Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
India's Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea for including 'intersex' as a category in the national census. The Centre's Solicitor General did not oppose the move. Read the full details.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes Congress over internal power struggles and clarifies the Centre's stance on the EC-led SIR census and MLA poaching allegations. Read the full details.
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Manipur's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba urges the Centre to include the indigenous Meitei faith 'Sanamahi' as a separate religion in the census for accurate representation and cultural preservation.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Three Kerala forest personnel missing during the National Tiger Census in Bonacaud were safely located in Iruthode. The team lost communication after taking a wrong path. Read the full rescue details.
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
Karnataka's caste census faces delays as 13 departments miss deadlines for submitting crucial secondary data. The state government issues a final reminder to ensure compliance.
In a shocking honour killing case, a Maharashtra woman performed marriage rituals with her boyfriend's corpse after her father and brothers murdered him. The tragic incident highlights caste violence.
In a heartbreaking incident in Nanded, a teenage girl performed wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend's body after her family allegedly killed him over their inter-caste relationship. Read the full story.
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
Kerala forest department launches three-phase tiger census covering 673 blocks. Training by Periyar and Parambikulam Foundations. Data collection until March 2026.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Rising leopard conflicts in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik prompt a first-of-its-kind census in agricultural landscapes. Experts reveal the technical challenges and urgent need for data.
Comprehensive camera trap census of Bengal tigers begins across Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and adjacent habitats. Learn about this crucial conservation effort.
TVK leader Vijay launches scathing attack on DMK after 2-month break, accusing ruling party of corruption and dynasty politics. Read his full allegations.
Massive delay in census form distribution with 61.55 lakh forms pending. D.K. Shivakumar hints at resigning from Congress presidency. Latest updates on India's political developments.
Mohali Municipal Commissioner calls hearing for 50+ objectors to boundary expansion. Critical meeting set for Nov 20 as census deadline looms. Learn what's at stake.