Bengaluru authorities arrest two individuals for illegally encroaching nearly 4 acres of government land and constructing unauthorized houses for sale. The land was earmarked for Smart City projects.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu directs authorities to demolish illegal religious sites in Itanagar. New digital ILP system announced to curb illegal immigration. Read the full story.
A case has been registered in Karnataka's Hebri taluk for unauthorized digging of a public road. Police investigate the illegal activity causing public inconvenience.
A large pot unearthed in Tonk's Sidda village contained only soil, not treasure. Police detained two men suspected of similar antique frauds. Read the full investigation details.
Rajasthan government intensifies its crackdown on illegal mining, taking 552 enforcement actions in a week. 17 arrests made, over 500 vehicles seized, and Rs 2.88 crore fines recovered. Read the full report.
Panchkula police intensify drive against illegal mining, seizing five vehicles including tippers and poclain machines in coordinated night raids. Authorities vow zero-tolerance policy.
Two workers killed in illegal stone quarry blast in Dhenkanal. Police arrest supervisor, seal 20 illegal units. Political blame game erupts over illegal mining. Read the full story.
Illegal laterite mining flourished in Belagavi's Badas village for over 3 months, despite being in the constituency of Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar. A raid failed to stop the 'influential' contractor. Read more.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates a landmark exhibition of repatriated Buddha relics from Piprahwa. See the reunited treasures after 127 years, now at Delhi's Rai Pithora Complex.
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
Rampant illegal mining near the Sutlej river is endangering a crucial bridge in Anandpur Sahib. The Mining Department has filed a police complaint. Read about the threats and official response.
Nanded police range's massive crackdown on illegal businesses nets Rs 109 crore in seizures. Over 17,000 cases registered across four districts with public help via 'Khabar' helpline.
Jamnagar SOG arrests five Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India. Fake Aadhaar cards from Gujarat & Maharashtra discovered. Police probe infiltration racket. Read for details.
Pakistani archaeologists discover rare coins and decorative stones at a UNESCO-listed site near Taxila. Preliminary analysis confirms the find's significance. Explore the details.
The excavation of a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Baramulla's Zehanpora highlights Kashmir's pivotal role in ancient Indian civilization and global Buddhism. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
A contractor in Gurgaon's Sector 56 was arrested after a 20-year-old labourer died in a basement excavation collapse. Police cite lack of safety gear and illegal overtime. Read the full investigation.
A massive joint enforcement drive across 20 Rajasthan districts seized over 30 vehicles and recovered ₹3 lakh in penalties for illegal mining in the Aravalli range. Read the full report.
Recent archaeological finds in Baramulla's Zehanpora confirm Kashmir's pivotal role as a launchpad for Mahayana Buddhism. Discover how this region shaped the intellectual and spiritual history of Asia.
Artisans from Khambhat have successfully revived the 5000-year-old Harappan bead-making craft at Rakhigarhi, creating a direct link to our ancient heritage. Discover this incredible story of cultural revival.
Residents of Canacona raise alarm over illegal water sports, shacks violating CRZ norms, and power theft in Palolem & Agonda. Authorities struggle with enforcement, impacting tourism safety and turtle nesting sites. Read more.
Indiranagar police in Nashik detained eight Bangladeshi nationals without valid documents. The group, including six women, had been working locally. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Minister H K Patil asserts national treasures need government care. Excavation work at multiple prehistoric sites is ongoing, with a tender called for Lakkundi. Read the latest on conservation efforts.
South Delhi Municipal Corporation demolishes an illegally constructed property in Amar Colony. Five individuals, including the property owner, have been booked for obstruction. Read the full report.
ASI begins a landmark scientific investigation of prehistoric rock art sites in Odisha's Rairakhol and Bamur to determine their exact age and trace ancient human migration. Read the full story.
Delhi Police's 2025 crackdown sees a record 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals deported for illegal stay and fake documents. Read about the unprecedented enforcement drive.
Delhi's MCD has ordered the removal of an unauthorized mosque-like structure and banquet hall at Ramleela Ground following a High Court directive. Read the full report on the investigation.
The ASI has sent a 114-page critical evaluation to archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna, calling his Keeladi report 'ambiguous and underdeveloped'. The dispute delays the landmark report's release.
Gurgaon police raided an illegal liquor party at a Bhondsi farmhouse, arresting 16 foreigners staying illegally. Over Rs 5 lakh worth of alcohol and cash seized. Read the full details.
GLADA demolishes three illegal colonies in Ludhiana's Mundian Kalan, Sekhewal & Kanganwal. FIRs recommended against developers for fraud. Details on the crackdown here.