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The Nilgiri tahr climbs population charts

In a heartening development for conservationists, a recent census has revealed that the population of the Nilgiri tahr (an endangered mountain goat) at the Mukurthi National Park has grown by an impressive 18% in the last two years, from 480 to 568.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Aug 2018

Russia, China set to launch joint military exercises

China will join Russia in a giant military exercise, sending a message of deterrence to the U.S. which has designated Beijing and Moscow as “revisionist powers”.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Aug 2018

India committed to boosting BIMSTEC connectivity: PM

Making a strong pitch for enhanced regional connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India was committed to working with the BIMSTEC member states in the critical sector and to combating the menace of terrorism and drug trafficking.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 31st Aug 2018

NGT forms oversight panel

Directing the Uttarakhand government to check illegal constructions in the Haridwar forest division, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted an oversight committee.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Aug 2018

Cabinet clears Rs 1,600-crore mission to map coasts

India is set to get more disaster warning systems along its coasts.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Aug 2018