To Save Aravallis, We Must 'Think Like a Mountain'
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
Multiple courts and collector offices in Gujarat, including the High Court, received emails threatening RDX blasts. Security forces conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. Police are investigating the source of the threats.
Gujarat High Court and multiple courts & collectorates received hoax bomb threats via email on Jan 7, 2026. Premises evacuated, searches conducted. Cybercrime cells investigating.
The Supreme Court's recent suo motu action on stray dogs and the Aravalli hills marks a worrying shift from evidence-based rulings to judicial intuition, risking its formidable legacy. Read the analysis.
Two City Union Bank branches in Kochi received hoax bomb threats via email on Monday, claiming to be from CPI (Maoist). Police and bomb squads conducted searches but found nothing suspicious. Read the full story.
Gurgaon residents urge Centre to secure UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status for the entire Aravalli range to ensure long-term protection and halt mining. Join the movement for ecological preservation.
Environmental groups demand a transparent process and independent impact study for the Aravallis. They urge the Supreme Court to stop all mining until findings are implemented. #SaveAravalli
The Aravalli range faces catastrophic damage from unchecked mining, threatening water security and biodiversity. Urgent action is needed to save India's ancient ecological shield.
The Aravalli hills and Karnataka's Bannerghatta National Park face grave threats as eco-sensitive zones are targeted for reduction. This sets a dangerous precedent for India's ecological security. Read more to understand the implications.
Before the Supreme Court's stay, a technical committee found existing methods unreliable for defining the Aravallis, recommending further study. Read the full story on the legal and environmental implications.
Youth Congress and green activists protest in Haryana's Narnaul against illegal mining threatening the Aravallis. Demanding immediate government action to protect this vital ecosystem. #SaveAravallis
The Supreme Court has called for a fresh expert report to define the Aravalli Hills, a critical ecological zone. This move aims to resolve long-standing ambiguities and strengthen conservation efforts in the region. Read more.
Residents of Arambol's Varchawada protest govt notification converting 3 lakh sqm of private forest into settlement zone. They fear loss of water sources, kulaghars, and a sacred grove. Read about their fight to preserve a generations-old way of life.
Supreme Court stays its own order on Aravalli definition, DAC clears major defence procurements, and nations flag Indian rabies vaccine. Essential insights for UPSC aspirants on environment, defence, and health.
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
Supreme Court stays its own 100-meter height definition for Aravallis, forms expert panel. Also: Khaleda Zia passes away, NCP exodus, and AI's 2025 impact. Read the full briefing.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra says Supreme Court heard people's call to save 'Aravalli Mata'. He warns against Union govt's alleged mining mafia conspiracy, vows continued agitation.
Supreme Court stays its Nov 20 verdict on Aravalli definition, halting the controversial 100-metre rule. An expert committee will now re-examine mapping to protect the ancient range's ecology. Read more.
In a rare move, the Supreme Court stays its November 20 ruling on Aravalli definition. Explore the legal precedent and environmental implications of this suo motu review.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.
The ongoing encroachment on the Aravalli hills highlights a critical conflict between unchecked urban progress and ecological survival. Read the analysis by Jagdish Rattanani.
The Supreme Court has proposed forming an expert committee to scientifically define the Aravalli range, crucial for protecting Delhi-NCR's ecology. This move aims to resolve long-standing legal confusion over its boundaries. Read more on this landmark env
Unnao rape survivor hails SC stay, vows to seek death penalty for Kuldeep Sengar. China launches live-fire drills near Taiwan. Defence clears Rs 79,000 crore procurement. Read the top stories.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
A 2025 MoEFCC committee proposes changing the definition of the Aravalli hills to safeguard the ancient range. Explore the details and implications of this crucial environmental move.
The Congress party demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation after the Supreme Court stays its Aravalli order. Jairam Ramesh warns of ecological devastation. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has paused its approval of a new definition for the Aravalli hills, fearing it would expose 90% of the range to mining and construction. Read the full story on the crucial environmental U-turn.
The Supreme Court has paused its earlier order on a uniform Aravalli definition. A high-powered expert committee will now conduct a holistic review of the crucial ecological issue. Read the latest developments.
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.