Port Blair, July 19, 2025 — The Department of Art & Culture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the opening of applications for Grant-in-Aid (GIA) to registered cultural organizations across the islands for the financial year 2025–26. Under the provisions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Rules for Grant-in-Aid to Local Cultural Organizations (dated September…
Port Blair, July 19, 2025 — The Directorate of Tourism, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, has announced the launch of ‘Beach Volleyball – 2025: Volley the Vibe!’, a two-day festival set to take place on July 26 and 27 at the scenic Corbyn’s Cove Beach in Port Blair. The initiative…
San Lorenzo, Argentina July 17, 2025 — A new study published in PLOS Biology reveals that Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) strategically exploit ocean currents to conserve energy during their extensive foraging trips. The research, conducted by an international team of scientists, tracked 27 adult penguins from the San Lorenzo colony on Argentina’s Valdés Peninsula using…
New Delhi, July 18, 2025 — As the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025–26 approaches, the Income Tax Department has issued a strong advisory urging taxpayers to disclose all foreign assets and income in their returns. The move is part of a broader compliance initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and…
Kolkata, July 18, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening environmental education, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, hosted a national-level workshop aimed at empowering teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary for biodiversity conservation. The event, held at ZSI’s headquarters in Kolkata, brought together…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 16, 2025 — In a strategic move to bolster agricultural productivity and farmer awareness, the Union Territory Agriculture Technology Management Agency (UTATMA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has launched an extensive Kharif Campaign across the islands. The initiative aims to promote scientific crop management, enhance…
Bengaluru, July 17, 2025 — IT services major Wipro Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,336.5 crore for the first quarter of FY26, marking a 9.87% year-on-year increase from ₹3,036.6 crore in Q1 FY25. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per equity share, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns. Despite the…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 16, 2025 — The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, hosted the much-anticipated Spice Festival–2025 today, spotlighting the region’s rich agricultural legacy and cultural vibrancy. Designed to promote agro-tourism and sustainable practices, the festival drew a diverse crowd of domestic and international visitors eager to explore the island’s spice heritage….
New Delhi, July 16, 2025 — Gold and silver prices witnessed a notable decline in the domestic market on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive session of losses. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold fell by ₹500, settling at ₹98,870 per 10 grams, while silver dropped ₹1,000, closing at ₹1.11 lakh per kilogram, inclusive…
Patna, July 16, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar on July 18, marking his 53rd trip to the state as Prime Minister and his second within a month, as part of a strategic push ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Despite heavy monsoon rains, the visit is expected to be…
