'Impossible to overstate your contribution': Putin’s birthday message to PM Modi
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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched its initial public offering, giving investors a chance to buy into India's dominant stock exchange. NSE is well-placed to benefit from growing retail participation in Indian capital markets. However, the exchange's earnings remain heavily dependent on transaction volumes, posing a risk to revenue stability. NSE's post-issue price-earnings multiple stands at 42.9, which is lower than rival BSE's P/E of 53, despite NSE holding a stronger market position.
US military forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. The vessel was allegedly linked to illicit drug trafficking operations run by Ecuador's Los Choneros criminal organization. After boarding the vessel, US forces removed the crew and handed them over to Ecuadorian authorities. The refuelling station was subsequently sunk by US forces following the operation. The action was part of broader efforts to dismantle logistical networks supporting drug trafficking across the Western Hemisphere.
Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking half a century since the site began its transformation from a former landfill into a thriving natural habitat. Spanning 264 acres, the preserve now features wetlands, woodlands, and diverse wildlife ecosystems. More than 260 bird species have been recorded within its boundaries, making it a significant site for birdwatchers and researchers alike. The preserve offers accessible trails for public exploration while also supporting ongoing scientific research initiatives.
A conservation project launched in 2013 targeted invasive brown rats on the islands of St Agnes and Gugh in the Isles of Scilly, which were threatening local seabird populations. The eradication effort proved successful, and both islands have remained rat-free ever since. The recovery of seabirds has been remarkable, with Manx shearwater breeding activity jumping from just 22 pairs before the project to 225 occupied breeding sites by 2025. The tenfold increase highlights the significant impact that removing invasive species can have on native wildlife recovery.
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