The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands marked the successful conclusion of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) on 12th June 2025. This 15-day Pre-Kharif initiative, launched on 29th May, served as an intensive outreach campaign to empower local farmers through awareness of central government schemes and sustainable agricultural practices. The campaign was launched…
Shares of BSE plunged 6.2% to an intraday low of ₹2,500 on the NSE on Wednesday, June 18, following SEBI’s approval for the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to shift its weekly equity derivatives expiry from Thursday to Tuesday, effective September 1, 2025. To avoid overlapping expiry dates, SEBI has directed BSE to move its Sensex…
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…
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…
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…
The Department of Education, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, is all set to host ‘TARANG’, a grand solo singing and dance competition designed to provide school students with a vibrant stage to showcase their artistic flair. The event is open to students from all schools across the islands and has been divided into three categories: Juniors (Classes…
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has alleged that the arrest of two local party workers on charges of robbery, theft, and molestation is a political conspiracy aimed at defaming him. The two Congress workers, Anand Pandey and Amit Pathak, were arrested on Thursday following a complaint by Sachina Khatoon, a boutique owner in Chetganj,…
A highly sensitive document prepared by the Special Branch (Criminal Investigation Department) [SB (CID)] of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been leaked and is now widely circulating on WhatsApp. The document, containing a list of suspected Bangladeshi nationals residing in South Andaman District, was never meant for public access but has now reached thousands of…
Election Commission sources on Saturday rejected claims of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly polls held last year and said defaming it after receiving an unfavourable verdict from the voters is “absolutely absurd”. The EC sources were responding to an article by former Congress chief and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned Pakistan for its alleged role in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stating that the assault was an attack on both humanity (insaniyat) and Kashmiriyat. Speaking at a public rally in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, PM Modi accused Pakistan of attempting to trigger communal riots in India and disrupt the…
