Elusive warbler spotted in Ladakh after 46-year gap
Friday, 18 July 2025 After 46 years, the long-billed bush warbler was sighted in Ladakh's Suru Valley by a team of experienced birders. The expedition, prompted by a previous sighting in Gilgit-Baltistan, focused on locating 'lost birds.' The warbler was found at a record altitude of 3,200 meters, expanding its known habitats to include willows, highlighting the importance of preserving fragmented landscapes.
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has instructed the Ministry of Home Affairs to submit a status report within six weeks, detailing its decision regarding the.. IndiaTimes
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrives in Beijing for critical talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi—the first visit since the 2020 Ladakh military clash that brought ties to their lowest in six decades. The agenda: defusing tensions, troop withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control, and rebuilding trade and cultural links.
Afterwards, Jaishankar heads to Tianjin for the SCO foreign ministers meeting (July 14–15), where a joint communique is uncertain after India blocked defence ministers’ support over Pakistan's Pahalgam reference. Ahead of Beijing, he also met Singapore’s leaders to boost investment, semiconductors, infrastructure, and Indo‑Pacific cooperation. This mission aims to reset Indo‑China relations, counter global uncertainty, and reaffirm India’s strategic weight in multilateral diplomacy.
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Friday, 18 July 2025
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