The Axiom-4 mission, initially postponed due to a liquid oxygen leak in the Falcon rocket, has now encountered another delay. On Thursday, NASA and Axiom Space announced that the launch to the International Space Station (ISS) would be postponed again—this time due to an air leak in the Russian Zvezda service module. NASA, in collaboration…
The Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, witnessed a sharp decline on Friday, June 13, tracking losses in major Asian indices, including Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi. Investor sentiment was shaken by heightened geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, leading to broad-based market weakness. The Sensex opened at 80,427.81, down from its…
The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has announced the invitation of applications for leasing designated sea areas for fish culture activities, as outlined in the A&N Marine Fishing Rules, 2004. Eligible applicants include a wide range of stakeholders involved in the fishing sector such as fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, individual…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, observed World Environment Day with a series of tree plantation and awareness drives held across multiple locations on June 5. The initiative was led by Mrs. Sheela Singh, State Incharge and State Vice President of BJP A&N Islands, alongside Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, State Vice President….
The Andaman & Nicobar Administration has successfully onboarded 30 government services onto the National Single Window System (NSWS) Portal, marking a significant step towards digital governance and improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory. This initiative, led by the District Industries Centre (DIC), Department of Industries, aims to streamline public service delivery,…
Authorities have issued a weather alert for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, forecasting heavy rainfall (7–11 cm) at isolated locations on June 12 and 13. The region is also expected to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, posing risks for residents. Sea conditions will remain rough, with surface winds gusting up to…
India’s 2027 population census is set to usher in a new era, not just with the inclusion of caste data, but also with a major tech upgrade. The government is rolling out a digital-first approach that promises to speed up the massive exercise significantly. According to sources quoted by The Times of India, this edition…
In a bid to highlight the achievements of the NDA Government over the past 11 years, the Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mr. Shantanu Thakur, addressed a press conference on 10th June 2025 at Hotel Sea Shell, Sri Vijaya Puram. The event was part of the nationwide outreach programme under the theme…
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a five-day training program focused on Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) and Medical First Responder (MFR) for fire service personnel in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This training aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and response capabilities of fire personnel, equipping them with critical rescue techniques and medical…
Mutual fund inflows declined for the fifth straight month as the number of actively managed mutual funds recorded a Rs 19,013-crore inflow during May, down by 22% as compared to the inflow of Rs 24,269.26 crore recorded in April, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India. Across the board, inflows…
