Harsh V Shringla with wildlife researcher Barkha Subba, who is holding a Himalayan salamander. Sources close to Shringla said the Centre was keen on using his expertise in foreign affairs in various ways. “His opinions on foreign affairs are taken seriously across various platforms,” the source added. Apart from being foreign secretary, Shringla had held key positions as chief coordinator of India’s G20 presidency and India’s ambassador to the US, among others. During his current stay in Darjeeling, Shringla and his WWF-India team have been visiting various places in search of the salamander, a lizard-like amphibian.

Source: The Telegraph July 16, 2024 14:40 UTC