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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAndaman & Nicobar

Topic: Andaman & Nicobar

Boat with 160 Rohingyas stranded in Indian seas — ‘don’t have water or food, need urgent help’

At least three people, including children, have died of ‘starvation and dehydration’ since the boat from Bangladesh went adrift on 4 December due to a purported engine malfunction.

Andaman & Nicobar islands will play key role in Aatmanirbhar Bharat project, says PM Modi

Twelve islands of Andaman & Nicobar have been selected for high-impact projects, with an emphasis on boosting trade of sea-based, organic & coconut-based products of the region.

7 islands in Lakshadweep and Andamans identified for seaplane operations 

Private sector participation was also invited for tourism-based projects in two archipelagos in the region. 

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.