Wildlife photographer Sharvan Patel has built over 130 shallow “khaili” ponds across Rajasthan’s arid zones, providing vital drinking water for blackbucks, peacocks and migratory birds.
Hundreds of VVPAT slips were discovered discarded on a roadside in Samastipur district after phase-one polling; officials say they stem from a mock poll process.
Experts urge India to develop home-grown AI models tailored for governance, healthcare and inclusion—moving beyond using global models to entrenched dependency.
