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New Frog Species Oreobates shankusacha Discovered in Peru’s Cloud Forests Faces Early Extinction Risk

February 10, 2026

New Amphibian Species Found in Peru’s High-Altitude Forests

Researchers have documented a previously unknown frog species in the montane cloud forests of northern Peru, drawing attention to both the region’s exceptional biodiversity and the mounting threats faced by fragile mountain ecosystems. The species, named Oreobates shankusacha, was identified by a collaborative team of Peruvian and French scientists with assistance from local indigenous communities.

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RBI Clears R Vijay Anandh’s Appointment as MD and CEO of City Union Bank

February 10, 2026

RBI Approves Leadership Change at City Union Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has given its formal approval for the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of City Union Bank, signalling a planned leadership transition at the Tamil Nadu–based private lender. The decision comes amid a period of tighter regulatory oversight and evolving risk management expectations in the banking sector.

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Somalia and Saudi Arabia Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Military Capacity

February 10, 2026

Somalia–Saudi Defence Pact Signals Strategic Realignment

Somalia has entered into a fresh defence cooperation arrangement with Saudi Arabia, highlighting Mogadishu’s effort to reinforce national security capabilities amid rising geopolitical competition around the Red Sea corridor. The understanding underscores Somalia’s intent to diversify partnerships while strengthening institutional capacity within its armed forces.

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ISRO Finalises Moon South Pole Landing Site for Chandrayaan-4 Sample Return Mission

February 10, 2026

ISRO Locks Landing Zone for India’s Most Advanced Lunar Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation has confirmed a precise touchdown area on the Moon for Chandrayaan-4, India’s planned lunar sample-return mission slated for launch around 2028. Identifying the site at an early stage is a key systems-engineering milestone, enabling trajectory design, hazard mapping, and validation of guidance algorithms for a complex multi-module operation.

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Manu Bhaker Wins Silver in Women 25m Pistol After Dramatic Shoot-off at Asian Championship

February 10, 2026

Narrow Miss for Gold in a High-Pressure Final

Olympic double bronze medallist Manu Bhaker delivered a composed performance at the Asian Shooting Championship but finished with silver in the women’s 25m pistol event after a tightly contested shoot-off. She was tied on 35 points with Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Trang at the end of regulation, forcing a sudden-death decider in which the Vietnamese shooter edged ahead to claim gold.

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