SBI Alerts Customers Over Proposed Bank Strikes on September 28–30 and From October 26

In a customer advisory received by Dweep Tulika, SBI said certain employees’ unions have proposed a nationwide bank strike on September 28, 29 and 30, 2026. The advisory also mentions a continuous strike commencing from October 26, 2026.

‘Gems of India’ Initiative Puts Andaman & Nicobar’s Local Stories and Creators in National Spotlight

The Gems of India Challenge 2026 submission deadline has been extended to 30 September 2026.

Seamen’s Union Raises Long-Pending Wage Revision of A&N Administration Vessel Crew

Hinterland Seamen Union raises the long-pending wage revision of crew working on A&N Administration vessels and seeks implementation.

‘Meri Degree Ka Kya?’: Yuva Congress Andaman Raises Questions on Jobs, Vacant Government Posts

Yuva Congress Andaman joins the “Meri Degree Ka Kya?” campaign, questioning vacant government posts, recruitment delays and youth employment.

Why Should India Wait Until 2047?

India's 2047 development vision is ambitious, but citizens also need measurable improvements in jobs, healthcare, infrastructure and public services t

Ashneer Grover Questions New UPI Charges: Who Will Ultimately Pay?

Ashneer Grover questions whether new UPI MDR costs could eventually reach consumers, while the government says customers will not bear the charge.

Havelock Water Sports Resume After Talks With Administration

Water-sports activities resume at Swaraj Dweep after talks between operators, boat owners and administration, while payment and operating issues remai

Swatantra Bhardwaj Controversy: From Jantar Mantar Clash to Three-Week Interim Bail

Swatantra Bhardwaj has received three-week interim bail in the Jantar Mantar assault case. Here is the timeline of the controversy and pending legal q

‘Baba or Babasaheb’: Neha Bora Sharpens Attack on Yogi Government During UP Student Yatra

AISA president Neha Bora has stepped up criticism of the Yogi government during the GEN-Z Mahajutan Yatra, raising education, jobs and accountability

Ram Rahim’s ‘Facts vs Fiction’: What the Court Record Actually Says

Ram Rahim remains convicted in the 2017 rape case, while two murder convictions were overturned and another criminal prosecution remains pending.

“‘Someone Had Already Voted in My Name’: Sikar Voter Alleges He Was Denied Vote at Ward 45 Polling Booth”

Santosh Pandit: The Civic Activist Who Turned Potholes Into a Public Question and Landed in Jail

Pune civic activist Santosh Pandit is in judicial custody over alleged objectionable online content. Here is his civic activism, arrest and the questi

₹250 for Five Months: South Point Residents Question Garbage Collection Service

South Point residents question a ₹250 five-month waste-management charge and seek clarity on door-to-door garbage collection and service standards.

MaaSanskriti Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Talent and Opportunity

MaaSanskriti Society is a community-focused initiative seeking to connect talent, ideas and aspirations with people, platforms and opportunities.

SFI Seeks Temporary STS Bus Diversion to JNRM via RGT Road

SFI has urged STS to temporarily divert morning buses via RGT Road to JNRM amid traffic restrictions linked to the police recruitment process.

Srishti Gupta’s Andaman Visit Raises Questions Beyond an Instagram Caption

‘CA, Aerospace Engineer’ vs ‘Driver, Tourism’: Manoj Paul’s Post Sparks Debate Over Children’s Career Aspirations

ANDC leader Manoj Paul compares career aspirations of children in Chennai and Rangat, sparking discussion on education and exposure in Andaman.

ASHA Workers in Andaman Set for Higher Incentives as NHM Approves ₹5,000 Monthly Payment

NHM approves ₹5,000 monthly incentive for ASHA workers in Andaman, while the Administration processes a separate ₹3,500 monthly share.