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05 Aug

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with a healthy twist; Almonds take center stage for long-term wellness

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As Raksha Bandhan rings in the festive season, health is taking center stage in celebrations this year. Promoting a blend of tradition and wellness, experts and celebrities are advocating the inclusion of nutrient-rich California almonds in daily diets to support long-term health and prosperity. Almonds, known for helping manage blood sugar levels, reducing LDL cholesterol, and boosting heart health, are being hailed as a smart festive snack. Revealing how she celebrates Raksha Bandhan, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan said, "Raksha Bandhan is a special day for my family. I prepare healthy yet tasty treats like grilled almond burfee and almond…

04 Aug

Federal Bank’s net profit decrease 15% in the first quarter: NPAs rise, severe shortfall

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Mumbai, Federal Bank's net profit fell 15 percent to Rs 862 crore in the June quarter, as the core income was affected by the reduction in poverty and the rise in unemployment due to the rise in unemployment. The bank management said that the increase in loan growth and net interest rate in the second quarter of the financial year should also be emphasized. They attributed the industry-non-partners to the portfolio of microfinance in the performing societies. In the quarter under review, its core net interest income grew only 2 percent to Rs 2,337 crore. Other income rose 22 percent…

04 Aug

Bokakhat Assam Agitation veterans applaud eviction of encroachers from forest land

editorAssam

The Bokakhat sub-district committee of the Assam Agitation Veterans Forum met on Sunday and hailed the government's move to evict the dwellings and residences of suspected illegal occupants who had encroached on forest land, therefore freeing up the forest area. The gathering also encouraged the government to respect indigenous people's land rights. Arun Bora, a former active student leader of the Assam Agitation, presided over the conference, which requested that the government follow every condition of the Assam Accord and take stern measures to expel foreign immigrants in accordance with the accord's stipulations. Furthermore, the meeting passed a resolution urging…

02 Aug

Suzlon Energy shares upgrade over 6% after new order

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Suzlon Energy shares jumped over 6% on Friday afternoon after it received a new order of 381 MW from Zelestra India and its affiliates. The shares were trading 6.3% higher at ₹65 per share on the NSE. Suzlon Group has received an order of 381 MW from Zelestra India and its affiliates. The 381 MW project, which comprises 127 of Suzlon's S144 turbines, will be spread across Maharashtra (180 MW), Madhya Pradesh (180 MW) and Tamil Nadu (21 MW). The project is a part of SJVN's FDRE bid in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, while the Tamil Nadu portion will serve…

02 Aug

District road safety committee reviews progress on key directives in Sonitpur

editorAssam

The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) met in the District Commissioner's Office conference hall in Sonitpur to assess the status of activities performed in response to directives given during the last session. Twahir Alam, Additional District Commissioner, presided over the meeting, which was attended by Tezpur Municipal Board Chairperson Ramen Tamuli, Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Madhurima Das, DRSC Member Secretary Ajit Kumar Medhi, and other committee members. Initially, the status of measures conducted in compliance with the directions issued at the previous DRSC meeting was examined. The committee undertook in-depth talks on various critical road safety concerns, including the…

01 Aug

Aluminium futures prices upgrade on speculative trading

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New Delhi, Aluminium prices rose by 15 paise to Rs 250.60 per kg in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid positive trend in the spot market. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, aluminium contracts for August delivery rose by 15 paise, or 0.06 percent, to Rs 250.60 per kg in a business turnover of 4,461 lots. Analysts said fresh positions created by traders amid demand from consumer industries supported aluminium prices in the futures market.

01 Aug

Apple hits 3 Billion iPhones sold since 2007, reports strong June quarter

editorTechnology

Apple has reached a significant milestone, selling 3 billion iPhones since the release of the first model in 2007. CEO Tim Cook made the statement during the company's earnings call for the June quarter. However, while the corporation had enough to celebrate with a great quarter and higher-than-expected iPhone sales, there are indications that growing import taxes may pose additional hurdles in the months ahead. In the most recent quarter, Apple generated $44.6 billion on iPhone sales, a 13 percent increase over the same period previous year. This surpassed market expectations and accounted for over half of the company's total…

31 Jul

Shares of DMart promoter Avenue Supermarts rose over 8% after opening new store in Punjab

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Shares of Avenue Supermarts Ltd, the parent company of DMart, rose 8.13% to hit an all-time high of ₹4,324.00 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, July 30. This sharp rise in the company's share price comes a day after it announced the opening of a new store in Pathankot, Punjab on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the company opened another store in Tathawade, Pune. With the opening of the new DMart, the total number of stores of the company has gone up to 426, as against 424 as on June 30, 2025. The company had opened nine…

31 Jul

Mass general researchers highlight new use for Larazotide in combating post-covid inflammation

editorHealth

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. The research results, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, demonstrated that larazotide helped children resume to regular activities more quickly after Covid. "While our study is small, its results are powerful and have implications not only for MIS-C, but potentially for long-term Covid," said…

30 Jul

KEC International shares upgrade, company receives order worth ₹1,509 crore

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Shares of global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services company KEC International rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, July 30, after it received a new order. The Mumbai-based company said in a filing to the exchange that it has received orders across various businesses including transmission and distribution (T&D), cables and conductors, and transportation. As of 12:30 pm, the company's shares were trading 0.7% higher at ₹866.30 per share on the NSE. However, the stock has declined nearly 5% in the last month so far and has also seen a decline of about 28% so far this year. The Mumbai-based company…