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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicTree felling

Topic: tree felling

No mafia, just driftwood—Chamba forest dept on ‘floating logs in Ravi’ clips that even reached CJI

Viral videos on social media showing hundreds of wooden logs floating in the Ravi river following floods in Himachal Pradesh had sparked concerns of illegal tree felling.

BRS, BJP hail SC directive to stay tree felling on disputed green cover near Hyderabad university

Revanth Reddy govt's plan to develop IT infrastructure on the land has sparked protests from students. SC bench said the interim report placed before it depicted an 'alarming picture'.

DDA tree-felling contempt case: What was L-G’s defence & the ‘misunderstanding’ he admitted to in SC

In affidavit, VK Saxena defends DDA for going ahead with tree felling in Delhi, saying it was done on premise that CEC’s positive recommendation to axe trees was final clearance needed.

Why CJI is intervening in a case of tree felling in Delhi’s Ridge

CJI Chandrachud’s court is stepping in to solve dispute concerning duplication of contempt proceedings in matter of alleged illegal tree felling by DDA. ThePrint explains the controversy.

Delhi LG’s ‘role’, DDA ‘misreading’ notification — curious case of illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge

SC observed that 'over 633' trees were felled for construction of 10.5 km road network. A look at how DDA 'failed' to get necessary permissions & why SC has questioned LG’s role in this.

SC set to hear contempt case against DDA, here’s a look at curious cases of ‘missing trees’ in Delhi

ThePrint recaps some other large government projects in Delhi that have come under the scanner for allegedly failing to comply with rules & regulations concerning felling of trees.

9 months after NGT order, Haryana govt works on policy to curb tree felling in non-forest areas

Govt to devise mechanism to ensure trees duly planted as compensatory afforestation if permission is granted for felling. Official says provision already exists & issue is implementation.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.