In a written reply, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said the forest and tree cover of the country now stands at 8,27,356.95 sq km, which is 25.17% of India's geographical area. This includes 7,15,342.61 sq km under forest cover and
The convict, identified as Leeladhar Tomar, was serving a life imprisonment sentence for murdering his father and was released on a 16-day parole on July 14. He went to Shivpuri via private taxi on Wednesday and was returning from there, but on the way, he was shot by unknown persons near Sa
At least seven people were killed and several others injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus met with an accident in the Maseran area of Sarkaghat, around 60 kilometres from Mandi district on Thursday.
A recent report by Aurat Foundation indicates that from 2019 to 2024, there have been at least 212 documented cases of honour killings in Balochistan, raising significant alarm over gender-based violence and the inadequacies of the justice system in that area, as reported by The Balochistan
The strike began on July 17 in Muzaffarabad and rapidly extended throughout the Jhelum Valley area. Transporters ceased their services and assembled in the city to express their grievances. Their primary demands include a prohibition on illegal vehicles operating without proper permits and a
Government of India launched a project to set up Common Services Centres (CSCs) to provide citizen-centric services. Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) are empowered to set up CSCs.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, while hearing the suo motu case of deforestation in the Kancha Gachibowli forest area in Telangana, said that while sustainable development is important, it does not mean that forests can be destroyed overnight with bulldozers.
New Delhi [India], July 23: Bikes in the 110cc category strike a balance between fuel efficiency, affordability, and everyday usability. They are rightly suited for short to mid-range travel, especially in high-traffic or semi-urban areas. Models like the Bajaj Platina 100, Honda Livo, and T
Dubai [UAE], July 23: In a powerful expression of compassion and solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, Anosh Foundation, a global nonprofit organization, successfully carried out a large-scale meal distribution drive across key underserved areas of Dubai, including Al Quoz and Jebel A
Cyberabad Police on Tuesday on social media platform X stated, "Alert has been issued for heavy rains in the Cyberabad area, considering the safety, productivity, traffic congestion and to ensure uninterrupted emergency services. Companies may consider following Work from Home (WFH) mode on
Chandausi Circle Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district, Anuj Chaudhary, has set up a camp in the area to provide basic amenities for the devotees (Kanwariyas) coming back from Haridwar during their yatra.