The Consul General of Thailand in Kolkata, Siriporn Tantipanyathep, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and mutual cooperation in fisheries and other sectors.
Senior IPS officer Ravindra Singh Yadav has been appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal.
The case pertains to the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB) and its former vice chairman Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Sharma, a 57-year-old Congress leader, is a former MP of the UT (2019-24).
The quake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale. It shook parts of Nicobar Islands at 0508 IST, a Met official said.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the government's argument that the Great Nicobar Island Project is about defence and a trans-shipment port is a "lie", and alleged that it is actually about benefiting one businessman so that he can build hotels and casinos on India's most irreplaceable ecological land.
Three Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft on Sunday flew from Chennai and Bangalore airports carrying emergency and medical supplies to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was hit by an earthquake and tidal waves.
The quake, measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 0808 IST, the meteorological department said.
The quake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale, but there was no immediate report of death or destruction.
It will take at least six months for things to become normal in the island, General Officer-in-Command Southern Command Lt Gen B S Takhar said.
The images highlight the region's marine biodiversity and the importance of balancing tourism with ecological conservation.
A series of moderate intensity earthquakes rattled the Nicobar Islands on Thursday, the Met Department said.
While the Andaman and Nicobar islands serve as a vital, stationary asset for projecting power in the Indian Ocean, referring to them as an unsinkable aircraft carrier ignores key military and geopolitical limitations, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale shook the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Friday evening but there were no reports of casualty or damage.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that conditions are becoming favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over parts of the south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands towards the end of this week.
Earlier in the day, the prime minister inaugurated a slew of development projects and laid foundation stones of several others related to energy, connectivity, education, tourism and health sectors.
Over 70 scientists, environmentalists, and former bureaucrats are urging the Indian government to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island project, citing environmental and social concerns.
According to the latest NCRB data, close acquaintances are the primary offenders in 96.6 per cent of child sexual abuse cases in India. The report highlights the involvement of family members, friends, and online contacts in these offences, with Tamil Nadu reporting the highest number of cases.
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has completed one year, leading to the deletion of nearly six crore voters across 19 states and Union territories. This exercise, which began in Bihar, has faced opposition criticism but was upheld by the Supreme Court. The purification drive has significant implications, including linking voter data to social security benefits in some states.
India's top surfing and stand-up paddling talents will compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2024, a national championship held in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The event serves as crucial preparation for the Asian Games, with athletes vying for honours across various surfing and SUP categories.
India's top surfers and stand-up paddlers will compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 National Surf and SUP Championship, held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from April 9 to 12. The event, organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), aims to provide crucial competition experience ahead of the Asian Games.
Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes against foreigners in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data. The city reported 64 cases, a rise from 63 in the previous year, and accounted for almost the entire share of crimes against foreigners reported in union territories.
Delhi recorded 64 cases of crimes against foreigners in 2024, the highest among all union territories, according to NCRB data.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, expected around May 26. This marks the beginning of the crucial rainy season for India.
The EC also underlined that for electors whose enumeration forms have not returned, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would identify a probable cause, such as absent, shifted, dead and duplicate entry based on an inquiry from the nearby electors and would note the same.
'This system will be of immense help in agricultural planning, disaster management and water resources management.'
The Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists, potentially covering 22 states and Union Territories with approximately 40 crore electors.
Sekar Patchai and Arthi emerged victorious in stand-up paddling at the Little Andaman Pro, while intense surfing action unfolded in the Men's and Women's Open categories.
India's only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has erupted after being dormant for over two decades. The eruption, which occurred on October 2, has led to the formation of an earth mound and the spread of muddy soil over a large area. Tourist movement to the site has been suspended as a safety precaution.
The Election Commission on Thursday extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in six states and Union territories following requests from the chief electoral officers.
Karnataka's Manikanta L completed a hat-trick of gold medals in swimming, while Odisha's Anjali Munda secured her second gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games. Assam and Mizoram also secured gold medals in weightlifting.
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 in the richter scale hit the Andaman Island region at about 2.29 pm on Friday.
The Election Commission removed 6.5 crore electors from the draft electoral rolls of nine states and three Union territories as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The removals are due to voters being absent, shifted, deceased, or duplicates.
The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.
"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it evolves, is comfortable owning its 'Indian-ness'. We're deeply rooted in India, yet global," say Nicobar Design founders Simran Lal and Raul Rai.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.
