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Gandak River Becomes India’s Second-Biggest Gharial Habitat After Chambal

January 26, 2026

Gandak River Emerges as a Key Stronghold for Gharial Conservation

The Gandak river, flowing along the India–Nepal border through West Champaran district of Bihar, has emerged as the second most significant riverine habitat for gharials in the Indian subcontinent, after the Chambal. A decade of sustained conservation efforts has led to a remarkable revival of this critically endangered fish-eating crocodile, turning the Gandak into a landmark success in riverine wildlife restoration.

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Endangered Dhole Spotted for First Time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve

January 26, 2026

Dhole Recorded for the First Time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve

In a positive development for wildlife conservation in central India, the Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole) has been recorded for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. The endangered carnivore was captured on a camera trap installed during routine forest patrols, marking a major milestone in biodiversity monitoring and conservation outcomes in the reserve.

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Anna Chakra Puts India’s Public Distribution System on Global Analytics Map

January 26, 2026

Anna Chakra Earns Global Recognition for Transforming India’s PDS

India’s efforts to modernise and strengthen food security systems have received significant international recognition. The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named among the six global finalists for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its flagship digital initiative Anna Chakra. The nomination highlights how advanced analytics and operations research can transform large-scale public welfare delivery systems.

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Veer Gatha 5.0 Awards Celebrate Student Creativity and India’s Gallantry Heroes

January 26, 2026

Veer Gatha 5.0 Awards Honour Young Storytellers of Bravery

The Veer Gatha 5.0 awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, celebrated the creativity and patriotic spirit of students who brought alive the stories of India’s gallantry heroes through poems, paintings, essays, and digital art. The winners were felicitated by Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, and Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Education, reaffirming the government’s emphasis on nurturing national values through education.

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Republic Day Honours 2026: Madhya Pradesh Police Officers Receive Gallantry and Service Medals

January 26, 2026

Republic Day Honours Highlight Madhya Pradesh’s Policing Excellence

On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Union government released the list of gallantry and service medal awardees, recognising outstanding contributions to internal security, public safety, and national service. Madhya Pradesh featured prominently in the list, with multiple officers and personnel from the state police force receiving prestigious honours for distinguished and meritorious service.

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