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India's Asiatic lion population rises from 523 to 891: Bhupender Yadav

India's Asiatic lion population has significantly increased from 523 in 2015 to 891. Project Lion, launched in 2020, aims for long-term conservation and habitat expansion. Conservation efforts focus on habitat improvement and community involvement for wildlife coexistence. The species' geographical range has expanded from 30,000 to nearly 35,000 square kilometers.…

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Human-wildlife conflict: Parliamentary panel backs AI, drones and GIS for mitigation

Innovative tools like GIS and AI are being explored to enhance responses to human-wildlife conflicts. The committee emphasized strategies for prevention, mitigation, and sustainable coexistence. A new Centre of Excellence has been inaugurated to promote research and build capacity in conflict management. Additionally, the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal will be…

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Environment ministry removes Bhupendra Yadav's private secretary, three others

The Environment Ministry removed four private secretaries to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. One private secretary was repatriated on administrative grounds, while others faced termination. These decisions were announced through four separate orders issued on July 3. The orders did not specify the exact reasons for the officials' removals. All four…

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PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." He highlighted extensive public engagement and legal challenges against the project, citing violations of environmental laws and the Forest Rights Act. Ramesh asserted that the nation's "ecological conscience is on trial" as…

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Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations tasked with advance management strategies. The Centre is collaborating with the Agriculture Ministry on stubble burning and promoting mechanized dust control. Meanwhile, Delhi's Environment Minister urged District Magistrates to coordinate efforts with various…

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Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment port

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, seeking details on tender timelines and private ownership. Ramesh highlighted ecological concerns and risks identified by the Finance Ministry, urging clarity on shareholding percentages and potential government funding. He has also raised…

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Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment Minister

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highlighting a lack of transparency. Ramesh states that environmental impact assessments for the project are insufficient. He also points out that compliance reports are not being made public. Conservation and…

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India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge target

India has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as reported by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This achievement brings India close to its 2030 target under the Bonn Challenge. Telangana leads the states in…

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Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture minister

The Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil health. The plan will involve early paddy sowing strategies and real-time monitoring. Modern technologies and public awareness campaigns will also be utilized. The government will showcase successful…

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Cheetahs in Kuno, lions in waiting: Inside India’s most contested conservation project

“After a wait of nearly 70 years, cheetahs returned to India in 2022 with their reintroduction at Kuno National Park, marking a major milestone in wildlife conservation.”

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"All TMC MPs, MLAs were involved in fraud": West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh

West Bengal Minister Gouri Shankar Ghosh has leveled serious corruption charges against the Trinamool Congress. He alleges widespread scams and the illicit sale of government jobs involving TMC MPs and MLAs. Ghosh predicts central investigative agencies will soon hold top party leaders accountable.

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TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says he is with rebel camp, backs advisory role for Mamata

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay has joined a dissident faction seeking control of the party's parliamentary wing. He supports a proposal to keep Mamata Banerjee in an advisory role. Rebels claim more MPs will join, increasing their Lok Sabha strength. They plan to seek recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc.

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Abhishek Banerjee writes to LS Speaker, urges rejection of separate group status for TMC

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He requested that no separate group or faction of the party be recognized. Banerjee wants the Trinamool Congress to be treated as a single entity. The party wants an opportunity to be heard before any decision is…

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"Completely destroyed it": Kunal Ghosh slams Sudip Bandhopadhyay over BJP meet

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh criticizes senior leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay for meeting Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Ghosh alleges Bandyopadhyay has weakened the party organization. The article highlights growing internal crisis within TMC with several MLAs and MPs rebelling. Rebel MPs are urged to resign their Lok Sabha seats won under…

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TMC unrest deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP's Bhupender Yadav in Delhi

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi. This meeting fuels speculation about Bandyopadhyay joining a dissident TMC group. Rebel MPs plan to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. A significant number of TMC MLAs have already broken away in…

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TMC rebel leaders list: From Sushmita Dev to others, check leaders deserting Mamata Banerjee's party after poll blow

Trinamool Congress faces internal turmoil as Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev resigns, fueling speculation of a BJP move. Rebel MPs are reportedly seeking separate seating and declaring support for the NDA. TMC leaders Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad have strongly criticized these dissenting MPs, accusing them of lacking morality and…

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Sukhendu's exit deepens TMC unrest, rebel leader Ritabrata claims more MPs set to break ranks

Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee views Sukhendu Shekhar Ray's resignation as a significant protest. He believes more party parliamentarians will publicly oppose the leadership. This comes as dissident TMC MPs reportedly met with a Union minister. Banerjee criticizes the party's internal functioning and favouritism. The TMC faces a volatile phase…

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on World Environment Day

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks on the occasion of World Environment Day. This initiative aims to enhance green spaces and improve air quality in Delhi. The Delhi government has allocated a significant portion of its budget for green projects.…

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Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that will cause significant ecological damage and threaten the region's unique biodiversity. Ramesh argues that the environmental impact assessments conducted are insufficient and not based on comprehensive primary data.

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CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurates Rajasthan's first semiconductor cluster at Bhiwadi

Rajasthan's Chief Minister inaugurated the state's first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi, highlighting 35 pro-investment policies. This move positions Rajasthan as a major industrial hub, with plans for a new industrial area and advancements in renewable energy.

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Is India’s environment minister lying about the new definition of the Aravallis?

The #SaveAravalli campaign stands out in an unexpected way. At a time when most protests against the government are quickly branded “anti-national” or dismissed as the work of “Urban Naxals,” that script hasn’t been rolled out here.

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India delays climate pledge, pressures rich nations on funding at UN climate talks

India is unlikely to submit its climate pledge before the end of the United Nations climate summit this week, raising concerns about its influence on global climate change efforts

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The unbearable uselessness of India’s Environment Minister

He wields exclamation points and emojis with ease! He reposts every video clip featuring Narendra Modi! He marks every festival and made-up holiday in India with an anodyne image, sometimes even a gif!

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Nov 5, 2025: The air outside environment minister’s home amid his silence on the crisis

Delhi’s air quality continues to worsen, but environment minister Bhupender Yadav has neither tweeted about the situation nor held any meeting to address it.

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A corporate mutiny threatens India’s e-wonderland dream

In just five years, India’s electronic waste has exploded from 11.4 lakh metric tonnes to a staggering 17.5 lakh metric tonnes – a 72 percent increase that equals the weight of 3.24 lakh adult Indian elephants.

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