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Whose ‘ENVIRONMENT’ is it, anyway?

The editorial of the latest issue of the prestigious ‘Economic and Political Weekly’ (Vol. 61, Issue No. 22, 30 May, 2026) has a very incisive lead. It is entitled...

No Koli voices in the planning of coastal road project: Mumbai’s fisherfolk

Worli’s Koli community appeals to the BMC to heed the request of a wider navigation span

Delhi skies 50 shades of grey, AQI over 500

The national capital’s air quality index is in ‘severe’ zone post-Diwali; may not improve until Sunday evening

COP-26: India refuses to sign UK’s deforestation declaration!

The word “trade” mentioned in interconnected areas sustainability falls under the WTO says the India representative

Withdraw FCA proposed amendments: WPSS

The paper does not address pressing issues like climate crisis, zoonotic diseases and desirable involvement of tribals in forest governance

Was Disha Ravi put in jail for nothing?

Sources from Delhi Police have reportedly said that since they have failed to receive any information from Zoom and Google, they might soon file a final report; which most likely indicates a closure report. However, these claims have been denied by Delhi Police.

Mass fish deaths in Airoli’s holding ponds!

Environmental experts blame growing pollution, while Kolis claim a negligent administration

Identify and disconnect industrial wastewater connections polluting Sabarmati river: Gujarat HC

Following a detailed report by the JTF alleging negligence and inefficiency in STPs, Gujarat High court issues multiple orders for the Ahmedabad administration

Nearly 20 days later, MoEFCC shares FCA proposal in regional languages

While the amendment proposal is now available in local languages, the Ministry states it stands by the English interpretation

Dilution of environmental laws, a persistent tactic: AIUFWP

Prior to the changes in the Forest (Conservation) Act, the AIUFWP reminded that the MoEFCC had also resorted to similar changes in the draft EIA 2020 notification

Forest Conservation Act: GoI suggests fundamental changes Act, despite widespread objections

The changes recommended by the MoEFCC nullify many environmental clearances required for non-forest activities by private organisations; gov't extends deadline to Nov 1

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High-Level Committee on Demographic Change (HLC-DC): Another Offensive on Indian Muslims!

Based on the hypothetical fallacy of large-scale Muslim immigration affecting demographic change, the discourse of this government, evident in the terms of reference of the HLC-DC defies figures and logic: In fact, indeed, the fertility rate among Hindus in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is higher than the fertility rate among Muslims in many southern states. In other words, Muslim women in the southern states are, on average, having fewer children than Hindu women in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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May-June 2026: Youth Congress nationwide protests challenge education system collapse under Modi government, media gives cold shoulder?

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The Supreme Court blinks when it comes to Hate Speech

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Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS

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