BJP leader Vineet Joshi alleges fresh illegal mining activity in Mohali's Majri block, contradicting official claims. He accuses AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Mann of inaction. Read the full report.
East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.
The Union Environment Ministry has instructed Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat to halt new mining leases in the Aravallis until a sustainable management plan is ready, reinforcing a Supreme Court order. Read the full details.
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.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
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.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav states no new mining leases in the Aravallis until ICFRE submits a sustainable mining plan. This comes as the Supreme Court receives a review plea on its Nov 20 mining judgement.
Trichy Corporation introduces a high-tech super sucker truck worth ₹3.7 crore to clear underground drainage blocks with minimal manual effort, promising cleaner streets.
Western Railway asks BEST to add bus services from Borivli to Churchgate & Virar due to train cancellations for maintenance blocks until Jan 18. Plan your commute.
Congress leaders accuse Rajasthan BJP government of colluding with mining mafia over Supreme Court's Aravalli hills order. Details on the political clash and environmental concerns inside.
The Kerala government's last-minute blocking of films from the International Film Festival has drawn sharp criticism, raising concerns over artistic freedom and intolerance. Read more on this developing story.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned near Sarore in Jammu, injuring 35. Poor visibility due to fog is suspected as the cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and current condition of the injured.
A school bus carrying students from a picnic overturned in Jammu's Nagrota area. Several children were injured and rushed to hospital. Latest updates on the incident.
Telangana govt prepares to operationalise nine new Critical Care Blocks in district hospitals from January first week. This move aims to reduce referrals to Hyderabad and strengthen golden hour emergency care across the state.
Jammu police arrest two individuals for assaulting an officer in Janipur. The incident occurred during a routine check. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Patna's new Mines and Geology Director, Manesh Kumar Meena, orders strict action against illegal mining and transport to ensure scientific mining and higher revenue. Details inside.
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
Goa plans to auction more mineral blocks after quantifying iron ore reserves. The state, restarting mining after a long hiatus, has operationalized 5 of 11 auctioned blocks and will export up to 25 MTPA of dump ore.
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.
Russia blocks Apple FaceTime, citing misuse for terrorism & fraud. This follows crackdowns on WhatsApp, Telegram & YouTube. Details on the ban and its impact inside.
Russia has restricted Apple's FaceTime and other foreign calling apps. This move tightens control over digital communication. Read about the implications and global tech response.
Malaysian authorities intensify action against illegal Bitcoin mining, uncovering 14,000 sites causing massive power theft losses. A new taskforce leads the charge. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to boost mining revenue through exports, domestic use, and a North Andhra metal cluster. Learn about the state's new mining strategy.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
Haryana police seized 20 vehicles for illegal mining violations in Panchkula. The crackdown follows a high-level order and involves survey teams for compliance checks. Read more.
Panchkula police intensify crackdown on illegal mining, seizing heavy machinery and registering multiple cases. Authorities vow to continue operations against environmental offenders.
Trichy district's two government colleges to get new academic blocks worth ₹13.6 crore, addressing infrastructure gaps after student protests. Construction begins this week.
Joint police-mining department operation in Etawah seizes 4 trucks, arrests 3 drivers for illegal mineral transport. Over ₹5 lakh fine imposed in midnight raid.