Ladkah: On the roof of the world, feral dogs hunt down Ladakh’s rare species | India News

Lean, feral dogs move with predatory intensity across a snow-dusted desert, Ladakh’s stark peaks looming behind. SRINAGAR: It’s bloody murder on the roof of the world.A new predator has quietly grown to dangerous numbers. Feral dogs roam the cold desert of Ladakh, preying, often in packs, on endangered wildlife and attacking people. Conservationists warn that…

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Clean farming: BIS notifies India’s first testing standard for electric tractors; aims to boost adoption

India has taken a step towards cleaner farm mechanisation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) rolling out the country’s first testing standard for electric agricultural tractors. The new standard, IS 19262:2025 titled Electric Agricultural Tractors – Test Code, was released on December 24 by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad…

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Why do some babies develop diabetes within months of birth: A newly identified gene reveals a hidden cause of neonatal disease |

The first few months of life are a very important period in terms of human development, and at this point, many of the most severe diseases occurring in infancy are still poorly understood,” says Dr. Billag, a researcher in the field. Neonatal diabetes is one of the diseases affecting infants in the first six months…

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‘He produces wicket-taking balls’: R Ashwin lavishes praise on young fast bowler | Cricket News

Josh Tongue of England celebrates (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner R Ashwin praised Josh Tongue after the England pacer’s Player of the Match performance in the Melbourne Test, drawing from his own memories of playing county cricket alongside him. “I remember when I played county cricket in 2017 in Worcestershire, Josh Tongue…

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‘Ceasefire would prolong conflict’: Kremlin says US shares Russia’s view; Trump-Zelenskyy meet next

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI photo) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just hours before his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the latter’s Florida club, briefed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on their “detailed phone call” and updated him on preparations for the Trump meeting. Earlier, Trump held what he described as a “productive”…

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Lottery Martin’s son Jose signals u-turn, says LJK open to TVK alliance for 2026 polls | India News

CHENNAI: Lottery operator Santiago Martin’s son, Jose Charles Martin, on Friday said his party, Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK), had expressed interest in an alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the 2026 Assembly election, marking a shift from his earlier criticism of TVK president Vijay’s political messaging.“We have expressed our interest. Now the response…

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Aviation oversight: Civil aviation ministry activates 24×7 passenger control room; aims faster grievance redressal

The civil aviation ministry has operationalised a round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to address air travellers’ grievances more promptly, amid recent flight disruptions caused by operational issues and weather-related delays, PTI reported. The control room, which became functional on December 10, brings together officials from the ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…

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AIIMS Raipur recruitment 2025 for Junior Resident Doctors: Apply online before 31 December, direct link here

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur has released a notification for the recruitment of Junior Residents in 2025. A total of 51 posts are available for candidates who have completed their MBBS and internship. This is an opportunity for fresh medical graduates to kickstart their career at a prestigious government hospital. Eligible…

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