After Wayanad tragedy, Centre issues fresh draft to declare over 56,800 sq km of Western Ghats eco-sensitive
Saturday, 3 August 2024 Overall, the notification proposes to declare 56,825.7 sq km as ecologically sensitive, including 449 sq km in Gujarat, 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra, 1,461 sq km in Goa, 20,668 sq km in Karnataka, 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu, and 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala.
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticized BJP's Gujarat Smart City model as heavy rain caused severe flooding in Surat. Over 400 mm of rain in 36 hours.. IndiaTimes
Recent bypolls across five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, West Bengal, and Punjab yielded mixed results. Congress' UDF secured Nilambur, dealing a blow to.. IndiaTimes
AAP leader Gopal Italia has emerged victorious in the Visavadar Assembly seat bypoll in Gujarat, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kirit Patel.. DNA
Maharashtra Government on Sunday cancelled the two orders on implementation of the three-language policy after facing heavy criticism from the opposition, who.. DNA
Uddhav Thackeray claimed victory after the Maharashtra government withdrew orders implementing the three-language policy in primary schools, which mandated.. IndiaTimes
The NSEL Investors Forum has appealed to Maharashtra's chief minister Fadnavis for support regarding a Rs 1,950 crore settlement with the National Spot Exchange.. IndiaTimes
The BJP has criticized Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's reference to the "high command" amid speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka. Tejasvi.. IndiaTimes
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hinted at a possible leadership change in Karnataka, stating the party high command has the power to act. Chief Minister.. IndiaTimes
Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain has ignited speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, suggesting D K Shivakumar could become chief minister.. IndiaTimes
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed claims of internal disputes and potential political shifts within the state government, refuting statements made.. IndiaTimes
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency by criticizing a controversial 1974 agreement that ceded Katchatheevu island.. IndiaTimes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that Hindi is a friend to all Indian languages, advocating for the promotion of one's own language without opposing any.. IndiaTimes
A British Royal Navy F-35B Lightning jet, part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, remains stranded in Thiruvananthapuram after an emergency landing.. IndiaTimes
In a significant political development, the UDF secured victory in the Nilambur assembly bypoll. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath defeated CPI(M)'s M Swaraj... IndiaTimes
In a significant blow to Kerala's ruling LDF, the UDF secured victory in the Nilambur assembly bypoll, marking the first loss of a sitting seat for the LDF.. IndiaTimes
A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa’s Shirgao village claimed six lives and left around 80 injured during the fire-walking ritual of the Lairai Zatra festival. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed the fatalities and pledged full support to victims' families. Five of the injured are critical and on ventilator support, according to state health minister Vishwajit Rane. Prime Minister Modi extended condolences. The Lairai Zatra is one of Goa's most important Hindu festivals. Deadly stampedes are a recurring risk at large religious gatherings in India.
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