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3rd Test: Kotak credits India’s success to Gill and Pant’s batting

3rd Test: Kotak credits India’s success to Gill and Pant’s batting

As the Indian team gears up for the third Test at the Lord's, their batting coach Sitanshu Kotak hailed the...

MP: Asia’s oldest elephant dies at Panna Tiger Reserve

MP: Asia’s oldest elephant dies at Panna Tiger Reserve

Vatsala, the Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more...

MP: Asia’s oldest elephant dies at Panna Tiger Reserve Vatsala, the Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Tuesday. The oldest and most beloved elephant of Panna, who suffered multiple organ failure and was under observation of the veterinarians, took her last breath, a senior forest official told IANS. With her death, a chapter of love, legacy, and wildlife dedication came to an end. Known affectionately as 'Dadi' and 'Dai Maa' among forest staff and wildlife lovers, Vatsala was more than 100-years-old and had been battling illness for a long time. Vatsala was more than just an elephant. She was an institution within the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR). Famous for her maternal instincts, she became a lifelong caregiver to elephant calves and even served as a midwife, assisting in the birth of new members of the elephant herd. She spent her final days at Hinauta camp, where she was lovingly cared for by forest staff. Upon her death, PTR Field Director Anjana Suchita Tirkey, Deputy Director Mohit Sood, and wildlife veterinarian Sanjeev Gupta rushed to the site. Her last rites were conducted with solemn respect at the camp. Born in the Nilambur forests of Kerala, Vatsala began her journey as a working elephant in the timber trade. In 1971, she was brought to Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh and later transferred to the Panna Tiger Reserve in 1993. For a decade, she played a critical role in tracking tigers in PTR, contributing significantly towards conservation efforts. She retired in 2003, but her work never truly stopped. She dedicated her remaining years to nurturing younger elephants, offering warmth and companionship rarely seen in the animal kingdom. Vatsala was tourist favourite and undoubtedly, she was acknowledged the pride of Panna. She was a key attraction for domestic and international tourists alike. Her gentle nature, iconic presence, and emotional bond with caretakers made her a symbol of PTR's commitment to ethical wildlife care. Several tourists, who had fond memories during their visit to PTR and especially with Vatsala, shared those moments on social media along with video and photographs with her. Vatsala's passing away marks a profound loss—not just to Panna Tiger Reserve, but to India's conservation community at large. BJP MP from Panna Assembly constituency in Chhatarpur district, Brijendra Patap Singh, expressed his condolences on Vatsala's demise, saying that her dignity and affection were embedded in Panna Tiger Reserve. "The demise of the world's oldest elephant 'Vatsala', who had travelled a glorious journey of wildlife nearly for more than 100 years, is an emotional moment for the people of Panna," Singh wrote on X.

PM Modi leaves for Namibia after wrapping up ‘productive visit’ to Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up...

Centre sets ball rolling for biggest round of oil & gas hunt with ‘Urja Varta’ meet on July 17 Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that he was looking forward to engaging with ministers, officials and industry leaders at Urja Varta 2025 at Bharat Mandapam on 17 July in the run-up to India’s Round X of exploration & production bidding for oil and gas blocks, which is the biggest globally. The oil and gas blocks being offered under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) have already garnered attention from global and domestic energy players, and Round X is expected to set new benchmarks for participation and investment, the minister said. The Petroleum Ministry has invited feedback and suggestions on Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, Model Revenue Sharing Contract (MRSC) & Petroleum Lease before 17 July 2025 as part of the country’s focus to accelerate oil & gas. These are a series of pathbreaking policy reforms that are being implemented to promote exploration & production in the oil and gas sector, the minister said. “These changes to increase the ease of doing business for our oil & gas exploration and production (E&P) operators are being made after stakeholder consultation at every level,” the minister explained in a post on X. The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, was amended in March 2025, and new PNG rules have come within 3 months in the run up to OALP Round X which is the largest such exploration and production bidding round globally as part of PM Modi’s vision for the sector, the minister said. To further enhance transparency and stakeholder engagement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has invited public feedback on the Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules, Model Revenue Sharing Contract (MRSC) and Petroleum Lease documents. Stakeholders can submit their suggestions and comments to png-rules@dghindia.gov.in before July 17, 2025. “This is a great time for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to look at oil and gas exploration in India. It has never been easier, faster, or more profitable to invest in India’s energy future,” Puri said.

Centre sets ball rolling for biggest round of oil & gas hunt with ‘Urja Varta’ meet on July 17

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that he was looking forward to engaging with...

PM Modi thanks President Lula on being conferred with Brazil’s highest national honour

PM Modi thanks President Lula on being conferred with Brazil’s highest national honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the people of Brazil, its government and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio...

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