Samudra Pratap: India's New Marine Disaster Response Vessel
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
The US has seized a crude oil tanker near Venezuela for violating sanctions. This marks the second such action in weeks, intensifying pressure on Maduro's regime. Read more on the escalating maritime enforcement.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Amulya, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel, to enhance maritime security on the eastern coast. Read about its advanced indigenous capabilities.
Bhiwadi's air quality index reaches 353, 'very poor' category. Over 1000 patients daily seek treatment for pollution-related ailments. Authorities enforce GRAP-IV restrictions and fines.
Visakhapatnam's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' levels with AQI between 220-280. PM2.5 pollution spikes, causing health issues. Experts blame weather inversion and pollution. Read more.
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Gurgaon sees minimal pollution curbs despite NCR crisis. Experts question data reliability and call for proactive action. Read the full analysis here.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Punjab Pollution Control Board seizes assets worth ₹79.93 crore of an ethanol plant in Gurdaspur for groundwater contamination. Read about the enforcement action.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth refutes explosive claims of ordering a kill-all on a drug vessel. He details the lawful, multi-step military process behind the strike. Watch the full video.
A US military strike in the Eastern Pacific destroyed a suspected narcotics vessel, killing four. Congress is now investigating the operation's legality. Read the full report.
The US military confirmed a strike that killed four men on a vessel suspected of carrying illicit narcotics along a known trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific on December 5, 2025.
Haryana's pollution board imposed over Rs 45 crore in penalties on 400+ units but recovered under 1%. The NGT has taken note, seeking answers on stalled environmental restoration.
Residents of Bachupally, Hyderabad, report intensified chemical air pollution causing health crises. With 5000 exposed, locals demand action from pollution board. Read more.
Delhi tackles severe air pollution. Authorities mandate industries to install monitoring devices and expedite control measures. Experts highlight key pollution sources.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly supports Admiral Frank Bradley's combat decisions on September 2. White House confirms Hegseth authorised strikes against Venezuelan drug vessel.
Delhi's air quality shows slight improvement, moving from 'very poor' to 'poor' category with AQI at 269. However, thick smog continues to blanket ITO and other areas. Political criticism mounts over pollution crisis.
Rahul Gandhi demands urgent action plan for Delhi's air pollution crisis, questions PM Modi's silence and claims powerful stakeholders benefit from pollution. Read more.
Bombay High Court forms 5-member committee to inspect Mumbai construction sites for air pollution compliance. Panel includes BMC, MPCB officials and civil society members. Read more about the court's action.
Goa fisheries department intercepts Karnataka fishing vessel for illegal fishing in state waters. Catch confiscated and auctioned. Crew faces legal action under fisheries regulations.
Uttar Pradesh bans diesel autorickshaws in Noida, Ghaziabad to tackle severe air pollution. New regulations effective immediately across key NCR districts.
Discover why India needs compassionate stray dog management strategies that balance human safety with animal welfare. Learn about sustainable solutions.
China's revolutionary Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan completes successful maiden sea trials. The 40,000-ton vessel can operate fixed-wing aircraft and marks a new era in naval power.
Discover the incredible journey of the humble lota, South Asia's most versatile vessel that transcends functionality to become a cultural icon across the subcontinent.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard seizes Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker Talara carrying 30,000 tonnes of petrochemicals. Heightened tensions in crucial global oil trade route. Read latest developments.