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Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.

Drugs worth Rs 97 lakhs destroyed by Dhubri Police

Dhubri police incinerated drugs valued at Rs 97 lakhs, including 464 kg ganja and thousands of pills. Officials report a significant drop in seizures due to sustained anti-narcotics efforts. Read more.

Nobel Economics 2025: India's Tech Growth Challenge

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics highlights tech-driven growth and creative destruction. For India, the key is adapting tech, managing job disruption, and building safety nets. Read the analysis.

India-Norway Pact Cuts EPD Certification Cost by 70%

Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.

SC Vanashakti Recall: No Win for Retrospective EC

Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.

SC recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances

Supreme Court recalls May 16 verdict barring ex post facto environmental clearances in 2-1 split decision. Majority cites Rs 20,000 crore public resources at stake while dissenting judge calls it environmental retrogression.

UAE Launches AI Environmental Data Portal

The UAE's Environment Agency launches an AI-powered digital portal to revolutionize environmental monitoring and reporting, enhancing data accessibility.

Oman wins seat on UNESCO MAB Council for 2025-2029

Oman secures a seat on UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme council, reinforcing its global environmental leadership and commitment to sustainable development goals. Discover how this impacts global ecology.

Where Bengaluru's Seized Drugs Actually Go

Exclusive investigation reveals the secret journey of confiscated drugs in India's tech capital - from police vaults to scientific destruction methods that prevent environmental damage.

Bengaluru's EMPRI gets ₹550 crore mega makeover

Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.

Security forces destroy 30 acres of poppy in Manipur

In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Indian security forces have destroyed poppy crops spanning 30 acres across Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The coordinated operation marks a significant blow to illegal narcotics production in the troubled region.

Amritsar demolishes drug peddler's property

In a strong anti-drug operation, Amritsar authorities demolished a drug peddler's property in Maqboolpura, sending a powerful message against narcotics trade in Punjab.

India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead

India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.

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