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Vantara Case Sparks Debate: Should Government Lead Wildlife Welfare Projects Across India?

Supreme Court Verdict Brings Spotlight on Vantara and Vantara Government Project The Supreme Court of India recently gave a clean chit to Vantara, the ambitious wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre set up by Reliance in Jamnagar, Gujarat. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former Justice Jasti Chelameswar investigated charges of illegal animal imports, smuggling,
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Genetic Engineering for Wildlife: Reviving Extinct Species in India

Introduction: The Promise of De-Extinction Imagine hearing a wolf’s howl never heard for 12,000 years. In 2024, biotech firm Colossal Biosciences announced that three dire wolf pups—namesake of Game of Thrones lore—had been brought back via CRISPR-based gene editing(sify.com). This “de-extinction level event”(sify.com) shows the astonishing potential of genetic engineering. By reconstructing a dire wolf
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Punjab Floods 2025: Latest Impact, Causes & Urgent Lessons

Introduction In August 2025, Punjab faced its most devastating floods in nearly four decades, as overflowing rivers, record rainfall, and mismanaged dam releases submerged more than 1,000 villages and displaced close to 1.5 million people. Vast tracts of farmland—Punjab’s lifeline—were washed away, threatening food security and livelihoods across India. On the other side of the
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Wealthy Americans Pump Record Sums Into Private Credit Funds – A New Era of Alternative Investing

Introduction: The Silent Shift in American Wealth For decades, wealthy Americans poured money into stocks, bonds, and real estate. But now, there’s a powerful new trend reshaping U.S. finance: Rich investors are pumping record sums into private credit funds—a sector once seen as niche, now emerging as a mainstream alternative. Private credit, once a corner
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India Blocks Azerbaijan’s Bid for Full Membership in the SCO: What It Means for Regional Politics

Introduction: A Diplomatic Roadblock The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)—a powerful Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance—has become a key stage for global power struggles. Recently, Azerbaijan’s bid for full membership was blocked by India, a move that surprised many observers and sparked discussions about regional security, alliances, and strategic interests. Why did India block Azerbaijan’s
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Hundreds Feared Dead After Powerful Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

Introduction: A Nation Shaken to Its Core Afghanistan, a country already struggling with decades of conflict and economic hardship, has been struck by yet another tragedy. A powerful earthquake has devastated entire communities, leaving hundreds feared dead and thousands injured. For many Afghans, the ground beneath them—already unstable from years of turmoil—has now literally collapsed,
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President Trump Declares: “Prices Are Way Down in the USA With Virtually No Inflation” – Fact or Fiction?

Introduction: Trump’s Bold Claim Inflation has been the hottest economic topic in America for the last three years. From grocery aisles to gas stations, Americans have felt the pinch. But former President Donald Trump recently made a striking statement: “Prices are way down in the USA with virtually no inflation.” This claim has caught headlines,
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