Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Education Minister Amid Student Protests

PM Modi returns with message to students, announces Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms

Romania intercepts third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow envoy

Romania shot down a drone that entered its airspace over the Black Sea, marking the third such incident in three consecutive days. President Nicusor Dan strongly condemned the repeated violations, calling them intolerable and unacceptable. In a formal diplomatic response, Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the airspace breaches. Investigations into the drone incidents remain ongoing, with border tensions running high.

Natural regrowth has reversed decades of mangrove decline, study finds

Community norms key to forest recovery after slash-and-burn farming

Unwritten community agreements play a significant role in sustainable land management across small rural communities. These informal rules help limit deforestation and support forest regeneration following slash-and-burn agricultural practices. By allowing plant and animal life to recover, such norms also contribute to greater biodiversity. Research underscores the long-term effectiveness of these traditional practices in maintaining forest health. Experts urge policymakers to recognize and strengthen these local customs as part of broader environmental conservation efforts.