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Experts slam India’s colonial mindset in tiger protection policy
Madhya Pradesh, a State with the country’s largest tiger population, recorded 55 tiger deaths last year, the highest in a single year since Project Tiger was launched in 1973
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In Frames: A hearth of Sufism
The annual Zool festival in South Kashmir keeps a rich Sufi legacy alive, symbolising victory of light over darkness, while heralding spring after a harsh Himalayan winter
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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes
Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDF’s Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.
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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans
With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDF’s T. N. Prathapan, LDF’s C. Ravindranath, and BJP’s K.K. Aneesh Kumar
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Odisha raises quota for STs, SCs; introduces reservation for OBCs in medical and technical education
Of the total 44,579 engineering seats in the State, the number for STs will increase from 5,349 to 10,030
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Pinarayi slams Rahul for drawing equivalence between LDF and Hindutva forces in Chhattisgarh
Kerala Chief Minister says the Congress leader’s “brazenly misleading” statement smacks of an “impudence stemming from social and political illiteracy and ignorance”; he says the Congress’ “complacency and ideological ambiguity” in politically resisting Hindu majoritarian forces, including their trespasses on minorities, paved the way for the ascendancy of the Sangh Parivar-backed BJP in India
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Artemis II | Mission moon
The U.S. has cast the programme to return American astronauts to the moon as part of a race against China, but Beijing views its mission differently
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U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath pushes for zero dropout, appeals to society for ensuring no child is left out of school
U.P. C.M. says student dropout rate in U.P. has reduced from 19% before 2017 to just three percent; children receive free uniforms, sweaters, bags, books, socks and shoes
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Following the ideals of Jagjivan Ram, Congress to secure justice for downtrodden, says party leaders
During the function, U.P. Congress also felicitated current and former Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) belonging to the Scheduled Castes, as well as individuals from the Scheduled Castes who have performed exemplary work in social service
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Rajasthan to host nationwide roadshows ahead of agritech meet
The initiative aims at engaging with investors, agritech firms, research institutions, startups and key stakeholders to ensure participation and attract investments to the agriculture sector
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Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India
Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern States intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage
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Chandigarh grenade blast case solved, claims Punjab DGP
Five accused have been arrested; police recovered one hand grenade and one (point).30 bore Zigana pistol from their possession
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What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?
How does the Home Ministry regulate foreign donations to NGOs in India? What are the key changes proposed to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026? Why has the Opposition objected to the Bill and why was the Bill deferred? What is its current status?
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Madras University Syndicate approves disaffiliation for Dr. MGR-Janaki College
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Plastic manufacturers flags raw material price surge, alleges cartelisation
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Basavaraj Bommai blames Congress for delay in implementation of Upper Krishna Project
MP and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the Congress party for the delay in implementation of the Upper Krishna Project
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How did the ‘Amaravati Bill’ come into place?
Why has Amaravati been declared the sole capital of A.P.? Why did the A.P. Reorganisation Act need to be amended?
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