Dr. Jayshree Vencatesan, co-founder of Chennai-based Care Earth Trust, has recently been honored as one of the "Women Changemakers in the World of Wetlands" by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

Jayashree becomes first Indian to win Ramsar award for Wetland Wise Use

Jayashree is known for her decades-long dedication to preserving India’s wetlands, particularly the Pallikaranai Marsh in Chennai.

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🖥 State budgets announced for FY 2025-26:

Uttar Pradesh: Rs 8.08 lakh crore

Maharashtra: Rs 7 lakh crore

Tamil Nadu: Rs 4.39 lakh crore

Madhya Pradesh: Rs 4.21 lakh crore

Karnataka: Rs 4.09 lakh crore

Gujarat: Rs 3.70 lakh crore

West Bengal: Rs 3.41 lakh crore

Andhra Pradesh: Rs 3.22 lakh crore

Bihar: Rs 3.17 lakh crore

China's warships encircle Australia.

A flotilla of three Chinese navy ships sailed around Australia for nearly a month, moving in and out of its exclusive economic zone, conducting live-fire drills and forcing civilian flights to reroute.

China's two warships had 144 missile launchers, while Australia's entire fleet of 10 warships had only 200. Australia's two fuel tankers, crucial for long-range operations, were out of commission.

Australian navy is very much dependent on the United States, says NYT.

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This situation is likely to intensify Australia’s defense cooperation with the U.S., the U.K. (AUKUS), and other regional allies like India and Japan. It could also accelerate Australia's military modernization efforts, especially in missile defense and naval capabilities.