A three-year-old boy died in Kannur after falling into an under-construction, uncovered septic tank pit. The incident highlights critical safety lapses in residential construction sites. Read the full report.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
Delhi's Revenue Minister Ravinder Singh directs officials to clear illegal encroachments in Rohini's Sector 16, 17, and 18. The crackdown aims to restore public land and ensure orderly urban development.
The historic Kangra Valley narrow-gauge railway will resume partial operations from December 5, 2024, after monsoon damage. The route between Baijnath Paprola, Kangra, and Joginder Nagar reopens, boosting tourism.
Madras High Court awaits a detailed report on the digital boundaries of Chennai's Pallikaranai Ramsar site before deciding on a PIL against a residential project. Status quo order extended.
Archaeologists confirm a massive, 4,000-year-old man-made pit circle near Stonehenge, revealing a 'super henge' that reshapes our understanding of Britain's ancient ritual landscape. Discover the groundbreaking findings.
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.
An IIT-Bombay team will visit the Veer Savarkar flyover site in Goregaon to evaluate a new connector proposal using monopile tech, avoiding demolition. Read the latest updates.
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
Patna district administration launched a major drive against illegal encroachments, removing carts & structures to ease traffic. DM Thiyagrajan SM directs strict action. Read more.
A decomposed female body was found stuffed in a suitcase in a Hapur sugarcane field, marking the latest in a series of chilling recoveries along the NH-9 stretch, which has become a disposal site for murders from nearby states.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
Surat Municipal Corporation evicted over 250 people and demolished illegal structures under Varachha flyover following BJP MLA's letter and viral video of minor selling ganja. Read full details.
Three women arrested in Ahmedabad for stealing copper plumbing valves worth Rs 6.1 lakh from construction site. All stolen goods recovered. Read full details.
A 24-year-old woman was brutally stabbed to death at a Bengaluru construction site. Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect. Details emerging.
Punjab launches ambitious mission to restore its disappearing wetlands, combining traditional knowledge with modern conservation to revive water ecosystems and biodiversity.
India's economy grows at 8.2% in July-September, highest in six quarters. Analysis of GDP data, India-US defence partnership, UN reforms and other crucial topics for UPSC aspirants.
SMC launches major anti-encroachment drive in Varachha and Sarthana after BJP MLA Kumar Kanani exposes drug trade links. Police-protected operation removes illegal settlements under flyovers.
Residents of Mohali's Phase 4 physically stopped an MC demolition drive, accusing officials of overreach. The clash highlights confusion between MC and GMADA jurisdiction. Read the full story.
Patna administration conducted major anti-encroachment drives across urban areas, removing illegal structures and collecting significant penalties. Learn about the key zones targeted.
Pune police arrest contractor after waste picker finds 138 gelatin sticks and 135 detonators on roadside. Explosives were for construction site work. Read full details.
A major fire at Kullu's dumping site reveals the town's growing waste management crisis. Authorities struggle as garbage piles up, threatening public health and the environment. Immediate action needed!
After two decades of delays, BDA begins allotment process for Karanth Layout, offering relief to 5,000 Bengaluru landowners. Learn about the site distribution timeline and eligibility criteria.
Explore how photographers are digitally preserving Hampi's rich heritage through extensive documentation of its monuments, temples, and living traditions. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore 7 unique global destinations where cars are prohibited. From UNESCO medinas to Alpine villages, discover how these places preserve tradition and peace.
Enforcement Directorate files charges against ex-MUDA commissioner in money laundering case linked to site allotment scam. Key developments and legal proceedings explained.