Hernia surgery: laparoscopic repair offers smaller incisions, less pain, faster recovery for many patients and reduced complications.
Laparoscopic hernia repair uses keyhole incisions, high-definition visualization and mesh reinforcement to repair hernias from inside the abdominal wall, yielding reduced postoperative pain, lower wound complication rates, faster mobilization and earlier return to routine activities compared with open surgery; success depends on surgeon expertise and mesh quality.

Kunal Seth earned Renowned Shooter of India with 97/125, now aims for international representation after balancing corporate leadership.
Kunal Seth was awarded Renowned Shooter of India at the 68th National Shotgun Shooting Championship after scoring 97/125 (rounds: 21, 20, 16, 20, 20), surpassing the 90/125 qualification benchmark; he balances corporate directorship with competitive shooting and intends to pursue international representation.

Maruti Suzuki and Kerala Grameena Bank partner to deliver retail vehicle financing for new, pre owned and commercial vehicles to rural buyers.
A Memorandum of Understanding between Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Kerala Grameena Bank creates a framework to provide retail vehicle financing for new, pre owned and commercial vehicles, combining the manufacturer's dealer network with the bank's rural and semi urban presence to offer competitive, digitally enabled loan products aimed at first time buyers, small entrepreneurs and broader financial inclusion.

India's economy emphasizes investment, structural reforms, inclusive growth, and expanded MSME credit and workforce participation.
The conference emphasised investment and exports as key growth drivers, supported by structural tax and customs reforms and a flexible monetary policy. It stressed inclusive development-boosting women's labour-force participation, expanding social finance like the Mudra scheme, strengthening education and skills, and improving MSME credit and agricultural support-while calling for economists to engage with policymakers to implement reforms that enhance competitiveness and inclusive growth.

Electric vehicle charging expansion: V GREEN and HPCL to deploy chargers across HPCL retail outlets, accelerating EV infrastructure nationwide.
V-GREEN and HPCL entered a strategic agreement to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure across HPCL retail outlets, leveraging HPCL's nationwide fuel station network and existing EV assets to enable rapid, nationwide roll out of VinFast and HP e Charge services and support an integrated EV ecosystem including charging, after sales and battery recycling.

VB-G RamG Act ties rural work guarantees to central funding ceilings, shifting entitlement toward a supply-limited scheme.
The VB-G RamG Act increases nominal guaranteed days of work but ties entitlement to centrally determined normative allocations and a capped central contribution, converting a previously demand-driven, rights-based guarantee into a funding-constrained scheme; states bear liability for expenditures beyond allocations, pre-notified no-work periods and centralised allocation parameters limit local labour budgeting, and increased reliance on technology and contractor-led projects risks excluding the poorest and marginalised communities.

AAP manifesto pledges free 24x7 water, 200 units free electricity, free healthcare and education initiatives.
AAP's manifesto, Kejriwal chi Guarantee, promises 24x7 potable water with a free monthly quota of up to 20,000 litres per household, free electricity up to 200 units per family, free education and expanded primary healthcare including 1,000 neighbourhood clinics providing free consultations, medicines and diagnostics, plus free student bus passes, electrified public transport, upgraded BMC schools, strengthened waste management, improved women's safety, environmental protection, and transparent digital civic governance.

Kajra Solar Project first phase commissioned, adding 185 MW and 254 MWh battery storage to the grid.
The first phase of the Kajra Solar Power Plant has been commissioned, delivering a 185 MW solar array with a 254 MWh battery energy storage system, energised transmission and transformer facilities for power evacuation, and executed at an estimated cost of Rs 1,810 crore to supply four to five hours of peak electricity; a second phase of 116 MW and 241 MWh is under construction at Rs 1,055 crore, targeting a total 301 MW and 495 MWh and full commissioning by January 2027.

BJP alleges U-turn on evictions, demands Aadhaar and voter ID checks, probes, and deportation of alleged illegal migrants.
BJP alleges a government U turn on eviction of alleged illegal houses at Kogilu Layout, contending outside political interference and questioning the constitutional authority of the chief minister and deputy chief minister to permit housing allotments to migrants. The party demands seizure and verification of Aadhaar cards and voter IDs, identification and deportation of alleged illegal migrants including Rohingyas, and a high-level probe into alleged links between illegal migration and drug networks, while proposing statewide agitation against perceived discrimination and misuse of public housing funds.

Recruitment fraud chargesheet filed in absentia over alleged fee-for-job scheme; offences under Sections 420 and 120-B invoked.
Chargesheet filed in absentia against an individual alleged to have run a recruitment scheme through True Dreams Project India Pvt Ltd, collecting Rs 2,400 per trainee from about 1,300 recruits and paying no promised salaries; investigation, supported by oral and documentary evidence, found prima facie offences of cheating and criminal conspiracy, and the chargesheet was submitted under the procedure for recording witnesses in the absence of an absconding accused.

Heartisafe natural supplement uses EFSA-approved Fruitflow to support blood flow and antiplatelet effects for preventive heart health.
Heartisafe is a daily natural supplement formulated to support circulatory function by preventing platelet aggregation and maintaining healthy blood flow, combining a patented tomato-derived Fruitflow extract described as a natural antiplatelet with Grape Seed Extract to support vessel integrity. The company recommends two capsules per day, states onset and duration of effect, provides packaging and pricing details for the Indian market, and includes a medical-advice disclaimer advising physician consultation.

Rewa Model Farm promotes Natural Farming with multilayer cropping, bio-input production and hands-on farmer training for scalable replication.
The Rewa Model Farm Project is a 2.5-3 acre field-based demonstration and training centre for Natural Farming developed by the Sri Sri Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Trust with partners and government support; it showcases multilayer cropping, horticulture and medicinal plots, and a Bio Input Centre producing Jeevamrut and Ghanajeevamrut to restore soil fertility, reduce chemical fertiliser reliance, and provide hands-on farmer training in soil health, crop planning, natural pest control and bio-input preparation for scalable replication.

Kauvery KARE app enables one-tap SOS to auto-send location and connect users to live doctors and ambulance.
One-tap SOS on the Kauvery KARE app automatically captures the user's GPS location for immediate ambulance dispatch and connects the user to Kauvery clinicians via a 24/7 video call for real-time medical guidance while transport is en route.

Merck Foundation partners with Burundi to build healthcare capacity via scholarships, clinics, training, and education programs.
Merck Foundation's partnership with the First Lady of Burundi provides targeted scholarships and clinical training across fertility, diabetes, endocrinology, cardiology, acute and respiratory medicine and oncology to establish in-country specialist services (including the first public IVF and first diabetes center) and enable alumni to create clinics and professional societies, alongside complementary social programs for girls' education, media training, awareness materials, and awards, coordinated through luminary convenings and governed under a policy of non-political philanthropic collaboration.

HPCI India 2026 showcases ingredient innovation, regulatory-aligned formulations, and sustainable technologies for personal and home care.
HPCI India 2026 is a sector platform emphasising regulatory compliance and clean formulation trends, biotechnology-driven actives, multifunctional sensorial design and sustainable natural ingredient solutions. Its conference and technical seminars address formulation challenges, global regulatory frameworks and application-level compliance to help translate concepts into commercially viable products. The Innovation Zone showcases pre-commercial ingredient technologies-bio-based surfactants, enzymatic systems, advanced actives, talc alternatives and texture modifiers-enabling early benchmarking and cross-functional collaboration among formulation, quality, regulatory and innovation teams.

Stock markets closed marginally lower as foreign fund outflows and thin year end trading weighed on sentiment.
Stock indices closed marginally lower amid thin year end trading, driven chiefly by persistent foreign institutional outflows partially offset by domestic institutional purchases; individual large cap firms showed mixed performance and global market cues and a slight rise in Brent crude provided the market backdrop.

VIBGYOR Viva 2025 brought 200,000+ students together for sports, arts, workshops, and nationwide cultural showcases.
VIBGYOR Viva 2025 convened over 200,000 students from 3,000+ schools across 15 cities and seven states, offering 150+ activities in sports, performing arts, workshops, and community initiatives. The season included a FIBA-endorsed All India Inter-School Basketball Championship across 14 cities, nationwide cultural showcases culminating in a Stars Ensemble grand finale with identified winners, and combined in-person and digital participation to support holistic education, parent engagement, and experiential learning.

Indian OTT web series in 2025: top ten list highlighting genre experiments, realism, psychological horror, political and social dramas.
A ranked compilation of the ten standout Indian OTT series of 2025 emphasizing genre experimentation and realism. Key entries include a paranormal drama prioritising psychological atmosphere, a satirical take on the film industry, politically charged crime seasons addressing regional socio-political issues, a rural slice-of-life season retaining emotional simplicity, a spy drama balancing national-security and family tensions, and courtroom and prison narratives highlighting justice, morality, and institutional failure.

Jyoti Structures Limited secures certification of quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems across its EPC operations.
Jyoti Structures Limited obtained third party certification of its Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, and Occupational Health and Safety Management System for its EPC operations covering design, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, erection, and commissioning of transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The certification followed a two stage audit-documentation review and on site implementation-with corrective actions tracked and closed through internal review. A formal governance structure, a dedicated QHSE leadership programme, and an Integrated Management System core team institutionalised accountability and strengthened risk management, workforce protection, and consistent project execution across its operations.

Bisk Farm launches a cross platform campaign with Shraddha Kapoor promoting Rich Marie as the companion for chai and personal me time.
Bisk Farm's cross platform advertising campaign enlists Shraddha Kapoor as brand ambassador to promote Rich Marie with the core proposition "Me Time = Rich Marie Time," using a short film and multimodal dissemination to link the product to personal chai rituals, broaden consumer appeal, and refresh brand positioning within its 25 year legacy.