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5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crimePolice across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation G...- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...
- Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet in rape-murder case of IRS officer's daughterA Delhi court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet filed against a former domestic help. The accused faces charges in the rape and murd...
- Tribute to his leadership in Blue Economy, ocean governance: Seychelles Prez on conferring 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM ModiThe President of Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, on Sunday conferred the honorary title of "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" on Prime Minister N...
- Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil tanker arrested in UK; family seeks government interventionAn Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted...
- Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
- India to participate in G7 summit for 13th time, PM Modi's 7th consecutive participation: MEADuring a special briefing on the Prime Minister's visit to France and the Slovak Republic, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George stated that Pri...
- Nancy Guthrie’s case took another unexpected turn: Ancient skeleton found near search area- here's what it means for the caseIn a remarkable revelation, human skeletal remains over a hundred years old were discovered in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, shedding light on ...
- 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...
- Movie dialogue of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself...' - The Wolf of Wall Street's dialogue challenges people to stop limiting themselves with self-doubtLeonardo DiCaprio’s dialogue from The Wolf of Wall Street continues to resonate with audiences because it speaks about self-doubt, fear and...
- What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
- What do COP28, money laundering and the Amazon have in common?The law enforcement meeting, dubbed "a historic collaboration", is organized by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate...
- NGT slaps Noida-based realtor with Rs 113.25 crore fine, raps ED for delayed actionThe ED has "forgotten to take note" that the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) has been widened and revenue earned by ...
- 84% of green offences registered under Tobacco Products Act in 2021Incidentally, the cases registered under environmental-focused legislations form a minuscule portion of the total cases related to offences...
- Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesWal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes and agreed to pay a total of $110 million to settle the cases.
- Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesUS retail giant Wal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes, including mishandling of hazardous waste and pesticides, an...
- Environment Ministry responsible for messing up Goa mining sector: Manohar ParrikarGoa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar held the Environment Ministry responsible for the current "mess" in mining sector.
- UN says financial crisis boosts organized crimeFinancial crisis offers organized crime a unique opportunity to return to the global banking systems from which it had been barred by sanct...
- Ship operator, engineer guilty to oil dump coverupThe operator of a cargo vessel from India and its chief engineer have pleaded guilty to environmental crimes and obstruction of justice for...
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