Port Blair, July 15, 2025 — The Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) paid heartfelt homage to Bharat Ratna K. Kamaraj on his 123rd birth anniversary, honoring the legacy of the revered freedom fighter, former Chief Minister of Madras, and past President of the Indian National Congress. A solemn tribute ceremony was held at…
Mumbai, July 15, 2025 — HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd has posted a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 14% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹546 crore, up from ₹478 crore in the same period last year. The insurer’s total premium income surged 16.1% to ₹14,875 crore, driven…
Katchal Island, July 14, 2025 — The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has formally raised pressing concerns regarding inadequate transport services and severe cash shortages affecting the residents of Katchal Island in the Nicobar district. In separate letters addressed to key administrative authorities, CPI (M) Secretary D. Ayyappan urged immediate intervention to alleviate the hardships…
Billiground, July 15, 2025 — In a decisive anti-narcotics operation, Billiground Police apprehended a suspect and seized 1.167 kilograms of ganja on Monday evening. The arrest was made following a tip-off regarding illegal drug possession and distribution in the region. According to law enforcement officials, the accused was intercepted near the town’s main junction while…
New Delhi, July 14 — India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) slipped into the negative zone for the first time in 2025, registering a deflation of –0.13% in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The decline was driven by falling prices across key sectors, including food articles, fuel, and select…
Port Blair, July 14 — In a spirited display of athleticism and community engagement, Gram Panchayat Mannarghat emerged victorious in the Inter-Panchayat Knockout Football Tournament organized by the South Andaman Forest Division. The tournament, held as part of a broader initiative to promote sports and biodiversity awareness, drew enthusiastic participation from local teams and spectators…
Port Blair, July 14 — The Rashtriya Hindu Front (RHF) has formally submitted a memorandum to the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, urging the implementation of a stringent population control law across India. The move aligns with the organization’s long-standing advocacy for demographic regulation as a means to ensure sustainable development and…
Mumbai, July 12 — As Hollywood celebrates Scarlett Johansson’s ascent as the highest-grossing actor of all time, India is witnessing its own quiet revolution—led by a formidable lineup of female stars who are consistently dominating the box office across genres, languages, and platforms. Deepika Padukone has emerged as a one-woman juggernaut, surpassing the combined global…
New Delhi, July 12 — Apple’s largest contract manufacturer, Foxconn Technology Group, has initiated the import of key components for the upcoming iPhone 17 into India, marking the beginning of trial production this month. The move signals Apple’s strategic shift toward simultaneous manufacturing in India and China, ahead of the device’s global launch in September…
Sri Vijaya Puram, July 11 — In a vibrant celebration of health and wellness, the first-ever Surya Namaskar Challenge was successfully organized at the Model School Hall in Sri Vijaya Puram on Friday. The event drew enthusiastic participation from over 120 students representing both government and private schools across the region. The challenge was inaugurated…
