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Sundarbans erosion: NGT seeks long-term protection strategy
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised serious concern over the rapid erosion of land in the Sundarbans, especially the shrinking of Ghoramara Island in West Bengal, and has directed authorities to prepare a detailed and long-term protection plan.
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Trump asks UK PM Starmer not to "give away Diego Garcia" as US to use mili
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
United States President Donald Trump asked the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius amid a possibility of military confrontation between Washington and Tehran over a nuclear deal.
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US: Two persons killed, three injured in shooting at hockey arena in Rhode
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Two persons were killed, and three others were injured in a shooting at a hockey arena in Rhode Island, United States, according to CNN.
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NGT upholds environmental clearance for Great Nicobar project, directs str
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
The Tribunal concluded that concerns raised in the second round of litigation had already been addressed through safeguards and review by a High-Powered Committee (HPC), and therefore the project could proceed subject to strict adherence to EC conditions.
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Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique
Updated : 3 weeks, 6 days ago IST
The fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where at least 41 people were killed and widespread destruction was recorded across the island.
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Tourism Malaysia holds Sales Mission 2026 in Coimbatore
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The programme brought together 49 sellers from Malaysia and key travel trade partners from Coimbatore and the wider Kongu region, strengthening Malaysia's engagement with one of South India's strongest outbound leisure and business travel markets.
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US designates Palau Senate president, Marshall Islands ex-mayor for "signi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
US designates Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and Marshall Islands ex-mayor Anderson Jibas for "significant corruption". They and families face US entry ban over bribery from China-linked actors and misuse of US aid funds. Move aims to curb corruption and counter China's Pacific inf
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"What does this thinking reflect?": Congress' Bhai Jagtap questions RSS ch
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday addressed questions over the delay in conferring the Bharat Ratna on Veer Savarkar, saying if Savarkar is given Bharat Ratna, then the prestige of the honour will increase.
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Air Canada suspends services to Cuba citing fuel shortage
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Air Canada said that it is suspending its service to Cuba due to an ongoing shortage of aviation fuel on the island. Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home.
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From Joint Vision to economic package, India reinforces Seychelles as a ke
Updated : 1 month ago IST
India and Seychelles on Monday adopted a comprehensive Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), underscoring the Indian Ocean island nation's role as a key pillar in India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and G
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Adventure Andaman Strengthens Personalized Andaman Tour Services, Offers M
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) [India], February 7: Adventure Andaman, a locally operated travel agency based in the Andaman Islands, has reinforced its commitment to personalized, fully managed tour experiences by introducing exclusive savings on ferry ticket bookings and expanding
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US retains right to military secure, reinforce American presence in Diego
Updated : 1 month ago IST
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Diego Garcia as being of "great importance" to US national security due to its central location in the Indian Ocean and its role in supporting American military operations.
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