Rare caracal sightings in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert near Jaisalmer have revived conservation hopes after officials confirmed two more wildcats using camera traps and radio-collaring, taking recorded numbers to three while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species
Oil India Limited boosted crude output in Rajasthan’s Thar desert to a record 1,202 barrels per day, driven by advanced recovery techniques, strengthening India’s energy security amid global market uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions
The Thar desert dust, lifted by updrafts from northwest India, was subsequently transported by westerlies, exerting a significant influence on the southern glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau, they said.
While many deserts across the globe are predicted to expand with rising temperatures, the Thar Desert might defy this trend and actually turn green within the next century, the researchers said.
