Year: 2026

Indian Railways Records 145 Million Tonnes Freight Loading in May 2026

Vijay Raman

ndian Railways registered freight loading of 145.03 million tonnes (MT) in May 2026, demonstrating resilience and operational efficiency despite prevailing global economic uncertainties and supply chain challenges.   According to official data, the national transporter carried a diverse range of commodities, including coal, iron ore, cement, foodgrains, fertilizers and containers, reaffirming its critical role in supporting India’s industrial and economic activity.   The strong freight performance reflects sustained efforts by Indian Railways to enhance logistics infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and provide cost-effective transportation solutions to customers across sectors. Continued investments…

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Indian Scientists have conducted an unprecedented archaeological study on Majuli Island

Vijay Raman

Scientists have reconstructed nearly 4,000 years of climate and vegetation history of Majuli Island, the world’s largest inhabited river island, providing valuable insights that could help shape climate adaptation and flood-management strategies for vulnerable riverine communities.   Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences analysed a 150-cm sediment core collected from the Sakali Wetland on the island. By combining fossil pollen analysis with grain-size studies, they produced the first comprehensive environmental record of Majuli’s climate, vegetation and river dynamics spanning the last four millennia.   The study found that…

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​Ghazipur Paper Market Should Not Be Turned Into a Waste Processing Hub

Vijay Raman

# Traders Launch Protest Against Allotted Waste Processing Plant Near Ghazipur Paper Market Traders of Ghazipur Paper Market on Monday voiced their strong opposition to the waste processing facility allotted in the area. At a Mega General Body Meeting organized under the leadership of the IFC Ghazipur Welfare Association, hundreds of traders and plot owners unanimously stated that an area being developed as a modern and world-class commercial center should not be turned into a hub for new waste disposal and processing activities. Participants at the meeting said that Ghazipur…

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Dr. Bhargav Mallappa Congratulates D.K. Shivakumar on being chosen as Karnataka’s next Chief Minister

Vijay Raman

Dr. Bhargav Mallappa, Chairman, Akhila Sevak Samaj Council (ASSC) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to senior Congress leader and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on being chosen to lead Karnataka as CLP Leader and  state's next Chief Minister. Dr. Mallappa said that Shivakumar's elevation to the top post reflects the trust reposed in his leadership, organizational abilities, and long-standing commitment to public service. He expressed confidence that Karnataka will continue its journey of inclusive growth, social welfare, and economic development under Shivakumar's leadership. Recalling his own association with the…

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​When a Bond Becomes a Token: What SEBI’s Pilot Really Means

Vijay Raman

The Securities and Exchange Board of India recently unveiled its plans to run a pilot project to tokenise corporate bonds. While the announcement was greeted with enthusiasm by financial and technology circles, little is known about what it truly means and whether the project would hold up under scrutiny. To understand tokenised corporate bonds, it is first essential to understand corporate bonds. Think of a corporate bond as a formal promise by a company to repay money borrowed from investors, with interest. Usually, this promise is recorded on paper or…

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Basil Alliance Unveils Glandore: India’s First Australian Whiskey at Exclusive Launch Event in Aerocity

Vijay Raman

Basil Alliance marked a landmark moment in India’s premium alco-beverage industry with the official launch of Glandore Australian Whiskey, becoming the first Australian whiskey brand to enter the Indian market. The exclusive unveiling took place at Hangar Bar, Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi, in the presence of industry leaders, investors, media professionals, and trade representatives. The evening witnessed a distinguished gathering from the AlcoBev sector, public relations industry, mainstream media, and venture capital ecosystem, celebrating the arrival of a new international premium spirit in India. The ceremonial unveiling of Glandore Australian…

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Zydus Therapeutics’ New Drug Application (NDA) for Saroglitazar to treat Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) granted Priority Review by the US FDA

Vijay Raman

EPICS-III trial Phase 3 results demonstrated significant biochemical response; data to be presented as a late-breaking presentation at EASL Congress 2026.   ● US FDA granted Priority Review and assigned PDUFA target action date of November 27, 2026. ● In the EPICS-III trial Phase 3 results, saroglitazar met the primary endpoint of biochemical response, with 56.7% of patients treated with saroglitazar achieving biochemical response versus 9.8% of patients receiving placebo, a treatment difference of 48% (95% CI: 35.3, 60.8) (p < 0.001). ● Saroglitazar demonstrated a treatment difference of 40.1%…

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Digi Yatra Achieves Major Milestone with Over 10 Crore Passenger Uses

Vijay Raman

Digi Yatra, India’s facial recognition-based contactless air travel platform, has crossed the milestone of 10 crore user journeys across 38 airports in the country, underscoring the growing adoption of digital technologies in the civil aviation sector.   The achievement reflects increasing passenger confidence in paperless and seamless airport processing, enabling travellers to move through checkpoints using facial authentication instead of presenting physical documents at multiple stages of the journey.   Launched to enhance passenger convenience and reduce processing time at airports, Digi Yatra leverages Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) to provide…

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ABDM Achieves Major Milestone with Over 90 Crore Digital Health IDs

Vijay Raman

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs), marking a major step towards building a connected, interoperable and citizen-centric digital healthcare ecosystem in the country.   ABHA is a unique 14-digit digital health identity that enables citizens to securely link, access and share their health records through a consent-based framework. As a key component of ABDM, it facilitates the creation of longitudinal digital health…

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India Gets New CDS as General NS Raja Subramani Takes Over

Vijay Raman

General NS Raja Subramani on Sunday assumed charge as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan, who completed his tenure on May 30. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was accorded to the new CDS at the South Block lawns in the national capital.   General Subramani, a highly decorated officer with more than 40 years of distinguished service, has held several important command, staff and instructional appointments during his military career. Prior to assuming the country’s top military post, he served…

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