Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
India urges dialogue after Thailand military allegedly destroys Lord Vishnu statue in disputed border area. Read India's official statement and the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu's Narcotics Intelligence Bureau incinerated 2,106 kg of seized ganja near Trichy. The massive drug destruction follows 289 recent cases. Read the full report on the state's crackdown.
A Ludhiana court sentences three men to life for murdering a head constable in 2022. Two women get 2 years jail for destroying evidence. Read the full details of the violent ambush and trial.
Owner of a premises near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve core area accused of violating SC & NTCA norms by moving construction material through protected forest and draining waste into tiger habitat. Activists plan legal action.
Astronomers witness a star's destruction near a spinning black hole, revealing space-time twisting predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. A breakthrough for gravity studies.
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.
Great cormorants adapt to habitat loss by nesting on 400kV transmission towers near Chennai. A WII study reveals 59 nests, highlighting a shift to artificial structures for conservation.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Bombay Natural History Society joins the Asian Waterbird Census 2025, monitoring Maharashtra's wetlands. A crucial step for migratory bird conservation and habitat protection.
INTACH's Babulal Jaju warns Supreme Court's decision to allow mining in sub-1000m Aravalli hills could cause irreversible ecological damage for millions of years. Urges immediate review.
Calcutta High Court orders East Kolkata Wetlands Authority to respond in 60 days after fishermen allege illegal wall blocks their fishing grounds for 40+ years. Read the full story.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a WMD, escalating the fight against the opioid crisis as a national security threat. Read the full analysis.
Former US President Donald Trump calls fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction,' pledging to expand presidential powers to combat the drug crisis. Read his full plan.
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, shifting the opioid crisis to a national security threat and authorising military strikes. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.
Indore's Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site, sees a 50% drop in migratory birds as water hyacinth covers 150 acres. Experts warn of ecological collapse and threat to its protected status. Read more.
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
Dhubri police incinerated drugs valued at Rs 97 lakhs, including 464 kg ganja and thousands of pills. Officials report a significant drop in seizures due to sustained anti-narcotics efforts. Read more.
UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) establishes a Centre for Wetland Studies to combat wetland loss, focusing on Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake. A new study reveals an 85% drop in its water carrying capacity.
An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
A visual journey through December 5, 2025: From a grand welcome for President Putin in Varanasi to the full moon over Kolkata and global news events. See the day's most compelling images.