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3 stories for “National” · 18 Oct 2026

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Environment

International Sloth Day observed on 17 October; 2026 theme 'Sloths Wild and Free'

International Sloth Day falls on 17 October and aims to raise awareness about sloths, their habitats and their conservation. It was started in 2010 by AIUNAU, a wildlife conservation organisation from Colombia. The 2026...

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India ranks 84th in October 2026 Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 55 destinations

India is placed 84th in the October 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, a rank it shares with Algeria and Mauritania. Holders of an Indian passport can now reach 55 destinations without securing a visa beforehand,...

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Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (Uttar Pradesh) added to Ramsar list; India's tally rises to 103

Two more Indian wetlands — Chandigarh's Sukhna Wetland and Uttar Pradesh's Sauj Jheel — have been designated Ramsar sites, raising the country's count to 103. Sukhna lies at the foothills of the Outer Himalayas, while Sa...

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