Centre Notifies Rules for Environmental Fund Usage
The Ministry of Environment has notified new rules detailing how penalties from environmental violations can be used for monitoring, remediation, and studies as directed by courts.
The Ministry of Environment has notified new rules detailing how penalties from environmental violations can be used for monitoring, remediation, and studies as directed by courts.
India establishes its National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) at CSIR-NPL to certify air pollution monitoring equipment for local conditions, boosting environmental governance and reducing foreign dependence. Read more.
Goa's Green Glow festival on Jan 10 features film screenings, a green-skilling workshop, and an award. Join students, teachers & filmmakers for ecological preservation.
Climate activist Harjeet Singh arrested by UP excise for excess liquor after ED raids probe ₹6 crore foreign funds linked to FF-NPT treaty. Singh denies influencing government.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, architect of the landmark Western Ghats report, passes away in Pune. Remembering the Padma Bhushan awardee who reshaped India's environmental policy.
A disability rights activist has complained that Ghaziabad's collectorate remains inaccessible nine years after the RPDA, 2016, denying dignified access to governance for 1.4 lakh people. Read the full story.
India establishes its own National Environmental Standard Laboratory in Delhi to certify air monitoring gear for local conditions, cutting import reliance and aiming for a share in the $4 billion global market.
Bapod police filed an FIR against an unidentified driver for running over a sleeping stray dog on Ajwa Road. Animal activist Nirav Sheth's complaint led to a police search. Read about the incident and legal action.
Delhi-based poet Abhisha Gulati uses behavioural science and verse to combat patriarchy. Discover her journey from childhood questions to gender activism. Read her powerful story.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani writes a personal note to activist Umar Khalid, handed to his parents. The act renews international scrutiny on Khalid's detention in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Read the full story.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pens a personal note to incarcerated activist Umar Khalid, expressing solidarity. Read the full story of this international gesture of support.
New York City Council Member Zohran Mamdani sends a solidarity note to incarcerated scholar-activist Umar Khalid, highlighting global concern over his detention. Read the full story.
BJP and SAD leaders accuse Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of stifling democracy after FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and others. Read the full story.
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa condemns FIRs against RTI activist & journalists questioning CM's helicopter use. He warns of authoritarian tactics. Read more.
Ludhiana Cyber Police file FIR against RTI activist Manik Goyal and 9 others for social media posts questioning the use of CM Bhagwant Mann's chopper during his Japan visit. Activists call it an attempt to stifle dissent.
Sahana, a transgender woman from Karnataka, is transforming lives by leading a livestock farming collective, providing sustainable income and dignity to her marginalized community. Discover her inspiring journey.
Discover how activist Arundathi is transforming lives in rural Karnataka by pairing livestock farming with legal identity for the transgender community. A story of resilience and impact.
Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release to the UK ignites a firestorm over past online posts, citizenship vetting, and the complex legacy of Arab Spring icons. Read the full story.
Despite clear legal provisions, individuals rescuing accident victims in Amritsar receive no official recognition. Activists demand action to honor these lifesavers and encourage public help.
Mavelikkara court acquits 19 Campus Front activists in the 2012 murder of ABVP's Vishal Kumar, citing insufficient evidence. Prosecution plans High Court appeal.
Madras High Court directs state and central governments to respond in 8 weeks to a plea demanding a comprehensive fitness audit of all public and private buses in Tamil Nadu to curb fatal accidents.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
A Kerala court has acquitted all 20 accused in the 2011 murder of ABVP activist Nandu. The verdict cites lack of evidence after a 13-year legal battle.
A new wave of activist investors, led by HoldCo, is targeting US regional banks like Comerica & KeyCorp. Trump's deregulation could fuel more campaigns in 2026. Read the full analysis.
A Kerala court acquits all seven accused in the 2016 murder of ABVP activist Nandu. The verdict cites lack of evidence after an eight-year legal battle. Read the full details.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demands Supreme Court action against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them a mockery of governance. Details on the Sariska boundary revision case.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot, 89, reveals her final resting place will be by the sea in Saint-Tropez. Discover the details of her poignant farewell plans.
French film legend and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has passed away at 91. Explore her iconic career, controversial activism, and global legacy.
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah reunites with family in UK after Egypt lifts travel ban. His arrival welcomed by PM Starmer, but sparks controversy over old social media posts.
A week after a demolition drive in Bengaluru, activists report no relief or rehabilitation for affected families. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.