In a bid to conserve marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable fishing practices, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has announced a mandatory seasonal ban on bottom trawling and shark fishing in the island waters, effective from April 15 to May 31, 2025. The decision, as per the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Marine Fishing Rules, 2004 (Amendment-2019), comes into effect annually during this period to safeguard breeding cycles and preserve marine ecosystems.

Washington/New Delhi, April 11: In a landmark move signaling international cooperation on counter-terrorism, the United States has extradited Pakistani-origin Canadian national Tahawwur Hussain Rana...

In a decisive move to rein in the commercialization of school education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has barred all affiliated private schools from selling books, uniforms, and stationery items on campus. The directive, issued under Chapter 2, Clause 2.4.7 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws, is aimed at protecting students and parents from exploitative practices and mounting financial stress.

Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 10:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has formally opened the online portal for nominations and recommendations for...