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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SAND MINING
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returned- Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 20% to fresh lifetime high after this Supreme Court order
- Left aerospace job to sell millets: Today, her café makes Rs 1.44 crore a year & prevents 47 tonnes of waste
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Four die of suspected asphyxiation in illegal mine in Jharkhand's RamgarhTragedy struck Ramgarh district in Jharkhand on Saturday. Four individuals lost their lives inside an unauthorized mine. The incident occur...13 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
- Tanker struck by unknown projectile 6 nautical miles east of Oman, UKMTO saysA tanker sustained damage from an unknown projectile near Oman's coast. The incident occurred on Friday, six nautical miles east of the cou...13 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Planning a beach holiday? This popular European beach has banned umbrellas for most visitorsSardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children an...12 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Reliance, Vedanta, Adani join India's drive to cut China rare earth dependence, sources sayIndian conglomerates Reliance, Vedanta, and Adani are among ten companies expressing interest in developing rare-earth processing facilitie...11 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- PMK urges Centre, state govts to take measures to control construction material costsPMK founder Dr S Ramadoss has urged the central and Tamil Nadu governments to control rising construction material costs. He stated that pr...09 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Enforcement Directorate summons Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter for questioning in Prevention of Money Laundering Act caseThe Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. She is to appear for questioni...09 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Pakistan discovers oil and gas well in Sindh that can produce 2000 barrels of oil per dayPakistan's Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a significant oil and gas discovery in Sanghar district, Sindh pro...05 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Vedanta group's iron ore mining, steel biz cut 2.5 MT of carbon emissions in last 5 yrsVedanta's iron ore and steel business has significantly cut carbon emissions. Over five years, nearly 2.5 million tonnes of emissions were ...04 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Resolve pending house, house-site regularisation issues: Andhra Pradesh Chief MinisterAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has ordered officials to speed up the regularisation of houses and house sites. Unresolve...03 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definitionThe Supreme Court has formed a high-powered committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will conduct an indep...03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- 20-year-old trapped in quicksand at South Australia’s Glenelg beachA young woman's evening walk at Glenelg Beach turned into a dramatic rescue. She became trapped in quicksand as the tide advanced. Emergenc...02 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- ED raids 8 locations in illegal sand mining case, unearths Rs 1.53 crore cashThe Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across multiple cities in India. These searches targeted firms and individuals involved in a...30 May, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
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