Port Blair has been awarded the ‘Special Category Award – Promising Swachh Shehar’ during the 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25. The city, which falls under the medium city category, secured a score of 9,096 out of 12,500 (72.27%). It also earned ODF++ certification and a 3-Star Garbage Free City rating for the first time….
The South Andaman District Administration held Special Revenue Camp Courts to streamline the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojna and address revenue-related issues. The courts approved four mutation cases in Wandoor and held a camp in Swaraj Dweep to raise awareness about rooftop solar initiatives. The camps aimed to strengthen service delivery…
Ahmedabad, July 21, 2025 — In the heart of Gujarat’s cultural capital, a quiet sartorial revolution is underway. Among the city’s best-dressed, heirloom pieces like Navratna bangles and Patani saris are making a resplendent comeback, blending ancestral pride with contemporary elegance. These traditional adornments, once reserved for ceremonial occasions, are now being reimagined as everyday…
Margin pressures were evident in the results of a clutch of banks that announced their Q1FY26 results. This was in line with analysts’ expectations. The sequential fall in the net interest margin (NIM) varied between 1 basis point and 67 basis points across 12 lenders. On an average, the NIM declined 23 bps. The June…
Port Blair, July 21, 2025 — The Deputy Education Office, Wimberlygunj, has announced the second edition of the Run with Nature Marathon and Walkathon, set to take place on July 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 AM. The event will commence from Chunnabatta (Ram Mandir) and conclude at North Bay, offering participants a scenic route through…
State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday, July 21, said it has successfully raised ₹25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP). The board of directors of the national bank at a meeting approved the allotment of 30.59 crore (or 30,59,97,552) equity shares having a face value of ₹1 per share at an issue price…
After discovering “active attacks” on server software that businesses and government organizations use to transfer information throughout their operations, tech giant Microsoft released an urgent security update. According to Microsoft, the vulnerabilities exclusively affect business-use SharePoint servers. The group claims that the attacks had no effect on SharePoint Online, which is hosted in the cloud…
“Saiyaara” starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda has received positive reviews from all quarters. Mahesh Babu, the Tollywood star, is the most recent name to be added to the list of devotees. The “Sarkaru Vaari Paata” star praised Mohit Suri’s directing on this X timeline, writing, “Congratulations, #Saiyaara team… What a masterfully crafted movie with…
WhatsApp is introducing new features to help businesses and creators expand their reach on the messaging app. The latest Android beta update introduces Status Ads and Promoted Channels, which are aimed at helping businesses and creators gain more visibility within WhatsApp’s directory. These tools are aimed at distinguishing between personal posts and promotional content, and…
Ambassador Bob Rae, who serves as the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and as Canada’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has highlighted the significance of brain health throughout all stages of life. Rae praised the international neurology community for their initiatives aimed at enhancing access to brain health. His message will…
