Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutinyGyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Ex...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu plans new international airport near Chennai after dropping Parandur projectTamil Nadu plans to establish a new international airport near Chennai to meet growing passenger and cargo demand, with alternative sites t...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellationIn a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opp...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Those seeking curbs on traditional Hindu festivals linked to urban Naxalism: Maharashtra ministerMaharashtra minister Ashish Shelar linked festival restrictions to urban Naxalism. He spoke at a Dahi Handi event, defending traditional Hi...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi opposes Great Nicobar project because he dislikes India's strategic rise: Bharatiya Janata PartyThe Bharatiya Janata Party has responded to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Great Nicobar development project. Party spokesperson Tuhin Sin...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Noida building projects without clearances not to proceed with construction: NGTThe National Green Tribunal halted construction projects in Noida and Greater Noida lacking environmental clearances. A plea alleged unauth...
13 Dec, 2024, 05.19 PM IST
Lok Sabha 2024: Environment, climate change gain prominence in party manifestos but experts question follow-throughBJP and Congress manifestos focus on climate change, with BJP aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070 and Congress proposing a green transiti...
17 Apr, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
Why BJP and Modi owe big thanks to Congress and Rahul Gandhi for Kamal's bloom in IndiaWhile BJP's dominance in direct contests with Congress has been evident, the party faced tougher competition from non-Congress parties, esp...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
BJP responsible for Rs 900-crore fine slapped by NGT on Delhi government: AAPAddressing a press conference here, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak said the people of the national capital will have to pay th...
14 Oct, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
Climate change, promise of clean air and water missing from UP poll agendaDespite clean water and air being the mainstay of life, major political parties, except for the Samajwadi Party, Congress and the Rashtriya...
27 Feb, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
Battleground Uttarakhand: No forest cover in poll speakCong's manifesto has no 'green' promises unlike the party's 2012 document, which talked resettling o f people in forest areas and a provisi...
08 Feb, 2017, 11.57 AM IST
Lok Sabha elections: Party manifestos mum on pollution in riversAbout Rs 6,500 crore has been spent on the river in the past 19 years, according to Yamuna Jiye Abhiyan.
09 Apr, 2014, 12.26 PM IST
Advani concerned over pollution in GangaConcerned over pollution in Ganga, L K Advani asks chemical industry to find innovative and cost effective ways to stop environmental degra...
16 Jan, 2013, 01.59 PM IST
- BMC shoots down proposal on private helipads
Last time, when the issue came up for decision, the committee had deferred the decision citing environmental and security concerns.
04 May, 2011, 10.30 PM IST
- Jairam refuses to review clearance to Jaitapur plant
Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Prthiviraj Chavan have stepped in to defend the project to be set u...
30 Dec, 2010, 12.58 AM IST
- US woos BJP for N-deal support
Pursuing efforts to get wider political support for the Indo-US nuclear deal, American Ambassador David C Mulford and former Secretary of S...
29 Oct, 2007, 09.30 PM IST