​Build Stronger Immunity with the Power of Smart Morning Nutrition

By Sheela Krishnaswamy, Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Seasonal viral infections tend to peak during periods of changing weather, making it essential to bolster your immune system. Colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses thrive in these conditions, so supporting your body with nutrient-dense foods from the start of the day can make a meaningful difference.  A well-balanced morning routine can provide the foundational support your immune defences need to function effectively. Incorporating foods, such as almonds, eggs, citrus fruits, fermented foods, and whole grains, early in the day delivers energy and…

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Big Infrastructure Push: ₹4,570-Crore Projects Launched in Kokrajhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,570 crore in Kokrajhar, located in Assam. The initiatives are aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and socio-economic growth in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and surrounding areas.   The projects cover key sectors including road infrastructure, rail connectivity, education, healthcare and urban development. Several initiatives are focused on strengthening transportation networks and improving public services, which are expected to enhance regional connectivity and create new economic opportunities.   Addressing the gathering, the…

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India’s Coal Output Surges with Record from Captive Mines

India’s coal sector has achieved a significant milestone as Captive/Commercial & Other mines crossed the landmark of 200 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal production on 11 March 2026 during FY 2025–26. This achievement reflects the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of various Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs/SPSUs) along with private sector participants, whose relentless work and resilience have played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s coal production.   Out of the total production, Captive and Commercial Coal Mines contributed 194.17 MT, while Other Mines have contributed 6.06…

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NMDC Limited Hits Record 50 MT Iron Ore Production

NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer and a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, has scripted history by becoming the first mining company in the country to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year, a significant milestone that comes days ahead of the close of FY 2025–26. Established in 1958 to develop India’s iron ore resources, NMDC produced around 10 MT in 1978. Over the decades, output has expanded fivefold to reach a historic 50 MT in FY 2025–26, reflecting the company’s…

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Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Appointed National President (Youth) of ‘Akhil Bharatiya Gau Raksha Mahasangh’

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa has been appointed as the National President (Youth) of the ‘Akhil Bharatiya Gau Raksha Mahasangh’ following a meeting held at the organization’s office in Lucknow. The meeting was attended by National General Secretary Dr. S. Selva Ganesh, who visited the office along with his team and reviewed the ongoing activities of the organization. During the visit, he also interacted with members and office bearers associated with the Mahasangh. During the meeting, Dr. Selva Ganesh proposed the name of Dr. Bhargav Mallappa for the post of National President…

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AWS and Yotta Data Services collaborate to deploy hybrid cloud infrastructure for National Informatics Centre’s Meghraj 2.0

Enables Government of India to adopt advanced cloud infrastructure with data residency  Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India) today announced that it will work with Yotta Data Services to deploy AWS Outposts for the National Informatics Centre’s (NIC) Meghraj 2.0 initiative. This initiative enables government departments to leverage AWS services and generative AI capabilities for data residency and security requirements. AWS Outposts allows customers with sensitive workloads that are restricted to NIC datacenters to leverage AWS’s advanced cloud capabilities including the AWS Nitro System’s advanced security capabilities and…

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East Point Industry Leadership Conclave calls for narrowing of industry-academia gap

Designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange between academia and Industry Representing global enterprises across multiple sectors, the panel brought cross-sector insights into the evolving dynamics of fresher hiring and preparing students with real-world industry challenges   East Point Group of Institutions recently hosted a landmark event, EPILC 2026 – the East Point Industry Leadership Conclave. This strategic gathering brought together senior executives from top global companies across sectors like banking, networking, cloud computing, semiconductor, and product engineering under one powerful theme: “Shaping the Future Workforce”.    This Industry-Academia…

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​Ajay Bhadoo Inaugurates ISPI 2026 in New Delhi, Calls for Smart and Sustainable Packaging to Boost Indian Exports

# Standardised, Smart Packaging Key to Making Indian Products Globally Competitive: Ajay Bhadoo The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) on Thursday began the 6th International Summit for Packaging Industry (ISPI 2026) in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academicians, researchers and innovators from India and abroad to discuss emerging trends and innovations in the packaging sector. The summit was inaugurated by Shri Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The summit is being organised under the theme “Packaging 5S-AI – Safe, Secure, Standardised, Smart,…

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Diabetes, Hypertension Major Risk Factors for Kidney Disease, Say CARE Doctors

World Kidney Day   Marking World Kidney Day 2026, doctors at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad have raised concern over the growing burden of kidney disease in India and stressed the importance of early detection, regular screening and lifestyle changes to prevent serious kidney complications.   Kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste from the blood, maintaining fluid balance, regulating blood pressure and supporting several vital body functions. However, kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent condition” because it may not show noticeable symptoms until the disease has significantly…

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​WD expands AI-optimised portfolio to address explosive data growth

    Rebranded as WD, the company unveils a 100TB+ HDD roadmap, new performance- and power-optimized innovations, and an intelligent platform solution to accelerate AI-scale storage deployment Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) recently unveiled a new customer-centric storage roadmap, including the new world’s highest 40TB UltraSMR ePMR HDD, currently in hyperscale qualification with volume production planned for the second half of 2026. The company also unveiled breakthrough innovations including High Bandwidth Drive technology delivering 2x bandwidth, Dual Pivot design enabling up to 2x I/O performance, and power-optimized HDDs using 20% less…

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