Solar project fuels row over forest loss and wildlife displacement in Agar Malwa

By Ashish Kurl Bhopal: Alarm is growing in Madhya Pradesh’s Agar Malwa district, where extensive forest clearance for a solar power project has allegedly forced hundreds of deer, leopards and other wildlife to flee their habitats. The development has reignited debate over the fragile balance between renewable energy expansion and ecological preservation. Rajesh Arya Jaiswal,…

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Rachin Ravindra suffers facial injury at nets

Mount Maunganui, Sep 30 (UNI) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been struck by another setback, suffering a facial injury during training today, just a day before the start of the T20I series against Australia. The 24-year-old collided with a boundary hoarding while attempting a catch, resulting in a facial laceration. According to the New…

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Maxwell ruled out of NZ T20 series

Mount Maunganui, Sep 30 (UNI) Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the three-match T20 International series against New Zealand after suffering a freak injury during nets today. The 36-year-old was bowling to Mitchell Owen when a powerful drive struck him on the forearm. Scans later confirmed a fracture, forcing Cricket Australia to…

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Interoperability no longer optional, but an operational necessity: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised the critical importance of jointness and interoperability among the Indian Armed Forces, stating that these are no longer just desirable goals but have now become operational necessities. Addressing the National Seminar 2025 ‘Fostering Jointness: Synergy Through Shared Learning’ here, Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian…

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Manipur: Security forces arrest militants, seize heroin and ganja in multiple operations

Imphal, Sep 30 (UNI) Manipur Police and security forces intensified operations yesterday, resulting in the arrest of militants, drug traffickers, and an individual involved in extortion across several districts. An active militant was arrested in Bishnupur district, and another was apprehended in Imphal West. Forces recovered two INSAS Light Machine Gun (LMG) magazines, two camouflage…

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