India

India’s recent draft of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2024, which empowers sanitation workers to refuse unsegregated waste and levy fines, marks a significant step towards better waste management practices. However, as we move into the 21st century, India must transition from a human-dependent waste collection system to one that leverages automation and technology. This […]

NEW DELHI: In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has banned buffalo and bulbul bird fights in Assam by overturning the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Assam government that permitted these events during specific times of the year. The ruling came in response to petitions filed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals […]

NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man was tragically trampled to death by a wild elephant in Knachary, Kuttampuzha, Ernakulam district on Monday night. The incident has sparked protests by residents highlighting the escalating human-animal conflict in the area.   Eldhose, a native of Knachary, was walking home around 8 PM after getting off a bus when […]

NEW DELHI: The introduction of the “One Nation, One Election” bill in the Lok Sabha has sparked significant debate among Indian lawmakers. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav has voiced strong opposition, suggesting that the bill could adversely affect the Muslim community.   Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav says “I agree with Manish Tewari and on […]

NEW DELHI: A sub-adult tiger was tragically found dead late Friday night by a patrolling squad on the Bhopal-Jabalpur four-lane road which is approximately 40 kilometers from Bhopal. According to Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (APCCF) L Krishnamurthy, the tiger was struck by an unidentified speeding vehicle. “Our patrolling squad found the tiger, which […]