautioning that the move could expose them to serious and potentially fatal risks. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement issued on September 30, said it had repeatedly highlighted the dangers associated with Indians being recruited into the Russian military over the past two years. It urged citizens seeking employment abroad to exercise extreme caution and avoid unverified job offers from agents or non-governmental entities. The MEA said it had also come across cases where individuals voluntarily sought opportunities to…

West Bengal is facing a growing burden of diabetes and related metabolic disorders, prompting doctors to call for early screening and a more comprehensive approach to metabolic health. The ICMR-INDIAB study found that 13.7% of the state’s population has diabetes, while another 23.5% has prediabetes. Hypertension was reported among 42.4% and high cholesterol among 27% of the population. The concern is particularly evident in urban Kolkata. A community-based study of 388 adults aged 18-49 years found metabolic syndrome in 44.6% of participants. Central obesity affected 68.6%, while elevated fasting glucose, raised blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol were reported in…

TVS Motor Company has announced the sixth edition of its flagship motorcycling festival, TVS MotoSoul 6.0, scheduled to be held in Goa on December 11 and 12, 2026. The two-day festival will bring together riders, racers, creators, musicians and motorcycle enthusiasts, with a focus on performance, technology, adventure, customisation, culture and community. Over the years, MotoSoul has served as a platform for product launches, technology showcases, custom motorcycle builds, merchandise and rider programmes. Notable highlights from previous editions include the 2023 launch of the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with dual-channel ABS and voice assist, the 2024 showcase of the…