Karnataka Forest Dept issues new SOP to safeguard trekkers, wildlife

Karnataka’s Forest Department has launched a new SOP for trekking, prompted by recent fatal incidents. The policy includes daily entry limits, GPS tracking, trained guides, and potential legal action to enhance trekker safety and protect wildlife. The Karnataka Forest Department has introduced a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate eco-trail and trekking activities across … Read more

Jayant Chaudhary meets UP CM Yogi Adityanath, discusses state development

Union Minister and RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary met UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow for a ‘positive discussion’ on state development. He also spoke on preparations for the ‘Mission 2027’ UP Assembly polls and the strength of the BJP-RLD alliance. Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Sunday met Uttar Pradesh … Read more

Smriti Mandhana becomes 2nd highest run-getter in women’s cricket

Smriti Mandhana surpassed Suzie Bates to become the second-highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket. She now has 10,756 runs, just 112 behind all-time leader Mithali Raj. The milestone was reached during the Asia Cup match vs Thailand. Mandhana Becomes Second-Highest Run-Getter Smriti Mandhana went past New Zealand legend Suzie Bates, becoming the second-highest run-getter in … Read more

Women’s Champions Trophy to be moved from Sri Lanka; India frontrunner

Sri Lanka is set to lose the hosting rights for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027 due to government interference in its cricket board. India has emerged as the likely new host for the six-team ICC event, a decision pending confirmation. The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to take place in February 2027, is … Read more

India, Uzbekistan to expand cooperation in tech, AI, space, logistics

Following PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to Tashkent, India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand strategic cooperation in digital tech, AI, outer space, and transport logistics, reaffirming their commitment to advance bilateral engagement. India and Uzbekistan have agreed to significantly expand strategic cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence, outer space, and regional transport logistics following … Read more

Nepal floods: 54 Kannadigas back home, rescue efforts on, says CM

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announced the safe return of 54 state residents from flood-hit Nepal, assuring efforts to evacuate the remaining pilgrims. The catastrophic floods and landslides have so far claimed 788 lives in Nepal. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday assured that 54 residents of the state stranded in flood-hit Nepal have returned … Read more