Places in news In TIME magazine's '50 extraordinary destinations to explore' list, two Indian places namely Ladakh and Odisha's Mayurbhanj were included. Ladakh- "with its astonishing alpine landscapes and Tibetan Buddhist culture. In 2023, India designated its first Dark Sky Reserve, in Hanle village, about 168 miles southeast of Leh, Ladakh's capital. The village has roughly 270 clear nights a year, making it ideal for astronomical splendor. While listing Mayurbhanj, the only place on earth to spot the exceedingly rare black tiger is open to visitors again. Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj, an under the radar region in India s eastern state of Odisha. It is a home to over 40 mammals including Asian elephants and Bengal tigers." Sports International shooting Sports Federation International Shooting Sports Federation- ISSF World Cup Shooting Championship is organized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh from March 20 to 27 March. Around 325 shooters from 33 countries and more than 75 technical officials will participate in the World Cup Shooting Championship. The Championship is being organized in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Rifle Federation of India. It is the 8th World Cup organized in India and the first international shooting tournament to be held outside New Delhi.
