25, Jun 2026
New Peer-Reviewed Study Published Ahead of World Vitiligo Day Demonstrates Improved Outcomes When GliSODin® Is Combined With Targeted Phototherapy
Research Published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine Shows Significant Improvements in Repigmentation and Quality of Life for Patients With Localized Vitiligo
PARIS, France, June 25: New clinical research published in the peer-reviewed journal Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine demonstrates that combining oral gliadin-protected superoxide dismutase (GP-SOD), the patented antioxidant technology behind GliSODin®, with targeted phototherapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with localized vitiligo compared to phototherapy alone.
The study, Combination of Oral Gliadin-Protected Superoxide Dismutase With Targeted Phototherapy in Vitiligo: A Prospective, Comparative, Randomized, Single-Blinded Study, was conducted by an international team of researchers led by Pr. Giovanni Leone of the Photodermatology and Vitiligo Treatment Center at Israelite Hospital in Rome, Italy, in collaboration with researchers from Nice University Hospital and Université Côte d’Azur in France, including renowned vitiligo expert Pr. Thierry Passeron.
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, affecting millions of people worldwide. Increasingly, researchers have identified oxidative stress as an important factor in the disease process, prompting interest in therapies that support the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
The six-month randomized study evaluated 40 adults with localized non-segmental vitiligo. All participants received targeted excimer lamp phototherapy, while half also received oral GP-SOD. Researchers found that patients receiving the combination treatment experienced significantly greater repigmentation compared to those receiving phototherapy alone. In addition, patients receiving GP-SOD reported significantly greater improvements in quality of life. The treatment was also well tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported.
“These findings reinforce the growing body of evidence supporting the role of oxidative stress in vitiligo and suggest that addressing this pathway may help improve patient outcomes when combined with established treatment approaches, in particular the combination with phototherapy has been shown to be one of the best approaches to stabilize vitiligo and increase the pigmentation response,” said Pr. Giovanni Leone.
These findings add to a growing body of clinical research supporting the role of GP-SOD as an adjunct to phototherapy in vitiligo treatment. Previous research published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology demonstrated improved repigmentation outcomes when oral GP-SOD was combined with NB-UVB phototherapy. This latest study is among the first to specifically evaluate its use alongside targeted phototherapy for localized vitiligo. Researchers concluded that combining GP-SOD with UVB phototherapy resulted in significant improvements in repigmentation, quality of life, and overall treatment outcomes while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
“At GliSODin, our mission has always been to support the body’s natural ability to defend itself against oxidative stress,” said François Vix, CEO of GliSODin. “We are encouraged to see continued independent clinical research exploring the role of GP-SOD in conditions where oxidative stress is believed to play a key role.”
The publication arrives just ahead of World Vitiligo Day on June 25, an annual global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, advancing research, and supporting individuals living with vitiligo.
- 0
- By Neel Achary
25, Jun 2026
Arunachal Flash Floods: Four Missing, Assam on Alert Over Downstream Impact
Guwahati/Itanagar, June 25: At least four people are missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.
Search and rescue operations are currently underway to trace the missing persons. Several areas have also reported damage due to rising water levels and sudden flooding.
In neighbouring Assam, authorities have issued a high alert as a precautionary measure due to the possible downstream impact of the floods. Disaster response teams have been placed on standby in vulnerable districts.
Officials said river water levels are being closely monitored, and people in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been advised to remain cautious and follow safety instructions.
Local administrations in both states are coordinating closely to manage the evolving situation and ensure timely response if conditions worsen.
The situation remains under continuous watch as rainfall continues in parts of the region.
25, Jun 2026
SIR Drive Launched in Telangana to Update Electoral Rolls
Hyderabad, June 25: Door-to-door enumeration has officially begun across Telangana under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aimed at updating and verifying voter records.
Election officials said trained field staff have been deployed across districts to carry out the verification process, which involves collecting and updating voter details directly from households. The exercise is intended to ensure accuracy in the electoral rolls ahead of upcoming revisions.
According to officials, the enumeration drive will cover all eligible voters, with teams visiting homes to verify existing entries and include eligible new voters. The process is being carried out in coordination with local authorities to ensure smooth implementation.
Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with enumeration teams and provide accurate information to facilitate error-free voter lists. Adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that the process is completed in a systematic and time-bound manner.
Officials stated that the SIR exercise is a key step in strengthening the electoral system by improving data accuracy and removing discrepancies in voter records.
The drive will continue over the coming weeks across all districts of Telangana.
25, Jun 2026
Wood Mackenzie acquires LandGate to deliver connected intelligence for the new era of US power markets
Acquisition of 150 million parcel-level land intelligence dataset strengthens Wood Mackenzie’s leading market position and will drive faster, higher-confidence capital allocation decisions for power, renewables, and data center developers
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 25: Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in data, analytics and insights for the energy and natural resources industry, today announced the acquisition of LandGate. The deal combines Wood Mackenzie’s power market forecasting and supply chain analytics with LandGate’s proprietary land and grid intelligence, as electricity demand grows at an unprecedented pace.
“Wood Mackenzie is committed to providing the data, analytics and insights our clients need to make critical decisions in an increasingly complex energy world,” said Jason Liu, CEO of Wood Mackenzie. “The system is becoming more interconnected and companies that rely on siloed approaches will be left behind. This acquisition advances our strategy by bringing LandGate’s granular land and infrastructure data into our platform, giving customers a uniquely connected view of where demand is growing, how the grid must respond, and where capital should flow.”
Power generation investment in the US is expected to reach $1.36 trillion through 2035. Data centers are at the forefront of this growth and Wood Mackenzie estimates they will account for roughly 68% of US load growth through 2030. That concentration of large-scale, location-specific load is shifting power markets from a supply-led model to one defined by demand and whether grid infrastructure can respond in time. Decisions made at the earliest stages of project development are more crucial than ever and require data connecting power market fundamentals to ground-level site conditions within a single workflow.
Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2016, LandGate offers a highly differentiated and proprietary data and analytics solution, leveraging insights on the US power transmission grid and more than 150 million land parcels in the US to support critically important capital allocation decisions for data centers, power and renewables projects, and other energy infrastructure assets.
“The energy industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and our customers are at the heart of it,” said Yoann Hispa CEO of LandGate. “By combining our proprietary data and insights with Wood Mackenzie, we are creating a unified ecosystem that will strengthen our offerings and accelerate the growth and innovation our clients rely on.”
“The future of power market analysis requires connecting demand, supply, networks and infrastructure in a single decision-making framework,” said Xizhou Zhou, Executive Vice President and Head of Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie. “LandGate adds a critical layer of high-resolution data across land, transmission and large-load demand that allows us to model and understand markets from the ground up and significantly enhances our ability to support clients through the full investment lifecycle, from screening and siting to development and financing.”
KippsDeSanto & Co., KPMG, and Brach Eichler LLC served respectively as financial, tax, and legal advisors to LandGate in connection with the transaction.
25, Jun 2026
Massive Earthquake Devastates Venezuela; International Aid Teams Mobilised
June 25: A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has claimed at least 32 lives and left more than 700 people injured, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The tremor has caused widespread destruction, with severe building collapses reported in La Guaira and surrounding regions.
Describing the situation as a “true tragedy,” Rodríguez said emergency response teams are working continuously to carry out search-and-rescue operations, locate survivors trapped under debris, and provide urgent medical care to the injured.
Authorities confirmed that extensive structural damage has disrupted normal services and slowed access to some affected areas. Despite these challenges, rescue operations remain underway with full mobilisation of emergency personnel across the impacted regions.
The government has prioritised relief measures, including deployment of medical teams, restoration of essential services, and evacuation support for displaced residents. Efforts are also being made to ensure timely delivery of food, water, and emergency supplies.
Rodríguez expressed gratitude to international partners, including US President Donald Trump, for extending support in response to the disaster. She also confirmed that international rescue teams are expected to arrive in Venezuela within hours to assist ongoing operations.
Humanitarian agencies and global relief organisations are closely monitoring the situation as rescue and recovery efforts intensify. Priority remains focused on saving lives, supporting the injured, and stabilising affected communities.
Experts have warned that the scale of destruction highlights the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity and underscores the urgent need for stronger disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
25, Jun 2026
Fresh Plea in Odisha High Court Seeks CBI Probe into Missing Naidu Commission Report in Swami Laxmanananda Murder Case
Cuttack, June 25 (UDN): A fresh petition has been moved in the Odisha High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission report pertaining to the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati.
The petition, filed by advocate Debashish Hota, has raised serious concerns over the whereabouts of the commission report and sought an independent probe to ascertain the circumstances under which the document allegedly went missing.
According to the plea, the disappearance of the report has cast doubts over transparency in the handling of one of Odisha’s most sensitive and high-profile cases. The petitioner has urged the court to direct the CBI to investigate the alleged lapse and identify those responsible.
The Justice A.S. Naidu Commission was constituted to inquire into various aspects related to the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the subsequent communal violence that rocked Kandhamal district in 2008.
Swami Laxmanananda, a prominent Hindu seer and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, was assassinated along with four associates at his Jalespeta Ashram in Kandhamal district on August 23, 2008. The incident had triggered widespread communal unrest in the region.
The latest petition has once again brought the case into the spotlight, with legal experts and civil society groups closely watching the proceedings in the High Court.
The matter is expected to come up for hearing in the coming days.
25, Jun 2026
400 Buses to Ply to Puri for Rath Yatra; Government Ensures Smooth Transport Arrangements
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (UDN): The Odisha government has put in place elaborate transportation arrangements to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. As part of the arrangements, nearly 400 buses will operate to and from the pilgrim town to facilitate the movement of lakhs of devotees expected to attend the grand festival.
Officials said the special bus services will be operated from various parts of the state with an aim to provide safe, convenient and orderly transportation during the festival period.
The State Transport Authority (STA) and the Commerce and Transport Department have prepared a comprehensive traffic and transport management plan in coordination with district administrations, police and other concerned agencies.
Special emphasis has been laid on streamlining vehicle movement, reducing congestion and ensuring smooth passenger flow in and around Puri. Temporary bus stands, designated parking zones and traffic diversions are also being planned to manage the heavy influx of pilgrims.
Authorities have urged devotees to make use of the designated transport facilities and adhere to traffic regulations to ensure a smooth and safe Rath Yatra experience.
The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad, making it one of the largest religious congregations in the world.
25, Jun 2026
Zelio to Double Down on Workforce in Current FY, to Cross 500 Employees
Haryana, June 25 : Zelio E-Mobility, a rapidly expanding electric two and three-wheeler manufacturer that has been doubling its growth year over year, has announced a major workforce expansion as part of its next phase of growth. The company is strengthening its manufacturing, leadership, R&D, and sales capabilities as it prepares to scale operations across its three major facilities in India.
Currently, the company employs around 260 people across Hisar, Bhubaneswar and Coimbatore, where its key manufacturing operations are based. As part of its hiring plan in the current FY, Zelio aims to take its total employee strength beyond 500.
Under the expansion plan, the company will add 100 employees in Hisar, 50 employees in Bhubaneswar, and 100 employees in Coimbatore. Notably, the Coimbatore facility, which is the company’s recent set up, will account for a significant portion of the upcoming hiring as it is prepared for commissioning and scale-up.
The recruitment drive will focus on strengthening core operational and strategic functions across locations. Key roles include plant heads, R&D professionals, production planning and quality experts, as well as zonal sales leaders who will support the company’s growing presence across key markets. In addition, Zelio is expanding its service and after-sales capabilities to align with its growing dealer network and customer base.
Commenting on the development, Divyanshu Agarwal, CEO at Zelio E-Mobility, said,
“Since the beginning, Zelio has always been a people-first company. We work with and in favor of our people. Wherever we enter, whether a state or a city, our focus is to create meaningful job opportunities and contribute to local employment. As we scale, this commitment remains at the core of everything we do. Our expansion is not only focused on manufacturing growth but also on building strong local ecosystems in each region we operate in, ensuring long-term value creation through employment and skill development.”
The hiring announcement follows a strong FY2025–26 for Zelio E-Mobility, with revenue rising 81.8 percent year-on-year to ₹313.68 crore from ₹172.19 crore in FY25. The company has remained profitable since inception and delivered an approximate revenue CAGR of 121 percent over the last four years.
The announcement also follows Zelio E-Mobility’s listing on the BSE SME platform in October 2025. The company raised ₹78.34 crore through its initial public offering, comprising a fresh issue of ₹58.84 crore and an offer for sale of 11.4 lakh shares worth ₹15.50 crore. The IPO was subscribed 1.5 times overall.
Backed by expanding manufacturing capabilities, a strengthened workforce and a over 400 dealer network across over 25 states, Zelio E-Mobility continues to strengthen its presence in India’s electric mobility sector. Going forward, the company aims to expand to over 550 dealerships by FY27, with a focus on South India and the North-East.
25, Jun 2026
Keep opportunities in focus when reporting, new ACCA research urges business leaders
June 25: The latest research from ACCA uncovers how business leaders – particularly finance professionals – approach opportunities in reporting while navigating concerns around commercially sensitive information, organisational readiness, and stakeholder expectations.
The leadership behind reporting opportunities research acknowledges humans’ hard wired tendency to focus on downside risks over upside opportunities. This instinct is clearly reflected in corporate reporting and amplified by geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties. However, such an imbalance may limit investment and access to the financing needed to drive innovation – and progress towards resilient, sustainable business models.
The research aims to stimulate much needed discussion on this relatively underexplored topic of opportunity reporting – and support leaders, organisations and professional accountants. According to the report, a balanced approach is vital when evaluating opportunities that could reasonably be expected to affect the organisation’s prospects. For example, importance placed on sustainability and ESG factors should not automatically supersede financial or economic benefit and vice versa. Instead, organisations need to assess these considerations pragmatically in a balanced way.
Key findings from the report show that:
- Opportunities sit at the intersection of strategy, sustainability and capital allocation.
- When pursuing opportunities, organisations must first seek alignment and develop confidence internally – before working towards communicating opportunities externally.
- Connecting sustainability and financial information with long-term value creation and organisation resilience demands collaboration, co-creation and moving beyond compliance.
Hsiao Mei Chow, Head of Corporate Reporting Insights – Sustainability at ACCA said:
‘Business leaders, professional accountants and organisations must carefully tailor the timing of opportunity communication to their respective unique circumstances – and curate decision-useful information that safequards stakeholders’ trust while protecting competitive advantage. ‘
Research participants highlighted the need for policymakers and industry practitioners to work together to establish a common definition or set of criteria for ‘opportunity’. As corporate reporting progresses, greater alignment would support more consistent reporting and improve information comparability across industries and jurisdictions.
25, Jun 2026
TN School Education Dept Launches Digital QR-Based Petition Platform
Chennai, June 25: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has introduced a QR code-based e-petition system aimed at simplifying and speeding up the process of addressing public grievances, marking a significant step towards digital governance in the education sector.
The initiative was launched by the School Education Minister as part of the state’s broader push to enhance transparency, accessibility, and efficiency in public service delivery. The system allows citizens, parents, and stakeholders to register complaints and submit petitions by scanning a QR code, enabling direct digital access to the grievance redressal platform.
Officials stated that the new mechanism is designed to reduce procedural delays, eliminate paperwork, and ensure faster resolution of issues related to school infrastructure, administration, and student welfare. Each grievance submitted through the system will be digitally tracked, allowing users to monitor the status of their petition in real time.
The department noted that the initiative is expected to improve accountability and strengthen communication between the public and education authorities. By leveraging simple digital tools like QR codes, the system aims to make grievance registration more accessible, even in semi-urban and rural areas.
Education officials highlighted that the move aligns with Tamil Nadu’s ongoing efforts to integrate technology into governance and improve service delivery across departments. The QR-based system is also expected to reduce dependency on physical visits to offices, making the process more user-friendly and efficient.
Experts believe such digital interventions can significantly enhance responsiveness in the education system while encouraging greater public participation in governance. The initiative is part of a larger trend of adopting e-governance solutions to modernise administrative processes and improve citizen experience.
With the launch of the QR code-based e-petition system, the School Education Department aims to set a precedent for other departments to adopt similar technology-driven grievance redressal mechanisms in the future.
