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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicTiger reserves

Topic: tiger reserves

Tiger safaris only in ‘non-forest land’ or ‘degraded forest land’, not in core habitats, says SC

State governments will have to notify eco-sensitive zones around all tiger reserves, including buffer and fringe areas, within one year, it asserts.

Odisha got highest funds under Centre’s wildlife habitats scheme in last 5 yrs, AP got none

New Delhi: In the last 11 years, the number of tiger reserves in the country rose from 48 to 58, while elephant reserves increased...

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.