NGT directs Rajasthan government to rehabilitate villagers affected by mining

NGT directs Rajasthan government to rehabilitate villagers affected by mining

A view of the mining site in Jodhpura village in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Rajasthan government to constitute a committee of competent officials to undertake the study and measures to rehabilitate the victims of pollution away from the proximity of limestone mining … Read more

Stray dog case hearing LIVE updates: SC to issue interim directions to tackle dog bites ‘menace’ in government institutions

Stray dog case hearing LIVE updates: SC to issue interim directions to tackle dog bites ‘menace’ in government institutions

The Supreme Court hearing comes amid suo motu proceedings to evolve a national policy on stray dog management and to ensure effective implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Friday (November 7, 2025) is expected to pass interim directions to tackle the issue … Read more

After years of strain, NSS finds common ground with government over Mannam Jayanti

After years of strain, NSS finds common ground with government over Mannam Jayanti

After years of wrangling that often spilled over into open confrontation with the government, the Nair Service Society (NSS) has finally succeeded in persuading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government to declare Mannam Jayanti a public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act (NIA). The government’s decision is widely seen as a direct outcome of its … Read more

Government urged to review botched insulation across Britain

Government urged to review botched insulation across Britain

Zoe Conway and James Stewart Nick Woolley/BBC Bushra Rashid from Fishwick says that 2013 insulation work has damaged her health and her property Homeowners who say that botched insulation under government schemes left them living in mouldy conditions are calling for an investigation into the problem to be widened. One woman has told the BBC … Read more

Crackdown on post-BPS violations: Andhra Government orders demolition of unauthorised constructions

Crackdown on post-BPS violations: Andhra Government orders demolition of unauthorised constructions

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: v The Government of Andhra Pradesh has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs) to immediately identify and demolish any unauthorised constructions raised after the cut-off date of August 31, 2025. The order, issued through a Memo on Monday (October 27, 2025) by the … Read more

Government will not ‘be held to ransom’ by doctors strike, says Wes Streeting

Government will not ‘be held to ransom’ by doctors strike, says Wes Streeting

BBC The government will not “be held to ransom” by striking doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. A five-day walkout by resident doctors is due to take place between 14-19 November, in a long-running dispute over pay. Streeting told the BBC there was a deal available to increase the number of speciality training places … Read more

Government released ₹9.75 lakh compensation for blast victims of Parvatipuram: MLA

Government released ₹9.75 lakh compensation for blast victims of Parvatipuram: MLA

Telugu Desam Party MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra on Saturday (October 25) said that the State government released ₹9.75 lakh compensation to four labourers who had suffered serious injuries due to blast of firecracker parcels in ANL parcel counter of Parvatipuram on October 19, 2025. The money would be distributed to victims — Ravi, Reddi Ramesh, … Read more

AIADMK slams DMK government over alleged failure in procurement of paddy from farmers

AIADMK slams DMK government over alleged failure in procurement of paddy from farmers

AIADMK leader and former Minister R. Kamaraj on Friday criticised the DMK government over the alleged failure in procurement of paddy from farmers, who have been affected by the recent heavy rains in the Cauvery delta region. In a statement, Mr. Kamaraj charged that about 35% of kuruvai cultivation in the Cauvery delta region has … Read more

Congress government targeting RSS to divert public attention from its failures: BJP

Congress government targeting RSS to divert public attention from its failures: BJP

Responding strongly to the Cabinet’s decision to “target RSS activities” by regulating the programmes being organised by private organisations in public places, BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday alleged that the Congress government was doing it only to divert public attention from its failures. In a social media post, Mr. Vijayendra alleged that the … Read more