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Record 2,200 Bangladeshi Nationals Deported from Delhi
Delhi Police's 2025 crackdown sees a record 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals deported for illegal stay and fake documents. Read about the unprecedented enforcement drive.
Illegal mining devastates Almora wetland, migratory birds vanish
The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
MCD to Remove Illegal Structures at Delhi's Ramleela Ground
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.
India Reacts to Hindu Deity Statue Demolition at Border
India urges dialogue after Thailand military allegedly destroys Lord Vishnu statue in disputed border area. Read India's official statement and the latest updates.
NIB destroys over 2,100 kg of seized ganja in Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu's Narcotics Intelligence Bureau incinerated 2,106 kg of seized ganja near Trichy. The massive drug destruction follows 289 recent cases. Read the full report on the state's crackdown.
Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance in Chikkamagaluru
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
16 Foreigners Arrested in Gurgaon Farmhouse Raid
Gurgaon police raided an illegal liquor party at a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Over Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol and cash seized. Read the full details.
Life sentence for three in Ludhiana cop murder case
A Ludhiana court sentences three men to life for murdering a head constable in 2022. Two women get 2 years jail for destroying evidence. Read the full details of the violent ambush and trial.
GLADA razes 3 illegal colonies, recommends FIRs
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.
PTR Violations: Resort Construction Flouts Supreme Court Norms
Owner of a premises near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve core area accused of violating SC & NTCA norms by moving construction material through protected forest and draining waste into tiger habitat. Activists plan legal action.
HC Slams Tamil Nadu Over Poor Illegal Mining Prosecution
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Einstein's Relativity Proved by Star Torn Apart by Black Hole
Astronomers witness a star's destruction near a spinning black hole, revealing space-time twisting predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. A breakthrough for gravity studies.
Rajasthan Tribal Groups Protest Aravalli Mining Threat
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Jharkhand Police Use Drones to Curb Poppy Cultivation
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur: 600+ Acres of Illicit Poppy Destroyed in Crackdown
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
19 Illegal Immigrants Deported from Assam to Bangladesh
Assam Police and BSF in a joint operation deported 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sends a strong message against infiltration. Read more.
Kodagu Farmers Protest Flawed Crop Loss Survey Report
Farmers in Kodagu confront officials over a disputed crop loss survey. They demand fair compensation for areca, coffee, pepper, and rice, alleging reports downplay losses. Officials promise action.
Udupi Police Case Against Foreign Nationals Without Documents
Brahmavar police register case after a pregnant woman's hospital visit exposes a group staying & working illegally at a resort. SP warns of security threat, mandates C-Form reporting.
MLA Rai Fights for Arecanut Farmers' Insurance Justice
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Patna DM Orders Destruction of 2 Lakh Litres Liquor
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Cyclone Ditwah damages 50,000 hectares of crops in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah caused severe damage to paddy crops across Trichy and Cauvery delta districts. Over 1.2 lakh acres affected, with farmers facing huge losses. Govt announces relief.
Aravalli Mining Ruling Poses Million-Year Threat, Says INTACH
INTACH's Babulal Jaju warns Supreme Court's decision to allow mining in sub-1000m Aravalli hills could cause irreversible ecological damage for millions of years. Urges immediate review.
25 Cattle Rescued from Illegal Slaughter in Nagpur
Nagpur police rescue 25 cattle from illegal slaughterhouse, arresting four. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to enforce animal welfare laws in Maharashtra. Read more.
Gehlot: SC's Aravalli definition invites ecological destruction
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
160 Acres of Mangroves Destroyed in Maharashtra: Study
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
16 Acres of Poppy Destroyed by Police in Latehar Forest
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
US Designates Illicit Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a WMD, escalating the fight against the opioid crisis as a national security threat. Read the full analysis.
Trump Labels Fentanyl a WMD, Expands Anti-Drug Powers
Former US President Donald Trump calls fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction,' pledging to expand presidential powers to combat the drug crisis. Read his full plan.
Trump labels fentanyl a WMD, unleashes military on drug war
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, shifting the opioid crisis to a national security threat and authorising military strikes. Read the full story.
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