The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
A visual journey across the globe on December 30, 2025: Kosovo celebrates election results, Srinagar hosts Jashn-e-Wand, and BSF guards the border in severe cold. See the best photos.
A significant natural gas pipeline rupture near Castaic, Los Angeles, led to a major highway shutdown and shelter-in-place orders. No injuries reported. Details inside.
A women's anti-drug committee in Himachal's Kangra faces legal action for detaining three men during a night patrol. The incident raises questions on vigilantism and community policing.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
A routine traffic stop in Chittorgarh spiraled into chaos, leaving a woman exposed to a patrol vehicle's wheels. Watch the video that led to the ASI's suspension pending inquiry.
Telluride, a premier US ski resort, will close due to a strike by ski patrollers demanding higher wages. The union seeks a pay hike from $21 to $28 per hour for starters. Read the full story on the labour dispute impacting the community.
US Border Patrol agents have detained 30 Indian nationals residing illegally in America. The arrests highlight ongoing immigration enforcement and the risks of unlawful presence. Read the full report.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
A tigress halted a police patrol in Wardha's Ashti taluka, standing guard as her cubs crossed. Police showed restraint, ensuring safety. Read the full story and learn about the official caution for night travel.
The Trump administration plans a major 2026 immigration crackdown with $170 billion funding, thousands of new agents, and revived workplace raids. Critics warn of economic risks.
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.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
North Goa District Road Safety Committee proposes hiring 3 patrol vehicles for PWD to tackle encroachments on NH 66 & NH 748. Proposal awaits state govt sanction. Details inside.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Indore police conducted massive night operations, checking 776 suspects and taking legal action against 454. Drive targeted goons, drunk driving, and executed 155 pending warrants. Read details.
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
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Amulya, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel, to enhance maritime security on the eastern coast. Read about its advanced indigenous capabilities.
Nissan gears up for a major 2026 India comeback with the Gravite MPV and Tekton SUV. The Tekton, sharing DNA with Renault Duster, faces fierce rivals like Creta. Details inside.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss clashes with Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino during a federal operation. Watch the confrontation that highlights US immigration tensions. Read the full story.
Bahraich administration installs streetlights, fits doors in homes, and clears sugarcane fields after fresh wolf attacks kill three children. Villagers live in fear as patrols intensify.
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
A young woman in Bengaluru suffered serious injuries after jumping from a hotel's fourth floor following a police visit. Allegations of misconduct and a bribe demand surface as investigations begin.
Nagpur police launch AI-powered 'Smart Prahari' system. It analyses 5 years of crime data to predict hotspots & create dynamic patrol routes, piloted in Washim. A leap towards proactive, data-driven policing.
US Border Patrol announces a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants aged 14 and older. New policy part of Trump administration's sweeping border crackdown. Details inside.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.