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Monday, November 17, 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

We blame the government for being too litigious. Data tells a very different story

Real gains can be achieved when the government focuses its reforms upstream in better contract design, stronger capacity to monitor performance and maintain documentation.

Indian PSUs to buy LPG for 1-year from US as reliance on Russia reduces

In its first ever structured deal, Indian LPG companies are set to import almost 10% of their total needs from US. Trump has been pushing India to purchase more American energy.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.