In major development, Satheesan-led new Kerala govt set to scrap Silverline high-speed rail projectSilverline high-speed rail project: The scrapping of SilverLine marks the end of a project that had dominated Kerala’s political discourse ...
20 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionRepublicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money fo...
20 May, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Aravalli row: Won't pass order in favour of mining lease holders for now, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has stopped issuing orders for mining leases in the Aravalli hills. The court is receiving disturbing feedback about mini...
15 May, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
V D Satheesan: The shrewd strategist who steers Cong-UDF's resurgenceAhead of the Kerala Assembly elections, V.D. Satheesan pledged political exile if the UDF didn't win decisively. His leadership, marked by ...
04 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Great Nicobar project concerns must be debated in parliamentary forum; govt rattled by Rahul Gandhi's visit: CongressThe Congress party has detailed serious concerns regarding the Great Nicobar project. They highlight ecological damage, tribal rights viola...
03 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
US farm secretary says USDA is speaking with White House daily on high fertilizer pricesUS Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is holding daily talks with the White House and other agencies regarding soaring fertilizer prices....
23 Apr, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Rakha Gupta govt plans to build a 'Great Wall of Delhi' to stop Yamuna flood problem. Here is the 4.7-km grand planDelhi plans a 4.7-km flood wall along the Yamuna's western bank before the next monsoon. The structure aims to protect areas like Civil Lin...
15 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Bombay High Court rules in favour of RIL: Directs MMRDA to refund Rs 646 croreBombay High Court quashed a Rs 1,116 crore demand against Reliance Industries for alleged construction delays on its BKC complex. The court...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Iran's Parliament Security Committee approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of HormuzIran's Parliament Security Committee on Monday (local time) approved the Strait of Hormuz Management Plan, which includes measures to impos...
31 Mar, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in GulfThe Trump administration seeks an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Environmental g...
27 Mar, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
'Polluter pays' principle must not be reduced to 'pollute and pay', SC toldThe Supreme Court heard arguments on retrospective environmental clearances, with one lawyer arguing prior clearance is a vital safeguard, ...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Grassroots-level studies crucial for Western Ghats conservation: Environmentalist Ullas KaranthSenior wildlife expert Ullas Karanth emphasizes the necessity for grassroots-level studies of the Western Ghats to ensure effective conserv...
11 Oct, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
Parliamentary panel slams government agencies tasked with environment protectionA parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the performance of the government agencies responsible for environment protection.
14 May, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- High level committee on environmental laws not consultative, say lawyers and environmental groups
The high level committee constituted by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change to review environmental laws and regulation...
09 Oct, 2014, 10.32 AM IST
- Envt ministry ask Maha govt to take action against Lavasa for environmental violation
Environment Ministry has asked Maharashtra state government to take action against the company for going ahead with its hill township in Pu...
11 Jun, 2011, 02.24 AM IST
- Major companies will be asked by Environment Ministry to have corporate environmental policy
The ministry is suggesting a system of self-regulation to ensure that projects and companies do not violate environmental laws and regulati...
06 May, 2011, 03.34 AM IST
- Environmental violation may become non-bailable offence
Environment ministry accepts JM Mauskar panel’s recommendations which also removes penalty limit of Rs 1 lakh.
12 Mar, 2011, 06.24 AM IST