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Survey captures first photo of Pallas’s cat in Arunachal | India News

NEW DELHI: A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has provided the first photographic evidence of the elusive Pallas’s cat in the state, reaffirming the eastern Himalayas’ status as a global biodiversity hotspot.The WWF-India survey, conducted with state forest department, also recorded snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard and marbled cat above 4,200 metres, underlining the…

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PNC expansion: Bank to acquire FirstBank for $4.1 billion, deal to boost presence in Colorado and Arizona

PNC Financial Services has announced plans to acquire Colorado-based FirstBank in a $4.1 billion transaction, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the US retail banking market.Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, FirstBank—also known as 1stBank—operates 120 branches and holds $26.7 billion in assets. The lender is privately held, though shareholders owning 45.7% of the company…

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From Arthur Ashe to Taylor Swift’s fab club: Carlos Alcaraz’s champagne-soaked US Open party in New York | Tennis News

Carlos Alcaraz with his entourage. (Video grab) Carlos Alcaraz capped his latest Grand Slam triumph in style on Sunday night, trading the roar of Arthur Ashe Stadium for the glitz of Manhattan nightlife. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to lift his second US Open crown and sixth major overall,…

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Headmaster held for sexual assault | India News

A 56-year-old govt school headmaster in Tamil Nadu‘s Tirupattur district was suspended and arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a class 5 student, just a fortnight after his suspension on similar charges was revoked. Police said K Bharath Ambedkar reached school in an inebriated condition. He asked the girl to sit on his lap and…

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‘US has long benefitted from free trade’: Chinese envoy slams 50% tariffs on India; calls them ‘unfair, unreasonable’

China took aim at the United States on Monday, sharply criticizing its 50% tariffs on Indian imports, calling the move “unfair, unreasonable” and making it clear that Beijing firmly opposes the move.China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that Washington has long taken advantage of free trade, but is now using it as a weapon.Speaking…

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CAFA Nations Cup: India create history on debut! Podium finish after dramatic shootout win over Oman | Football News

Indian football team (Pic credit: AIFF) NEW DELHI: India etched their name in Central Asian football history on Monday, by securing a bronze medal in their maiden appearance at the CAFA Nations Cup. The Blue Tigers defeated higher-ranked Oman 3-2 on penalties after the third-place playoff ended 1-1 at the Hisor Central Stadium in Hisor,…

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Narain Karthikeyan recalls how he first got to know Ajith Kumar: ‘That’s when I realised he was very genuine’ |

India’s first Formula One driver, Narain Karthikeyan, and Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar are set to race together in the upcoming Asian Le Mans Series. Their association, however, is not new — it goes back to the early 2000s, when Ajith’s passion for motorsport first connected him with Narain. Now, their bond has transformed into a…

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces flood relief; aid for farmers, families of victims | India News

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a set of relief measures for people affected by recent floods, including compensation for farmers, financial aid for families who lost members, and deferment of loans. According to the announcement, farmers will receive Rs 20,000 per acre in compensation, to be transferred directly to them. Families of…

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