Environment Ministry rejects 'misleading claims' on subversion of forest rights

Jul 03, 2025

The clarification comes hours after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited a letter by civil society members, alleging that the ministry has "subverted" the Forest...

Taiwanese woman sentenced to four years for organising China-funded voter tours ahead of 2024 election

May 31, 2025

The woman, identified as Lin Hsueh-feng, was also stripped of her civil rights for three years for violating the Anti-Infiltration Act and the Presidential...

Congress's Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over Environment Ministry's role in weakening Forest Rights Act

Jul 03, 2025

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday raised concerns after 150 civil society groups and activists wrote to the Prime Minister, accusing the Environment Ministry...

Human Rights Watch airs concern over civil rights abuses in Pakistan

Jan 16, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 16 : The Human Rights Watch portrays a grim picture of civil rights abuses in Pakistan and the increasing persecution of...

USISPF welcomes SHANTI Act, calls it turning point for India's energy sector

Dec 23, 2025

The SHANTI Act effectively repeals and replaces the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.

J-K govt working at different levels to safeguard Tribals' rights: Manoj Sinha

Sep 14, 2021

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 14 : Hours after handing over rights to tribal communities under the Forest Rights Act on Monday, Jammu...