A Surat textile trader's employee allegedly stole 1 kg gold jewellery worth Rs 70 lakh after his employer was jailed in a DRI raid. The accused threatened the employer's wife with a GST raid to move valuables to private lockers, then changed locks and fle
Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
A joint task force arrested three men and seized five tons of illegally mined mica, along with heavy machinery, in a pre-dawn operation in Koderma's Meghatari forest.
Pune forest officials raided a house in Tingre Nagar, seizing 6 protected parakeets and arresting 3 suspects. The accused will be produced in court on Monday. Report wildlife crimes on toll-free 1296.
In a major crackdown, NCB raided a secret MD drug factory in Agar-Malwa, seizing 31.25 kg of narcotics worth Rs 50+ crore. Read the full details of the overnight operation.
Following the dramatic ED raid and CM Mamata Banerjee's intervention, I-PAC's Kolkata office sees full staff return. Enhanced security in place as the political consultancy vows to continue work. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee files two FIRs against ED officials after raid, leads 6km protest march. She warns, "an injured tiger is more dangerous." Read the full story.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
MEA refutes US report, confirms 8 Modi-Trump calls in 2025. Mamata Banerjee leads protest against ED raids on I-PAC offices. Get the latest on India-US diplomacy and political developments.
ED conducts searches at I-PAC's Kolkata offices in a 5-year-old case. CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Amit Shah of political vendetta, claiming poll strategies were seized. Full details inside.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
In a major wildlife crime bust, Gujarat forest officials seized over 40 suspected tiger skins and 133 nails in Narmada. The operation highlights the ongoing threat to India's endangered tigers.
The Pentagon confirms 7 elite US soldiers were injured in a high-stakes raid in Venezuela. US officials assess up to 75 Venezuelan, Cuban personnel killed. Read the full details.
Bhilwara police arrested five women and four men in a late-night raid at a spa centre in Patelnagar. The raid followed a decoy operation. Details inside.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a complex overnight raid. Trump reveals details of steel doors, gunfire, and a failed escape bid. Read the full story.
Son of an Andhra Pradesh BJP MLA was detained by EAGLE in a Hyderabad villa raid for alleged drug consumption. He tested positive, resisted officials, and was sent to a de-addiction centre. Details inside.
Odisha excise officials arrested three individuals and seized 265 grams of brown sugar in Bhubaneswar's Forest Park area. The accused were produced in court following a targeted anti-drug operation. Read the full details.
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
Supaul Police cracked down on a gambling den at Lohia Chowk, arresting 10 and seizing cash, phones, vehicles. SP Sharath RS vows strict action against illegal activities.
Cooperative department raids in Amravati's Savla village uncover 96 suspicious documents & 27 agricultural assets linked to illegal moneylending. Action initiated under Maharashtra Moneylending Act. Read the full details.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Shadow Cresselia is back as a formidable 5-star Shadow Raid Boss in Pokemon GO. Learn the best counters, battle strategy, and catch tips for this tough Psychic-type encounter from 2025 into early 2026.
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.