25 July 2026 – News Deck

Senior Journalist Rakesh Singh Re-Nominated as Member of Safdarjung Hospital & VMMC Committee

25 July 202625 July 2026 Vijay Raman

One of India's largest government healthcare institutions, Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), has re-nominated senior journalist Rakesh Kumar Singh as a member of its committee, extending his association with the institution for another term. According to the official order, Singh has been re-nominated as a Member representing the local media on the committee. Along with representatives from the civil administration, legal fraternity, police, NGOs and parents, he will contribute to initiatives aimed at ensuring a safe and conducive academic environment for students. The committee is responsible for…

How a home grown fertility brand is making Andhra Pradesh and Telangana proud on the international stage

25 July 202625 July 2026 Vijay Raman

On World IVF Day, a Hyderabad-based fertility care network is being recognised at multiple international research forums this year, with its clinical team presenting work across three global conferences: 4 papers + an oral presentation at ESHRE 2026 (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) Drawn from 5 years of IUI outcome data analysed by Ferty9's clinical team, examining how increasing maternal age, changing workforce participation, night-shift occupations, and the alarming decline in male fertility parameters—including sperm quality and DNA fragmentation—are reshaping fertility trends in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 4…

Indian Scientists Develop New Technologies for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries

25 July 202625 July 2026 Vijay Raman

Scientists have developed a slew of innovative technologies aimed at enabling the development of electrically rechargeable zinc-air batteries, paving the way for safer, cost-effective and sustainable energy-storage solutions. The advancements focus on addressing key challenges associated with the rechargeability and long-term performance of zinc-air battery systems. Zinc-air batteries are considered promising alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density, low cost, safety and use of abundant zinc resources. However, their widespread adoption has been limited by challenges such as sluggish oxygen reactions, electrode degradation and limited…

India to Host International Trade-Focused Wine & Spirits Competition; Entries Open for IIWC & IISC 2026

25 July 202625 July 2026 Vijay Raman

India is set to mark a significant milestone in its evolving beverage industry with the launch of the India International Wine Competition (IIWC) 2026 and the India International Spirits Competition (IISC) 2026, international trade-focused wine and spirits competitions. Organised by Barrel Link Events, the inaugural competitions will be held on 23 October 2026 in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. Created exclusively for the beverage trade, IIWC and IISC have been designed to recognise excellence in wines and spirits through a rigorous 100% blind tasting process judged by an independent panel of leading…

Two Brain Procedures in One Surgery: CARE Hospitals Saves 9-Month-Old Somali Baby with Very Rare Brain Tumour Causing Life-Threatening Hydrocephalus

25 July 202625 July 2026 Vijay Raman

International patient from Somalia undergoes two complex brain procedures in a single surgery; doctors remove an extremely rare glioneural Tumour and relieve life-threatening pressure on the brain at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City Doctors at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, successfully treated a nine-month-old international patient from Somalia suffering from life-threatening hydrocephalus caused by avery rare glioneural Tumour arising from the choroid plexus, a part of the brain responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The condition caused excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the brain, dangerously increasing pressure and resulting…