Gujarat has officially regained its status as a 'tiger-present state' after over 30 years, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) confirming the presence of a tiger in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. This marks the return of tigers to the state, which had been considered extinct since 1989. Officials expressed pride in this conservation achievement, noting it makes Gujarat home to lions, leopards, and now tigers, with efforts to bolster the ecosystem for their continued presence.