The Supreme Court refused to entertain the Centre’s challenge to a Calcutta High Court order allowing PILs over alleged Forest Rights Act violations in the Great Nicobar project. The HC will hear the pending matters on November 25-26, including issues concerning tribal rights

According to the Andaman and Nicobar Command, information about the medical emergency was received while the vessel was in the vicinity of Indira Point. The naval component of the command responded swiftly and sent a ship towards the location to assist the injured person