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Supreme Court to hear suo motu case on Aravalli hills definition on Monday
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (104+ words) The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli hills definition row. A three-judge bench will hear the matter on Monday. The court previously accepted a uniform definition and banned fresh mining leases. This definition aims to protect…...
Jairam Ramesh questions Environment Minister over Aravalli Hills redefinition, cites FSI
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (636+ words) Jairam Ramesh questions Environment Minister over Aravalli Hills redefinition, cites FSI'The Economic Times...
Amid a battery boom, graphite mining gets a fresh look in the US
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (216+ words) America is restarting its graphite mines after decades. Demand for this key battery material is soaring, driven by electric cars and electronics. Companies like Titan Mining in New York are developing new sites. This move aims to secure domestic supply…...
Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (121+ words) Gold prices have reached an all-time high in early Asian trading. This surge is driven by investors seeking safe havens for their money. Expectations of further interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve are also contributing to the rise. Spot…...
On Aravalli hills, PM Modi’s global talk doesn’t match local action on environment: Congress
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (428+ words) The Congress party claims the redefinition of Aravalli hills will leave over 90% unprotected, opening them to mining and real estate. Jairam Ramesh accused the government of weakening environmental laws, stating the new definition only protects hills over 100 meters. This move…...
Gujarat govt will never allow commercial activity in Aravalli hills: Minister
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (498+ words) Gujarat Forest Minister Arjun Modhwadia assures no mining or commercial activity will be allowed in the Aravallis. This statement follows allegations by an AAP MLA that the central government redefined the mountain range to benefit the mining mafia. The minister…...
Centre will protect entire Aravallis; no mining leases; protected zone to be expanded
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (103+ words) A complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli Range has been ordered by the Union Ministry of Environment. This move aims to protect the entire geological ridge from Delhi to Gujarat. The Indian Council of Forestry Research and…...
Why is government pushing through 'fatally flawed' redefinition of Aravallis, asks Congress
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (172+ words) The Congress party has accused the government of misleading the public regarding the Aravallis. They state that a new definition of the hills, which the government is promoting, has been opposed by key environmental bodies. These include the Forest Survey…...
Aravalli 100-metre rule explained: What does the SC ruling mean and why has it triggered protests?
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (747+ words) The Aravalli "100-metre rule: The Supreme Court of India has established a uniform definition for the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. This move aims to regulate mining activities and protect the ecologically sensitive region. A comprehensive management plan will guide future…...
Won't allow tampering with Aravallis, no mining will be permitted: Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (95+ words) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has stated that his government will not permit any damage to the Aravalli mountain range. He emphasized a strong commitment to conservation, criticizing symbolic protests as insufficient. Sharma asserted that real action and strong willpower…...