Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Supreme Court's frequent reversals of its own orders in 2025, from Aravali to stray dogs, raise serious questions about judicial consistency and credibility. Read the full analysis.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
India's Supreme Court initiates suo motu hearing on Aravali Range definition amid mining debate. Environment Ministry moves to expand protected zones, halting new leases. Read the full story.
MoEF instructs Survey of India to map Aravalis using a new 100m height definition, raising fears of reduced protected area. Ministry also moves to finalise Sustainable Mining Plan. Experts warn of ecological impact.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav counters Congress allegations on Aravali protection, asserting a total mining ban. The political clash follows a Supreme Court order on a uniform definition for the hills.
The Centre's 100-metre elevation definition for Aravali hills, adopted by SC, faces criticism for potentially excluding low-lying ranges from mining bans. Experts warn it could undermine conservation. Read the full analysis.
Amid protests, the Environment Ministry expands Aravali mining ban, directing ICFRE to identify new prohibited zones. Read how this move aims to protect the crucial mountain range.
Indian Armed Forces plan to utilise 46,000 acres of unused defence land for solar plants, biogas, and afforestation projects over 3-5 years, partnering with NTPC Green. A major step for sustainability.
Supreme Court hears Aravali mining plea, a T20I world record is broken with 5 wickets in an over, and a killing row erupts in Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates here.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces a bold plan to meet over 90% of state's power needs via renewables by March 2026. New solar projects in panchayats to also fund welfare for orphans & widows.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravali hills until a sustainable management plan is finalised, countering opposition claims. Learn the facts.
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that only 0.19% of the Aravali range is eligible for mining, dismissing fears of widespread expansion. He urges an end to confusion over the new uniform definition.
IIM Nagpur and ONGC Green Limited join forces to accelerate India's green energy transition. The collaboration targets 10 GW capacity by 2030, focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen. Discover how this partnership supports India's net-zero 2070 vision
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Hyderabad's AM Green partners with Japan's Mitsui to explore low-carbon aluminium offtake and supply chain investments. A strategic move for sustainable manufacturing.
India's AM Green and Japan's Mitsui & Co sign MoU to explore collaboration in low-carbon aluminium, including potential investment in a 1 MTPA green aluminium facility in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
AM Green partners with Japan's Mitsui & Co for strategic investment in the world's first integrated green aluminium platform, boosting India's $20B energy transition push. Read more.
Haryana's winter session from Dec 19-22 faces opposition motions on pollution, unemployment, Aravali law, and SYL canal. Key issues include waterlogging, drugs, and teacher vacancies.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to act against Khoda Nagar Palika for illegal waste dumping in Sector 62's Gaur Green Vista. Committee inspection ordered within four weeks.
Experts at a Chennai seminar declare green manufacturing essential for Tamil Nadu's export edge. State offers subsidies, UK collaboration expands on climate tech. #GreenGrowth #TamilNadu
IIT Madras research reveals the technology used in hydrogen production impacts its environmental footprint. The study offers a roadmap for India's sustainable green hydrogen expansion. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh approves a Centre of Excellence for Green Hydrogen, led by IIT Kanpur and HBTU. The hub will drive R&D, incubate 50+ startups, and accelerate clean energy adoption. Read more.
A government primary school in Gandhinagar's Jivraj Na Muvada village clinched the top Green School Award 2025. Discover the 11 innovative eco-projects that secured its national victory.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Allan Dabrio Marrero, married to a US citizen, was detained by ICE after missing a hearing notice. His case highlights tightened immigration enforcement. Read more about the family's fight for his release.