Protecting Palk Strait’s fragile ecology crucial to India and Lanka: Justice Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant, India’s next CJI, stressed the urgent need for joint efforts to protect the Palk Strait’s delicate ecology, highlighting how judicial rulings can influence executive action on environmental issues. He emphasized that cooperation is vital for survival, as shared environmental challenges like overfishing and climate change impact both nations.

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Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: Unraveling secrets of iconic twin fish motifs

Lucknow’s iconic twin fish symbol, deeply rooted in Awadhi tradition, narrates the city’s rich heritage. Originally the ‘Mahi Maratib’ or ‘Order of the Fish’, it was a prestigious Mughal honour signifying bravery and good fortune. This emblem, adopted by Nawabs and later by the British, adorns numerous historical structures, embodying Lucknow’s timeless beauty and cultural…

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‘Putin wasn’t ‘honest’: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil firms; Scott Bessent reveals why Donald Trump was ‘disappointed’

The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin’s perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.

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