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From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
More macro headwinds on the cards? Tackle them with core principles: 6 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 28%There was a time when the Indian pharma story in the US was almost entirely about inspection risk. The US FDA would inspect a plant, a warn...
NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
Jairam Ramesh flags violation of FRA in clearance of Great Nicobar Island Project, urges action from Ministry of Tribal AffairsIn a letter addressed to Jual Oram, Ramesh argued that the project proceeds in direct violation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and the righ...
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
'Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process': Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar projectSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escal...
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
Northeast no longer defined by insurgency, isolation: Arunachal CM Pema KhanduArunachal Pradesh is transforming significantly. Once seen as isolated, the state is now a focus of national development. Chief Minister Pe...
Coal India plans 10-year roadmap to slash 243 MT coal importsCoal India Ltd is developing a 10-year roadmap to eliminate 243 MT of coal imports by boosting domestic production, improving coal quality,...
In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to gunsLeft-leaning Americans are increasingly purchasing firearms due to fears of government overreach under the Trump administration. This trend...
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
No Naxal violence-hit districts in India anymore: Home ministry to state govtsIndia has achieved a historic milestone. The Centre has officially declared that no districts in the country are affected by Naxal violence...
Himachal CM unveils Rs 1,500 support for Kinnaur women, geothermal project for PeoHimachal Pradesh celebrated its 79th Day with enthusiasm. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced significant welfare schemes and d...
Delhi allows regularisation of 1,521 illegal colonies: How to register your property online, check all key detailsDelhi's ambitious housing reform aims to regularise nearly 10 lakh homes in 1,521 unauthorised colonies through a simplified online process...
Civil society groups flag loopholes in draft National Forest Policy; Oppose PPP model of afforestationOver 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and qu...
India's new National Forest Policy to address the challenge of climate changeWhile the ministry has done away with the environment cess that was proposed in the scrapped 2016 draft policy, it has retained several con...
Maharashtra promotes afforestation through new green city policyThe policy which has come into effect from July 31, places the responsibility of drawing up plans for afforestation by local self governing...