EC set to roll out phase III of SIR in 'coming days'; to cover 22 states, UTsThe Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists. This upcoming exercise w...
11 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers from various nations are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are carrying vital oil and gas suppli...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers are successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels from various nations are carrying crude oil and refined products to d...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
About 250 people feared missing after boat capsizes in Andaman Sea: UNA boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea. Around 250 people are feared missing. The vessel d...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink to be quizzed by Indian police on device used in huge haul of smuggled drugsIndian police will investigate drug smugglers who used Starlink's satellite internet device to navigate and bring meth worth $4.25 billion ...
03 Dec, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina cries US' role in her ouster: All about Saint Martin's Island which Bangladesh's ex-PM did not surrenderSaint Martin Island Bangladesh: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the USA of attempting to overthrow her due to he...
12 Aug, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru gifted Coco Islands to Myanmar: BJP candidate Bishnu Pada RayBJP's Bishnu Pada Ray accused Congress of 'anti-India' sentiments. He claimed Jawaharlal Nehru gifted Coco Islands to Myanmar. He also prai...
15 Apr, 2024, 07.55 AM IST
India monitors Chinese infrastructure on Coco IslandsChina is reportedly involved in expanding an airstrip and aircraft hangar in Coco Islands located close to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Chi...
15 Apr, 2023, 10.34 PM IST
India keeps watch on developments concerning its security, says MEA on militarisation of Myanmar's Coco IslandsMinistry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi reacted to the militarisation of Myanmar's Coco Islands and said that India keeps ...
06 Apr, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
Myanmar islands close to Andaman and Nicobar see increased military activityThe Coco Islands of Myanmar, close to Andaman and Nicobar of late have seen increased military activity, including the extension of a runwa...
01 Apr, 2023, 09.54 AM IST
Bangladesh plans to move reluctant Rohingya to remote islandAs the exodus swells however, there are fears that may not be enough to accommodate all those in need of shelter.
12 Sep, 2017, 11.31 AM IST
Love scuba diving? Add these five places to your bucket listIndia’s last remaining active volcano is in the centre of Barren Island, Andaman and is suitable for scuba diving.
04 Oct, 2016, 10.07 AM IST
- Tsunami alert after huge quake off India: US Geological Survey
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Andaman Islands between India & Myanmar, triggering a Tsunami alert across the Indian Ocean. Japan: E...
11 Aug, 2009, 03.38 AM IST
- China eyeing base in Bay of Bengal?
India is alarmed after Beijing sends naval team to Coco Islands to upgrade facilities there. Opening Gala: Beijing Olympics 2008 | Olympic ...
09 Aug, 2008, 12.20 PM IST