India

Rahul Gandhi denies assault allegations amid tensions with BJP MPs

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing a press conference alongside Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

India strengthens legal framework for forest, wildlife protection

NEW DELHI: India has reaffirmed its commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity through a robust legal framework that governs the protection and management of forests and wildlife. Key legislations such as the Indian Forest Act of 1927, the Wildlife Act of 1972, and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam of 1980, form the backbone of this […]

Reforming NDPS Act 1985: Path toward balanced drug policy in India

Drug abuse and illicit trafficking pose significant challenges to public health, social order, and national security worldwide. In India, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 serves as the primary legal framework for regulating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Enacted in response to growing concerns about the proliferation of illicit drugs, the […]

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over alleged scuffle in Parliament premises

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Similipal Tiger Reserve to host India’s first armed police company for wildlife protection

NEW DELHI: In a pioneering move to enhance wildlife protection, Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district has become the first sanctuary in India to have a dedicated armed police company deployed to combat poaching and wildlife crimes. This initiative marks a significant step in safeguarding the diverse wildlife of Similipal including its tiger population which […]