India is developing a US$9 billion megaport on Great Nicobar island, aiming to transform its southernmost tip into a major transshipment hub. The project is seen as a strategic move that could impact China's maritime interests.

Jairam Ramesh has written to Rajnath Singh, suggesting alternative defense strategies for the Great Nicobar project.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Great Nicobar Project of flagrantly violating tribal rights and has written to minister Jural Oram regarding the concerns.

The Calcutta High Court has agreed to hear Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that challenge the forest rights clearance granted for the controversial Great Nicobar project.

Indian High Courts have rejected pleas seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his 'fighting the Indian State' remark, emphasizing the importance of criticism in a democracy. Separately, the Andhra Pradesh High Court denied a US-based man's request for virtual marriage reconciliation.

Amid global maritime trade disruptions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India is bolstering its maritime capabilities with significant investment in port infrastructure like the Great Nicobar Island Project, a move that is reportedly concerning China.

A draft master plan proposes a significant push for tourism and infrastructure development, including a greenfield city, on India's Great Nicobar Island.

Pankaj Sekhsaria discusses concerns that India's mega project in Great Nicobar could lead to irreversible changes to the region.

Justice Deepak Gupta, a former Supreme Court judge, has criticized recent court decisions, including those related to Vantara and the Great Nicobar project, arguing that courts are now justifying environmental degradation.

India’s environmental court has given the go-ahead to the strategically significant Great Nicobar infrastructure project despite widespread concerns of ecological damage to the island in the Andaman Sea. The National Green Tribunal on Monday dismissed a batch of petitions objecting to the megaproject on ecologically sensitive Great Nicobar island – around 160km (100 miles) northwest of Indonesia’s Aceh province – saying “adequate safeguards” had been taken into account. The infrastructure plan...

Jairam Ramesh has written to Rajnath Singh for the third time in a fortnight, expressing concerns about the Great Nicobar project and labeling it an "ecological disaster."

The Calcutta High Court is reviewing a case concerning forest rights and the controversial Great Nicobar Mega-Project in India. The project has drawn criticism for its potential environmental impact.

An article highlights key topics for the UPSC examination, focusing on the application of AI systems in the defense sector, advancements in hypersonic technology, and details regarding the Great Nicobar Island Project.

The Congress party has accused the government of being in 'damage control' mode and failing to address serious concerns regarding the Great Nicobar project. They assert that critical issues raised about the project remain unaddressed.

Following Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Nicobar project as a 'gravest crime', the Centre has responded by denying tribal relocation and emphasizing the project's strategic, economic, and defense objectives.

Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Great Nicobar this weekend after being invited by the Tribal Council to discuss the Great Nicobarese tribal community's concerns regarding infrastructure projects.

Inequities arise between settler families and original islanders over land compensation for the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project

Take a closer look at the massive environmental and climate impact of India’s Great Nicobar Project. From the loss of 10 million trees to the release of 20 million tonnes of carbon, this episode breaks down what the mega port, airport and township plan means for one of India’s most fragile ecosystems and for the country’s climate goals.

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, urging him to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, which he labels an 'ecological disaster' due to its commercial aspects outweighing defence considerations.

An article questions whether India's Great Nicobar Project should be considered a strategic asset or a potential liability.

Ramesh has flagged concerns regarding inadequate studies conducted for the Great Nicobar Project and is demanding that the report from a high-powered panel be made public.

Defence veterans strongly support the Greater Nicobar project, asserting its vital role in enhancing India's national security, military footprint, and surveillance capabilities over the Malacca Strait.

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar project, alleging massive ecological damage and vowing to raise concerns about tribal heritage and deforestation in Parliament.

An article related to the UPSC exam key discusses topics including Hezbollah, the Great Nicobar Project, and back-channel diplomacy, likely as subjects relevant for examination preparation.

A tribal delegation from Andaman met with Rahul Gandhi to express their apprehensions regarding the potential adverse impact of the Great Nicobar project on the island's fragile ecosystem and indigenous communities.

India plans to expand its military presence on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with a new airport also to be constructed on Great Nicobar Island for tourism and military use.

The BJP has accused Sonia and Rahul Gandhi of attempting to derail the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, claiming that NGT approval thwarted their efforts.