PM-KISAN’s 22nd instalment brings Rs 2.64 crore to over 12,900 farmers in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with island-wide participation in live telecast events.
The Wave Andaman investigation finds meth use spreading quietly in the islands, with informal networks, intermediaries, and weekend gatherings facilitating access, while authorities face challenges tracking a growing and structured supply chain targeting youth.
Government extends export relief measures till March 31 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions impact shipments, easing procedures for exporters facing delays.
Supreme Court urges Centre to enact paternity leave law and strikes down provision limiting maternity benefits for adoptive mothers under Social Security Code.
Election Commission orders immediate transfers of senior officers in Kerala to ensure a neutral administrative setup ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
A coordinated anti-poaching drive by N&M Andaman District Police led to the arrest of nine poachers and the seizure of 350 kg of protected sea cucumbers along Andaman’s coastline.
Women workers at Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory are playing a growing role in manufacturing Vande Bharat trainsets, contributing across fabrication, electrical, and assembly units as India accelerates railway modernisation.