Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park, presenting significant conservation initiatives. Key announcements included the first riverine dolphin estimation report, new projects for Gharials and Great Indian Bustard, and expanding the Asiatic Lion and Cheetah conservation efforts.
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The Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute in Munsyari will hold a Basic Ski Course from February 14-27, 2025. Led by Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the course costs Rs 12,000 and is open to beginners and those looking to enhance skiing skills in the Himalayas.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked bus at Pune’s Swargate bus depot in the early hours of February 25. Maharashtra's transport minister has ordered a departmental inquiry and multiple law enforcement teams are actively searching for the accused, with a Rs 1 lakh reward announced.
The Supreme Court upheld the Madras high court's decision to quash notices against Isha Foundation regarding building construction without prior environmental clearance. The court instructed the foundation to comply with environmental norms and obtain approval for future expansions, stating that the order does not set a precedent for regularizing illegal constructions.
A parliamentary panel advised expanding PM-Kisan benefits to farm labourers, acknowledging their crucial role. The panel also recommended renaming the agriculture ministry to include farm labourers and addressing issues like stubble burning through financial assistance and developing markets for crop residue to ensure equitable development and sustainability in agriculture.
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has approved a $397 million package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet fleet, while offering India the advanced F-35 Lightning II jet. This dual approach aims to recalibrate South Asia's power dynamics, but raises concerns about Pakistan's potential misuse of the F-16s.
Madhubala, a 29-year-old third gender, cast her vote for the first time in Delhi’s assembly elections, expressing hope for policies that empower and ensure safety for the community. With 1,261 third-gender voters in the capital, Madhubala, along with others like Tina Kinnar, emphasized the importance of voting as a democratic right. However, some voiced frustration over political parties’ failure to address the community’s needs, urging greater inclusion and support. Results will be... Expand
Maharashtra CID applies MCOCA charges mandating death penalty against eight accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's abduction-murder case linked to a Rs 2 crore extortion attempt and assault in Massajog. Among the accused are Valmik Karad and Vishnu Chate, with Sudarshan Ghule as the prime accused.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the first of 99 engines from General Electric for Tejas Mark-1A fighters after a two-year delay. This delivery is expected to boost the production of the indigenous jet, with HAL planning to increase its output significantly in the coming years.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presented his 16th budget, with a significant increase in minority welfare allocations and an emphasis on capital expenditure, especially in public works and urban development. However, BJP criticized the budget as 'halal' and accused Congress of appeasement politics.