Nagpur-Based IDT Innovation Gets TDB Support for AIoT Expansion

Vijay Raman

In a major boost to India’s Industry 4.0 ambitions, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has signed an agreement with IDT Innovation Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to support the commercialization of indigenous Industrial AIoT (Artificial Intelligence + Internet of Things) solutions.   The project, titled “Industry 4.0: Development and Commercialization of Industrial AIoT Devices,” aims to deploy advanced AI-driven industrial monitoring and analytics technologies designed to improve:  Resource efficiency Energy optimization Predictive maintenance Operational productivity across manufacturing sectors   The Nagpur-based company’s indigenous SenseLive™…

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Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Train Set to Begin Operations Soon

Vijay Raman

In a landmark step towards sustainable transportation, Indian Railways is all set to launch the country’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train, marking India’s entry into the elite league of nations using hydrogen fuel-cell technology for rail operations. The Railway Board has approved the introduction of the hydrogen train on the Jind–Sonipat section under Northern Railway in Haryana.   The 10-car trainset will be powered by a 1200 KW hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion system and is designed to operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph. Unlike conventional diesel trains, the hydrogen-powered train…

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​Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC) Launched with Focus on Education, Social Welfare and Community Development Across India

Vijay Raman

# Founded by Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, the organisation aims to promote selfless service, humanitarian support and grassroots community development across the country The Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), a national-level social welfare organisation founded by Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, was officially launched at the Press Club of India in New Delhi on Thursday in the presence of social workers, community representatives and members of the media. The launch event was attended by spiritual leader Yogi Dhananjaya Giri, Dr. Bhargav Mallappa and C Srinivasan, who addressed the gathering and spoke about the…

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​5 Companies Helping Indians Get Back Unclaimed Funds They Didn’t Know Existed

Vijay Raman

India is sitting on a money most people don’t even know exists. The RBI’s Depositor Education Awareness Fund (DEAF) held ₹60,518 crore in unclaimed bank deposits despite years of regulatory pushback. The IEPF holds another ₹1 lakh crore in forgotten dividends and shares. Unclaimed insurance proceeds run into tens of thousands of crores more. Dormant bank accounts, forgotten share certificates, lapsed insurance policies and untouched mutual funds account for this ballooning pool of wealth that rightfully belongs to ordinary Indian families.  In 2025, the Union government launched the “Aapki Punji, Aapki Adhikar” campaign pushing…

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​VI-JOHN, we have always believed that quality grooming should be accessible to every consumer-Ashutosh Chaudharie

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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‘We Had Almost Lost Hope’: 84-Year-Old Woman Walks Again After Highly Complex Heart Surgery at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City

Vijay Raman

  ·         Family approached CARE Hospitals after surgery was reportedly deferred elsewhere due to extremely high surgical risk ·         Elderly patient with severe kidney disease and pulmonary hypertension recovered within days after minimally invasive heart surgery ·         Doctors say advanced minimally invasive procedures are transforming treatment options for high-risk elderly cardiac patients   In a remarkable high-risk cardiac success, doctors at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, successfully performed a complex Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) Mitral Valve Replacement on an 84-year-old frail woman from Anantapur suffering from severe heart failure, advanced…

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Lifting India Safety Awards 2026 Season 3: Honouring the Guardians of India’s Construction Industry

Vijay Raman

Inspiresafety Foundation Organised the 3rd and most spectacular edition of the Lifting India Safety Award (LISA) 2026, reaffirming its stature as the industry's most prestigious platform for recognising workplace safety excellence. Surpassing all previous seasons in scale and participation, the event India's Industrial sector in a resounding declaration that worker safety is non-negotiable. The evening drew wholehearted support from principal supporters Heft Cranes International Pvt Ltd, Bedmutha Group, and Garware Technical Fibres Foundation, UNIQUO, Institute of Construction Equipment and Lifting Machines (ICLM), TECHUNIQUO, and LIFTORES. A distinguished panel of guests…

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​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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