Port Blair, August 6, 2025 — The National Helpline for Senior Citizens, known as Elder Line 14567, has significantly bolstered the support infrastructure for elderly residents across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Operated under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the toll-free service is available daily from 8 AM to 8…
Port Blair, August 6, 2025 — TSG Bhasker, Chairman of the ANTCC Campaign Committee, has publicly flagged a critical shortage of urological and surgical equipment at G.B. Pant Hospital, Port Blair, following a surprise inspection conducted over the weekend. The visit, aimed at assessing patient care and infrastructure readiness, revealed alarming gaps in essential medical…
New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — Bharti Airtel Ltd. has reported robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, with consolidated net profit surging 43% year-on-year to ₹5,948 crore, up from ₹4,160 crore in the same period last year. The telecom major’s consolidated revenue from operations rose 28.4% YoY to ₹49,463 crore, reflecting strong…
Scientists have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel that could significantly reduce the frequency of dosing for popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide). The new delivery system, tested in rats, promises to transform treatment regimens by replacing weekly injections with potentially quarterly ones. The hydrogel, created by a team led by…
Port Blair, August 5, 2025 — In a proactive move to combat substance abuse and promote community well-being, the Andaman and Nicobar Jeep Driver Welfare Union organized a drug abuse awareness meet this week, aligning with the broader observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Held in collaboration with local law…
San Francisco, August 4, 2025 — OpenAI is gearing up to launch a new subscription tier for ChatGPT, named ‘Go’, designed to offer users a more affordable entry point into generative AI tools. The rollout is expected to accompany the debut of GPT-5, the company’s much-anticipated next-generation model. Leaked code snippets from the ChatGPT web…
New Delhi, August 4, 2025 — In the wake of Managing Director and CEO Girish Kousgi’s resignation, PNB Housing Finance has announced two strategic senior appointments aimed at ensuring continuity and reinforcing its business verticals. Effective August 2, 2025, Jatul Anand has been appointed Executive Director (non-board member). He will oversee the Prime and Emerging…
Mumbai, August 2: The State Bank of India (SBI) has called on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to implement a 25 basis points (bps) repo rate cut during the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled from August 5 to 7, citing persistently low inflation and sluggish credit growth as key reasons. In its…
Wandoor & Humphreygunj, July 30: In a concerted effort to improve livestock health and reproductive efficiency, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman and Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), organized a Veterinary Health-cum-Infertility Camp across villages under Wandoor and Humphreygunj Panchayats. The camp addressed a critical…
Little Andaman, July 31: In a major push toward sustainable agriculture and regional economic development, the Department of Agriculture, Little Andaman zone, launched the ‘Spice Pravah’ plantation drive on July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to expand spice cultivation—particularly black pepper—across the Union Territory, with active participation from farmers, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and field officials….
