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National
Tourism Thrives as Millions Visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
Recent statistics from the Union Territory reveal a significant influx of pilgrims and tourists to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, with 9,455,605 visitors in 2024 and 6,932,922 in 2025.…
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National Biodiversity Authority Disburses Rs 45 Lakh for Ecological Conservation
In a significant step towards promoting biodiversity conservation, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has allocated Rs 45.05 lakh to support local communities through State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity…
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Big bills, ‘fur babies’ and administering a good death: reflecting on ethics in veterinary medicine
Vets are regularly accused of various failures: overcharging clients, neglecting patient care, and rushing pets and owners through appointments. Criticism can also come from vets themselves. Contributors to a new…
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Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI “tsunami” wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years. Tasks…
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Landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard. Why does it still tolerate the risk?
The recent deaths of eight people in two New Zealand landslides has left the public searching for answers. Some questions will be technical, about what failed and why. But one…
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Australia can’t reach its ambitious climate targets with current policies. Here are 6 things we can try
In less than ten years, Australia has to cut its emissions 62–75% below 2005 levels. Given reductions in emissions over the past 20 years, that translates to cutting emissions 47–65%…
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Union Budget 2026–27: A Bold Step Towards India’s Economic Growth
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed the press in Dehradun, elaborating on the Union Budget 2026–27. He emphasized how the Budget embodies the confidence…
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Enforcement Task Force Reviews Air Quality Violations in NCR
The 125th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) convened by the Commission for Air Quality Management focused on air quality enforcement in the National Capital Region (NCR). Held on…
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Andhra Pradesh to Lead India’s Blue Economy Transformation
In a significant announcement, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has declared that Andhra Pradesh, alongside other coastal states, will play a crucial role in India’s evolving Blue Economy. This vision…
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India and US Forge Textile Trade Agreement, Promising Economic Boost
The Ministry of Textiles has applauded a significant new agreement between India and the United States, which is poised to strengthen trade relations in the textile sector. Industry leaders believe…
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Indian Coast Guard Uncovers Major Oil Smuggling Operation
In a remarkable display of vigilance, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully dismantled an international oil smuggling operation during a coordinated sea-air mission conducted on February 5-6, 2026. This…
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New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking
In late 2025, Interpol coordinated a global operation across 134 nations, seizing roughly 30,000 live animals, confiscating illegal plant and timber products, and identifying about 1,100 suspected wildlife traffickers for…
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US experiencing largest measles outbreak since 2000 – 5 essential reads on the risks, what to do and what’s coming next
The measles outbreak in South Carolina reached 876 cases on Feb. 3, 2026. That number surpasses the 2025 outbreak in Texas and hits the unfortunate milestone of being the largest…
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From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy in February 2026 for the 25th Winter Olympics. While sports fans are focused on the…
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Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm
The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are upon us once again. This year the games come to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, where weather forecasts are predicting temperatures in the upper…
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