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India’s foreign exchange reserves upsurge to $698.95 billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves upsurge to $698.95 billion

Mumbai, June 20: India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $2.294 billion to $698.95 billion in the week ended June 13, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The total reserves had risen by $5.17 billion to $696.65 billion in the previous reporting week ended June 6. The foreign exchange reserves had touched an all-time high of $704.885 billion at the end of September 2024. Foreign currency assets, a key component of the reserves, rose by $1.739 billion to $589.426 billion for the week ended June 13, according to data released on Friday. Foreign currency assets, expressed in dollar terms,…
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Crude oil prices upgrade on spot demand

Crude oil prices upgrade on spot demand

New Delhi, June 20: Crude oil prices rose by Rs 79 to Rs 6,370 per barrel in futures trade on Friday as participants raised the size of their deals following strong spot demand. Crude oil prices for July delivery rose by Rs 79, or 0.7 percent, to Rs 6,370 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange in a business turnover of 9,030 lots. Analysts said crude oil prices rose in futures trade as participants raised their bets. Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 0.19 percent lower at $75.00 per barrel, while Brent crude fell 2.93 percent to $76.54 per…
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VAHDAM® India expands scholarship program to empower youth in tea-growing regions

VAHDAM® India expands scholarship program to empower youth in tea-growing regions

VAHDAM® India has announced the expanded 2025 edition of the Nandlall & Savita Devi Sarda Scholarship under its flagship TEACH ME® initiative, aiming to support more students from tea, herb, and spice-growing communities across India. The program, which began in 2020, now includes three tiers—SPARK, ASCEND, and AIM—designed to offer financial aid and academic coaching at various educational stages. The SPARK Foundation Program has already awarded 20 scholarships in 2025 to top-performing 10th-grade students. Applications are now open for the ASCEND program, which provides structured coaching and aid for competitive exams like NEET and JEE. The AIM program offers scholarships…
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India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens amid Iran-Israel conflict

India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate citizens amid Iran-Israel conflict

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Indian government has initiated Operation Sindhu to safeguard its nationals. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 110 Indian students, including 90 from Jammu & Kashmir, were successfully evacuated from northern Iran on June 17 and transported to Yerevan, Armenia via road, in a coordinated effort involving Indian missions in both Iran and Armenia. The students arrived in New Delhi on the morning of June 19, where they were welcomed by Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh. Expressing gratitude, the Indian government acknowledged the cooperation extended by the governments of Iran…
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US team to cap ONGC well in Assam’s Sivasagar: CM Himanta

US team to cap ONGC well in Assam’s Sivasagar: CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a team of American experts has arrived at the ONGC's RDS-147A well site in Sivasagar district to assist in efforts to cap an ongoing gas leak, which poses potential danger due to its proximity to a river embankment. Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, CM Sarma said the well-capping operation would begin on Saturday. He warned that any flooding caused by the monsoon could worsen the situation significantly. "An expert team from the USA has reached, and the process of capping the well will start tomorrow.…
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Sikkim leads green movement with ‘Connect to Earth’ drive

Sikkim leads green movement with ‘Connect to Earth’ drive

As Sikkim celebrates 50 years of statehood, the state’s flagship environmental campaign—‘Connect to Earth’, launched in 2023 by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has taken centre stage in shaping a greener and more sustainable future. The campaign recently drew national attention on World Environment Day 2025, when a state-wide plantation drive was held under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (One Tree in the Name of Mother). Thousands of saplings were planted across all districts, with CM Tamang describing the event as a tribute not only to nature but also to motherhood. “This is our way of honouring both…
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After 1 lakh jobs, Assam targets 1.6 lakh government appointments

After 1 lakh jobs, Assam targets 1.6 lakh government appointments

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a massive recruitment drive scheduled for October 10, through which 40,000 youths will be appointed across various government departments. The announcement was made during a ceremonial function in Guwahati, where 481 newly recruited candidates received their appointment letters in sectors such as veterinary, tourism, and education. Among them were 443 Veterinary Field Assistants, 12 Tourism Development Officers, 23 lecturers for District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET), and 3 Assistant Directors for the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). “This is part of our continued mission. After fulfilling our…
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Tetley unveils India’s first green tea with L-Carnitine and Biotin; Kriti Sanon leads #NotYourRegularGreenTea campaign

Tetley unveils India’s first green tea with L-Carnitine and Biotin; Kriti Sanon leads #NotYourRegularGreenTea campaign

Tata Consumer Products’ Tetley Green Tea has launched two innovative wellness offerings — Tetley Green Tea Slim Care with L-Carnitine and Tetley Green Tea Beauty Care with Biotin, aiming to redefine green tea for health-conscious consumers. This marks the first time green tea in India has been infused with these scientifically-backed natural nutrients. Bollywood actor and fitness icon Kriti Sanon has been roped in as the brand ambassador, introducing the #NotYourRegularGreenTea campaign to showcase how the new variants combine functionality with flavor. “It’s smart, simple, refreshing and makes every cup count,” Sanon shared. L-Carnitine, known to help burn body fat,…
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Chaiduar College (Autonomous) concluded its two-week-long Anti-Plastic and Environmental Awareness Campaign

Chaiduar College (Autonomous) concluded its two-week-long Anti-Plastic and Environmental Awareness Campaign

Chaiduar College (Autonomous), Gohpur, successfully wrapped off its two-week-long campaign to raise awareness of environmental issues and plastics. The goal of the program, which was launched on June 5 by the Department of Zoology in partnership with WWF India, is to eradicate single-use plastics and encourage sustainable living. Dr. Kishor Singh Rajput launched the campaign and underlined the pressing need for coordinated action to combat plastic pollution. In front of Lukumoni Borah, the Gohpur Co-District Commissioner, a riveting street performance illustrated the harm that plastic garbage causes to both the environment and people. The institution engaged students, staff, locals, and…
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Naga sadhus turn eye charts, win global honour for India at Cannes Lions 2025

Naga sadhus turn eye charts, win global honour for India at Cannes Lions 2025

India’s Naga Sadhus have earned global acclaim with the ‘Naga Saint Eye Test’—a unique diabetes and blindness awareness campaign that bagged the Silver Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025. The initiative, conducted during Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, was led by Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) and Eyebetes Foundation. With diabetes affecting nearly 100 million Indians and being a major cause of preventable blindness, the campaign transformed Naga Sadhus into living eye charts by painting bold Hindi letters on their backs in Devanagari script. Those unable to read them were offered free eye screenings. The campaign…
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