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  • TV9 Bangla Unveils India’s Biggest Education Expo and Celebrates Academic Excellence Through Uttaran Academic Excellence Honour

    TV9 Bangla Unveils India’s Biggest Education Expo and Celebrates Academic Excellence Through Uttaran Academic Excellence Honour

     

    Kolkata, 30 June 2026: TV9 Bangla successfully organised India’s Biggest Education Expo, featuring leading educational institutions offering information on a wide range of academic disciplines and professional courses. The expo provided students and parents with a unique opportunity to explore higher education options and make informed decisions after their board examinations.

    The event was inaugurated by distinguished dignitaries including Hon’ble Minister Smt. Agnimitra Paul, for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal; along with Mr. K. Vikram, COO – National & International, TV9 Network; Mr. Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Managing Editor & Business Head, TV9 Bangla; Mr. Ashish Beriwala, Director, SRMB Srijan; and Mr. Shiva Kumar, Assistant Director, KL University.

    Designed as a one-stop destination for aspiring students, the expo showcased educational opportunities, emerging career paths, industry-relevant courses, and skill-based programmes aimed at preparing students for an increasingly competitive and evolving job market.

    As part of the day’s celebrations, TV9 Bangla also hosted the fifth edition of Uttaran Academic Excellence Honour, recognising and felicitating meritorious students from backward and tribal communities who have excelled despite facing significant socio-economic challenges. The ceremony recognised exceptional students including Labani Mondal, Adrija Gan, Manimala Besra, Sagar Mondal, Alia Paul, and several others who have achieved academic success despite numerous challenges. It also honoured educational institutions that have made remarkable contributions to academic excellence, innovation, student development, and societal progress.

    The event was graced by Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of Northeastern Region, and Dr. Shankar Ghosh, Cabinet Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism, among other eminent dignitaries.

    Speaking on the occasion, K. Vikram, COO – National & International, TV9 Network, said:

    “Uttaran Academic Excellence Honour is our humble initiative to acknowledge and celebrate institutions that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to academic excellence, innovation in education, student development, and societal impact. These institutions are not merely centres of learning; they are catalysts for change and progress. At TV9 Bangla, we believe that quality education is one of the strongest pillars of a prosperous society. Through this initiative, we aim to highlight stories of commitment, perseverance, innovation, and leadership that truly deserve recognition and appreciation.”

    Educational institutions honoured during the ceremony included:

    Adamas University; Brainware University; Budge Budge Institute of Technology; Centurion University of Technology and Management; Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur; Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences & Research; Guru Nanak Institute of Technology; International Institute of Nursing & Research (A Unit of Nirmala Foundation); University of Engineering & Management; JIS University; JT College of Management Studies, Kolkata; Kingston Educational Institute; MCKV Institute of Engineering; NCSM Foundation; Nopany Institute of Healthcare Studies; NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur; OmDayal Group; Praxis Business School, Kolkata; Sanaka Educational Trust; Santiniketan Medical College & Hospital; Sister Nivedita University; Shadajharmoni; Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology; Supreme Knowledge Foundation; TEM Management College; The Bandhan School; and Vidyasagar Pharmaceutical College of Education (JNMS Educational Hub).

    TV9 Bangla acknowledges the support of its valued partners and sponsors, including Novesta Group, Lalbaba Rice, Khukumoni Sindoor & Alta, and AKMA Group, whose contribution helped make the initiative a grand success.

     

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card in Delhi

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card in Delhi

     

    New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched the FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card facilities in Delhi, marking another step toward the government’s vision of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” championed by Narendra Modi.

    The upgraded FCRA 2.0 portal is designed to offer organisations receiving foreign contributions a more user-friendly and transparent digital platform, reducing paperwork and streamlining compliance processes. The government said the new system will also strengthen regulatory oversight of foreign contributions, helping safeguard national interests while improving efficiency through digital governance.

  • Scality and OVHcloud accelerate European digital sovereignty with new cloud storage offering

    Partners unveil a sovereign, cyber-resilient storage platform designed for the most demanding AI workloads, combining high-performance object storage, cloud-native infrastructure, and full data control, with no dependence on third-party hyperscalers

    SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2026 – Scality, a global leader in data infrastructure software for the AI era, and OVHcloud, a global cloud provider and European cloud leader, today announced an expanded technology partnership and a new joint storage platform built for European digital sovereignty. The solution gives organizations full control over sensitive data, with no dependency on U.S. hyperscalers,  while delivering the performance and resilience required for the most demanding AI workloads.

    Deployment options include a 100% dedicated sovereign cloud and on-premises via the OVHcloud OPCP (On-Prem Cloud Platform), with backup replication across multiple availability zones (multi-AZ).

    The expanded partnership addresses two urgent business needs: maintaining control over sensitive data in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment and providing private infrastructure capable of supporting the most intensive artificial intelligence workloads.

    Sovereign infrastructure, uncompromised performance

    Today, digital transformation faces a contradiction: organizations want the agility of the cloud but cannot afford to expose critical data to foreign jurisdictions. This challenge is particularly acute in healthcare, finance, defense, and public services, where strict regulations such as European GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and HIPAA for the U.S. require data localization and complete control over information assets.

    The combination of Scality and OVHcloud OPCP solutions directly addresses this challenge. Scality RING and Scality ARTESCA provide massive, resilient, S3-compatible object storage deployed directly on the customer’s on-premises infrastructure. OPCP adds cloud-native orchestration, a managed services catalog, and deployment automation, all built on a foundation independent of foreign public cloud providers.

    Beyond the on-premises layer, this alliance also extends to a dedicated storage offering on OVHcloud Bare Metal infrastructure through the HGR-STOR range. This setup enables organizations to easily deploy off-site backups with private S3 compatibility, integrated with leading cyber-resilience tools such as Veeam and Commvault, all hosted directly by OVHcloud. A key advantage is the guarantee of 100% dedicated servers, with no resource sharing with other customers, providing predictable performance and maximum isolation. It also supports a robust business continuity plan (BCP) by enabling controlled failover to OVHcloud infrastructure in the event of a disaster or primary site outage.

    For end users, the result is a modern, seamless, sovereign cloud experience with predictable costs and without the legal risks associated with U.S. hyperscalers.

    AI close to the data

    Artificial intelligence requires vast amounts of data and computing power, but it is equally demanding in terms of latency and confidentiality. Training models or performing inference on mission-critical data, like medical records, financial transactions, and industrial telemetry, requires processing it where it resides.

    The joint Scality-OVHcloud OPCP platform addresses this need end-to-end. Scality’s high-performance object storage, which is GPU-direct compatible and optimized for AI data pipelines, integrates natively with OPCP’s managed on-premises infrastructure. Organizations can train models, run MLOps pipelines, and deploy AI applications in near real time directly within their own environments, without compromising data security or regulatory compliance.

    “OVHcloud and Scality share the same conviction: sovereignty is not a barrier to innovation — it is the prerequisite. By combining our high-performance object storage with the OPCP platform, we empower companies to scale their AI projects without ever sacrificing control over their data.”

    – Emilio Roman, Chief Revenue Officer, Scality

    “The OVHcloud OPCP platform was designed so that software vendors and their customers can benefit from the power of the cloud wherever they need it: on their own premises. Scality is the natural and recognized partner for high-performance storage solutions for the most critical data. Together, OVHcloud and Scality provide a sovereign infrastructure backed by more than 25 years of OVHcloud expertise and ready for AI.”

    – Sylvie Houliere Mayca, Managing Director France Belux & MEA, OVHcloud

    The joint solution was featured at VivaTech, June 17–20, in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

  • Identification of NovelBRCA2Mutations in Patients with Multiple Primary Lung Cancer

    A genomic study links rare inherited BRCA2 mutations to primary lungadenocarcinomas

    Although lung cancer is often linked to environmental exposures and acquired mutations, some patients develop multiple independent tumors, suggesting a potential role for inherited genetic susceptibility. While the contribution of germline pathogenic variants (GPVs) in several tumors is studied, their significance in lung cancer remains unknown. Now, researchers have explored the genetic basis of multiple primary lung cancers, offering  insights into novel BRCA2 GPVs which could serve as targets for therapeutic strategies.

    Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and is generally thought to arise from mutations acquired over a lifetime through environmental exposures. However, clinicians are increasingly encountering patients with not just one, but multiple tumors in their lungs. At Fujita Health University Hospital in Japan, 7.5% (53/699 cases)of lung cancer surgeries involved patients with synchronous or metachronous multiple lung lesions, far more than would be expected. Whether these additional tumors represented cancer spreading within the lungs or reflected an inherited predisposition to developing multiple independent cancers remains unclear.

    Identification of NovelBRCA2Mutations in Patients with Multiple Primary Lung Cancer

     

    To explore this, a team of researchers led by Professor Motoshi Suzuki from the Department of Molecular Oncology, Fujita Health University, Japan, along with a graduate student Dat Quoc Tran from the Department of Molecular Oncology, Fujita Health University, Japan, employed genomic sequencing techniques. They hypothesized that hidden genetic factors, rather than chance alone, might explain at least some of these cases. Their findings were published in Volume 34 Issue 6 of the journal Oncology Researchon May 21, 2026.

    “Although germline pathogenic variants (GPVs) have transformed the understanding and management of some cancers, their role in lung adenocarcinoma(LUAD) has remained largely unexplored,” says Prof. Suzuki.

    The researchers analyzed 26 LUADtumors from 11 patients with multiple lung cancers using targeted next-generation sequencing covering 143 cancer-related genes. By comparing mutation profiles across tumors and validating shared variants with Sanger sequencing, they distinguished inherited germline variants from tumor-acquired mutations. To determine whether similar alterations occurred more broadly, they also screened 125 tumors from an independent cohort of 123 patients withLUAD.

    The results revealed that nine of the 11 patients had true multiple primary lung cancers, while one had intrapulmonary metastasis and one exhibited features of both conditions, underscoring the value of combining genomic profiling with conventional pathology for accurate diagnosis. More strikingly, the researchers identified two previously unreported truncating germline variants inBRCA2. One was detected across three independent tumors in a single patient, while the second was found in an unrelated patient who lacked the common driver mutations typically associated withLUAD. These findings suggest that inherited BRCA2 alterations may contribute to susceptibility to multiple primary lung cancers.

    The study also points toward important clinical applications. Molecular profiling could help physicians distinguish multiple primary tumors from intrapulmonary metastases, enabling more accurate staging and treatment decisions. Furthermore, identifying inherited BRCA2 alterations raises the possibility that some patients may benefit from therapies already used for other BRCA-associated cancers. “We identified BRCA2 likely GPVs in patients with multiple primary LUAD. Thus, PARP inhibitors and other molecularly targeted approaches directed at BRCA2-related DNA repair deficiencies may eventually become viable treatment options for patients with these specific genetic backgrounds,”says Prof. Suzuki.

    Overall, the study provides compelling evidence that inherited genetic susceptibility may contribute to the development of primaryLUAD. By uncovering two novel likely pathogenic BRCA2 variants and demonstrating the power of integrated genomic profiling, the research opens new avenues for precision diagnosis, targeted therapy, and future efforts to identify and manage patients at increased genetic risk.

  • Tezos’ Ushuaia Upgrade Goes Live, Unlocking Greater Bandwidth for Data-Intensive Applications

    Paris, France—30 June, 2026—The Tezos protocol has been successfully upgraded, with no fork or disruption to the network, following an on-chain governance process which saw broad participation from bakers (validators) and other community members. The activation marks another step along the Tezos X roadmap, advancing Tezos’ scalability and laying the groundwork for a greatly improved staking experience as well as post-quantum security. Developed by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori, Ushuaia is Tezos’ 21st protocol upgrade – proposed, adopted, and seamlessly activated through on-chain governance by network stakeholders. 

    Yann Régis-Gianas, Head of Engineering at Nomadic Labs, said, “With Ushuaia, Tezos Layer 1 does exactly what a modern settlement layer should do: increase data availability for the applications arriving with Tezos X, while preparing the cryptographic migration path long before quantum risk becomes urgent. It is a pragmatic upgrade: more capacity today, and safer foundations for tomorrow.”

    Following the activation of the Ushuaia upgrade on mainnet, Data Availability Layer (DAL) bandwidth has increased to 10MB/s, opening the door for applications on Tezos to move 15x more data than before. Tezos can now support hundreds of thousands of transactions per second without data publication becoming a bottleneck, making it well suited for games, high-frequency DeFi, and other data-intensive applications. Rather than being a hardware-driven leap, the increase comes from a combination of software optimizations and updated protocol parameters. Security remains unchanged; the same attestation thresholds, rewards, and redundancy factors apply, meaning decentralization isn’t being traded for throughput. Ushuaia also makes DAL attestation dynamic, so operations like fast withdrawals on Etherlink (Tezos EVM), are now confirmed noticeably faster.

    The Ushuaia protocol code also includes further features that have not been activated on mainnet, but are now available on testnet for community assessment and feedback ahead of potential activation in a later protocol upgrade. These include the introduction of quantum-resistant user keys via the NIST-standardized ML-DSA-44 post-quantum signature scheme. While this feature remains on testnet for now, its introduction marks an early first step towards quantum readiness, well before any real threat materializes. Also coming to testnet with Ushuaia is enshrined liquid staking, a mechanism enabling users to deposit XTZ into a protocol-recognized contract and receive sTEZ, an FA2.1 token that increases in value relative to XTZ, as staking rewards accrue. It lets users keep funds liquid while participating in staking, without relying on centralized third-parties. The accrual model also simplifies accounting and DeFi integration. The feature is still being developed in cooperation with the broader Tezos community, and mainnet activation is being targeted for a future protocol upgrade.

    Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, said, “Among other improvements, Ushuaia marks the first step in a timely transition to post quantum cryptography, a change every blockchain will need to undergo.”

    21 successful upgrades later, Tezos continues to demonstrate its unique ability to evolve continuously and implement new features that better serve the needs of the builders and individuals developing on the network, laying the groundwork for the needs of future users without compromising on decentralization. More information about the changes now live on mainnet, as well as those which are feature-flagged for future updates, can be found on the official Nomadic Labs blog.

  • OneAssist Recognized Among Brands That India Trusts 2026 for Building Consumer Trust Through 15 Years of Service Excellence

    India  June 30: OneAssist, India‘s highest-rated InsurTech platform, has been recognized among the winners of Brands That India Trusts 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India‘s most trusted consumer assistance and protection companies. The recognition celebrates OneAssist‘s 15-year journey of consistently delivering reliable service, seamless customer experiences, and technology-powered assistance to more than 3 crore active customers across India.
     
    The recognition was conferred at the inaugural edition of Brands That India Trusts 2026, held at Sahara Star, Mumbai. The event brought together leading brands, industry experts, and business leaders to celebrate organizations that have earned lasting consumer confidence through consistent performance, credibility, transparency, and customer-centricity.
    Conducted by Coherent Market Insights, the program followed a structured assessment framework to identify brands that consistently demonstrate high levels of consumer trust and market credibility. The evaluation covered key parameters including brand trust and credibility, customer experience and satisfaction, brand recall and consumer preference, transparency, product and service consistency, customer advocacy and loyalty, external reputation, and innovation. The assessment involved extensive consumer and market validation, public brand signal assessment, secondary research, and stakeholder inputs to ensure a holistic evaluation.
     
    The recognition reflects OneAssist‘s 15-year commitment to earning consumer trust through service excellence, operational excellence, and a customer-first approach. Today, with over 3 crore active customers, a 4.7 Google rating, and more than 76,000 customer reviews, OneAssist continues to demonstrate that trust is built through consistent service delivery, a seamless claims process, an integrated technology stack, and an unwavering focus on making consumers’ everyday lives easier.
     
    Commenting on the recognition, Subrat Pani, Co-founder, OneAssist, said: “Trust isn’t built overnight. It is earned through consistency. Over the last 15 years, our focus has remained simple: put customers first and deliver on every promise we make. Every claim processed seamlessly, every service request resolved, and every customer interaction has helped strengthen the confidence consumers place in us. Being recognized among Brands That India Trusts 2026 is a reflection of the trust our customers have shown us over the years. As we continue to operate with a growth mindset, we remain committed to raising the bar on customer experience, strengthening our technology capabilities, and making consumers’ everyday lives easier.”
     
    At a time when trust has become one of the strongest differentiators for consumer brands, OneAssist continues to set benchmarks through its customer-first mindset, operational excellence , and best-in-class service experience. Backed by a robust technology platform, a nationwide service ecosystem, and a culture of continuous improvement, the company remains committed to delivering dependable assistance and protection solutions that consumers can rely on every day.

  • GST Completes Nine Years, Marks Major Milestone in India’s Tax Reform Journey

    GST Completes Nine Years, Marks Major Milestone in India’s Tax Reform Journey

    New Delhi, June 30: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed nine years, marking a major milestone in India’s indirect tax reform journey, officials and experts said.

    Over this period, GST has evolved into a more stable and collaborative tax framework between the Centre, States, industry, and institutions. The system today is seen as a mature and technology-driven ecosystem supported by continuous reforms, improved compliance mechanisms, and growing alignment with business practices.

    Key Changes and Evolution Over Nine Years

    Officials highlighted several major improvements since the rollout of GST:

    • Unified tax structure: Multiple indirect taxes were replaced with a single nationwide tax system, creating a common national market.
    • Digital-first system: End-to-end online filing, e-invoicing, and automated return processing have significantly reduced manual intervention.
    • Improved compliance: Technology-driven monitoring and data analytics have helped reduce tax evasion and improve transparency.
    • Faster refunds: Streamlined processes have improved refund timelines for exporters and businesses.
    • Frequent policy updates: Regular rate rationalisation and procedural changes have improved responsiveness to industry needs.
    • Broader tax base: Greater formalisation of the economy has expanded the taxpayer base over time.

    Stable and Collaborative Ecosystem

    Experts noted that GST has now become a stable collaborative platform involving governments, tax authorities, and businesses. This coordination has helped address implementation challenges and refine processes based on feedback from stakeholders.

    The regime is also increasingly aligned with modern business practices, with digital compliance systems reducing paperwork and improving efficiency for taxpayers.

    Outlook

    Officials said continued reforms, data-driven administration, and deeper digital integration are expected to further strengthen the GST framework in the coming years, making it more efficient, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly.

    The government reiterated its commitment to further simplifying processes and improving ease of compliance for businesses and individuals.

  • From Cannes to the House of Lords: Jaya Misra’s Global Fashion Journey Earns Prestigious Recognition

    From Cannes to the House of Lords: Jaya Misra's Global Fashion Journey Earns Prestigious Recognition

    London, June 30: Renowned celebrity fashion designer Jaya Misra, Founder and Creative Director of JAYA MISRA INDIA, was honoured at the prestigious 3rd Edition of the Bengal British Icon Awards held at the historic House of Lords, British Parliament, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the world of fashion and her role in championing Indian craftsmanship on the global stage.

    Hosted by Baroness Uddin the event celebrated distinguished achievers from across the global South Asian diaspora whose work has created a lasting impact across industries and communities.

    The recognition comes at a defining moment in Jaya Misra’s illustrious two-decade-long career, following her recent debut at the Cannes International Red Carpet 2026. Representing Indian couture on one of the world’s most celebrated global platforms, Jaya captivated audiences with her contemporary interpretation of the saree, showcasing the richness of Indian heritage through intricate craftsmanship, pearls and refined couture detailing.

    Over the years, Jaya Misra has showcased her creations at leading international fashion destinations including Milan, New York, Dubai, Vancouver, Tokyo and Belgrade, earning widespread acclaim for seamlessly blending traditional Indian artistry with contemporary luxury fashion. Through her work, she continues to elevate Indian design and craftsmanship on the global fashion map.

    Speaking on the recognition, Jaya Misra, Founder and Creative Director, JAYA MISRA INDIA, said, “To be recognised at the House of Lords is both humbling and deeply meaningful. Coming so soon after my Cannes appearance, this honour feels like a celebration not just of my journey, but of the countless artisans, craftsmen and creative minds who keep India’s rich design legacy alive. Fashion, for me, has always been a bridge between heritage and the world, and I remain committed to taking Indian craftsmanship to newer global horizons.”

  • Nadda Praises PM Modi’s Push to Strengthen India’s Medical Education System

    New Delhi, June 30: BJP National President JP Nadda has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision and leadership in strengthening India’s health sector and medical education ecosystem.

    He said that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the country has witnessed significant expansion in healthcare infrastructure, including an increase in medical colleges, medical seats, and improved access to quality healthcare services.

    Nadda noted that ongoing reforms have helped modernise the medical education system, improve healthcare delivery, and address the shortage of trained medical professionals across the country.

    He further stated that these initiatives are contributing to a stronger, more resilient health system capable of meeting the country’s growing healthcare needs.

    The BJP reiterated its commitment to supporting continued reforms and development in the health and medical education sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

  • Indian Pickleball Association Unveils Official Jersey Ahead of Pickleball World Cup

    New Delhi, June 30: The Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) has officially unveiled the national team jersey ahead of the upcoming Pickleball World Cup.

    The new jersey has been designed to represent India’s sporting identity, unity, and competitive spirit as the national team prepares to compete on the global stage.

    According to officials, the unveiling marks a significant milestone in India’s preparations for the World Cup, reflecting the rapid growth of pickleball in the country and the increasing participation of athletes in the sport.

    The team is expected to undergo final preparations, including training camps and selection processes, ahead of the international tournament.

    The Indian Pickleball Association expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the sport across the country.