Andaman and Nicobar Sets Guinness Record for Largest Underwater National Flag
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Andaman and Nicobar Sets Guinness Record for Largest Underwater National Flag

On May 2, the Andaman and Nicobar administration set a new Guinness World Record by unfurling the world's largest underwater national flag measuring approximately 60 by 40 metres near Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep. Over 200 divers from multiple agencies, including police, navy, and coast guard, participated in the complex operation. The event, witnessed by senior officials and confirmed by a Guinness adjudicator, aims to promote adventure tourism and highlight the islands' growing global recognition. Young participants expressed pride in the achievement, which is part of broader efforts to showcase marine activities and eco-tourism.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
79%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present an official and celebratory perspective, focusing on government officials' involvement and the achievement's significance for regional tourism and national pride. There is no evident partisan framing or political controversy; coverage centers on administrative coordination and community participation, reflecting a neutral to positive governmental viewpoint without opposition or critical perspectives.

Sentiment — Positive (79/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, emphasizing pride, teamwork, and achievement. Descriptions highlight the event's success, the participants' enthusiasm, and the potential boost to tourism. There is no negative or critical sentiment, with coverage focusing on the inspirational and patriotic aspects of the record-setting event.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
moneycontrolAndaman sets Guinness World Record by unfurling largest underwater national flag- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
news18Andaman sets Guinness World Record by unfurling largest underwater national flagCenterPositive
ndtvLargest Underwater Flag And Human Stack, Andaman To Attempt Unusual World RecordsCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 1 May, 11:35 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv1 May, 11:35 am
    Largest Underwater Flag And Human Stack, Andaman To Attempt Unusual World Records
  2. 2
    news182 May, 09:55 am
    Andaman sets Guinness World Record by unfurling largest underwater national flag
  3. 3
    moneycontrol2 May, 12:45 pm
    Andaman sets Guinness World Record by unfurling largest underwater national flag- Moneycontrol.com

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Director General of Police HS DhaliwalIndian NavyLieutenant Governor DK JoshiAndaman and Nicobar AdministrationIndian Coast GuardAndaman AdministrationAndaman and Nicobar PoliceChief Secretary Chandra Bhushan KumarForest Department
Enforcement
Indian Coast GuardIndian NavyAndaman and Nicobar Police

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
2 May 2026
Key entities
Guinness World RecordsAndaman and Nicobar IslandsOceanNational flagHavelock islandFlag of IndiaScuba divingTourismIndian Coast GuardIndian NavyDirector general of policeGovernor