CARE Hospitals Successfully Manages Complex Drug-Resistant Epilepsy with Advanced VNS Therapy

Vijay Raman

  34-year-old woman regains independence after years of daily seizures through advanced epilepsy care   CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, has successfully managed a complex case of drug-resistant epilepsy through a comprehensive, stepwise treatment approach culminating in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy. The treatment helped a 34-year-old woman from Warangal, who had been living with almost daily seizures since childhood, regain her independence with remarkable improvement in seizure control, cognition, behaviour and overall quality of life.   Nearly one in three people with epilepsy continue to experience seizures despite appropriate anti-seizure…

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​Coal Employees’ Forum Demands ₹10,000 Minimum Pension, IDA and Better Healthcare for Coal Pensioners

Vijay Raman

The Coal Employees' Forum has urged the Union Ministry of Coal to immediately raise the minimum monthly pension to ₹10,000, introduce Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), and strengthen medical and social security benefits for retired coal workers covered under the Coal Mines Family Pension Scheme (CMPFS-1971) and the Coal Mines Pension Scheme (CMPS-1998). Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of India, Coal Employees' Forum President Biman Mitra, Jt GS Mou Mukherjee, and General Secretary Chanchal Banerjee ,  Executive Committee Member Laxman Kalwala said the Forum is a non-political platform…

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Indian Army Unveils Indigenous Xtreme Weather Diesel

Vijay Raman

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies, the specialised fuel will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions. The technology also has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions and represents a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.   Developed under the Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the advanced diesel is engineered to operate efficiently in…

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India’s First Donor Heart Transport by Vande Bharat Train

Vijay Raman

Indian Railways has achieved a historic milestone in the field of healthcare by successfully transporting a live donor heart by train for the first time in India. The life-saving organ was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, ensuring its safe and timely arrival for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre, Ahmedabad.   The swift operation was facilitated through a coordinated green corridor involving railway authorities, healthcare teams and local administration. The successful mission demonstrates the potential…

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IIA to Organise 11th India Food Expo 2026 in Lucknow; Over 100 Entrepreneurs Participate in Delhi Industry Meet

Vijay Raman

Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening India's MSME ecosystem under the visionary leadership of Shri Dinesh Goyal, National President, Indian Industries Association (IIA), the Indian Industries Association (IIA) organised an industry interaction and media briefing at its Central Office, New Delhi, to share details of the 11th India Food Expo 2026, scheduled to be held from 18–20 September 2026 at Regalia Greens, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow. The programme witnessed participation from more than 100 entrepreneurs, industrialists and MSME representatives. Addressing the gathering, Shri Alok Agarwal, National Senior Vice President, IIA, said…

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​This Friendship Day, Airtel Brings Back a Timeless Tradition – With a Modern Twist

Vijay Raman

Dehradun:- Friendship Day set to be celebrated on August 2, Airtel has introduced a new way for customers to celebrate the occasion. Through the Airtel app, users can now recharge a friend's Airtel Prepaid number and pair it with a personalised digital Friendship Band, (**Valid till 2nd August 2026) adding a thoughtful touch to an everyday transaction. The experience begins with users entering their friend's Airtel Prepaid number, selecting a Prepaid recharge, and completing the transaction. They can then choose from a range of digital Friendship Bands designed for different…

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​MahaRERA 2.0 – Reforms Without Compromising Buyer Protection

Vijay Raman

– by Anil Pharande, Founder & Chairman – Pharande Spaces MahaRERA was constituted with a view to making Maharashtra’s real estate market transparent, accountable and reliable. It must remain strongly committed to that goal and to protecting the interests of homebuyers. But nearly a decade later, it is becoming increasingly evident that MahaRERA needs a serious operational reset – one that protects homebuyers without turning legitimate project development into an open-ended compliance exercise. While substantial progress has been made towards the objectives of the Act, serious modifications are now needed…

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​Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Selects Top 100 Young Innovators with over 50% Representing Tier 2 & Tier 3 Cities

Vijay Raman

Cohort includes young innovators from Buxar in Bihar, Kamrup in Assam to Kaithal in Haryana and Medchal-Malkajgiri in TelanganaSFT, one of the country’s largest youth innovation programmes, records an 85% increase in applications and 95% increase in participation over last yearParticipants now compete for mentorship, national recognition and incubation grant of up to INR 2 crore Samsung India today announced the Top 100 teams selected for the fifth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, the company's flagship innovation programme that empowers young people to build technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges. Chosen from…

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NHAI Launches Smart Toilet Initiative on Highways

Vijay Raman

In a step towards enhancing commuter convenience and improving toilet facilities along the National Highway network, NHAI has launched a nationwide initiative for the development of world-class public toilet facilities at the toll plazas.  The initiative aims to provide clean, hygienic, accessible, and user-friendly sanitation facilities for highway commuters.   Under the programme, NHAI will upgrade existing toilet infrastructure and construct modern facilities equipped with essential amenities, including separate sections for men and women, facilities for persons with disabilities, adequate water supply, proper lighting, and regular maintenance. The initiative is…

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India’s first Sea Shipment of Makhana to Canada

Vijay Raman

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured makhana (fox nuts) from Bihar to Canada, marking a significant milestone in India’s agri-export sector.   The consignment highlights the growing global demand for processed and value-added agricultural products while showcasing Bihar’s GI-tagged makhana in international markets. Sea shipment offers a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to air freight, enhancing the competitiveness of Indian exports.   The initiative is expected to boost exports of value-added makhana, increase farmers’ income, strengthen food processing,…

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