Key highlights: India has doubled its tiger population in a decade, says a study published in the Journal Science Today, India is home to 75% of the remaining 5,574 tiger population of the world (estimated). Steps taken by India for tiger conservation, know the reasons behind its roaring success Tiger conservation would have never been possible without community support; locals are the new tiger friends Wildlife protection legislation in India It is time to adopt a similar approach for the conse

New Delhi: India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan is set to visit Australia from March 4 to March 7, 2025. This visit paves way for the growing defence partnership between India and Australia, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. During his visit, General Chauhan will meet top officials from the Australian Department of Defence and military leaders, including Australia's Chief of Defence Force, General Admiral David Johnston, Secretary of Defence Greg

Congress leader and spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sparked controversy, and is being widely criticized after her remarks on Indian Cricket teams captain Rohit Sharma. She has called the skipper fat for a sportsperson, further labelling him as the most unimpressive captain India has ever had. Taking to her social media handle later on Sunday, Shama Mohamed took on criticizing Rohit Sharma on his fitness and pointing out on his captaincy. She wrote, @ImRo45 is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose wei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three- day visit to Gujarat that concludes today. He had reached Jamnagar on March 1. On Sunday, he had offered prayers at the Somnath Temple in Veraval. Today, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day Modi enjoyed the jungle safari in Gir National Park located in Junagarh district of the state. The stills of which have surfaced on social media. He had reached the Singh Sadan, the State Forest Departments guest house on Sunday night, and left for the Safari earl

Passport Rules 2025 : A passport is an official document that proves a person's identity and nationality. It is essential for traveling abroad, whether for tourism, study, business, or other reasons. The Government of India has now made some changes to the passport rules.A new notification from the Ministry of External Affairs, issued on February 24, explains these updates, especially regarding proof of date of birth. 1. Birth Certificate Now Compulsory for Those Born After October 1, 2023 I

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain and snowfall in some parts of Himachal Pradesh on March 3. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in certain areas. Even though the weather was dry on Sunday and temperatures increased, the alert has been issued due to the effects of recent heavy snowfall and rain on February 26, 27, and 28. The warning is mainly for Chamba, Kangra, and Lahaul-Spiti districts. Road Closures and Disruptions Reven

NEW DELHI: The newly elected BJP government in Delhi is moving forward with its promises, and one big plan is to make the Yamuna River a major tourist spot. The government is preparing to launch cruise rides on the river, aiming to turn the area near the Wazirabad barrage into a lively destination for visitors. As part of this plan, ferry and boat taxi services will also be introduced. The Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) has already invited private companies to operat

New Delhi: From April 1, petrol pumps in Delhi will stop giving fuel to vehicles older than 15 years. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced this decision on Saturday, March 1. He also said that the Delhi government will inform the Union Ministry of Petroleum about this decision. Apart from limiting fuel supply to older vehicles, Sirsa also announced that all tall buildings, hotels, and commercial complexes in the city must set up anti-smog guns to help reduce air pollution. A spec

AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected Ahmedabad Railway Station to check on the redevelopment project. During his visit, he shared that 360 km of the Bullet Train route has already been completed. He also mentioned that work in Maharashtra is now moving faster after earlier delays. The minister said that the project was held up for two and a half years due to permission issues under former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. We lost time, but we are worki

NAGARKURNOOL : The rescue mission to save eight workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district is in its final phase. It has been a week since the accident, and officials have denied reports claiming that any bodies have been found. Ambulances remain on standby near the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel, while rescue teams continue clearing debris using heavy machinery. Rescue Teams and Efforts Several agencies, including the Army, Navy, NDRF, SDRF, Sing

New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his Vocal for Local campaign is showing great results, as Indian products are now reaching global markets and gaining recognition worldwide. Speaking at the NXT Conclave 2025, where the NewsX World channel was launched, Modi said that for years, India was seen as the world's back office. But now, the country is becoming a global manufacturing hub. He said that India is no longer just a workforce, it is now a WORLD FORCE .

LPG Gas Price India March 2025: Starting today, Saturday, March 1, 2025, oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 6 across India. In Delhi, for example, the cost has gone up from Rs 1,797 to Rs 1,803. However, the prices for 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders have notchanged since August 2024. This Rs 6 hike is the smallest increase on March 1 in the past five years. For comparison, March 2023 saw a significant jump of Rs 352 per cylinder. Although the

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that most parts of India are going to experience above-normal temperatures and an increase in heatwave days between the months of March and May. According to IMD, both maximum as well as the minimum temperatures across the country will remain above normal, sparing only the extreme north, peninsular and northeast India. The regions likely to face scorching heat include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar

DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND : Heavy rainfall has triggered a landslide on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway near Karnaprayag, leaving the route blocked due to falling debris, officials confirmed on Saturday, March 1. Reports indicate that multiple sections of the highway, including Animath and Pagal Nala in the Jyotirmath Kotwali region, are covered in debris. Authorities are actively working to clear the road and restore traffic flow. The highway was first closed on Friday morning following a

India and the European Union (EU) are pushing to finish their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by the end of this year. This decision was made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the update on Friday. MEA Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal called the visit historic and very important. He explained that 20 Indian ministers held discussions with their EU counterparts on major topics like tr

It is not the lines on your palm that reveals your destiny, it is the hard work, perseverance and dedication all throughout that decides your fate in the end! And this is yet again proven by Ankita Topal, daughter of the mountains. The saying ultimately goes right, Do not trust the lines etched on your hands, for those who do not have hands, still have a fate. Ankita Topal of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand has emerged as an inspiration for all those who often curse their fate and the shortcoming

NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will restart tests for its SpaDeX mission in mid-March. The goal is to separate two satellites namely CHASER and TARGET, and then reconnect them in space. This will help ISRO develop key technologies for future space missions. The SpaDeX mission was first launched on December 30 last year, placing two satellites by names SDX01 and SDX02,into orbit to test space docking. After multiple tries, ISRO successfully docked the satellites on Janua

CHAMOLI-UTTARAKHAND : An avalanche hit Uttarakhands Chamoli district near Mana village on Friday, February 28, 2025, trapping 57 workers from the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). So far, 16 workers have been rescued, while 41 remain trapped under the snow. The BRO is responsible for building roads in remote areas and works closely with the Indian Armed Forces. The avalanche struck near Mana, which is about five kilometers from the famous Badrinath temple. The affected workers were engaged in roa

KULLU - HIMACHAL PRADESH: Heavy rains and snowfall have caused major problems in Himachal Pradesh, leading to landslides and road closures. Many highways and key roads were blocked on Friday, making it difficult for people to travel. For the third day in a row, the state has been experiencing heavy rain and snowfall, affecting normal life. Around 200 roads have been shut down, cutting off areas like Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, and Shimla from the rest of the state, officials said.

A day after the culmination of Mahakumbh 2025, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spearheaded a cleanliness drive at Arail Ghat in Prayagraj, along with his cabinet ministers. Followed by cleanliness drive, Yogi accompanied with Deputy Minister Brajesh Pathak, KP Maurya and others performed a Pooja, paying homage to the holy rivers, performing an Abhishek with vedic chants followed by an aarti on the Arail Ghat- Sangam. The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards everyone who ensured the succ

NEW DELHI: Europe and India are looking to build a stronger relationship in todays uncertain world. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Delhi on Friday, (February 28) urged the need for closer cooperation on security and defence. With multiple conflicts happening globally, she said that the European Union and India must work together to protect their shared interests. Stronger Security and Defence Ties Von der Leyen said the ongoing war in Ukraine as a major test for

New Delhi, February 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to use science and innovation to help build a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He shared this message on Friday as the country celebrated National Science Day. National Science Day is observed every year on February 28 to honor the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. He made this breakthrough while working at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in Kolkata. His work earned him the Nobel Prize in P

India has taken a big step toward high-speed travel with its first-ever hyperloop test track at IIT Madras. This special track, 422 meters long, is designed to test trains that move through a near-vacuum tube at speeds over 1,000 km/h. The project is supported by the Ministry of Railways. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the news on social media, highlighting how the partnership between the government and IIT Madras is pushing India forward in futuristic transportation. Delhi to Jaipur in

The worlds largest Urban cleanliness survey, Swachh Sarvekshan 2024-25 is the ninth edition where its revamped format has been launched by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. The list has been made more inclusive with a fair and comprehensive evaluation, as the Ministry introduces the Super Swachh league that will highlight upon the cities that excel in cleanliness. Under the Super Swachh league, the cities according to their population are divided into five ca

NEW DELHI: Delhi started the day with a mild temperature of 18.14C on February 28, 2025. The weather department predicts a high of 28.07C with some rain later in the day. The humidity is around 37%, and the wind is blowing at 37 km/h. The sun came up at 6:47 AM and will set at 6:20 PM. Air Quality in Delhi Today Delhi's air quality index (AQI) is at 87, which means the air is fine to breathe. However, people with breathing problems should still be careful, especially if they spend a lot of t

45 days, five snans, 66.30 crore pilgrimssomething unbelievable, unachievable, and now termed to be unassailable happened. The grand grand event of Mahakumbh suucessfully concluded yesterday after a span of 45 days, starting from 13 th January on Paush Purnimaending auspiciouly on Mahashivratri. Mahakumbh reflects upon the significance of Sanatan Dharma, human belief and devotionat the same time, an inspiration for the whole world. The Mahakumbhs arrangements and the construction behind is exemp

A reel of ex MP from Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Anju Bala is surfacing on social media where she can be seen dancing while riding a bulldozer on a film song. The video went viral and has been quite much the talk of the town creating a stir on social media. The video features Anju Bala on the bulldozer with a bollywood song played in the background with lyrics of Kar har maidan fateh. It was uploaded on Anjus Instagram account. People starting reacting to the dance of the former MP , stirring d

An incident has come to light from Agra, Uttar Pradesh where a tourist guide was beaten up and forced to rub off his nose after a fierce fight broke out between him and the tourists who visited the fort. The guide, named Sahir Baig had to apologize in front of Shivajis statue, after the fight escalated further. On February 20, some tourists from Maharashtra visited theAgra fort in Uttar Pradesh. They hired Sahir Beg as their toursit guide. It is been said that Sahir said some derogatory things a

The J&K and Ladakh High court has ordered the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to collect only 20% of toll on the Pathankot-Uddhampur stretch, saying that if the highway is in bad shape owing to different nature of construction activities, it cannot collect this much amount from the commuters, if the highway is not in good condition. The order comes to a PIL hearing on Tuesday regarding Pathankot-Uddhampur stretch of NH-44, by Justice Tashi Rabstan and Justice MA Chaudhary. It shall c

The grand festival of Mahakumbh culminated on Wednesday 26 February 2025 with the fifth and the final bathing on the ocassion of Mahashivratri. The registered footfall of devotees at the end of the event stood at 66.30 crore, i.e. 663 million. According to the official figures released by the government, as many as 1.53 crore people took the holy bath at Triveni Sangam on the last day (till 8 pm). Mahakumbh, the largest human gathering took off from January 13 on Paush Purnima and concluded yest

On Wednesday, the Center filed a counter-affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a plea that seeks a permanent ban on politicians from contesting in elections after being convicted in criminal cases. It said that a lifetime ban would be harsh, adding that the current period of disqualification of six years is enough to act as a deterrent. The government argued that the period of disqualification is solely a matter within the domain of legislative policy. The affidavit is in response to a petitio

A professor at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, named A Shaija will be the new dean of the institute. Her appointment is the talk of the town lately, rather sparking a row in the campus as the professor had praised Nathuram Godse on Mahatma Gandhis death anniversary in 2024. Congress has even declared that it would launch an agitation at the institute demanding for withdrawal of the appointment decision. Dr. A Shaija currently serves as the professor at the Department of Mechanica

An Army vehicle in Jammu & Kashmirs Sunderbani area of Rajouri district has been attacked by terrorists on Wednesday. The incident is said to have occurred at the aftermath of afternoon around 1 pm near Phall village located close to a water tank in the forested area along the Sunderbani Malla road. The initial reports say that there were several rounds of firing at 9 JAK vehicle when it was patrolling the region. It has been reported that the terrorists were hiding in ambush and attacked the ve

The final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahashivratri is underway on Wednesday. Starting from January 13, 2025 the event culminates today after 45 days. Since midnight, a large number of devotees are thronging towards the Sangam to take the holy dip of Mahashivratri. A significant number of people patiently took their bath at Brahma Muhurat. The Indian Air force (IAF) conducted an air show over the Mela premises on the last day of the Mahakumbh showcasing its stren

President of India Draupadi Murmu has reached the famous Bageshwar Dham Aashram of Pandit Dhirendra Shastri in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh to attend the mass marriage function of 251 couples on Wednesday. She was received by Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr. Mohan Yadav and the Governor of the State Mangubhai Patel at the Khajuraho Airport. From where all of them boarded a helicopter to reach Bageshwar Dham. The President is here to attend the mass marriage function, where she will stay for ab

It is the last day of the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj which is going to culminate on the occasion of Mahashivratri, after a successful run for 45 days. About 64 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati and as the event nears its end, devotees are still arriving to attend the last snan on Mahashivratri. The event is the largest spiritual gathering of the world, at the same time there are some other Guinness World Records in motion. One of

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the valedictory function of the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. The GIS 2025 was a two-day event that was graced by the presence of prominent union ministers, business leaders as well as investors from India and abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited Bhopal earlier on 24 th February. Amit Shah congratulated the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav and his entire team for receiving investment proposals worth ove

Union Home and Cooperatives Minister Amit Shah arrived in Bhopal for the Global Investors Summit on Tuesday. Upon reaching the capital, the Home minister was welcomed by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and State President of BJP VD Sharma. Amit Shah is here as the Chief Guest for the concluding session of the two-day Global Investors Summit. Prior to Amit Shahs arrival, the traffic had already been diverted around 3pm before he left the airport for the Manav Sangrahalaya. Traffic a

A passenger train going from Ambala to Delhi today afternoon suddenly got derailed in Karnal, Haryana today, causing fear and panic on the incident site. As of now, no loss to life or property has been reported. As per the sources, a coach of the train suddenly derailed near Nilokheri in Karnal. Following which, the train was stopped and all the passengers were evacuated out safely. The train was coming from Ambala towards Karnal, as it started off from the Nilokheri railway station, one of the

It was the second day of the newly elected 70-member legislative assembly of Delhi. As said by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the BJP has presented the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report in the Assembly today, which the party has long alleged on AAP for withholding. As per the report, Delhi government has incurred a loss of a whopping Rs. 2,002 crores because of the now scrapped excise policy of 2021-22. There have been allegations of corruption on then in rule, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), aft

A Wushu player from Jaipur, Rajasthan died during the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship conducted by a national body at Chandigarh University in Gharuan. The player, identified as Mohit Sharma suffered from cardiac arrest, breathing his last in the evening. He was the district champion from his state, but tragically died in between the match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) The sources and onlookers present during the ev

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Assam. He reached the north-eastern state yesterday, on 24 th February 2025 where he participated in the Jhumoir Binandini 2025 at Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati. And today he kicked off the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025. The Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025 is a cultural extravaganza where 9,000 artists and drummers perform the Jhumoir dance. It is a folk dance of the Assam tea tribe and the

The three- day Delhi Assembly session began from Monday, February 24 with an all new government and many newly elected MLAs. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with the BJP MLAs as well as the opposition MLAs, total 70 took the oath on the first day. The second day had just begun today, filled with chaos and disruptions. Speaker Vijendra Gupta had to suspend all 22 AAP MLAs for causing disruption and sloganeering in the House. Ever since the commencement of the day 2 of the session, there was a wi

In the ongoing session of Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has tabled the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General)s report. The report is on the purview of Excise Departments policy 2024 that highlights upon liquor supply in Delhi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) The BJP has always been alleging that the CAG report was withheld by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Last Thursday, CM Rekha Gupta had said that the reports will be made

72 hours of a mishap that trapped eight workers in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana, but there is no major breakthrough or the slightest of a trace yet. A portion of the tunnel collapse on Saturday morning, it is Tuesday now but there is no sight of the trapped workers anywhere. The rescue operations are ongoing with teams of SDRF and the Indian Army engaged in strenuous efforts to save the workers. They are also joined by experts from Geological Survey of India and Natio

Tomorrow, 26 th February 2025 is the last day of the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, with the last snan on the occasion of Mahashivratri. As of now, 63 crore devotees have taken the holy bath at the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswatis confluence. A huge crowd is thronging even now with the event culminating tomorrow. Today alone, until now as many as 31.61 lakh people have taken the dip in Prayag. After the weekend also, there is no fall in the number of devotees. Since Tuesday evening also, a significant surge h

KOLKATA : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a salary increase for medical staff in the state. Speaking at an event in Kolkata on Monday (February 24), she said that all interns, house staff, and postgraduate and postdoctoral trainees will get a pay hike of Rs.10,000. Under the new salary structure, senior resident doctors with a diploma will now earn Rs.80,000 instead of Rs.65,000. Postgraduate senior resident doctors will receive Rs.85,000, up from Rs.70,000. Meanwhile, p

BHAGALPUR, BIHAR: The 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was released today, February 24, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while in Bhagalpur, Bihar, pressed a button, and at that moment, farmers across the country started getting money in their bank accounts. A total of 9.80 crore farmers received this installment, with Rs 22,000 crore transferred directly to their accounts. If you are a beneficiary of this scheme, check your bank message to confirm the payment. Who Is Not

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new campaign to tackle obesity and reduce oil consumption in India. On Monday, February 24, he nominated 10 well-known personalities from different fields to spread awareness about these health concerns. This move follows his recent Mann Ki Baat radio address, where he highlighted the growing problem of obesity in India. PM Modi urged people to reduce their daily oil intake by 10% and encourage others to do the same. Sharing his initiative on social me

The AQI 2024 Worlds most polluted countries list is here, and the data reveals that the list of top 10 has nine spots occupied by South Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Along with this, the list of most polluted cities also include names of Asian and African countries. Among the countries the first two spots are occupied by Bangladesh and Pakistan with AQI levels of 140 and 115 respectively. And India is giving them company at No.3 with average AQI levels of 111 falling in the poor category.