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Supreme Court Rejects Salar Jung III Heirs' Claim To Forest Land In Telangana
The Supreme Court delivered a major verdict upholding the rights of the Telangana Forest Department over 102 acres of forest land in Ranga Reddy district, rejecting ownership claims made by individuals asserting to be "heirs" of Salar Jung III.
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Secret Rain Pattern May Have Driven Long Spells of Dry and Wetter Periods Across Horn of Africa: Study
Scientists have identified a hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape global farming. Research shows crops suffer greater drought stress when rain comes mainly from land rather than oceans. The findings highlight rising risks in the U.S. Midwest and East Africa and suggest that forest conservation and better land management could help protect rai...
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Watch: Canadian Man Fined Rs 18 Lakh For Venturing Into Forest
The Nova Scotia government has banned hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods due to an elevated wildfire risk.
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Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat
The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.
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20-Year-Old Australian Man Forms Micronation On Unclaimed Land With 400 Citizens
The tiny nation, formerly known as "pocket three" on maps, is now recognised as a 'country'.
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Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
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'Assam's Muslim Population Will Reach 50% In Coming Years': Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta today said indigenous Assamese people face the threat of becoming minority in their own state due to what the BJP has been claiming "population explosion" of illegal immigrants of Bengali Muslim-origin from Bangladesh.
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115 Land Plots, Assets Worth Crores: What Odisha Vigilance Found In Raid On Officer
An official in Odisha was found to have 115 land plots in his name, gold weighing 200 grams, a small armoury containing rifles, and other assets worth crores during a raid by the Vigilance Department on Sunday.
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14 Disputed Border Villages In Chandrapur To Be Merged With Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, directed the inclusion of 14 disputed villages from Jiwati tehsil of Chandrapur district into the state, with a final decision expected soon.
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Himachal Court Directs State To Remove Encroachments On All Forest Land
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas.
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"Many Jails Waiting For Gandhis": Himanta Sarma's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Congress MP openly encouraged encroachers and "land jihadis" to take over government lands.
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Supreme Court Rejects Salar Jung III Heirs' Claim To Forest Land In Telangana
The Supreme Court delivered a major verdict upholding the rights of the Telangana Forest Department over 102 acres of forest land in Ranga Reddy district, rejecting ownership claims made by individuals asserting to be "heirs" of Salar Jung III.
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Secret Rain Pattern May Have Driven Long Spells of Dry and Wetter Periods Across Horn of Africa: Study
Scientists have identified a hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape global farming. Research shows crops suffer greater drought stress when rain comes mainly from land rather than oceans. The findings highlight rising risks in the U.S. Midwest and East Africa and suggest that forest conservation and better land management could help protect rai...
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Watch: Canadian Man Fined Rs 18 Lakh For Venturing Into Forest
The Nova Scotia government has banned hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods due to an elevated wildfire risk.
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Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat
The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.
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20-Year-Old Australian Man Forms Micronation On Unclaimed Land With 400 Citizens
The tiny nation, formerly known as "pocket three" on maps, is now recognised as a 'country'.
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Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
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'Assam's Muslim Population Will Reach 50% In Coming Years': Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta today said indigenous Assamese people face the threat of becoming minority in their own state due to what the BJP has been claiming "population explosion" of illegal immigrants of Bengali Muslim-origin from Bangladesh.
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115 Land Plots, Assets Worth Crores: What Odisha Vigilance Found In Raid On Officer
An official in Odisha was found to have 115 land plots in his name, gold weighing 200 grams, a small armoury containing rifles, and other assets worth crores during a raid by the Vigilance Department on Sunday.
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14 Disputed Border Villages In Chandrapur To Be Merged With Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Wednesday, directed the inclusion of 14 disputed villages from Jiwati tehsil of Chandrapur district into the state, with a final decision expected soon.
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Himachal Court Directs State To Remove Encroachments On All Forest Land
Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas.
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"Many Jails Waiting For Gandhis": Himanta Sarma's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
Taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Congress MP openly encouraged encroachers and "land jihadis" to take over government lands.
