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Indigenous communities in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are protesting wildlife tourism and tiger reserve expansion. They accuse authorities and conservation groups of commercializing ancestral lands, evicting families, and ignoring their rights. A joint declaration demands an immediate halt to relocations and recognition of their land rights, calling forced conservation 'colonization'.

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Rahul Gandhi criticized the Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over the island's ecology and local communities. He highlighted concerns about tribal land rights violations, inadequate compensation for settlers, and the potential felling of 1.5 crore trees. Gandhi proposed expanding INS Baaz as a strategic alternative and advocated for sustainable tourism and conservation.

Madhya Pradesh faces a conservation crisis as 24 of its 26 wildlife sanctuaries remain without final notification, some for over four decades. This "initial notification limbo" under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, leaves critical habitats vulnerable to legal uncertainty and ecological risks, including pollution from nearby cantonment areas.

The conservation landscape in Madhya Pradesh is dire, as 24 of its 26 wildlife sanctuaries have yet to receive official notification, many trapped in this status for over four decades. This stagnation, linked to the slow resolution of land and community rights, jeopardizes essential habitats, creating a precarious situation where pollution and other ecological challenges loom large over wildlife.

In a devastating dawn incident, three lives were lost, including a woman, when armed aggressors struck in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The attack unfolded in the village of Loibol Khullen, compelling many locals to seek safety.

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Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project has ignited a major interstate dispute with Tamil Nadu, creating a political dilemma for the Congress party. Both states, now under Congress rule, are at odds over water sharing, exposing deep regional tensions and challenging the party's unity.

Discover Yulla Kanda in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. It is home to the world's highest Krishna temple. The temple sits by a glacial lake, surrounded by Himalayan peaks. Reaching this sacred site involves a rewarding trek. Local legends connect it to the Mahabharata. A unique floating cap ritual is performed here. Explore Kinnaur's beauty beyond the temple.

Giant pandas exhibit surprisingly human-like behaviors, from their upright dining posture and "food comas" to their creative sleep positions and dramatic tantrums when frustrated. These creatures are also choosy eaters and find joy in playful activities, mirroring our own love for comfort, relaxation, and occasional silliness.

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Pune Municipal Corporation's proposed Balbharati–Paud Phata elevated road faces strong opposition over environmental concerns, despite claims of reducing travel time. Independent tests by TOI reporters found existing routes take under 10 minutes, questioning the necessity of the project. Residents and environmentalists are demanding a fresh environmental assessment, citing irreversible damage to Vetal Tekdi's ecosystem.