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NGT Orders Restoration of Suav River Status in Uttar Pradesh

February 24, 2026

Suav Reclassified as River After NGT Intervention

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to reinstate the Suav’s designation as a “river” instead of a “nullah” in official revenue records and gazette notifications. The ruling addresses concerns over environmental degradation and improper land use linked to the earlier downgrading of the Suav, an important tributary of the Rapti River in Balrampur district.

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AISATS Commits Rs4,458 Crore Investment at Jewar Airport

February 24, 2026

UP Secures Aviation and Institutional Partnerships in Singapore

The Uttar Pradesh government has secured a major aviation-sector investment with AISATS committing ₹4,458 crore for two large projects at the upcoming Noida International Airport, Jewar. The agreement was finalised during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s official visit to Singapore, highlighting the State’s push to attract global capital and technology partnerships.

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South Korea Protests Japan’s ‘Takeshima Day’ Ceremony

February 24, 2026

Dokdo Islets Dispute Rekindles Japan–Korea Tensions

South Korea has lodged a strong diplomatic protest against Japan following the annual “Takeshima Day” ceremony organised by Shimane prefecture. Seoul described the observance as an unjust assertion of sovereignty over territory it considers indisputably its own. The event, attended by a senior Japanese government representative, has once again intensified tensions between the two nations.

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Vaan Island Reef Restoration Yields Rs61.67 Crore Benefits

February 24, 2026

Artificial Reef Project Demonstrates Coastal Recovery Success

A decade-long artificial reef restoration programme at Vaan Island has generated socio-ecological benefits valued at ₹61.67 crore, significantly exceeding its inflation-adjusted cost. A technical evaluation conducted by the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission, Suganthi Devadason Marine Research Foundation, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras reported a benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of 2.34, confirming the economic viability of nature-based coastal interventions.

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Waaree Energies to Build India’s Largest Battery Gigafactory

February 24, 2026

₹8,175 Crore Lithium-Ion Plant Planned in Andhra Pradesh

Waaree Energies has committed to establishing India’s largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory at Rambilli in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. The project, involving an investment of ₹8,175 crore, will feature a manufacturing capacity of 16 GWh and has secured in-principle approval from the State Investment Promotion Board.

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