22 July 2026 – News Deck

Senior Journalist Rakesh Singh and Parul Singh Visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya

22 July 202622 July 2026 Vijay Raman

# Offer Special Prayers for the Nation's Peace and Prosperity Senior journalist Rakesh Singh, accompanied by his wife Parul Singh, President of the Delhi Para Olympic Committee, visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where they offered prayers, participated in a special puja and aarti, and received the temple's sacred prasad. During their visit, Rakesh Singh and Parul Singh prayed to Lord Shri Ram for peace, prosperity, social harmony, and the continued progress of the nation. They also sought blessings for the good health, happiness, and bright future of…

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India Elects New Leadership for Council Year 2026–27

22 July 202622 July 2026 Vijay Raman

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has elected its new President and Vice-President for the Council Year 2026–27 at the Meeting of the Council held on July 22, 2026, in Kolkata, West Bengal. The new leadership is expected to further strengthen the profession of Cost and Management Accounting while advancing the Institute's vision of excellence, innovation and nation-building. The newly elected President is a Fellow Member of ICMAI with over 38 years of experience in the banking sector. He is also a Certificated Associate Member of the Indian…

Lakadong Turmeric Gets Global Push with Mission Golden Spice

22 July 202622 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, has launched “Mission Golden Spice – Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project”, a ₹175.45-crore initiative aimed at transforming Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium spice. The five-year mission seeks to strengthen the entire turmeric value chain, from cultivation and processing to branding, marketing and exports. The initiative is designed to enhance the incomes of farmers, expand turmeric cultivation and promote sustainable agricultural practices across…

Scientists Discover Five New Species of Lichen-Forming Fungi

22 July 202622 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Researchers have discovered and described five new species of lichen-forming fungi belonging to the genus Allographa in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, marking a significant contribution to the understanding of India’s lichen diversity. The study was undertaken by researchers from the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology. The team combined traditional taxonomic techniques with modern molecular phylogenetic methods to reassess the diversity and evolutionary relationships of Allographa species found in the Western Ghats. The five newly identified species are Allographa keralensis,…

Virtual Galaxy Infotech Secures Cyber Security Services Order from BDCC Bank: Long-standing Banking Relationship Expands with AI-Powered Cyber Security Operations Centre (C-SOC – SaaS) Platform

22 July 202622 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Virtual Galaxy Infotech Limited (NSE Emerge: VGINFOTECH), a leading provider of technology solutions for the Banking and Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) sector, had announced that it has secured a Cyber Security Operations Centre (C-SOC) Platform-as-a-Service (SaaS) contract from The Buldana District Central Co-operative Bank Ltd. (BDCC Bank). The order covers the deployment and managed operation of the Company's enterprise-grade Cyber Security Platform-as-a-Service (SaaS). The engagement includes Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA), Threat Intelligence, IT Service Management…