Delhi government mandates all land-owning departments to submit property details for DAMIS, a centralised online system aimed at preventing encroachments and improving asset management.
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.
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.
Delhi government will restart enforcement against 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles after severe air pollution subsides, following a Supreme Court order. Over 1 crore vehicles face action.
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.
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 US Justice Department has released thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, reinstating a photo of Donald Trump in the public database. Get the latest details on this significant disclosure.
Supreme Court modifies order, offering relief to BS-IV and BS-VI vehicle owners in Delhi-NCR. Renewal may now depend on fitness tests, not just age. Read for details.
Telangana Police unveil TG-QUEST, an AI-powered drone surveillance system. It analyzes live footage, detects crimes, and enforces traffic. Discover how this tech works.
Delhi enforces a ban on non-Delhi registered private vehicles below BS-VI standards to combat severe air pollution. Essential services exempt. Learn the rules and impact.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its order protecting old vehicles from coercive action applies only to BS 4/BS 6 models. Over 107 lakh BS 1-3 vehicles face action, impacting Delhi-NCR air quality.
Supreme Court allows Delhi government to deregister and scrap old petrol & diesel vehicles. A major step to fight air pollution in the capital. Read the full details.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
Delhi bans non-Delhi registered, pre-BS-VI vehicles under GRAP. Experts welcome the move but urge focus on public transport & faster EV shift for lasting clean air.
Ford announces a major strategic pivot, shifting its next F-150 Lightning to an EREV architecture and recording $19.5B in charges. It reaffirms 2025 cash flow guidance and targets 50% electrified sales by 2030. Read the full details.
Panjab University's QR code vehicle sticker drive concludes, revealing only 1,800 student cars out of 16,000+ enrolments. The data confirms traffic woes are largely due to outsider vehicles.
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.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
Donald Trump approves rule allowing low-speed electric NEVs on US roads. This move could open new opportunities for Indian EV manufacturers eyeing the American market. Read more.
Toyota urges India to incentivize ethanol-powered flex-fuel hybrids, arguing they are cleaner than EVs in a full lifecycle analysis. The push is backed by the sugar industry.
Toyota's India head calls for tax breaks and cheaper pricing for flex fuel vehicles, arguing they are the next logical step after E20, not higher ethanol blends. Learn about the challenges and the proposed roadmap.
Two Virginia brothers, former contractors, arrested for allegedly deleting sensitive US government databases. They face decades in prison for cyberattacks and data theft. Read the full details.
Two brothers from Virginia, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for allegedly conspiring to destroy sensitive US government databases. Read the full details of the cyberattack and potential prison sentences.
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.
Tamil Nadu's labour department has indefinitely postponed a crucial survey of inter-state migrant workers due to fears of political backlash. Officials warn this leaves policymakers in the dark.
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.
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.