WhatsApp Places Many Accounts Under 24-Hour Review Over Policy Violations

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah disappears in Glasgow before team's CWG departure

Pakistani boxer Qudratullah went missing in Glasgow shortly before his national team was scheduled to depart after the Commonwealth Games. His passport and return ticket were still held by the team manager at the time of his disappearance. Pakistan had a largely underwhelming CWG campaign, finishing with just a single medal. The sole medal came from Fatima Zahra, who claimed a bronze and became the first Pakistani female boxer to win a Commonwealth Games medal. Star athlete Arshad Nadeem also failed to secure a medal during the games.

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Bill amid Opposition protests

Extinct-for-30-Years Snail Species Makes Comeback on Norfolk Island

Campbell's keeled glass snail, declared extinct in 1996, has been successfully reintroduced to Norfolk Island after three decades. More than 1,000 critically endangered snails have been released onto the island as part of a structured recovery effort. The milestone was achieved through sustained collaboration among conservationists and a dedicated captive breeding program. Researchers are now monitoring the reintroduced population to track its growth and long-term survival prospects.

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