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Topic: illegal mining

CBI summons Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav as witness in 2019 illegal mining cases

It is alleged that public servants allowed illegal mining during 2012-16 and illegally renewed licences despite a ban by the National Green Tribunal on mining.

‘No locus standi’ — ED questions Soren govt’s ‘interference’ with mining probe in Jharkhand

State had sought grounds for ED summons issued to officials. Agency writes to principal secretary, questions govt's motives.

ED searches premises of Jharkhand CM Soren’s press adviser in Rs 1,250 crore illegal mining case

Premises of Sahibganj DC and DSP searched too. Eight people have been arrested in the case, including Hemant Soren’s MLA representative Pankaj Mishra, the 'kingpin' according to ED.

It’s Punjab governor versus CM once again, this time over ‘illegal mining’ by AAP MLA’s relative

Governor Banwarilal Purohit asks for detailed report on involvement of Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura's brother-in-law after 'reading contradictory reports in the media'.

Who is Gurmeet Chauhan? ‘Gangbuster’ Punjab cop, transferred after AAP MLA’s claims of false arrest

The Tarn Taran SSP was transferred on administrative grounds a day after AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura claimed the officer's team arrested his brother-in-law in fake illegal mining case.

Like father, like son? PWD minister Vikramaditya puts Himachal Congress in a spot with ‘illegal mining’ remark

Shimla: The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, finds itself in an embarrassing spot after Public Works Department...

Gas leak kills 17 in South African town, official links accident to illegal mining operation

Gauteng Province Premier Panyaza Lesufi said investigations were underway to determine how the leak happened and what type of gas was involved.

NGT bans, surprise raids, vigilance no hurdle. Mining mafia plunder river beds of Himachal Pradesh at will

Though forest officials sealed the road along Neugal river at Thural in Kangra district last week, locals claim mining mafia's business will be back to normal in no time. Here's why.

‘Thok do’ says Haryana minister Anil Vij, as police arrest 5 in Gharaunda illegal mining case

On 3 February, deputy superintendent of police Manoj Kumar was reportedly probing a case of alleged illegal mining in Gharaunda, Karnal, when he claimed an attempt was made on his life.

Brazil President Lula orders crackdown on supplies to illegal miners in Yanomami territory

The Brazilian President mandated numerous initiatives to fight illegal mining in the region, including blocking flights & river transport providing supplies to the wildcat miners.

On Camera

Every time the Congress thinks it has a ‘revolutionary’ idea, it shoots its own foot

From Sam Pitroda talking about inheritance tax to Goan candidate saying the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa, Congress has been having its own foot-in-the-mouth moments.

JP Morgan CEO praises ‘tough leader’ Modi — ‘has taken 400 million people out of poverty’

Jamie Dimon also lauded India's Aadhaar recognition system, broad availability of banking services & country's 'unbelievable' education system & infrastructure.

Rafale to Exercise Garuda, a look at Indo-French defence ties as Chief of Defence Staff visits France

Another addition to military cooperation has been the Strategic Space Dialogue, inaugurated in Paris in 2023. Last month, India participated as an observer to France’s AsterX.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.