During the pipping ceremony in South Block, renowned javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra was formally given the glittering insignia of the Honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Neeraj joined the Indian Army on August 26, 2016, as a junior commissioned officer with the rank…
Axis Bank shares surged 3.2% on Thursday, reaching ₹1,276 and marking a fresh one-year high. The rally extended into its fifth consecutive trading session, driven by sustained investor optimism following the bank’s Q2FY26 earnings release. Despite reporting a 26% year-on-year decline in net profit for the September quarter, the market responded positively to improvements in…
The Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee President, Mr. Rangalal Halder, has raised serious concerns over the ongoing and severe load shedding crisis affecting the residents of South Andaman District. In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Mr. Halder highlighted the widespread public distress caused by frequent…
Lakshya Sen of India lost to Nhat Nguyen of Ireland in straight games in the men’s singles opening round of the French Open Super 750 badminton competition in Paris, resulting in a dismal early departure. The 29th-ranked Nhat, who exacted revenge for losing to the Indian in the Denmark Open only a week ago, defeated…
A state-level programme was recently organised under the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme (NIDDCP) to assess ongoing efforts in eliminating iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and to reinforce the importance of iodised salt consumption. The event brought together public health officials, nutrition experts, and representatives from various government departments to evaluate progress and strategize future…
Google has announced a special Diwali offer for its Indian users, providing access to premium cloud storage plans at a nominal price of ₹11 per month for the first three months. This festive deal is part of Google’s effort to make digital storage more accessible and affordable during the holiday season. Offer Highlights: How to…
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the State Bank of India (SBI) has donated a smart board to the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The move aims to promote digital inclusion and enhance educational and training facilities for persons with disabilities in the region. The donation was…
The development of a new cancer care facility at Tata Memorial Centre’s Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer in Navi Mumbai has begun, according to a statement released by ICICI Bank and TMC. The facility, which will be one of India’s largest radiation therapy centers and be furnished with state-of-the-art cancer treatment…
Former captain Rohit Sharma gave all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first India ODI cap prior to the series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium. Curiously, Reddy made his Test debut at the same location in Perth during India’s historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy series tour of Australia last year. The star player for India at the…
In a landmark moment for American semiconductor manufacturing, Nvidia has unveiled its first Blackwell chip wafer produced in the United States, in collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his visit to TSMC’s advanced fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blackwell chip, designed to power…
