The Puducherry Government has announced plans to construct and expand the fishing harbour at Periyaveerampattinam (Arikamedu) in response to space limitations at the Thengaithittu fishing harbour. The project is estimated to cost ₹53.38 crore.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the central government following the cancellation of Sonam Wangchuks detention. In his statement, Kejriwal