New Delhi, August 13, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has raised serious questions over the Lieutenant Governor’s (LG) decision to reject a diesel generator procurement proposal that had already received clearance from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The court’s observations came during a hearing on a petition filed by the Delhi government, challenging the…
In a groundbreaking leap for quantum technology, scientists have successfully launched the world’s first quantum computer into space. The compact device, a photonic quantum computer developed by a team led by physicist Philip Walther at the University of Vienna, is now orbiting Earth aboard a satellite following its launch on June 23, 2025. Compact Design…
ICICI Bank, one of India’s leading private lenders, has announced a significant revision to its savings account policy, increasing the minimum average monthly balance (MAMB) for metro and urban branches to ₹50,000. The change, effective from August 1, 2025, applies to all new savings accounts opened thereafter. This marks a 400% hike from the previous…
The Fisheries Department has announced a specialized training program focused on freshwater fish breeding and seed production, aimed at enhancing aquaculture practices and boosting inland fish productivity. The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip fish farmers, entrepreneurs, and fisheries professionals with the latest techniques and scientific knowledge in hatchery management and seed…
Mumbai, August 8, 2025 — Tata Motors Ltd. reported a sharp 63% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, falling to ₹3,924 crore from ₹10,514 crore in the same period last year. The drop was attributed to weaker margins and a slight contraction in revenue, despite the results meeting analysts’…
Sri Vijaya Puram, August 7, 2025 — An orientation-cum-awareness program under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was successfully conducted for students and frontline healthcare workers in Sri Vijaya Puram. Organized by the Project Management Unit of ABDM, the initiative aimed to enhance digital health literacy and promote the adoption of digital health tools among…
Port Blair, September 22, 2024 — In a sharp critique of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration, Member of Parliament Bishnu Pada Ray has accused Lieutenant Governor Devendra Kumar Joshi of obstructing developmental progress across key sectors, with a particular focus on education. Addressing a press conference in Port Blair, the BJP MP demanded the…
India’s state-owned oil refiners have begun pulling back from spot purchases of Russian crude following a fresh wave of punitive tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The move marks a significant shift in India’s energy procurement strategy, as geopolitical tensions mount over continued trade ties with Moscow. According to sources with direct knowledge of…
In a significant move to curb misleading medical claims, the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has officially launched a Grievance Redressal Mechanism under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and its accompanying Rules of 1955. The initiative follows a directive from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, issued on…
A devastating fire broke out on Wednesday evening at the Dairy Farm locality in Sri Vijaya Puram, South Andaman, reducing five rental homes to ashes and claiming the life of a 45-year-old woman. The incident occurred between 8:00 PM and 9:40 PM, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to the First Information Report (FIR),…
