To Save Aravallis, We Must 'Think Like a Mountain'
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
The Supreme Court's recent suo motu action on stray dogs and the Aravalli hills marks a worrying shift from evidence-based rulings to judicial intuition, risking its formidable legacy. Read the analysis.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
A tragic accident near Chhapra village claimed two lives and left one injured after a bike collided with a speeding car. The driver fled the scene. Read the full details and police action.
The Aravalli range faces catastrophic damage from unchecked mining, threatening water security and biodiversity. Urgent action is needed to save India's ancient ecological shield.
The Supreme Court's decisive interventions in the Aravalli and Unnao cases have restored faith in justice. Explore how public outcry shaped these landmark rulings. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra says Supreme Court heard people's call to save 'Aravalli Mata'. He warns against Union govt's alleged mining mafia conspiracy, vows continued agitation.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.
Former BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar denied bail in Unnao rape case. Supreme Court's November 20 directions on a uniform Aravalli definition remain in effect. Get the latest updates.
Unnao rape survivor hails SC stay, vows to seek death penalty for Kuldeep Sengar. China launches live-fire drills near Taiwan. Defence clears Rs 79,000 crore procurement. Read the top stories.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
The Congress party demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation after the Supreme Court stays its Aravalli order. Jairam Ramesh warns of ecological devastation. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has paused its approval of a new definition for the Aravalli hills, fearing it would expose 90% of the range to mining and construction. Read the full story on the crucial environmental U-turn.
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.
The Supreme Court examines the Aravalli definition today, a move that could impact 90% of the range. Meanwhile, IndiGo slashes 130 daily flights. Also: SIR hearings paused in Bengal, Sanskrit revival in Pakistan.
Supreme Court's Aravalli definition approved, but 'G Ram G' law controversy erupts. Experts warn of ecological risks. Read the full analysis of the legal and environmental implications.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli land demarcation dispute. The case will be heard on Monday, focusing on the protection of the ecologically sensitive ridge. Read for details.
The Supreme Court will hear the Aravalli hills definition row on 29 December. Environmentalists warn the new 100-metre height criterion threatens the fragile ecosystem. Read the latest updates.
The Centre's new ban on mining leases in the Aravallis faces criticism as over 1,200 existing leases cover 174 sq km. Experts warn of irreversible environmental damage. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan government rejects controversial Aravalli redefinition. Protestors and political parties unite to protect tiger reserves, national parks, and eco-sensitive zones. Read the full story.
Congress launches 'Aravalli Bachao Janjagran' across Rajasthan, opposing SC's 100-meter definition. Leaders allege govt-mine mafia nexus, vow to continue protests. Youth, tribals join marches.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming destruction of the Aravalli range. This critical move aims to enforce environmental protection laws and hold authorities accountable. Read the full story.
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Congress MP Deepender Hooda accuses the central government of flawed arguments and malicious intent regarding the Aravalli hills in the Supreme Court. He vows public resistance to protect the environment from corruption. Read the full story.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot leads NSUI protest in Jaipur, accusing BJP govt of endangering Aravallis. He cites data showing 90% of hills could lose protection. Read more.