India’s cheetah reintroduction program will achieve a historic milestone as Mukhi, an India-born cub, reaches adulthood at Kuno National Park on Monday. Her survival, despite siblings’ deaths, underscores the project’s success, with Kuno’s cub survival rate exceeding 61%. Officials plan to expand the gene pool, proving cheetahs can thrive and reproduce in Indian conditions.

Shashi Tharoor noted the need for a national framework of rules and safety protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future

The Supreme Court recently underscored speedy trial as an unimpeachable right amidst 5.34 crore pending cases nationwide. Key reasons for delays include unavailable counsels, absconding accused, and missing witnesses. The SC directed High Courts to ensure trials are not adjourned for counsel absence and proceed day-to-day, criticizing trial courts for flouting this mandate.