India has experienced a significant increase in oil and gas exploration, especially in offshore regions, following the opening of nearly 1 million square kilometers of ‘No-Go’ offshore areas for exploration in 2022. This development has unveiled extensive new opportunities, particularly in deepwater and frontier regions such as the Andaman-Nicobar (AN) offshore basin. The initiative has…
The Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) showcased the Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ tourism potential at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Bengaluru 2025. The event, held from 24th to 26th July, attracted tourism professionals and enthusiasts from India. The AATO aimed to promote “Brand Andaman” and highlight the islands’ unique appeal as top travel…
New Delhi, Crude oil prices rose by Rs 22 to Rs 5,670 per barrel in futures trade on Monday as traders increased the size of their deals following strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of crude oil contract for August delivery rose by Rs 22 or 0.39 percent to Rs 5,670…
A new leak suggests that Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro may feature an improved telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, possibly allowing for smoother zoom transitions across different focal lengths. Additionally, Apple is said to introduce a new pro camera app and an extra physical camera button to improve the photo and video experience…
A new study has found that people with dementia are diagnosed 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, with younger age at onset and frontotemporal dementia being linked to longer diagnosis times. Early-onset dementia can take up to 4.1 years, with some groups experiencing longer delays. The study, published in the International Journal of Geriatric…
The country’s leading private sector lender, Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday, July 26, reported a net profit of ₹3,282 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, down 8% from ₹3,552 crore in the previous quarter. On a yearly basis, the profit figures are not comparable as the bank had made an exceptional…
In line with its ongoing dedication to providing citizen-focused service and effectively addressing land-related concerns, the District Administration of South Andaman will host a Special Revenue Camp at Swaraj Dweep. The Deputy Commissioner of South Andaman will oversee the Revenue Camp Court at the Community Hall, Gram Panchayat, Shyam Nagar 03, Swaraj Dweep on July…
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Andaman Sea, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. This marks the second seismic event in the area this month, following a 4.7-magnitude earthquake on July 13. Authorities are actively monitoring the region, which is situated in a seismically active zone along the boundary of the Indian and…
NBFC company Bajaj Finserv reported a 30.4% rise in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, at ₹2,789 crore as against ₹2,138 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. The company’s operating revenue in Q1 FY26 stood at ₹35,439 crore year-on-year (YoY) as against ₹31,480 crore in the same…
For his next AI-based initiative, Secret Mountain, music composer A.R. Rahman has partnered with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rahman posted a picture of himself with Altman along with the announcement on social media, claiming that they talked about how to use AI to help Indian artists and solve long-term problems with technology. The project is…
