Tiger population is on rise in North East
Tiger population in North Eastern hills and Brahmaputra flood plains has increased to 201 in 2014 from 148 in 2010, according to the latest status report on tigers. Assam registered the highest number of 167 tigers, an increase from 143 in 2010, while 28 tigers were estimated in Arunachal Pradesh,... read more »
Obama wants to clinch climate change deal with India during his visit
WASHINGTON: Beyond all the optics and symbolism of the US president being chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, President Obama is arriving in New Delhi with his eye on at least one big prize: A climate change deal, at least of the kind he has clinched with China. US officials who... read more »
2 Killed, 14 Injured in Bomb Explosion at Bihar Court
Two persons, including a woman, have been killed in a bomb explosion in a court in Arrah in western Bihar this morning. The police said a woman was carrying the bomb and was killed when it exploded. A policeman also died. 14 people have been injured. There is a nationwide security alert ahead of US... read more »
Barack Obama’s India trip: US analysts cautiously optimistic
Washington: President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to India could well lead to deeper cooperation between the two countries as it was in their mutual interest, analysts suggested though some cautioned against high expectations.Obama and Modi See Mutual Benefit in Breaking More Ice,”... read more »
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