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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicSand mining

Topic: sand mining

‘Mechanised mining prohibited by NGT continues at places’ — why SC warned contempt against AP govt

Both Centre, state informed top court acknowledging mining activities in Krishna & Guntur districts. Two separate panels formed for each district to ensure compliance of NGT order.

How new platform plans to fight illegal sand mining in India — satellite imagery, remote sensors

New Delhi: A non-government organisation from West Bengal has launched a new portal that will give users a bird's eye view of illegal sand-mining activities...

HC wants Haryana to ensure water supply to Delhi & monitor Yamuna via Google mapping

Delhi High Court order comes after court-mandated panel tells bench that 'bunds' have been put at 11 locations in the canals carrying water meant for Delhi.

Global demand for this common mineral is creating an environmental catastrophe

Between 32 and 50 billion tonnes of sand and gravel are extracted from the Earth each year, making it the most mined material in the world.

Amarinder’s dilemma—to throw out ‘corrupt’ minister Rana Gurjit or not?

After a slew of corruption allegations and a clean chit in a probe, Rana Gurjit has sent his resignation to the CM, who says he’s considering it.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.