Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Supreme Court's frequent reversals of its own orders in 2025, from Aravali to stray dogs, raise serious questions about judicial consistency and credibility. Read the full analysis.
The 2025 football season was defined by controversial VAR decisions and red cards in Premier League and international matches, sparking global debate over officiating standards. Read the full analysis.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
India's Supreme Court initiates suo motu hearing on Aravali Range definition amid mining debate. Environment Ministry moves to expand protected zones, halting new leases. Read the full story.
MoEF instructs Survey of India to map Aravalis using a new 100m height definition, raising fears of reduced protected area. Ministry also moves to finalise Sustainable Mining Plan. Experts warn of ecological impact.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav counters Congress allegations on Aravali protection, asserting a total mining ban. The political clash follows a Supreme Court order on a uniform definition for the hills.
The Centre's 100-metre elevation definition for Aravali hills, adopted by SC, faces criticism for potentially excluding low-lying ranges from mining bans. Experts warn it could undermine conservation. Read the full analysis.
Amid protests, the Environment Ministry expands Aravali mining ban, directing ICFRE to identify new prohibited zones. Read how this move aims to protect the crucial mountain range.
Supreme Court hears Aravali mining plea, a T20I world record is broken with 5 wickets in an over, and a killing row erupts in Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates here.
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.
A BJP councillor in Delhi faces backlash after a video shows him threatening an African national for not speaking Hindi. The incident sparks outrage and political reactions.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that only 0.19% of the Aravali range is eligible for mining, dismissing fears of widespread expansion. He urges an end to confusion over the new uniform definition.
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
Uttarkashi MLA Durgeshwar Lal faces controversy as ₹22,962 credited to his & wife's accounts under MGNREGA. Officials call it a 'mistake', MLA alleges conspiracy. Read details.
Haryana's winter session from Dec 19-22 faces opposition motions on pollution, unemployment, Aravali law, and SYL canal. Key issues include waterlogging, drugs, and teacher vacancies.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sparked a major controversy by removing a newly appointed doctor's hijab at a public event. The incident has triggered a political firestorm. Read the full details.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
Faridabad forest officials dug up a 1.5km access route in PLPA-notified land near Celebration Garden to prevent degradation. This crackdown follows a banquet hall demolition in the eco-sensitive Surajkund belt.
Haryana Forest Development Corporation plans a major overhaul of Bhondsi nature camp, upgrading accommodation, infrastructure & facilities to boost eco-tourism. Bids due Dec 18.
Comedian Kunal Kamra faces BJP backlash over RSS-mocking T-shirt. Party demands police action against the controversial apparel. Full details on the escalating political row.
Comedian Kunal Kamra faces BJP backlash after sharing photo wearing RSS-mocking T-shirt. Maharashtra minister warns of police action over 'objectionable' post.
NCP (SP) spokesperson condemns Ajit Pawar's funds remark as threatening to voters. Political tension escalates in Maharashtra ahead of crucial elections.
Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum faces massive backlash after waving Indian tricolor at concert. The artist defiantly responds 'I'll do it again' amid growing controversy.
Matheus Ferrero's stunning portrait of an elderly Indian voter sparks political storm, leading to account deletion and international debate about art and politics.
Gayatri Asokan defends controversial Vedantham Kerala State Award as Dedi Damodaran condemns jury decision, creating major industry split over recognition criteria.
FIR registered against Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' and JD(U)'s Anant Singh for inflammatory election statements. NDA faces internal turmoil as Bihar police take action following Election Commission directives.