Purbalee Dutta

Intel Stock Jumps After Trump Calls Meeting With CEO Lip-Bu Tan ‘interesting’

Intel shares rose over 3% in premarket trading on Tuesday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with President Trump, who had called for his resignation just a week earlier. The meeting also included Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Following their discussion, Trump posted on Truth Social, calling it “very interesting” and praising…

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ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance Requirement For Savings Accounts

Effective August 1, 2025, ICICI Bank has sharply raised the minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for its savings accounts across all branch categories. For metro and urban branches, the new MAB is ₹50,000, up from ₹10,000. In semi-urban areas, the requirement has increased to ₹25,000 from ₹5,000, while rural branches now require ₹10,000, compared to…

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Nicobar District Administration Comes Up With Strategies To Control Mealy Bug

The spread of Mealy Bug and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly in coconut, fruits, and vegetables has been increasingly observed in several villages of Car Nicobar. In response, awareness campaigns are being conducted throughout the region, aiming to educate farmers on recognizing symptoms, understanding pest infestations, and adopting effective control measures for these pests affecting plantations. A…

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