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Kauvery Hospital Performs Complex Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgeries on High-Risk Obese Patients, Enables 4-Day Recovery

Kauvery Hospital Performs Complex Robotic Colorectal Cancer Surgeries on High-Risk Obese Patients, Enables 4-Day Recovery

The combination of severe obesity, difficult tumour location deep, prior surgeries or radiotherapy, and multiple co-existing medical conditions increased complexity. The robotic minimally invasive approach avoided large abdominal incisions, enabled greater surgical precision, faster recovery, and discharge within just four days of surgery.   Kauvery Hospital, Vadapalani, has successfully performed complex robotic colorectal cancer surgeries on three overweight and medically high-risk patients between 45-60 age group. Each patient weighed over 100 kilograms and had a BMI exceeding 38-40, along with associated medical conditions including diabetes, underlying cardiac issues, previous abdominal surgeries, and prior radiotherapy. Despite these added complexities, all three…
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Solinas Featured in Harvard Business School Publication for Transforming Water and Sanitation Across Cities and Industries

Solinas Featured in Harvard Business School Publication for Transforming Water and Sanitation Across Cities and Industries

Solinas Integrity Private Limited, a deep-tech robotics company incubated at IIT Madras, has been selected as the subject of a case study published on Harvard Business Publishing - the world's foremost repository of business school teaching cases used by institutions across six continents. Authored by Dr. Suresh Srinivasan from the Great Lakes Institute of Management, the case thoughtfully captures Solinas’ journey, innovation, and growing impact across India.   ENDOBOT enables robotic inspection to detect defects inside water, sewer, & stormwater pipelines, while HOMOSEP eliminates manual scavenging through mechanized manhole cleaning Operating at the intersection of public infrastructure and industrial systems,…
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EasyShiksha Expands Access to Industry-Oriented Online Internships with Certificates, Empowering Students Across India

EasyShiksha Expands Access to Industry-Oriented Online Internships with Certificates, Empowering Students Across India

EasyShiksha, one of India's leading online learning and career development platforms, has announced the expansion of its Online Internship Programs with Certificates, aimed at helping students, graduates, and early professionals acquire practical skills and improve employability in an increasingly competitive job market.   Online Courses & Internships with Certificates As industries continue to seek candidates with hands-on experience and job-ready competencies, EasyShiksha's online internships are providing learners with an opportunity to gain practical exposure without geographical limitations. Thousands of students from engineering, management, commerce, science, arts, and computer applications streams are already leveraging the platform to strengthen their resumes and…
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Trump Claims Top Tren de Aragua Figure Eliminated in US-Led Operation

Trump Claims Top Tren de Aragua Figure Eliminated in US-Led Operation

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced that Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, better known as "Niño Guerrero" and identified as the alleged chief of the notorious Tren de Aragua network, has been killed in a military operation carried out by the United States. Making the announcement through his social media platform Truth Social, Trump described the mission as a precise and successful strike conducted under the command of the US Southern Command. He hailed the operation as a major victory in Washington's campaign against transnational criminal organisations. The US administration has classified Tren de Aragua as a foreign…
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UAE Refutes Allegations of Financial Assistance to Iran, Urges Media to Verify Facts

UAE Refutes Allegations of Financial Assistance to Iran, Urges Media to Verify Facts

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates has issued a strong rebuttal to reports alleging that it facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars to Iran, asserting that the claims are entirely inaccurate and unsupported by facts. In an official communication, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no frozen Iranian assets have been released, transferred or processed through the country's financial channels. The ministry maintained that the reports circulating in sections of the international media are baseless and misleading. The clarification specifically addresses allegations involving an alleged transfer of USD 3 billion to the Islamic Republic of Iran.…
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Alberta Orders Independent Economic Review Ahead of Separation Referendum Debate

Alberta Orders Independent Economic Review Ahead of Separation Referendum Debate

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): As discussions surrounding Alberta's constitutional future gather momentum, the provincial government has commissioned an independent economic assessment to examine the possible financial implications of the province separating from Canada. The study will be carried out by the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy and is expected to provide Albertans with a detailed evaluation of the costs, risks and potential economic opportunities associated with such a move before the proposed referendum scheduled for October 19. According to the government, the initiative aims to ensure that voters have access to objective and evidence-based information before making a decision…
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Alberta Looks to Modernize Renewable Fuel Policy, Invites Industry Input to Drive Clean Energy Growth

Alberta Looks to Modernize Renewable Fuel Policy, Invites Industry Input to Drive Clean Energy Growth

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has initiated a comprehensive review of its Renewable Fuels Standard, aiming to align the policy with evolving technologies, changing market dynamics and the province's long-term economic and environmental goals. The review seeks feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, including fuel suppliers, agricultural producers, biofuel developers, Indigenous organizations and industry associations, to explore ways of making the existing framework more flexible and investment-friendly. Introduced in 2011, the Renewable Fuels Standard requires fuel suppliers to blend lower-carbon alternatives such as ethanol and biodiesel into conventional gasoline and diesel. The initiative has helped reduce emissions…
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Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its strategic defence capabilities with the successful completion of three consecutive missile flight tests conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trials showcased the country's growing ability to counter advanced aerial threats while also enhancing its maritime strike potential. The series of tests demonstrated a robust multi-layered defence mechanism designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles. Defence experts view the achievement as a major advancement in India's indigenous missile defence programme, capable of responding to evolving security challenges. In a parallel milestone, DRDO also carried out…
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Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron Strengthen Canada-France Ties, Boost Defence and Trade Cooperation

Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron Strengthen Canada-France Ties, Boost Defence and Trade Cooperation

Paris (International Bureau NT): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his bilateral visit to France, reaffirming the strong partnership between Canada and France and their shared commitment to economic growth, security, and innovation. The two leaders discussed expanding trade and investment in key sectors, including energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, and aerospace. They highlighted France’s recent purchase of two additional DHC-515 water bomber aircraft manufactured by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada in Calgary, underscoring growing industrial cooperation between the two countries. Carney and Macron also agreed to advance defence and security priorities, welcoming the signing…
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Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar Set to Witness Cockroach Janata Party Protest as Student Issues Take Centre Stage

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) is extending its nationwide campaign to Punjab, with a protest scheduled in Amritsar today. Party founder Abhijit Deepke is expected to lead the gathering, calling upon students and young citizens to participate in what he describes as a peaceful movement demanding accountability in the education system. According to the organisers, supporters have been asked to assemble near the Golden Gate in the evening, where concerns related to the NEET and CBSE examinations will be highlighted. The protest will also reiterate the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with…
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