11 August 2026 – News Deck

Why More People Are Saving in Digital Dollars and Why Governments Are Paying Attention

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

Imagine a country where prices rise rapidly every year and the value of the local currency keeps falling. If the same 100 rupee note cannot buy as much as it did yesterday, families would either have to buy less or spend more money to buy the same thing. Since planning family finances would become tougher, households would look to put their savings in something that can maintain a stable value, precisely because their currency won’t. In reality, this happens at both national and international scales. In emerging markets and developing…

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Meets Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, Invites Him to Visit Skill Institutes in South India

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, National Chairman and Founder of the Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC), met Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi in New Delhi and discussed skill development, youth employment and entrepreneurship. During the meeting, Dr. Mallappa invited Manjhi to visit skill development institutes run under his initiatives in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He briefed the Minister on the institutes’ efforts to equip young people with practical skills and connect them with employment, entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities. Jitan Ram Manjhi also appreciated Dr. Mallappa’s work and said he would…

Amneal Completes Acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences, Creating a Global Biosimilar Leader

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

Establishes an integrated global platform spanning biosimilar R&D, manufacturing and commercialization Adds a major long-term growth pillar and extends Amneal’s growth profile into the 2030s Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amneal” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMRX) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences, LLC (“Kashiv”), creating a fully integrated global biosimilars leader with end-to-end capabilities across research, development, manufacturing and commercialization. The combination establishes one of the industry’s few fully integrated biosimilars platforms. “The completion of this acquisition marks a pivotal step in Amneal’s strategy to become America’s…

Making Smart Use of Property Payment Plans

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

– By Akash Pharande, Managing Director, Pharande Spaces For many homebuyers, the main consideration while buying a home is not just its price but the timing of the payment. This is why property payment plans exist. They aren't just sales or promotional tools – at their best, they give homebuyers a financial structure that allows them to align property acquisition with their actual income flow, savings, borrowing capacity, and their stage-of-life priorities. Given their importance, payment plans should be studied – and understood – very seriously. In most real estate-related…

Open the Records, Let the Truth Come Out”: Delhi Press Conference Demands Transparency in SEZ–Non-SEZ Land Case

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

# Speakers call for disclosure of government records, disposal of pending RTI applications and clarity on land transfers and project approvals A press conference at the Press Club of India in New Delhi has brought renewed attention to questions surrounding nearly 7,200 acres of land in Haryana’s Jhajjar and Gurugram districts linked to SEZ and non-SEZ projects. International human rights defender Sardar Charanjit Singh and his associates called on the Haryana government and concerned authorities to make public the original records relating to land acquisition, change of land use, transfer…

Indian’s Mustard Honey Reaches Dubai

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

Tripura’s mustard honey has made its first entry into the international market, with the Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) exporting 1 metric tonne of mustard honey to Dubai, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The landmark shipment marks the first-ever export of mustard honey from the region and is expected to create new opportunities for local beekeepers and farmers by connecting them with international markets. The initiative could also help farmers achieve better price realisation compared with local markets. The export is…

Indian Scientists Spot Unusual Ozone Above Bay of Bengal

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

Scientists have detected an unusually high concentration of ozone over the North Bay of Bengal, offering fresh insights into how ozone-rich air is transported through the atmosphere. According to the Ministry of Science & Technology, the unusual ozone layer was observed at an altitude of approximately 21–23 kilometres above the Earth’s surface and persisted for more than a day. The finding is significant because ozone at different levels of the atmosphere plays different roles. While stratospheric ozone helps protect life from harmful ultraviolet radiation, ozone in other parts…

HRDS INDIA Condemns Custody of T.G. Mohandas, Calls for Equal and Impartial Application of Law

11 August 202611 August 2026 Vijay Raman

HRDS INDIA has expressed concern over the custody of RSS ideologue and political commentator T.G. Mohandas in connection with controversial remarks allegedly made about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The organisation questioned the manner and timing of the police action and called for equal and impartial application of the law. HRDS INDIA said it does not endorse inflammatory, threatening or irresponsible statements made by anyone. However, it maintained that legal action must follow established law and due process and should not become a means of selective targeting based on political or…