Uttar Pradesh's Human Rights Commission demands a detailed report on sewage discharge and illegal encroachments polluting Bareilly's Kila river, citing human rights concerns. Hearing set for 2026.
The AI infrastructure boom is causing a severe memory chip shortage, driving up prices. But producers like Micron and Seagate are hesitant to ramp up production. Read why.
Haryana's power regulator warns discoms that rising AT&C losses worsen state's financial stress. UHBVN & DHBVN must expedite 24-hour supply to villages. Read the full report.
ED raids in Nagpur uncover a ₹1,000-crore illegal sand mining racket linked to a former minister's aides. Get the full story on the cross-border scandal and political fallout.
Despite being flagged as structurally unsafe by PWD and IIT Roorkee, the Rahon-Machhiwara bridge in Nawanshahr remains open to overloaded tipper trucks, many carrying illegally mined sand, posing a major public safety risk.
NGTA slams Greater Noida Authority for inaction on illegal colonies extracting groundwater. Tribunal gives one-month final deadline to file report. Next hearing on April 8.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves tailored incentives for semiconductor investments over Rs 3,000 crore under new policy. 21 firms already investing, boosting jobs. New forensic university campus & hospital also cleared.
Goa High Court directs Water Resources Dept to file affidavit on steps against illegal groundwater extraction in Chimbel. Bench seeks concrete action timeline within four weeks.
Paliganj police, in a pre-dawn raid, confiscated six sand-laden tractors and a loader used for illegal mining. Penalties estimated at Rs 23.81 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Bela police and revenue officials halted illegal sand extraction from Nand river near Pipra Shivar. Four accused booked after fleeing the scene. Read the full details.
Bihar's mines department conducted 4,582 raids against illegal sand mining in Dec, seizing 574 vehicles. Deputy CM Sinha urges public to report via helpline. Revenue collection exceeds target.
The holy Bansi river, linked to Lord Rama, faces severe pollution and encroachment. As Magh Mauni Amavasya nears, locals demand action to save this dying tributary of the Gandak.
Karkala town police intercepted a tipper transporting illegally mined sand without permits. Two individuals were detained. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Hollywood's new genre sells American survivability, not dominance. From Zero Dark Thirty to Jack Ryan, the fantasy is about slipping out, not fixing the world. Explore the ideology of the exit.
A diabetic woman lost vision in one eye days after a routine tooth pull due to metastatic endophthalmitis. Dr. Ashish Markan explains the risks and urgent treatment needed. Learn how to protect your eye health.
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
ED submits charge sheet in Bengal illegal sand mining case, revealing Rs 145 crore irregularities. 14 companies & 4 individuals named. Next hearing on Monday. Get the full story.
Maharashtra's SEC will use a 2014 directive to verify over 60 unopposed candidates in Jan 15 municipal polls, ensuring transparency. Full details inside.
Volunteers in Itanagar cleared over 1,8 tons of plastic and construction waste from the Yagamso River. The drive highlights the urgent need for public awareness and proper waste segregation to combat pollution.
The October 27 gunfire over illegal sand mining in Pernem's Uguem has left the village in fear. Locals now hope their deity will restore peace as ecological damage worsens. Read the full story.
Japanese memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings saw its shares skyrocket 540% in 2025, outperforming all US tech giants. Discover how the AI data storage boom fueled this incredible rise.
Jalandhar's sand artist, Satinder Singh, created a stunning artwork on New Year's Day 2025, depicting a clock and a dove. Discover his unique celebration and artistic vision.
Doctors at Omega Hospital, Mangaluru, successfully extracted a deeply embedded 35-year-old pacemaker lead, curing a patient's year-long recurrent fever. Read about this complex cardiac achievement.
Saudi Arabia & UAE import construction sand from Australia & others. Discover why desert sand fails for skyscrapers like Burj Khalifa & the global sand crisis. #Construction #MiddleEast
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia becomes world's top-performing stock, surging 540% in 2025, fueled by AI's massive data storage needs. Read how the memory crunch is reshaping tech.
Three fatal tiger attacks on bamboo cutters in Chandrapur force Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve to suspend work. Safety concerns rise as operations continue unchecked in other forest areas. Read more.
A Chennai consumer court penalized a dental clinic ₹2 lakh for extracting a permanent tooth instead of a milk tooth during orthodontic prep. Read the full details of the medical negligence case.
Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.
An earthmover operator and a tipper truck driver were arrested in Krishnagiri for attempting to murder a tahsildar and deputies who foiled their illegal sand mining operation. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
NGT rejects appeal to restore sand mining clearance on Jhansi's Dhasan river, citing delay & environmental violations. UP-SEIAA cancelled EC after irregularities. Details inside.