Global media also reports on resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which Beijing & New Delhi are seeing as one of chief diplomatic breakthroughs to emerge from rapprochement.
While there was 'no concrete sighting' of 14 tigers for over a year, 11 not seen for less than a year. Three-member panel given two months to submit its findings.
Tiger census underlines the challenges reserves face – man-animal conflicts, dearth of buffer zones, staff shortage & inadequate compensation for villagers.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
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