Gujarat is a Tiger State again after 33-year wait
Gujarat regains 'Tiger State' status as NTCA confirms tiger presence in Ratanmahal. The state now hosts lions, tigers, and leopards. Read about the conservation milestone.
Gujarat regains 'Tiger State' status as NTCA confirms tiger presence in Ratanmahal. The state now hosts lions, tigers, and leopards. Read about the conservation milestone.
Haryana's first Nipun Census exposes severe foundational learning gaps. Only 7% of primary schools made the top grade, while 74% struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. A wake-up call for parents and educators.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve sees a conservation triumph as tiger numbers skyrocket from 8 in 2010 to 54 in 2022. Officials credit habitat management and security. Read the full story.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. Read more.
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district will be off-limits to tourists from January 8 to 10 for the annual saltwater crocodile census. Over 22 teams will conduct a detailed count using advanced methods. Read more.
New Zealand's 2023 census reveals over 50% have 'No Religion' as Christian denominations decline. This follows a protest by a Pentecostal pastor against a Sikh Nagar Kirtan, drawing criticism from MPs. Sikh & Hindu populations grow.
India is actively reshaping its trade policy with new FTAs. Explore the signed deals, ongoing talks, and the strategic impact on exports and the economy. Read more.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launches 6th tiger census, stresses science-based management. Seeks report on Assam elephant deaths, outlines conflict strategy.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.
A forest guard was grievously injured in a tiger attack in Bandhavgarh's Manpur buffer zone during a patrol. He is receiving specialized treatment in Jabalpur. Read about the incident and the safety protocols activated.
Bombay Natural History Society joins the Asian Waterbird Census 2025, monitoring Maharashtra's wetlands. A crucial step for migratory bird conservation and habitat protection.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
India's Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea for including 'intersex' as a category in the national census. The Centre's Solicitor General did not oppose the move. Read the full details.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes Congress over internal power struggles and clarifies the Centre's stance on the EC-led SIR census and MLA poaching allegations. Read the full details.
India and Russia deepen strategic ties, signing agreements in trade, energy, and tech, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030. Can this offset US tariff pressures?
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
Anna Haakenson's viral Instagram post details 9 cultural contrasts between India and the US after a 2.5-month family trip. Discover the insights sparking global discussion.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Manipur's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba urges the Centre to include the indigenous Meitei faith 'Sanamahi' as a separate religion in the census for accurate representation and cultural preservation.
As Putin visits India, the world watches how New Delhi will balance discounted Russian oil, defence needs, and US pressure. Will India secure its autonomy or face new sanctions?
Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to elevate cooperation with India to a new level during his Dec 4-5 visit. Defence deals like S-400, Su-57 jets & nuclear energy pacts to dominate talks.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.