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),…
New Delhi, Zinc prices on Wednesday rose by 15 paise to Rs 265.20 per kg in futures trade amid strong spot demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of zinc contract for August delivery rose by 15 paise, or 0.06 percent, to Rs 265.20 per kg in a business turnover of 3,118 lots. Zinc…
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained its FY26 GDP growth forecast at 6.5% year-on-year, citing resilient domestic demand and easing inflationary pressures. However, global brokerage Morgan Stanley has issued a more cautious outlook, projecting India’s growth to moderate to 5.9% in the December 2025 quarter, citing weakening…
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…
Kartavya Bhawan is a state-of-the-art office building in Delhi’s major Vista that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to open. Its goal is to revolutionize the way India’s major ministries operate. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of External Affairs,…
New Delhi, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday reported a 6.54 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,310.60 crore in the June quarter of the current fiscal year on the back of increased income. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,107.23 crore in the…
In this context, we have an interesting new update on NTR that is gaining traction all across. This is a reference to the style statement photo showing NTR from Dubai, a worldwide culture hotspot. NTR gave an interview to an international media outlet and even did a cover photo for the same newspaper, which is…
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…
