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…
Social worker and LG’s Commendation Awardee, VD Leju, has called for immediate intervention to tackle the worsening traffic congestion at Bhatubasti, a critical gateway to Sri Vijaya Puram, the capital town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a strongly worded representation to the Chief Secretary, Leju highlighted how Bhatubasti, once congested only during peak hours,…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reiterated concerns over cryptocurrencies, warning that their proliferation could hamper financial stability and pose challenges to monetary policy. Speaking at a press conference following the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra emphasized that while a government committee is currently reviewing cryptocurrency regulations, the central bank…
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has cautioned against the overreliance on technology in the judiciary, warning that allowing it to take the driver’s seat could erode public trust in the legal system. Speaking at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in London, CJI Gavai emphasized that while technology can enhance efficiency, it…
The Supreme Court of India has found the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) guilty of contempt for illegally felling trees in Delhi’s Ridge area to widen a road, despite previous court orders prohibiting such actions. The court has now directed the DDA to undertake large-scale afforestation to compensate for the environmental damage caused. The controversy began…
In a bid to strengthen local agricultural practices and promote integrated farming systems, the Secretary of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, conducted a comprehensive two-day visit to Car Nicobar from May 23 to 24. The initiative, undertaken under the directions of the Chief Secretary of the A&N Administration,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Dahod, Gujarat, reaffirmed India’s commitment to economic progress and poverty eradication, while strongly criticizing Pakistan’s hostile stance toward India. Referring to Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Modi declared, “Those daring to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters must know…
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has achieved a historic milestone by securing a Guinness World Record for selling the highest number of life insurance policies in a single day. On January 20, 2025, LIC’s extensive network of 4,52,839 agents successfully issued 5,88,107 policies across India, setting a new global benchmark for agent productivity…
The Delhi High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor, citing conflicting statements in the case and a lack of forensic evidence. Justice Ravinder Dudeja, who presided over the case, noted that the 10-year-old girl had given inconsistent accounts of the alleged incident, which reportedly took place in…
Jalandhar Central Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora has been arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in connection with a corruption case. Authorities allege that Arora was involved in extortion and fraudulent municipal notices, working alongside former assistant town planner Sukhdev Vashisht. The arrest follows a raid at Arora’s residence, where officials uncovered evidence…
