Wildlife experts suggested involving local communities near tiger reserves in Uttar Pradesh in conservation efforts to reduce man-wildlife conflicts. Referencing successful community-based programs in Nepal, they proposed starting with Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Nepal’s approach includes military protection, financial assistance for attack victims, and crop insurance, resulting in a significant increase in tiger numbers and...
Read MoreIn Thatha-Rashidpur village, Bihar, a couple and their 10-year-old daughter were murdered in their sleep. The assailants, who remain unidentified, also grievously injured the couple’s five-year-old son. The bodies were later discovered with acid poured on them. Police are investigating, focusing on a possible land dispute involving the deceased.
Read MoreThe Marxist Coordination Committee (MCC) merged with CPI(ML), as announced by leaders Haldhar Mahto and Raja Ram Singh. This merger aligns with MCC founder A K Rai’s vision of unity among Communist parties. They believe it will bolster the fight for tribal and farmers’ rights and challenge the BJP in Jharkhand.
Read MoreA gym trainer named Dharav was rescued from Airoli creek after being stranded in the water for three days. His father, Mahindra Narkar, expressed relief and gratitude for his son’s survival. Dharav had left home after a video showing him ‘assaulting’ a gym mate went viral, leading to a police case and subsequent disappearance.
Read MoreTwo Army soldiers died and four others were injured in a shootout with terrorists in Anantnag, Kashmir. The encounter, which also wounded two civilians, raises the security toll in J&K to 16 since May. Security forces have intensified operations in the region, where challenging terrain provides cover for the terrorists. Reinforcements have been deployed.
Read MoreOver 1,000 demonstrators marched to Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur, trying to breach its premises and hoist the Vidarbha flag as part of a pro-Vidarbha statehood movement. Police detained 350 protesters and removed the flags. Organized by Vidarbha Rajya Andolan Samiti and Jai Vidarbha Party, the protest highlighted regional unemployment issues and statehood aspirations.
Read MoreA 70-year-old man, Sidappa, was killed in Bengaluru district after advising Puneet Nayak against spitting on the road. Sidappa had reprimanded Nayak previously for similar actions, including improper garbage disposal. This time, Nayak reacted violently, leading to Sidappa’s fatal attack. Nayak, aged 23, has been arrested for the murder.
Read MoreA sessions court in Mumbai acquitted a couple accused of murdering Sonali Chari’s husband after they spent seven years in jail. The court cited a flawed investigation, lack of evidence showing a romantic link, and uncollected crucial data such as CDRs. The case’s mishandling raised serious questions about the probe’s integrity.
Read MoreIn an unprecedented move, five Bangladeshi refugees in relief camps at Sindhanur taluk, Karnataka, were granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This marks the first instance of such a grant in the state. Among those awarded citizenship were Ramakrishnan Abhikari, Advith, Sukumar, Bipradas Golder, and Jayant Mandal. Approximately 146 refugees had...
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