Too much assistance? Why Nepal declined help from India, China & others

Japan culls 14,000 bears amid record human conflicts, plans removal of 8,800 more

Japan is facing a sharp increase in bear-human conflicts, prompting authorities to cull over 14,000 bears following a record number of attacks. The government has announced plans to remove an additional 8,800 bears as part of its response to the crisis. Environmental factors, including extreme heat and shrinking food supplies, are believed to be driving bears into human-inhabited areas. Conservationists have raised alarms over the large-scale killing of what they describe as endangered bear populations. Critics argue that culling alone is an ineffective long-term solution to the escalating conflict.

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Jio Platforms gets Sebi nod for $3.8bn IPO, may be India's largest listing

Jio Platforms has received regulatory approval from Sebi for a $3.8 billion initial public offering. The listing could become the largest in India's stock market history. The company intends to issue fresh shares to raise around $4 billion to support its business operations. A significant portion of the proceeds is earmarked for paying down debt at its telecom subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm. The IPO comes at a time when activity in India's primary equity market is seeing a strong rebound.