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All-India Tiger Estimation (census) 2018

India’s tiger census, which began late last year, will see coordination with Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh in estimating the territorial spread of the animal in the subcontinent. It also promises to be more high tech, more accurate and precise.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

‘Foreign’ species invasions rising globally: study

A study indicates that foreign invasive species may be on the rise across the world.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

Agni-I missile with nuclear weapon carrying capability flight-tested successfully

India on Tuesday flight-tested the indigenously developed Agni-I ballistic missile that can carry a nuclear payload as part of a user trial by the Army from a test range off the Odisha coast.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

India, UAE to ink 12 pacts during Modi’s visit

As many as 12 agreements will be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE later this week as India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) look to intensify economic cooperation.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018

Palestine asks India to mediate

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has requested the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mediate in the ongoing Israel-Palestine on the eve of Indian PM’s visit to Palestine.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018