​Karnataka Government Initiates Action on Dr. Bhargav Mallappa’s Mobile Surveillance Complaint

Vijay Raman

# Official communications from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and Home Minister’s Office direct Bengaluru Police and Cyber Crime authorities to examine the complaint and initiate necessary action The Karnataka government has formally initiated action on the complaint submitted by Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, Chairman of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Sangh, regarding alleged unauthorised mobile surveillance and suspicious digital monitoring activities. In official communications issued from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the Office of the Home Minister on May 25, 2026, Karnataka authorities acknowledged receipt of Dr. Mallappa’s petition and directed senior…

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​Airtel defends ‘Priority Postpaid’ service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality

Vijay Raman

Bharti Airtel has defended its new “Priority Postpaid” service before a Department of Telecommunications (DoT) panel, asserting that the offering, powered by 5G network slicing, neither violates net neutrality norms nor degrades service quality for prepaid users. According to the submission made by Airtel in response to a clarification sought by the Committee on Communications and Information Technology, the company said not allowing the use of mainstream features of 5G to offer services will jeopardise the potential of 6G in the country. “Priority Postpaid is implemented in a content-neutral manner…

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AYUSHEXCIL, Spices Board Join Hands to Promote Ayush Exports Globally

Vijay Raman

The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and the Spices Board of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the international promotion of Ayush products and medicinal spices, marking a significant step towards expanding India’s traditional wellness exports in global markets.   The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as export promotion, capacity building, quality enhancement, research collaboration and international market development for medicinal plants, herbal products and value-added spices used in Ayush systems of medicine. The partnership is expected to create stronger linkages between India’s…

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AYUSHEXCIL, Spices Board Join Hands to Promote Ayush Exports Globally

Vijay Raman

The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and the Spices Board of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the international promotion of Ayush products and medicinal spices, marking a significant step towards expanding India’s traditional wellness exports in global markets.   The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in areas such as export promotion, capacity building, quality enhancement, research collaboration and international market development for medicinal plants, herbal products and value-added spices used in Ayush systems of medicine. The partnership is expected to create stronger linkages between India’s…

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Army Hospital (R&R) Gets Advanced Radiotherapy System for Cancer Treatment

Vijay Raman

In a major boost to military healthcare, the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator to strengthen advanced cancer care services for armed forces personnel, veterans and their dependents. The system was inaugurated in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on May 25, 2026.   The newly inducted technology is capable of delivering modern radiotherapy procedures such as Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and…

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​Between Prudence and Possibility: What the UK’s Crypto Shift means for India

Vijay Raman

The United Kingdom has made a quiet but decisive shift in how it views crypto. What was once treated as a risky, fringe activity is now being brought firmly within the boundaries of mainstream financial regulation. This is not a rhetorical change but it is structural. The UK is building a full regulatory regime where crypto firms will be authorised, supervised, and held to standards similar to traditional financial institutions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has already laid out timelines, with firms expected to begin applying for authorisation from September…

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​VI-JOHN Launches Shave Pro Twin Blade Razor at ₹20, Expands Presence in Affordable Grooming Segment

Vijay Raman

VI-JOHN strengthens its grooming portfolio with a comfortable, value-driven shaving solution for the mass market. Reinforcing its commitment to making quality grooming accessible to a wider base of consumers, VI-JOHN has announced the launch of the VI-JOHN Shave Pro Twin Blade Razor, an affordable shaving solution designed to deliver a smooth, comfortable, and reliable shaving experience for the mass Indian market. Priced at just ₹20, the razor aims to bridge the gap between low-cost disposable razors and premium multi-blade systems by offering improved shaving performance at an accessible price point. The…

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From Logbooks to AI-Powered Care: Samsung Marks 30 Years of Customer Service in India

Vijay Raman

●        Samsung today operates one of India’s largest customer service networks with 3,000+ service touchpoints, 12,500+ engineers ●        Samsung’s customer service journey mirrors India’s digital transformation — from manual service logs and pagers in the 1990s to AI-powered diagnostics and connected care today ●        Customers today can access support through SmartThings-enabled Proactive Care, WhatsApp, remote diagnostics, online booking and voice assistance in 10 Indian languages   Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, marks 30 years of its customer service journey in India, tracing its evolution from a small service operation…

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From Logbooks to AI-Powered Care: Samsung Marks 30 Years of Customer Service in India

Vijay Raman

●        Samsung today operates one of India’s largest customer service networks with 3,000+ service touchpoints, 12,500+ engineers ●        Samsung’s customer service journey mirrors India’s digital transformation — from manual service logs and pagers in the 1990s to AI-powered diagnostics and connected care today ●        Customers today can access support through SmartThings-enabled Proactive Care, WhatsApp, remote diagnostics, online booking and voice assistance in 10 Indian languages   Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, marks 30 years of its customer service journey in India, tracing its evolution from a small service operation…

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​Patriotic Spirit Marks Martyr Kunwar Pratap Singh Barhath Commemoration, Youth Urged to Embrace Legacy of Sacrifice

Vijay Raman

# Freedom Fighters sacrifice stories must reach the Younger Generation: C.D. Deval A commemorative event marking the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and martyr Kunwar Pratap Singh Barhath was organised today at the Constitution Club auditorium in Jaipur under the joint aegis of Karni Indra Seva Samiti and Jawahar Foundation. The programme aimed to inspire youth by highlighting the sacrifices, struggles and patriotism of India’s freedom fighters and encouraging them to contribute towards nation-building. The event was attended by several prominent personalities from social, administrative and academic fields. C.D. Deval,…

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