25 March 2026 – News Deck

11 Days of Colour, Culture & Cuisine: Rajasthan Utsav 2026 Concludes with Grand Celebration in Delhi

25 March 202625 March 2026 Vijay Raman

# Handicraft sales cross ₹ 80 lakh; Rajeevika and RUDA stalls emerge as major crowd-pullers One of the capital’s most anticipated cultural showcases, Rajasthan Utsav 2026, concluded on a vibrant and memorable note on Wednesday, leaving behind a rich tapestry of art, tradition and festive spirit. Held over 11 days at Bikaner House, the festival brought alive the essence of Rajasthan through an immersive blend of cultural performances, traditional crafts and authentic cuisine, drawing enthusiastic crowds from across the city. Sharing details about the event, Additional Resident Commissioner Anju Om…

CARE Hospitals, Hitech City Successfully Removes 35 cm Ovarian Tumor in Complex Surgery

25 March 202625 March 2026 Vijay Raman

Early intervention and expert care lead to successful recovery of 59-year-old patient Doctors at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, have successfully performed a complex surgical procedure to remove a 35 cm ovarian tumor from a 59-year-old female patient, Ms. Nalla Laxmi, a native of Vemulawada. The tumor had grown silently over the past few months and occupied a significant portion of the abdominal cavity. The patient had been experiencing gradual abdominal swelling and discomfort, which began to affect her daily life before she sought medical attention. Detailed evaluation…

ASSOCHAM Leads Industry Dialogue on Water Use Efficiency and Voluntary Action

25 March 202625 March 2026 Vijay Raman

ASSOCHAM actively contributed to the World Water Day Conclave organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, supporting a high-level dialogue on “Industry for Water: Driving Efficiency, Awareness and Voluntary Action.” The conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to accelerate sustainable water management practices across sectors. The event commenced with an inaugural session in the esteemed presence of *Shri C.R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti; Shri V. Somanna, Hon’ble Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation;…

India Promotes EV Transition with Battery Swapping Push

25 March 202625 March 2026 Vijay Raman

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has extended support to InfinityX Innovations for developing an automated battery swapping infrastructure aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India. The project focuses on building a network of smart battery swapping stations that can enable EV users to replace depleted batteries with fully charged ones in a matter of minutes, reducing downtime and addressing range anxiety—one of the key barriers to EV adoption. According to officials, the system will use automation and digital platforms…

Income Tax Officials enquire Dr. Bhargav Mallappa’s about high valuation Bank Transactions in Kerala

25 March 202625 March 2026 Vijay Raman

# Dr. Mallappa was cleared after he furnished necessary documents. Following the announcement of Assembly elections in five states, including Kerala, by the Election Commission of India on March 15, enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has triggered heightened surveillance on financial transactions across the state. In one such instance, a case from Kerala has come to light where election authorities and Income Tax officials flagged a high-value cash withdrawal made shortly after the MCC came into effect. On March 16, a day after the MCC was enforced,…