After 127 years, the treasured Piprahwa relics, which are thought to contain the genuine remains of Lord Buddha, have returned to India in a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance. The Buddha’s own Shakya clan is thought to have formerly cared for the relics, which were discovered in 1898 in a stupa in Piprahwa,…
New Delhi, Guar gum prices rose by Rs 84 to Rs 9,691 per quintal in futures trade on Thursday as speculators increased their deal size amid strong spot demand. At the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, the price of guar gum contract for August delivery rose by Rs 84, or 0.87 per cent, to Rs…
A medicine meant to treat coeliac disease, an autoimmune ailment mostly affecting the small intestine, has showed potential for infants suffering from severe post-Covid syndrome, according to a small research. Covid infection, albeit uncommon in children, causes multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), a dangerous illness characterized by high fevers, gastrointestinal symptoms, and potentially fatal heart damage….
Comedian Samay Raina will shortly return to India with his Samay Raina Is Alive And Unfiltered tour, following criticism of his well-liked YouTube show India’s Got Latent a few months ago. Following the India’s Got Latent scandal, Samay announced his first Indian tour on Instagram. In Bengaluru, it will begin on August 15. He will…
New Delhi, July 31, 2025 — Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the country’s largest carmaker, reported a marginal rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, posting ₹3,792 crore, up just 0.9% year-on-year from ₹3,760 crore in Q1 FY25. The subdued profit growth comes despite an 8% increase in revenue from operations, which…
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…
Mumbai, July 31, 2025 — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has strongly welcomed the verdict of the special NIA court in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, asserting that “terrorism was never saffron, is not, and will never be.” His remarks came shortly after the court acquitted all seven accused, including BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur…
Sri Vijaya Puram, South Andaman — July 30, 2025A significant power shortage has gripped South Andaman following the shutdown of the 5 MW NVVN power plant at Chatham, which has been taken offline to facilitate the installation of a new 10 MW facility at the same site. The move, while aimed at long-term capacity enhancement,…
The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands intends to construct five-star resorts at five different sites, including the uninhabited Aves Island, marking a first for the region. These eco-tourism facilities will be established at Neil Island, the Megapode Resort in Port Blair, as well as Aves Island, Long Island, and Smith Island located in…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted its first-ever search operation in the Andaman Nicobar Islands to investigate an alleged fraud case at the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSC Bank). The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and found incriminating documents indicating large-scale irregularities in loan and overdraft facilities….
