Environmental activists are raising alarms over large-scale tree cutting in Faridabad’s protected Aravalli region, an area recognized as a “deemed forest” by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in March 2019. The incident has sparked outrage among local and national groups concerned about the future of the fragile ecosystem. On August 30, 2025, Lt. Col. Sarvadaman…

In New Delhi, police have arrested three businessmen for attempting to extort money from a jeweller by posing as notorious gangster Himanshu Bhau. The accused—Sumit, 42, Prince, 35, and Nitish, 31—are all residents of West Delhi, with Sumit himself working in the jewellery business and familiar with the victim’s financial standing. The latest incident occurred…

India’s economy has gained significant savings from its oil imports from Russia, amounting to around $12.6 billion between April 2022 and June 2025. According to The Indian Express, refiners were able to cut costs by sourcing discounted crude from Russia compared to other suppliers, though the discounts have shrunk over time. The effective benefit was…

Over the past two and a half years, a grim statistic has come to light in Delhi-NCR: 1,321 bodies were found on railway tracks, according to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This steady rise in deaths has become a serious safety concern, putting both passengers and residents at risk. The fatalities have increased year by…

In Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, a shocking case of identity theft has come to light. Sudhir, a small grocery store owner from the Nayaganj area of Khurja, was stunned when he received a tax notice claiming that six companies had been registered in his name in Delhi, with sales exceeding ₹141 crore. Despite running only a…

Dog feeders in Delhi and the National Capital Region have recently faced a surge in violent incidents following a Supreme Court ruling on feeding stray dogs. Many individuals who dedicate their time to caring for strays have shared harrowing experiences of being injured, harassed, and traumatized, with confusion over the court’s decision fueling tensions between…

The Delhi Police has introduced a major restructuring of its Anti-Terror Unit, known as the Special Cell, with a new order issued on August 30, 2023. The reorganization is designed to improve the unit’s efficiency in tackling terrorism and organized crime, and includes the appointment of four new Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) to lead…

Last Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) leaders’ summit in the port city of Tianjin, China. The meeting drew global attention as the two leaders came together after a seven-year gap. Observers in the West expressed concern that Modi might be shifting India…

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to verify whether industries in Sonipat are adhering to waste treatment standards. The order, issued on August 25, came in response to a petition filed by activist Varun Gulati, who raised concerns about untreated industrial waste from the Barhi industrial hub being…