A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on August 10, 2025, at a depth of 10 km, with tremors felt in parts of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. No casualties or damage reported.
Andaman’s Electricity Department schedules “1-hour” power cuts, but residents get 5-6 hour surprise blackouts. Officials failed to pre-plan, bills keep rising.
Nicobar tribal families face legal trouble under POCSO for culturally accepted teen relationships, raising calls for reforms and local legal review systems.
The Centre dismisses concerns over E20 petrol, saying ethanol-blended fuel has no major impact on older vehicles and strengthens India's energy security.