Kuno National Park Celebrates Five New Arrivals as India’s Cheetah Count Reaches 60

There is fresh life in the grasslands of Madhya Pradesh At Kuno National Park an Indian-born female cheetah has given birth to five healthy cubs marking another encouraging moment for India s ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme The mother KJP is just months old and was herself born in India Her latest litter has taken the country s total cheetah population to including cheetahs born on Indian soil according to the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change The arrival of the cubs adds another generation to a population that is gradually growing inside India s wildlife landscape India-Born Mother Botswana FatherThe new arrivals are significant for another reason KJP mated with a male cheetah brought from Botswana making the five cubs the first representatives of the Botswana lineage to be born in India Union Environment Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav described the development as an important milestone for

5 Oct 2026

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Thousands of Dhols Roar in Record Breaking Tribute to Sambhaji Maharaj in Pune

Pune witnessed a spectacular celebration of Maharashtra s cultural heritage on October as more than dhol-tasha players came together for one extraordinary performance Held at Borhadewadi in Moshi Pimpri-Chinchwad the massive gathering brought together performers from dhol-tasha pathaks As thousands of drums sounded in unison the venue transformed into a sea of rhythm energy and tradition The performance dedicated to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has entered the record books as the largest collective dhol-tasha performance turning a cultural tribute into a historic spectacle Pathaks One Powerful RhythmThe scale of the gathering was extraordinary Performers from across the region came together to create one coordinated performance showcasing the discipline and collective spirit behind Maharashtra s celebrated dhol-tasha tradition For generations dhol-tasha has been an integral part of Maharashtra s public celebrations and cultural events But bringing together pathaks and thousands of musicians created a spectacle on an entirely different scale Every beat

5 Oct 2026

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A Greener Ride Takes Shape as Assam Turns Local Bamboo Into Bicycles

On Gandhi Jayanti Assam gave sustainable mobility a local twist At an event in Guwahati a bicycle with a frame made from locally sourced bamboo was formally launched bringing together traditional natural resources and modern transportation The initiative undertaken by Pune-based Bamboo India Private Limited with support from the Assam government aims to make bamboo bicycles a mainstream product rather than a niche or decorative item The project involves an investment of around crore and is planned at the Bamboo Park in Chhaygaon The initial target is ambitious bicycles every month with production potentially rising to units a month in the future More Than Just a BicycleThe project could also create opportunities beyond sustainable transportation According to the plans the initiative is expected to generate to direct employment opportunities in its first year By developing manufacturing capacity within Assam the project could also strengthen the use of locally sourced bamboo

5 Oct 2026

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Running for a Hero: Sekhon IAF Marathon Brings India Together Across Seven Cities

The streets across seven Indian cities turned into a sea of runners as the Indian Air Force hosted the second edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon Held in Delhi Mumbai Chandigarh Gwalior Bengaluru Guwahati and Jodhpur the event brought together running enthusiasts families fitness lovers and citizens wanting to celebrate the legacy of an Indian Air Force hero In New Delhi Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Chief of the Indian Air Force flagged off the run at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium The event was also held ahead of Air Force Day on October adding to its significance Running in Memory of a Param VirAt the heart of the marathon was the story of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon the only Indian Air Force personnel to have received the Param Vir Chakra Sekhon displayed extraordinary courage during the India-Pakistan War while defending the Srinagar airfield Flying his Folland

4 Oct 2026

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Dhamra Port Goes Green: Odisha Facility Runs Entirely on Renewable Electricity

India s busy ports are getting a greener makeover and Dhamra Port in Odisha has just achieved a significant milestone Operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone APSEZ Dhamra Port has shifted its entire electricity consumption to renewable power becoming India s first large-scale private multi-cargo port to operate fully on renewable electricity The transition took effect in August as part of APSEZ s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited long-term net-zero strategy The port now meets a monthly electricity requirement of more than lakh units through renewable sources Its annualised renewable electricity consumption is estimated at more than GWh Where Does the Green Power Come From Keeping a large port running around the clock requires a huge and reliable supply of electricity According to The Economic Times Dhamra s renewable power comes through a combination of sources Around of its renewable electricity is supplied by APSEZ s

4 Oct 2026

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Varanasi’s Sky Ride Is Almost Ready: India’s First Public Transport Ropeway Nears Launch

Imagine arriving in Varanasi boarding a gondola and gliding above the city instead of navigating its crowded roads That experience could soon become a reality The city s ambitious -crore urban ropeway project has crossed completion with authorities targeting the start of operations in November subject to final completion and operational readiness The progress was reviewed on September when Uttar Pradesh Secretary Planning and Director General Economics and Statistics Raj Shekhar inspected the project along with Varanasi District Magistrate Satyendra Kumar According to a report in Swarajya Shekhar also travelled in a gondola from Cantt station towards Godowlia to assess the construction progress passenger facilities and preparations for the launch Kilometres Above the CityThe ropeway will stretch for kilometres connecting key locations including Varanasi Junction Kashi Vidyapeeth Rathyatra and Godowlia For visitors heading towards the spiritual heart of the city the final station will provide access to the Kashi Vishwanath

1 Oct 2026

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Is It Really Paneer? FSSAI Moves to Crack Down on Dairy Look-Alikes

For many Indian households paneer is a familiar source of protein and a favourite ingredient in everything from curries to snacks But not every product that looks like paneer is necessarily made from milk The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI has now proposed a change that could make that distinction much clearer In a draft notification issued on September the food safety regulator proposed restricting manufacturers from using the word paneer on the labels names or advertisements of products made without milk The proposal covers products currently licensed or registered under the analogue paneer category in the dairy context The Cheaper Look-AlikePaneer analogues are designed to resemble traditional dairy-based paneer in appearance and texture However instead of being made primarily from milk they may contain ingredients such as palm oil milk powder starch and emulsifiers Their lower production cost has made them attractive to some businesses particularly

1 Oct 2026

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Ladakh’s First Commercial Lilium Shipment Opens a New Chapter for Floriculture

Ladakh s rugged landscape has burst into color and its flowers are now travelling far beyond the mountains Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena flagged off the Union Territory s first commercial air cargo consignment of locally grown Lilium flowers from Leh s Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport on September The shipment carried A-grade Lilium stems to flower markets in Delhi Mumbai and Chandigarh The initiative marks a new step for Ladakh s agriculture showing how the region s unique climate can potentially support high-value crops beyond conventional farming Flowers Blooming at FeetThe Liliums have been cultivated at an altitude of around feet in a flower field described by the regional administration as the world s highest-altitude commercial flower field The blooms come in striking shades of red pink white yellow and orange Each stem carries around four to five buds and has a shelf life of approximately five to seven days

30 Sep 2026

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18 Warships in 2026: India’s Navy Enters a New Era of Expansion

India s naval fleet is set for a major expansion in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy will induct or commission warships this year calling it the largest single-year addition in the history of the service Speaking at the second Indian Navy Commanders Conference of in New Delhi Singh described the year as a historic one for the Navy He linked the expansion to the growing capabilities of India s domestic shipbuilding industry There is another significant shift Recently commissioned warships contain more than Indian-made content according to the minister From Building for India to Building for the WorldThe growing share of indigenous content reflects the increasing role of Indian shipyards in meeting the Navy s requirements Singh said India should now look beyond building warships for its own fleet and work towards exporting warships to friendly countries The focus on domestic manufacturing comes as India seeks to

30 Sep 2026

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