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17 articles found · Current affairs archive

Defence & Security2026-07-10

CISF Seizes 428 Tonnes Illegal Coal in Jharkhand-Bengal; Mining Crackdown Intensifies

Central Industrial Security Force operations in eastern India uncover massive illegal coal trafficking; 4 FIRs registered, enforcement action initiated.

#Illegal Mining#Coal Smuggling#CISF Operations

Environment & Climate2026-07-10

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Leads Wildlife Conservation Drives

Environment Minister chairs key meetings on tiger and Great Indian Bustard conservation; announces national frameworks for species protection.

#Wildlife conservation#Tiger protection#Great Indian Bustard

Environment & Climate2026-07-08

Wayanad Landslide Disaster: Twin Tunnel Project Under Scrutiny After Three Deaths

Three killed in Wayanad debris slip near twin tunnel road project; Agriculture Minister terms disaster 'man-made' caused by unscientifically stacked excavated soil and contractor negligence.

#Infrastructure Projects#Disaster Management#Environmental Safety

Politics & Governance2026-07-07

Environment Ministry Purges 3 Top Aides in Single-Day Rare Administrative Action

Three senior officials removed from Environment Ministry in unprecedented single-day purge, indicating possible policy shift or administrative reorganization.

#Environment Ministry#Administrative Reshuffle#Climate Policy

Environment & Climate2026-07-05

Centre Issues Fresh Emission Cut Targets for Iron & Steel Sector

Government mandates fresh carbon emission reduction targets for iron and steel industry; aligns with climate commitments and environmental regulations.

#emission-targets#steel-industry#carbon-reduction

Environment & Climate2026-07-04

NGT Orders Probe into Mining Near Sariska Tiger Reserve

National Green Tribunal orders independent inquiry into alleged mining permission irregularities near Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan's Alwar.

#Wildlife Conservation#Mining Regulations#NGT

Schemes & Policies2026-06-30

Delhi announces EV policy with 100% road tax exemption till 2030

Delhi EV policy offers complete road tax and registration fee exemption for selected electric vehicles until 2030, promoting clean transport.

#EV Policy#Environmental Protection#Urban Governance

Environment & Climate2026-06-30

Massive Fire at Bengal Refinery; 20 Injured in Naphtha Pipeline Explosion at Haldia

Major fire breaks out in naphtha-carrying pipeline at Haldia refinery in West Bengal; 20 persons injured with 6 in critical condition.

#industrial fire#naphtha pipeline#Haldia refinery

Environment & Climate2026-06-29

SIT Probes Dudhwa Tigress 'Sudden Death'; NTCA Demands Detailed Report

National Tiger Conservation Authority initiates SIT investigation into unexpected death of Dudhwa tiger reserve tigress, raising conservation concerns.

#tiger conservation#NTCA#Project Tiger

Environment & Climate2026-06-27

Govt Notifies 1.03 Crore Sq Mt Land in South Goa as No Development Zone

South Goa declares ecologically sensitive land (salt pans, paddy fields) as No Development Zone to protect environmental integrity and biodiversity.

#environmental-conservation#wetlands-protection#goa-governance

Schemes & Policies2026-06-24

E20 Fuel: Centre Defends Ethanol Blending as Safe, Consumer-Friendly

Government clarifies E20 fuel safety amid viral claims; ethanol blending globally accepted in US, Brazil, Japan with environmental and economic benefits.

#energy-policy#ethanol-fuel#sustainability

Environment & Climate2026-06-22

Western Ghats Protection Framework: 13-Year Effort Nears Completion in 3 States

Exclusive: Environmental protection regulations for Western Ghats in three states approaching finalization after 13-year deliberation, addressing biodiversity concerns.

#Western Ghats#Biodiversity#Environmental Protection

Environment & Climate2026-06-20

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously opposes Mekedatu dam project on Krishna river

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes unanimous resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, urging Centre to deny environmental clearances.

#Krishna-river#inter-state-water-dispute#Mekedatu-dam

Environment & Climate2026-06-19

Asia Warming Twice as Fast as Global Average; India Faces Melting Glacier Crisis

UN weather body reports Asia warming at 2x global rate in 2025, with Indian Himalayan glaciers shrinking rapidly, threatening water security and agriculture.

#Climate Change#Glacier Melt#Water Security

Economy & Finance2026-06-19

India Initiates Sustainability Certification Framework for Export Compliance with EU/UK Standards

India develops sustainability certification standards to meet EU/UK environmental compliance norms, enhancing export competitiveness in developed markets.

#Export Policy#Sustainability Standards#International Trade

Environment & Climate2026-06-18

India's Land Restoration: 21.76 Million Hectares Between 2011-2020

India restored 21.76 million hectares of land during 2011-2020, demonstrating progress in environmental recovery.

#land restoration#environment#climate change

Environment & Climate2026-06-14

UP implements zero-discharge into rivers through drone surveillance and comprehensive action plan

Uttar Pradesh deploys drone surveys to identify pollutant sources; develops multi-layered approach to eliminate river discharge.

#Water Pollution#Drone Technology#Environmental Governance