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India Emerges as Global Leader in Big Cat Conservation; Russia Joins 7-Species Protection Initiative

10Dec

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India Emerges as Global Leader in Big Cat Conservation; Russia Joins 7-Species Protection Initiative

New Delhi: India has taken a historic lead in wildlife conservation by spearheading the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative dedicated to protecting seven big cat species. Russia recently agreed to join this coalition, marking a significant milestone in global wildlife collaboration. The development came during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India (December 4–5, 2025). Prime Minister Narendra Modi first announced the alliance in April 2023, and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, formally established the IBCA in March 2024. With Russia joining, the alliance now boasts 19 member countries. What is the International Big Cat Alliance? The IBCA is an intergovern...

10Dec

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India Emerges as Global Leader in Big Cat Conservation; Russia Joins 7-Species Protection Initiative

New Delhi: India has taken a historic lead in wildlife conservation by spearheading the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a global initiative dedicated to protecting seven big cat species. Russia recently agreed to join this coalition, marking a significant milestone in global wildlife collaboration. The development came during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India (December 4–5, 2025). Prime Minister Narendra Modi first announced the alliance in April 2023, and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, formally established the IBCA in March 2024. With Russia joining, the alliance now boasts 19 member countries. What is the International Big Cat Alliance? The IBCA is an intergovern...

Fake Statement Circulating in Name of NBT Attributed to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

9Dec

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Fake Statement Circulating in Name of NBT Attributed to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi: A fake statement attributed to BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is rapidly circulating on social media, falsely claiming that he made remarks on the rupee versus dollar issue. The misleading post even carries the Navbharat Times (NBT) logo to give it an appearance of authenticity. Navbharat Times has confirmed that the post is 100% fake and an attempt to tarnish the credibility of a reputed media organization. The Fake vs Real StatementsIn the falsified post, Tiwari is quoted as saying:"Our citizens carry rupees in their pockets for shopping. We have nothing to do with the dollar. Whether the dollar is expensive or cheap has no impact on our people." However, the authentic NBT post shows that Manoj Tiwari had actually commented on voter-related issues, stating:"Illegal immigrants ha...

Court Issues Notice to Sonia Gandhi Over Voter List Controversy: Alleged Enrollment Before Citizenship

9Dec

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Court Issues Notice to Sonia Gandhi Over Voter List Controversy: Alleged Enrollment Before Citizenship

New Delhi: A Delhi court has issued a notice to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in a voter list controversy, amid allegations that she enrolled as a voter before acquiring Indian citizenship. The matter came up at the Rouse Avenue Sessions Court, where a petition challenged a magistrate court order that had earlier dismissed the demand for registering an FIR against the senior Congress leader. The petition alleges that Sonia Gandhi’s name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, prior to officially obtaining Indian citizenship. The petition was filed by Advocate Vikas Tripathi, who also serves as the Vice President of the Rouse Avenue Court Bar Association. Court Seeks Response from Police and Sonia GandhiThe Rouse Avenue Sessions Court has now sought responses from Sonia Gandhi a...

Rationale Behind Rahul Gandhi’s Absence During Vande Mataram Debate: Three Key Reasons

9Dec

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Rationale Behind Rahul Gandhi’s Absence During Vande Mataram Debate: Three Key Reasons

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remained absent during the Lok Sabha’s marathon debate on Vande Mataram, sparking a major political stir. The BJP accused him of disrespecting India’s national heritage and constitutional traditions. Rahul Gandhi’s Minimal Presence Rahul Gandhi briefly appeared in the Parliament during the day but avoided participating in the debate. When questioned about his absence, he simply remarked:"Just listen to my sister." Initially, the Congress party’s stance on this discussion was unclear. Senior leaders hinted that the party might completely stay away from the debate. Later, fearing political backlash, the party reconsidered its approach. Three Main Reasons for Rahul Gandhi’s Absence According to insiders cited by News18, Rahul Gandhi’s dec...

Pakistan Humiliated as Turkish Drones Fail Against India; Muslim Ally Shows Its Might

9Dec

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Pakistan Humiliated as Turkish Drones Fail Against India; Muslim Ally Shows Its Might

New Delhi: Following significant setbacks during Operation Sindoor, Turkey has broken its silence on the failure of its drones supplied to Pakistan. The Turkish drone manufacturer stated that Pakistan misused its Songar drones, expecting them to perform against India—an assumption that proved disastrously wrong. Turkish Drones Exposed During Operation Sindoor, India successfully targeted terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In retaliation, the Pakistani military deployed swarms of drones, hoping to harass Indian forces. However, India’s advanced air defense systems neutralized the Turkish-made drones with ease, leaving Turkey embarrassed on the international stage. A Turkish defense company source revealed:"We provided drones to Pakistan for light op...

PM Modi Wishes Sonia Gandhi on 79th Birthday, Hopes for Her Long Life and Good Health

9Dec

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PM Modi Wishes Sonia Gandhi on 79th Birthday, Hopes for Her Long Life and Good Health

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his birthday greetings to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday, wishing her long life and good health. Posting on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote:"Happy birthday to Sonia Gandhi. May God bless her with longevity and excellent health." Born on 9 December 1946, Sonia Gandhi served as Congress president for nearly two decades, making her the longest-serving leader in the party’s history. In 2017, she handed over the reins of the 139-year-old political party to her son Rahul Gandhi. Earlier Criticism of Congress Just a day before sending birthday wishes, PM Modi had targeted Congress and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during a Lok Sabha debate marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. Modi alleged that under Nehru’...

Mangalyaan, Tejas, IITs, AIIMS… Priyanka Gandhi Hits Back at PM Modi’s Nehru, Jinnah, Muslim League Allegations

9Dec

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Mangalyaan, Tejas, IITs, AIIMS… Priyanka Gandhi Hits Back at PM Modi’s Nehru, Jinnah, Muslim League Allegations

New Delhi: During a special Lok Sabha discussion marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra delivered a sharp rebuttal to PM Modi’s allegations against Jawaharlal Nehru, the Muslim League, and Jinnah. She accused the government of having electoral motives, aiming to divert public attention by levying new accusations against freedom fighters. Highlighting Nehru’s Visionary Contributions Priyanka Gandhi emphasized Nehru’s pivotal role in shaping modern India: “If Pandit Nehru had not initiated ISRO, Mangalyaan would not have been possible. If DRDO had not been established, the Tejas fighter jet would not exist. Without IITs and IIMs, India would not have become a global leader in IT. If AIIMS had not been founded, how would we have co...

“Jinnah’s Legacy and Vande Mataram…” Anurag Thakur Launches Sharp Attack on Congress, Targets Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi

9Dec

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“Jinnah’s Legacy and Vande Mataram…” Anurag Thakur Launches Sharp Attack on Congress, Targets Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi: During the historic Lok Sabha debate marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, BJP MP Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, targeting its leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Why Were Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi Absent? Thakur questioned why the Gandhi siblings were absent from the House on such a significant occasion for the nation. He accused the Congress of repeatedly distancing itself from symbols that foster national unity. Vande Mataram “Allergy” for Some Revisiting historical controversies, Thakur referred to Jawaharlal Nehru’s selective acceptance of only two stanzas of Vande Mataram and Jinnah’s opposition to it. He argued that contemporary Congress has not moved beyond that mindset. “For patriots, Vande ...

PM Modi to Visit Oman: India’s Loyal Ally in West Asia Opens Strategic Doors

9Dec

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PM Modi to Visit Oman: India’s Loyal Ally in West Asia Opens Strategic Doors

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to Oman next week, a trip that underscores the deep and longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations. Oman, one of India’s oldest and most reliable allies in West Asia, has consistently supported India politically, economically, and militarily for over seven decades. A Strategic and Economic Ally Officials familiar with India-Oman relations highlight that Oman is not only a key economic partner in the oil-rich Gulf region but also a critical defense collaborator. The recent strengthening of defense cooperation and expansion of bilateral trade has added heightened importance to Modi’s visit. This trip coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Oman. Just under...