NGT Allows 56 Quarry Appeals Against SEIAA Clearance Rejection
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
NGT's Pune bench sets aside Gujarat SEIAA's order rejecting environmental clearances for 56 stone quarries, citing discrepancies in geographical data. The authority must now reassess.
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.
The ambitious twin towers project on the new Zuari bridge faces delays as it awaits crucial CRZ, forest, and pollution board approvals. Key details and next steps inside.
Pune Municipal Corporation initiates expert-led process to obtain Environment Clearance for the controversial Paud-Balbharati link road across Vetal Tekdi, following Supreme Court conditions. Read details.
The Reserve Bank of India has deferred the second phase of its faster cheque clearance system, citing banks' lack of operational readiness. Find out what this means for you.
Earth Warrior flags prolonged, unregulated spraying of silicone-based defoamers in Yamuna, citing ecological risks. Calls for action against DJB and compensation under 'polluter pays' principle.
Odisha's single window body greenlights 11 new industrial investments across seven districts, boosting metal, food, green energy, and IT sectors. Discover the key projects and their impact.
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to strip security clearance from a lawyer who represented whistleblowers. Read the full story on the legal battle.
Delhi High Court has ordered authorities to ensure cafes and restaurants in Majnu ka Tila comply with building plans and fire safety norms. Action must be completed within three months.
A police constable in Mangaluru's Vittal station suspended for forging documents to help an applicant get a passport and police clearance certificate. Both accused now face serious charges. Read the full details.
Karnataka exempts industrial effluent treatment plants from prior environment clearance. State pollution boards to enforce safeguards. Decision announced on 22 December 2025.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
Ghaziabad police removed over 12,000 encroachments in a citywide drive to ensure traffic flow and public safety. Read about the action under BNSS Section 152.
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari highlights the severe Dadumajra garbage crisis in Lok Sabha, demanding final clearance and urgent central intervention to resolve the mounting waste issue.
MCD unveils a detailed 2026 plan to tackle Delhi's air pollution, targeting EV infrastructure, landfill clearance, and traffic decongestion. Union Minister Yadav demands visible air quality improvement within a week.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench appoints a committee to inspect the stalled Nagpur-Katol four-laning project, citing prolonged delays and safety risks. Read the full report.
National Green Tribunal backs Punjab Pollution Control Board's order to shut a Zirakpur car dealership for flouting environmental norms. The dealer failed to amend its clearance. Read the full details.
The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala gets a boost as Centre clears restored classic 'Battleship Potemkin' and others. Six films still await clearance. Get the latest updates.
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Kerala High Court upholds environmental clearance for Anakkampoyil-Mepadi tunnel, citing no procedural lapses. Petitioners can approach NGT. Read the full details.
The Kerala International Film Festival grants screening permission to four films, including 'Once Upon A Time In Gaza', out of 19 awaiting clearance. Get the full list and details here.
Govt data reveals over 25,000 Punjabis work in Gulf nations, facing exploitation like unpaid salaries & passport retention. Learn about the risks and official redressal mechanisms.
The NCLT approves Flipkart's re-domiciling from Singapore to India, a key step for regulatory alignment and a potential domestic IPO. The move highlights evolving India-US economic ties.
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
K-RERA chairman Rakesh Singh announces plans for a single-window system to streamline approvals for real estate projects, promising deemed approvals if agencies delay. Read more.
Six years after the landmark Supreme Court verdict, the proposed mosque in Ayodhya awaits construction start. A revised map is set for submission this month. Read the latest updates.
After a major fire at a cattle feed unit, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation warns all establishments to get fire safety clearance by Dec 31. Officials reveal legal loopholes hinder enforcement.
BBMP's Gandhi Bazaar drive in Bengaluru branded an 'eyewash' as illegal stalls return. Residents and urban planners decry lack of permanent enforcement. Read more.