Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong highlighted that China-India relations are at a crucial stage of improvement. Recent meetings between Indian and Chinese officials have resolved most of the border standoff issues in eastern Ladakh. Both countries aim to finalize disengagement before a potential meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping at the upcoming BRICS...
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Pakistan has raised alarms at the UN Security Council regarding a severe terrorism threat from Afghanistan, emphasizing the rise of militant groups like Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Ambassador Munir Akram accused the Afghan interim government of backing TTP and called for global cooperation to tackle this issue. Pakistan plans further national actions against these threats.
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India aims to develop an interstate cheetah conservation complex in the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscapes across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan within 25 years. A fresh batch of cheetahs will be introduced to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary by year-end, with a goal of managing a metapopulation of 60-70 cheetahs under Project Cheetah.
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Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the government will soon make public the report on minimum support price (MSP) by a committee headed by Sanjay Agrawal. The committee has held over two dozen meetings and workshops. Additionally, Chouhan introduced ‘Adhunik Krishi Choupal’, featuring agricultural innovations to be aired from October.
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In Agra, an 18-year-old student named Mohini Goswami rescued four youths from drowning in the Yamuna river during Ganesh visarjan. The boys were pulled into deep waters by strong currents when Mohini, a proficient swimmer, jumped in to save them. Her courageous act was widely praised by locals and officials.
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The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority has hiked fees for beach weddings and private events to Rs 1 lakh per day, replacing the previous five-day coverage. The new rates extend to construction permissions and hoardings as well. A 75% fee concession is available for government corporations, autonomous bodies, charitable trusts, schools, and sports events.
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