Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens in Ethiopia after Marburg virus outbreak kills 8. Embassy urges extreme caution, lists safety measures. Stay informed.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
Women employees at Ludhiana's MC Zone A office suffered for decades with a single dilapidated washroom. Their recent protest finally led to action. Read about this glaring workplace disparity.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
Supreme Court dismisses suspended fire officer's plea, upholds charges against all 15 accused in Rajkot TRP game zone fire that killed 27. Trial for culpable homicide not amounting to murder to proceed.
Karnataka's Upa Lokayukta orders immediate removal of encroachments on Cauvery riverbed and buffer zone in Mandya. Action follows a detailed probe into illegal constructions.
Rajkot court grants bail to manager Dhaval Thakkar, the last accused jailed in the TRP Game Zone fire case that killed 27. All 15 accused are now out as trial with 300+ witnesses continues.
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian-linked tankers near Turkey's Black Sea coast, escalating tensions. Erdogan condemns the strikes. Read the full details.
NORAD scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a civilian aircraft breached restricted airspace near Trump's Mar-a-Lago. This marks another in a series of recent violations. Read details.
Chandigarh's Town Vending Committee, chaired by MC Chief Amit Kumar, met to streamline street vending, expedite the Manimajra model zone, and form a grievance panel for vendors.
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Planning a winter escape? Discover seven stunning hill stations near Kerala, perfect for a refreshing December holiday. From misty Munnar to serene Yercaud, find your ideal cool retreat.
The last group of Indian passengers evacuated from conflict zones arrives safely in New Delhi under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Read about this successful rescue mission.
The death toll in the Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy has increased to 29 as Ubedula, severely burned in the October 14 accident, succumbed to injuries after six weeks of treatment.
Hundreds of Nashik residents celebrated Happy Streets event at Govind Nagar. Vehicle-free zone featured fitness activities, cultural performances, and community bonding. Join the movement!
National Green Tribunal extends deadline to Feb 6, 2026 for environment ministry's response on controversial Shree Jagannath International Airport. Key facts about the environmental dispute.
Despite 94% win rate in assembly polls, TDP targets 6,000 weak polling stations. Lokesh warns underperforming MLAs, sets 60-day strategy for February-March local elections.