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Aravallis to Be Saved: What the Centre’s Mining Ban Means for Rajasthan

26Dec

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Rajasthan, State

Aravallis to Be Saved: What the Centre’s Mining Ban Means for Rajasthan

In a major boost to environmental conservation, the Central Government has imposed a complete ban on issuing new mining leases across the Aravalli mountain range, a decision that is expected to have far-reaching implications for Rajasthan. The move, announced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has been widely welcomed by environmentalists, who are now demanding strict enforcement on the ground. The Ministry has issued clear instructions to all states through which the Aravalli range stretches—including Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi—stating that no new mining leases will be permitted anywhere in the entire Aravalli belt. The decision aims to protect one of India’s oldest mountain systems, which plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, ...

No Weddings, No Processions: Inside Bihar’s ‘Village of Bachelors’ Where Silence Replaces Celebration

26Dec

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Bihar, State

No Weddings, No Processions: Inside Bihar’s ‘Village of Bachelors’ Where Silence Replaces Celebration

In the rugged hills of Bihar’s Kaimur district lies Barwan Kalan, a village where the sounds of wedding bands, celebratory drums, and wedding vows have been absent for decades. Here, marriage processions rarely arrive, brides seldom come, and for many men, the hope of starting a family remains unfulfilled. Locally and officially, the village has come to be known as a “hamlet of bachelors.” The story of Barwan Kalan is not one of folklore or tradition, but of chronic neglect and isolation. A telling incident is often recalled by villagers: once, a family set out to see a prospective groom for their daughter in Barwan Kalan. Midway, faced with the absence of a proper road, they turned back, asking a question that still echoes in the village—“How can we marry our daughter into a place we c...

Wild Boar Attacks Forest Department Rescue Team in Badaun, Forest Ranger Critically Injured

26Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Wild Boar Attacks Forest Department Rescue Team in Badaun, Forest Ranger Critically Injured

Panic gripped Sirsauli village in Badaun district on Thursday when a wild boar attacked a Forest Department rescue team that had arrived in the area following complaints of growing menace by wild animals. The sudden attack left a forest ranger critically injured, triggering chaos at the spot. According to officials, villagers from Sirsauli village under the Ujhani police station area had reported repeated attacks and crop destruction by wild boars. Acting on the complaint, a four-member Forest Department team launched a rescue and control operation in the village. During the operation, a wild boar suddenly charged at the team and viciously attacked Forest Ranger Shubham Pratap Singh, leaving him seriously injured. Eyewitnesses said the boar attacked without warning and continued to i...

Kanpur Woman Kills Husband After Drinking Together, Flees With Child

26Dec

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur Woman Kills Husband After Drinking Together, Flees With Child

A shocking incident of domestic violence has emerged from Tikra village under the Bithoor police station area of Kanpur district, where a woman allegedly hacked her husband to death with an axe after an argument late Wednesday night. According to police, the couple had been drinking alcohol together when a dispute broke out between them. The argument soon turned violent, during which the wife allegedly lost control and attacked her husband repeatedly with an axe kept inside the house. The victim suffered more than ten deep injuries to the head, as confirmed by the post-mortem report. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Pappu, a tiles and stone worker by profession. He was rushed to a private hospital in critical condition and later referred to Hallet Hospital, where he su...

Ex-CIA Arvind Subramanian Reveals Shocking GST Insights: “I Used to Message Jaitley 10 Times a Day”

25Dec

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Business

Ex-CIA Arvind Subramanian Reveals Shocking GST Insights: “I Used to Message Jaitley 10 Times a Day”

Former Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian has clarified that his resignation was not due to any friction with the government but simply the natural conclusion of his tenure. While acknowledging some ideological differences, he stressed that they were not the reason for stepping down. Subramanian shared these insights during a discussion on his book, A Sixth of Humanity. Ten Messages a Day to Arun JaitleyReflecting on the GST rollout, Subramanian revealed the intensity of his involvement: “During GST implementation, I would message Arun Jaitley ten times a day, urging him that the 28% slab should never exist. I recommended a simpler structure with a small 6-8% slab, a 15-16% slab, and a higher 40% slab only for sin goods like tobacco and cigarettes.” He expressed disappoi...

Adani Group Recovers from Hindenburg Report, Completes ₹80,000 Crore in Acquisitions

25Dec

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Business

Adani Group Recovers from Hindenburg Report, Completes ₹80,000 Crore in Acquisitions

In January 2023, U.S.-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the Adani Group of accounting irregularities and market manipulation. While the allegations led to a sharp decline in Adani’s stock prices, the group consistently denied the claims. Since then, the conglomerate has successfully executed 33 acquisitions worth nearly ₹80,000 crore ($9.6 billion), signaling robust capital availability and strategic expansion. Focus on Core BusinessesThe acquisitions primarily targeted Adani Group’s core sectors. Market data and company sources reveal that the largest deals were in ports (₹28,145 crore), followed by cement (₹24,710 crore) and power (₹12,251 crore). Emerging businesses accounted for ₹3,927 crore, and transmission and distribution for ₹2,544 crore. ...

Gold Surges to Best Performance in 46 Years; Echoes 1979 Rally

25Dec

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Business

Gold Surges to Best Performance in 46 Years; Echoes 1979 Rally

Gold prices have witnessed a remarkable surge this year, climbing over 70%, marking the metal’s best performance since 1979. The bullish trend has analysts and investors closely watching the market, with expectations of further gains in 2026. At the start of the year, gold futures were trading around $2,640 per ounce, and they have now crossed $4,500 per ounce. Analysts at J.P. Morgan Chase project that gold prices could exceed $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026. Last year, gold futures saw a 27% increase, setting the stage for this historic rally. Record Gains Amid Global UncertaintyIn New York, gold futures have risen approximately 71% in 2025, the largest annual increase in the past 46 years. The last time gold experienced such a significant surge was during the late 1970s, under...

Housing Sales in India Fall to 17-Quarter Low in Q4 2025

25Dec

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Business

Housing Sales in India Fall to 17-Quarter Low in Q4 2025

India’s housing market has witnessed a notable slowdown in Q4 2025, with sales across the country’s nine major cities dropping 16% year-on-year (YoY). New launches also fell 10% during the same period, according to a report by NSE-listed real estate analytics firm PropEquity. Only Delhi-NCR and Navi Mumbai recorded growth in both sales and new launches, on both annual (YoY) and quarterly (QoQ) bases. Sales Decline Across Most CitiesDuring the fourth quarter, housing sales in the top nine cities fell to 98,019 units, marking the lowest quarterly sales since Q3 2021. Apart from Delhi-NCR (up 4%) and Navi Mumbai (up 13%), the remaining seven cities witnessed a decline of up to 31%. On a quarterly basis, sales dropped 2% QoQ. Why the Drop Despite the Festival Season?PropEquity Founder &a...

Italy Becomes World’s Top Apple Exporter, Outshines U.S. and China

25Dec

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Business

Italy Becomes World’s Top Apple Exporter, Outshines U.S. and China

Italy has achieved a remarkable feat in the global apple market, surpassing both the United States and China to become the world’s largest apple exporter. The reopening of the Suez Canal has further boosted its trade, giving Italian apples an edge in international markets. According to the Italian Agricultural Research Institute (Ismea), Italy now accounts for 16% of the global apple export market, compared to the U.S. at 14% and China at 13%. Other notable exporters include New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, Poland, France, the Netherlands, and Turkey. In the 2025/26 marketing year, Italy exported over 1 million tons of apples, marking a 24% increase over last year. Germany remains the largest buyer, with Italy holding a 30% share of the market in terms of value. Exports to Germany r...

Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over Aravalli Redefinition, Highlights Gap Between Global Rhetoric and Local Action

25Dec

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Nation, Politics

Congress Criticizes PM Modi Over Aravalli Redefinition, Highlights Gap Between Global Rhetoric and Local Action

New Delhi: The Congress party on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over environmental concerns related to the Aravalli mountain range. Party leader and former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh criticized what he described as a disconnect between Modi’s global statements on climate and environmental issues and his administration’s local-level actions. Redefinition of Aravalli Range Raises AlarmRamesh expressed concerns over the new definition of the Aravalli range, claiming that over 90% of it would not be protected under the revised guidelines. He warned that the new policy could open up large areas of the already fragile ecosystem to mining, real estate, and other commercial activities, further damaging the environment. Posting on social media platform ‘X’, Ramesh call...