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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicIndian tigers

Topic: Indian tigers

The story of Ranthambore’s 50 iconic years and the ‘Tiger Man of India’

The exhibition and the book of the same name chronicle how Ranthambore went from the smallest of nine tiger reserves in 1976 to its present stately glory, among other achievements.

India’s tiger population likely to jump by 10% in new census. ‘But, running out of space’

In 2022, the last census estimated a total of 3,682 tigers across the country, with Madhya Pradesh topping the list with 785 tigers.

Gujarat hunts for mate for tiger who wandered into Dahod from Madhya Pradesh in February

State has long-term vision too, to house the four big cat species of lion, tiger, cheetah & leopard again. Gujarat was once the only region in world where the big four could be found.

3rd death in a month: Tiger attacks lead to safari halt in Bandipur & Nagarhole reserves

High tiger movement, encroachment & villagers venturing alone into risky areas seen as reasons. Angry locals attacked forest dept staff in retaliation.

Karnataka sanctuary sees sixth tiger death this year. High-level probe ordered

The forest department recovered the tiger’s head, shoulders, and front legs, while the rest of the body was missing. The portions found still had claws and teeth intact, pointing towards possible poaching.

Cambodia isn’t ready for India’s tigers. It doesn’t have prey or protection for big cats

Data from one comprehensive survey of the relocation landscape by the US-based Global Conservation shows that there is simply not enough large-bodied prey—a prerequisite for tigers—in the intended release area.

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Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

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