The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to the Rajasthan government, threatening contempt proceedings over illegal mining activities in the tiger reserve. The court slammed the state for failing to curb mining despite a 2017 ban, endangering the park's biodiversity and tiger population. This development underscores the ongoing tension between conservation and industrial interests in one of India's premier wildlife sanctuaries. What is ailing Ranthambore? Are Tigers in trouble? Experts discuss.