Parliament Passes Insurance Amendment Bill 2025
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Category : Search result: Wildlife Protection Act violation
Gurgaon liquor shops accused of major excise violations
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Punjab busts wildlife racket selling lizard genitals as roots
Punjab forest officials arrest three for trafficking sambar deer horns and monitor lizard genitals, sold as lucky charms. Read how superstition fuels illegal wildlife trade.
Nagpur HC issues notices over illegal wildlife market
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench issues notices to forest, police & civic authorities after PIL alleges rampant illegal sale of protected animals at Lakadganj Sunday market. Read the shocking details.
8 Held in Coimbatore for Star Tortoise Smuggling
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
HC slams govt over monkey menace, sets Jan 13 deadline
Allahabad High Court criticizes UP govt & Centre for lacking concrete plan to tackle human-monkey conflict. Next hearing on Jan 13. Read the full story.
3 held for poaching blackbuck in Sagar forest
Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh arrested three men for allegedly poaching a Schedule-I protected blackbuck. The operation recovered meat, hide, and a rifle. Read the full details.
Illegal Mica Mining Halted in Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Red Sand Boa Smuggling Racket Busted in Buxar, 3 Held
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
3 Bird Poachers Arrested in Jajpur, 14 Birds Seized
Forest officials in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested three youths for poaching 14 migratory birds. This is the first case detected in Dalijodi forest range this winter. Read more.
Keonjhar: 3 held with 14.3 kg elephant tusks in raid
Keonjhar forest department, in a joint operation, arrests three tusker smugglers and seizes 14.3 kg of elephant tusks near the Jharkhand border. Read the full story.
Man booked for sexual assault, revealing minor's identity online
Jalandhar police file case against man for sexually assaulting a minor girl and publicly disclosing her identity on social media. The accused is currently absconding.
Two Held in Salem for Illegal Fetal Sex Determination
Salem health officials arrested two individuals for conducting illegal sex determination tests on three expectant mothers in Belur. The accused were caught in a raid based on a tip-off. Read the full details.
Man arrested for poaching birds in Chilika Lake
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
7 Held in Prayagraj for Killing Nilgai, Weapons Seized
Prayagraj police arrest 7 men for hunting a nilgai in Nawabganj. Weapons, explosives, and an SUV seized. Case filed under Wildlife and Arms Acts. Read the full details.
686 Schools Closed in Koraput, Tribal Education at Risk
Over 680 government schools closed in Odisha's Koraput region, impacting 8,854 tribal students. MP Ulaka warns of RTE violations and demands urgent reversal. Read more.
Varanasi Woman Booked for Firing Pistol at Wedding
Sarnath police file FIR against 'Revolver Rani' for celebratory firing at a wedding. The woman, Sonali, fired a pistol in the air. Investigation into firearm license underway.
Andhra HC: Inform Accused of Remand Extension, Grants Bail
Andhra Pradesh High Court grants bail to three in NDPS case, ruling that failure to inform accused of remand extension violates Article 21. Justice Y Lakshmana Rao's landmark order mandates physical or virtual intimation.
Thane shopkeeper arrested for illegal beef sale
Thane police arrested a 38-year-old meat shopkeeper for illegally selling 16 kg of beef. The raid in Bhiwandi's Nizampura area followed a tip-off. Read the full details.
Boy, 12, critical after celebratory firing at Noida wedding
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured by a stray bullet during celebratory firing at a wedding procession in Noida's Jarcha. Two property dealers arrested. Read the full report.
Russell's Vipers, Indian Rock Python Rescued Near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
In separate operations, experts rescued a pair of venomous Russell's vipers and a large Indian Rock python near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Read about the daring wildlife rescues and the species' protected status.
Young elephant dies in train hit in Rajaji Tiger Reserve
A seven-year-old elephant calf died after being struck by the Howrah-Doon Express in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. This is the second such death in Uttarakhand this year, raising elephant fatalities to 29. Read more.
Chennai Airport Seizes 3,000 Turtles, Rs 1.5 Crore Weed
Chennai Customs foils major wildlife & drug smuggling. 3,000 banned turtle hatchlings seized from Malaysian, hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.5 crore from flyers. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka officials boost wildlife crime coordination
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Understanding India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2025
India's DPDP Act 2023 empowers citizens with data rights while establishing business obligations. Learn how this landmark legislation protects your digital privacy and transforms data governance.
Arunachal's Hidden Wildlife Sanctuaries Revealed
Discover Arunachal Pradesh's untouched wilderness with 6 hidden wildlife sanctuaries housing rare species like red pandas, tigers, and exotic birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure!
Three booked for shooting reels with licensed guns
Upleta police charge three individuals for dangerously using licensed firearms to create social media content in 2019-2020. Case filed under IPC and Arms Act sections.
Thane Civic Body Acts Against Staff Negligence
Thane Municipal Corporation issues strict circular after complaints of absenteeism and public neglect. Officials must now prioritize citizen grievances. Read more.
FIR Against Police Constables in Viral Pistol Dance Case
Bettiah police register FIR against two constables and one civilian after viral video shows woman dancer brandishing pistol during celebration. Departmental action promised if proven.
Bihar Police FIR Against Constables in Viral Pistol Dance
Bettiah police register FIR against two constables and one civilian after viral video shows woman dancer brandishing pistol during celebration. Departmental action threatened.
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