The Union Environment Ministry has instructed Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat to halt new mining leases in the Aravallis until a sustainable management plan is ready, reinforcing a Supreme Court order. Read the full details.
The Indian government imposes a ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range and expands its protected zone. Key decisions to safeguard the critical ecosystem.
The Central government has directed states to enforce a total prohibition on granting fresh mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This decisive move aims for long-term protection of its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity. Read the fu
The Indian government has imposed a complete ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range to protect its fragile ecosystem. This decisive move aims to halt environmental degradation.
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
Viral videos fuel public outrage over SC-backed Aravalli redefinition. Congress & BJP clash for narrative control as protests spread. Key facts and political fallout explained.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses the Modi government of a 'fatally flawed' redefinition of the Aravalli Hills, threatening the fragile ecosystem. He plans to move Supreme Court in January.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray form alliance ahead of BMC polls. Supreme Court's Aravalli definition faces scrutiny. Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket. Key news for Dec 24, 2025.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray forge alliance for BMC elections. Supreme Court's Aravalli definition faces scrutiny. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set for Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. Get the full briefing.
A recent government nod for an elevation-based definition of the Aravalli range could intensify mining and cause irreversible ecological harm. Experts warn of a looming environmental crisis.
Supreme Court clarifies trial courts cannot sentence convicts to imprisonment till the end of their natural life. Ruling came in a murder appeal by Kiran. Read the full legal analysis.
Environmentalists warn a new height-based definition for the Aravallis could leave 90% of the range vulnerable to mining and urbanisation, threatening Delhi-NCR's air quality and water security. Learn the full story.
Discover 7 incredible wildlife species that call the ancient Aravalli mountains home, from leopards to pangolins. Learn where to spot them in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi.
Massive protests erupt across Rajasthan as a new definition of the Aravalli hills, accepted by the Supreme Court, leaves over 90% of the range vulnerable to mining. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma vows protection.
Supreme Court admits plea challenging 100m height rule for Aravalli hills, a move that could expose vast areas to mining. Centre, Haryana, Rajasthan asked to respond.
Massive protest in Udaipur against perceived threat to Aravallis after Supreme Court ruling. Police scuffle leads to arrests. Congress leader Fateh Singh Rathod joins agitation. Read more.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that mining will be allowed in just 0.19% of the Aravalli hills. No new leases will be granted until a detailed district-by-district sustainable management plan is prepared. Read the full details.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies only 0.19% of Aravalli's 1.44 lakh sq km is eligible for mining, halts new leases until a sustainable plan is ready. He accuses Congress of spreading misinformation.
Haryana Congress President Rao Narender Singh pledges support for the 'Save Aravalli' drive, highlighting the ecological crisis and calling for urgent government action to protect the vital mountain range.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav states no new mining leases in the Aravallis until ICFRE submits a sustainable mining plan. This comes as the Supreme Court receives a review plea on its Nov 20 mining judgement.
Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav clarifies the Supreme Court's Aravalli definition, assures strict mining regulation, and outlines plans to combat Delhi's air pollution. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court's intervention in the Aravalli Range definition sparks a major environmental and legal battle in North India. Understand the mining risks, ecological consequences, and the fight to protect this vital natural barrier.
Environmental activists in Rajasthan intensify protests against illegal mining in the Aravalli hills. Experts warn the fragile ecosystem, once damaged, cannot be restored. Join the call to protect this vital green barrier.
The Supreme Court's new definition of the 2-billion-year-old Aravalli Range could impact legal protections. Discover why this ancient barrier is crucial for North India's ecology and the 'Save Aravalli' protests.
From halting a mega jungle safari to stopping illegal mining, explore 10 crucial judicial interventions that have defended India's ancient Aravalli range. Discover the new Supreme Court definition and its implications.
India's Supreme Court sets a 100m height definition for the Aravalli hills, halting new mining. Activists warn it may leave lower areas vulnerable to real estate. Discover why protecting this ancient range is crucial for North India's ecology.
Congress leaders accuse Rajasthan BJP government of colluding with mining mafia over Supreme Court's Aravalli hills order. Details on the political clash and environmental concerns inside.
Rajasthan's ruling party defends Supreme Court's Aravalli definition, accuses Congress of politicizing the issue. Get the full details on the environmental and political clash.
A recent Supreme Court order on the Aravalli forests highlights a critical trust deficit between states and the Centre. The editorial argues the Union government must take the lead in resolving this environmental and federal crisis. Read the full analysis