On World Rhino Day, the public destruction of 105 seized rhino horns and other wildlife articles in Alipurduar brought the illegal wildlife trade into sharp focus, combining a visible warning to poachers and smugglers with a renewed call for public…
Despite consuming costly foreign liquor, the monkey was left to relax and recover. This female monkey had entered a liquor store in Jharkhand's Ranchi, casually gulped down half a bottle of alcohol, and passed out right on the spot.
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Over a decade ago, walking through an Indian market, a purchase often came with a plastic bag, commonly called polythene. These bags carried vegetables, clothes, food and countless other purchases.
Today, markets across the country are increasingly…
Water does not follow a single path. A drop of rain can seep into the soil, fill a pond, recharge a well, or flow into a river. How we capture, conserve, and manage that water can shape lives and livelihoods.
Across India, communities…
Continuing its sustained crackdown on gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, based on specific intelligence, intercepted three Indian passengers arriving from Dubai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International…
Continuing its sustained crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has seized 1,25,680 kg of foreign-origin areca nuts and 41,697 kg foreign-origin poppy seeds, collectively valued at approximately Rs. 20.31…
A New Direction for Indian Manufacturing
Twelve years ago, on 25 September 2014, ‘Make in India’ was launched with the ambition of becoming a global hub for manufacturing,…
India’s growing participation of women across diverse vocational and technical skills is finding expression on the global stage at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with 14 young women representing Team India across a wide spectrum of skill categories.
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At 15, Puja left her village in Jharkhand for Delhi with no money or contacts. Years later, after surviving homelessness, pandemic-induced unemployment, and long days on a bicycle, she has built an independent life while supporting her mother back…
Palamu’s position among Jharkhand districts recording a high number of vehicle seizures linked to illegal mineral transportation has brought renewed attention to enforcement on the roads—and to the challenge of ensuring that mineral…