Mumbai, July 15, 2025 — HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd has posted a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 14% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹546 crore, up from ₹478 crore in the same period last year. The insurer’s total premium income surged 16.1% to ₹14,875 crore, driven…
Katchal Island, July 14, 2025 — The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has formally raised pressing concerns regarding inadequate transport services and severe cash shortages affecting the residents of Katchal Island in the Nicobar district. In separate letters addressed to key administrative authorities, CPI (M) Secretary D. Ayyappan urged immediate intervention to alleviate the hardships…
Billiground, July 15, 2025 — In a decisive anti-narcotics operation, Billiground Police apprehended a suspect and seized 1.167 kilograms of ganja on Monday evening. The arrest was made following a tip-off regarding illegal drug possession and distribution in the region. According to law enforcement officials, the accused was intercepted near the town’s main junction while…
Researchers from All India Medical Science (AIIMS) have highlighted the importance of oral health in cancer care and improving survival rates. The presence of harmful oral bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia has been linked to an increased incidence of cancer and negatively impacts overall cancer-specific and disease-free survival. In a commentary published in…
A woman living in Garacharma, Sri Vijaya Puram, has reportedly lost over ₹34 lakh due to an online financial scam involving a suspected fraudulent investment platform. The Cyber Crime Police Station in South Andaman filed a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the incident on July 11, 2025, after receiving a written complaint from the victim….
New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 65 paise to Rs 249.95 per kg in futures trade on Monday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 65 paise, or 0.26 percent, to Rs 249.95 per kg in a business…
New Delhi, July 14 — India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) slipped into the negative zone for the first time in 2025, registering a deflation of –0.13% in June, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The decline was driven by falling prices across key sectors, including food articles, fuel, and select…
Port Blair, July 14 — In a spirited display of athleticism and community engagement, Gram Panchayat Mannarghat emerged victorious in the Inter-Panchayat Knockout Football Tournament organized by the South Andaman Forest Division. The tournament, held as part of a broader initiative to promote sports and biodiversity awareness, drew enthusiastic participation from local teams and spectators…
Port Blair, July 14 — The Rashtriya Hindu Front (RHF) has formally submitted a memorandum to the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, urging the implementation of a stringent population control law across India. The move aligns with the organization’s long-standing advocacy for demographic regulation as a means to ensure sustainable development and…
Rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh got a tattoo in honor of the renowned composer A.R. Rahman as a sincere tribute. Honey posted a video of himself getting inked on Instagram, referring to Rahman as a “living legend” and expressing his admiration for the maestro’s impact on Indian music. In the video, the…
