# NBSS National Deputy Chairman raises concerns over coordinated suspicious digital targeting of family members, urges immediate institutional intervention to safeguard citizens’ digital rights Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Deputy Chairman of the People Forum of India (NBSS), has formally approached the Supreme Court in connection with a suspected attempt at unauthorised digital surveillance and suspicious mobile targeting involving multiple members of his family through the messaging platform Telegram and Whattsapp. The move comes following the filing of an official complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal regarding suspicious links…

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SIIA Data Analysis Research Council has appointed Mr. D.T. Thimmegowda as the Executive Director for Karnataka State with immediate effect, recognising his long-standing experience in grassroots public engagement, organisational coordination, and social service activities. The appointment was approved during the council’s board meeting. A Mysuru-based public figure with over two decades of active involvement in organisational and community initiatives, D.T. Thimmegowda has worked extensively at the grassroots level across Karnataka. He is known for his sustained participation in public outreach programmes, election campaign coordination, and community welfare initiatives. According to…

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Researchers have developed an advanced thin-film technology embedded with nano-sized gold particles that could significantly accelerate the development of self-powered sensors, flexible electronics and next-generation wearable devices. The breakthrough offers a promising route toward energy-efficient electronic systems capable of generating power from mechanical movements such as body motion, vibrations or environmental forces.   The innovative thin films combine nanostructured gold with functional materials to enhance electrical and mechanical performance at microscopic levels. Scientists observed that embedding nano-gold particles within ultra-thin films improves charge transport, sensitivity and energy conversion efficiency, enabling…

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India’s overall exports, comprising merchandise and services, touched an estimated US$ 80.80 billion in April 2026, marking a strong year-on-year growth of 13.59 per cent compared to US$ 71.13 billion recorded during April 2025. The sharp increase reflects continued resilience in the country’s external trade sector and sustained demand across global markets.   The latest export figures indicate an increase of nearly US$ 9.67 billion over the corresponding month last year, signalling a healthy expansion in India’s trade performance despite ongoing global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating commodity prices.…

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