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India's Largest Wild Bovine Is the Gaur, and Almost Nobody Knows This Massive Forest Giant Exists

The size nobody talks aboutA fully grown male gaur can stand 220 centimetres at the shoulder and weigh up to 1,500 kilograms. That is not a misprint. The gaur, classified as Bos gaurus, is the largest wild bovine on earth, heavier than the American bison, taller than the African buffalo,…

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Weather tomorrow July 15: IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya; Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab to get showers, Tamil Nadu, Telangana face heat

Weather tomorrow July 15: Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal will receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana expect rain and thunderstorms. Southern states like Tamil Nadu will experience hot and humid conditions. The monsoon remains vigorous over eastern and northeastern regions this week. Residents…

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Six Remote Festivals Across India Where the Ritual Feels Like It Was Never Meant to Be Witnessed

Torgya Festival, Tawang, Arunachal PradeshThree days before Losar, the Tibetan New Year, the monks of Tawang Monastery perform Torgya in near-total isolation at 10,000 feet. The monastery, the largest in India and one of the largest in the world, sits above a town that most domestic tourists have still never…

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China's plan to build world's biggest dam on Brahmaputra near Arunachal Pradesh hits an 'Ice Age fault': Report

Chinese scientists have identified an active fault line beneath the Yarlung Tsangpo dam construction zone. This geological finding raises significant concerns for India regarding water security and ecological damage. The dam, intended as the world's largest hydropower project, faces potential structural instability issues. India has long sought greater transparency and…

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Inter-Ministerial Central Team surveys flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh; satellite images to aid assessment of inaccessible areas

A central team is assessing flood and landslide damage in Arunachal Pradesh. The team assured the state of full assistance from the Centre. Several areas remain inaccessible due to continuing heavy rainfall and blocked roads. Satellite imagery is being used to assess losses in remote locations. The assessment tour is…

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The Great Hornbill's Nesting Ritual Is Unlike Anything Else in India's Bird World

A Bird That Walls Itself InThe female great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) does something no other bird in India does during breeding season: she enters a hollow tree, and the pair plasters the entrance shut with mud, droppings, and fruit pulp until only a narrow vertical slit remains. She stays inside…

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5 Lesser-Known Wildlife Sanctuaries in India Where Real Solitude and Wilderness Still Exist

Dampa Tiger Reserve, MizoramDampa sits in the far west of Mizoram, sharing a border with Bangladesh, and receives a fraction of the footfall that Kaziranga or Corbett pulls in any given weekend. The reserve covers roughly 500 square kilometres of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forest, and tigers are present, though…

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Nearly 83,000 hectares of Assam land encroached by four states

During a recent assembly meeting, concerns were raised regarding land occupation by neighboring states in Assam. Nagaland currently occupies the majority of land, with Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram taking significant shares as well. Interestingly, Meghalaya has claimed the least land from Assam. The state government is committed to resolving these…

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Arunachal Pradesh govt deploys helicopter to airlift essential supplies to areas cut off by flood

Heavy rains have caused devastating floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, isolating several villages in Lower Siang. A commercial helicopter is now crucial for delivering emergency food and medical supplies to the cut-off communities. The administration is working to clear debris on vital roads, implementing traffic restrictions to ensure restoration…

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Jairam Ramesh accuses centre of "calibrated capitulation" to China over power project decision

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has slammed the Centre's "calibrated capitulation" to China, citing reports of Chinese-linked firms bidding for government power projects amidst ongoing border tensions and trade imbalances. Ramesh highlighted China's actions in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra, and Eastern Ladakh, and criticized PM Modi's past statements. He pointed to…

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Four rescued from overflowing Arunachal river after raft capsizing; Assam grapples with floods

A dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted from the overflowing Sisiri River after their rescue raft capsized. Meanwhile, Assam grapples with its first wave of floods, inundating six districts and disrupting connectivity. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured full support to the state's Chief…

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Media reports alleging encroachment by Chinese PLA in Arunachal Pradesh incorrect, without basis: Indian Army

The Indian Army has firmly denied media reports alleging Chinese PLA encroachment and camp establishment in Arunachal Pradesh, calling them baseless. Recent high-level talks with China focused on border stability, with both sides expressing satisfaction with progress, it said.

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Arunachal floods: Four stranded people rescued, airlifted to safety

A dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted after their raft capsized in the overflowing Sisiri River. Meanwhile, Assam grapples with its first wave of floods, inundating six districts and disrupting connectivity.

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School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Prime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcomes. Closer to home, heavy rains caused disruptions in North Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. Internationally, a civilian aircraft crash in France claimed 11 lives, and a Saudi Aramco helicopter incident resulted in…

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Flood toll rises to three as another body found in Arunachal Pradesh, IMD warns of heavy rain

Arunachal Pradesh grapples with escalating flood crisis as Keyi Panyor toll reaches three with a body found in Papum Pare. Incessant rains triggered devastating flash floods, claiming lives and leaving two missing. Search and rescue operations are intensified with NDRF deployment, while relief materials are en route. Nine districts are…

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5 Beautiful Indian Place Still Unknown to Most Travelers?

We've all done it searched for the "best places to visit in India" and ended up seeing the same destinations again and again. While those places are popular for a reason, they often come with packed streets, long queues and endless crowds. But what if your most memorable trip isn't…

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Vice President Radhakrishnan administers oath to 10 newly elected Rajya Sabha members

Ten new members took their oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, administered by Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. The newly inducted lawmakers represent states including Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. The ceremony saw oaths taken in Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu, marking a…

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In 1979, 'Uncle Moosa' quit his govt job, took a suitcase full of books to remote Arunachal & led a revolution that changed children’s lives forever

Sathyanarayan Mundayoor, a former Revenue Officer from Kerala, left his secure government job to bring books and learning opportunities to remote communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Affectionately known as 'Uncle Moosa', he went on to establish numerous libraries and launch the Home Library Movement, helping foster a lasting culture of reading…

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Tribal girl watched her father heal the sick; that inherited wisdom made her the ‘Queen of Herbs’, helping over 300,000 patients battle deadly diseases

Yanung Jamoh Lego, popularly known as the 'Adi Queen of Herbs', is a traditional healer from Arunachal Pradesh who has spent more than three decades using medicinal plants to help patients. Through her initiative, Indigenous Herbal Heritage, she has worked to preserve ancestral healing knowledge, train thousands of people and…

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TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

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Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India

When it comes to romance, few places can match the charm of the mountains. Crisp air, stunning views, cozy accommodations, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect and create lasting memories. India is blessed with beautiful mountain destinations spread across the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern…

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BJP's Tai Tagak elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Arunachal Pradesh

Returning officer-cum-secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Tadar Meena, formally declared Tagak elected following the close of the candidature withdrawal period at 3 pm.

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Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

Concerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness measures. Recent inspections show glacier melt and a glacial lake's water level below the dam. While immediate risk appears low, officials urge vigilance. Meanwhile, heavy rains caused waterlogging near Lekhi's ISBT…

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Arunachal govt sets up 4 panels on infiltration, indigenous rights issues

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced four high-powered committees. These panels will examine infiltration issues and strengthen the Inner Line Permit system. They will also re-verify ST certificates and protect indigenous people's rights. The committees include representatives from various organizations and government officials. Their recommendations are expected within six…

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'Insult to SC': Congress on Arunachal CM having 'control' over files amid CBI probe

The Congress party has accused the BJP of defying the Supreme Court in Arunachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Pema Khandu reportedly still controls files crucial for a CBI investigation into contract allegations. The Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated this is an insult to the judiciary and the constitution.

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