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20-Year Jail Term For Rape Of 4-Year-Old In South Andaman

A South Andaman court sentenced Kishov Ojha to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a 4-year-old in 2022. Police investigation and prosecution ensured conviction under the POCSO Act.

India Bags Gold In 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team

Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team at the Asian Shooting Championship, beating China 17-11 in the final.

Between the Waves and the Words: The Bus that Became a Library

A rusted bus at Marina Park, Sri Vijaya Puram, becomes a mobile library, offering books in multiple languages and a peaceful reading haven.

India Post, AMFI Partner to Expand Mutual Fund Access Through Postal Network

Department of Posts and AMFI join hands to offer mutual funds through post offices, boosting financial inclusion in rural and semi-urban India.

Push To Boost Home Stays In Islands

The Andaman Tourism Department has launched an initiative to boost Home Stays, bringing owners together for the first time to improve quality, cultural offerings, and tourist experiences.

Medical Seats Open For Special Category Applicants

The Centre has reserved four MBBS seats from the Central Pool for spouses and children of civilian terrorism victims for 2025-26, with applications open till August 28.

Kept in the Dark: RTI Queries on Farming, Tourism Still Unanswered

Two months after filing, RTI queries on fertilizer supply and tourism spending in Andaman remain unanswered, raising transparency concerns.

Online Gaming Bill Redraws India’s Digital Playfield

Parliament has passed the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banning money-based games like Dream11 and Rummy while giving formal recognition to e-sports and social gaming, aiming to protect families and foster innovation.

Naval Ties On Display At SLINEX-25 In Colombo

The 12th edition of SLINEX-25, the India-Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise, concluded in Colombo with joint drills, cultural exchanges, and maritime diplomacy at its core.

ED Seizes Rs 262.9 Cr. Assets In Rose Valley Scam

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 262.9 crore in the Rose Valley chit fund scam, part of its probe into the Rs 17,520 crore fraud affecting lakhs of investors.