The Rann of Kutch, a unique landscape in Gujarat, transforms seasonally from a shallow sea during monsoon to a vast salt desert in summer. This dynamic ecosystem supports migratory birds like flamingos.
Calcutta High Court's Port Blair bench will hear PILs challenging the Great Nicobar megaproject, citing Forest Rights Act violations and buffer zone reduction. The court rejected the government's 'locus standi' argument.
A stone-pelting incident in a Madhya Pradesh village highlights ongoing disputes over dam construction, submergence of villages, and inadequate rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) for affected populations.
Jharkhand High Court termed custodial killings 'worst crime' and ordered a fresh probe into over 260 cases of alleged custodial deaths. This highlights judicial intervention against state excesses.
Online censorship poses a threat to the fundamental right to free expression, raising concerns about government's power to take down content. This involves balancing Art. 19(1)(a) with reasonable restrictions.
P. Kumaran assumed charge as India's High Commissioner to the UK, paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar. This is a routine diplomatic appointment with cultural significance.
The Supreme Court has endorsed the right to be taught in one's mother tongue, reinforcing constitutional provisions for linguistic diversity. This aligns with the National Education Policy 2020's recommendations.
India's economy faces capital outflows and rupee depreciation due to rising oil prices, global uncertainty, and widening current account deficit. Future interest rate hikes abroad could exacerbate external sector vulnerabilities.
Scientists have reported the first evidence of 'plastistone' (plastic-rock formation) from Diveagar beach, Raigad district, Maharashtra. Unlike previous findings, this formation is believed to be natural, not human-induced.
Scientists warn that climate change and the El Niño phenomenon are expected to fuel severe wildfire outbreaks globally this year. This trend is linked to unprecedented heat extremes.
Farmers in Bir village, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, face erratic rainfall and warmer winters, disrupting traditional crop cycles. IPCC reports highlight the vulnerability of mountain regions to climate change impacts.
An editorial highlights the critical need for India to expand battery storage capacity to match its growing solar energy generation. This is crucial for grid stability and achieving renewable energy targets.
The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus), an endangered species endemic to the Western Ghats, is increasingly found in human landscapes due to habitat loss. This exposes them to risks like road accidents and electrocution.
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation surged to a 3.5-year high of 8.3% in April 2026, primarily driven by the impact of West Asia events. This rise could soon affect consumer prices and corporate profitability.