LoC Tensions Worsen After Pahalgam Attack, India Retaliates
Tensions remain high along the Line of Control (LoC) following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives—one of the deadliest since Article 370’s abrogation. The Pakistan Army has intensified ceasefire violations, prompting strong retaliation from Indian troops. India blames Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba for the massacre, escalating diplomatic fallout, including
NABH Infusing Quality in Healthcare Through Accreditation
The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), leads India’s pursuit of healthcare excellence. Since its inception in 2005, NABH has relentlessly advanced patient safety and care quality through rigorous accreditation frameworks and relentless quality improvement initiatives. With
Self-Cleaning Textiles Can Cut Down Carbon Footprints
Self‑cleaning textiles now promise the effortless purity of a lotus leaf. Engineers sculpt each fibre with nanoscale ridges or cloak it in photocatalytic titanium‑dioxide, so dust, grease, and microbes simply have nowhere to grip. Then sunlight—or even the glow of ordinary indoor lamps—triggers oxidative reactions that shatter stains and silence
Tensions Escalate as Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC
Pakistani troops opened unprovoked fire at Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) on the night of April 25–26, marking the second such incident in two days. The Indian Army confirmed firing from multiple Pakistani posts, stating that Indian troops responded appropriately. No casualties were reported. The escalation follows
Heal in India: Medical Value Travel Exceeding Excellence
India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in Medical Value Travel (MVT), attracting patients from around the world with an unmatched value proposition—world-class healthcare at a fraction of the global cost. Backed by strong fundamentals, the country’s medical tourism industry is projected to soar to USD 14.31 billion by
Waste2Wear Navigating Traceable Textiles Through Blockchain
Waste2Wear, a trailblazing Dutch enterprise, redefines sustainability by converting plastic waste into premium, traceable textiles. Founded in 2007 by visionary textile engineer Monique Maissan, the company now spans operations across nine countries. It transforms recycled PET bottles and polypropylene—sourced from discarded appliances—into high-performance fabrics. What sets Waste2Wear apart is its
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Alarms Allies Over Concessions
The Trump administration’s proposed peace plan to end the Ukraine war has sparked alarm among key US allies, according to multiple diplomatic sources. Presented in Paris, the plan suggests major concessions from Kyiv, including ceding territory and US recognition of Crimea as Russian—reversing longstanding American policy. Vice President JD Vance
Zero‑Tolerance Legislation Can Thwart Counterfeit Products
India’s counterfeit economy—spanning everything from knock‑off medicines to bogus luxury labels—now siphons money from legitimate enterprises and starves the exchequer of crucial tax revenue. Fragmented supply chains, porous borders, informal retail networks, and a price‑sensitive populace lured by “too‑good‑to‑be‑true” deals have created a perfect storm. The consequences reach far beyond
Beyond Fabrics: BIS Assures Safety & Quality in Every Thread
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is spearheading a transformation in the textile industry by championing innovation through rigorous standardization. In an age where performance, safety, and sustainability define success, BIS is actively crafting cutting-edge standards for high-performance textiles, including fire-resistant and bulletproof fabrics. These standards do more than guarantee
India Halts Indus Pact, Clamps Down on Pakistan Post-Attack
New Delhi: In a stern riposte to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has frozen cornerstone links with Pakistan, citing “credible cross‑border linkages” to the terror strike. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced an immediate suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty—long a rare symbol of