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Ladakh's political groups are seeking a meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah during his upcoming visit to press for Sixth Schedule status and statehood. They deem the Centre's announced sub-committee meeting inadequate and hope Shah's presence will facilitate a high-powered committee discussion to rebuild trust and address their demands.

In a video message ahead of her return after nearly 18 months, Vinesh said the competition, to be held at a venue linked to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, could see results influenced by people close to the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief.

Behind only Punjab and Rajasthan with 6 Of Every 10 Units Overexploited, NGT informed

In a bold move to protect the environment, the East Khasi Hills district has enacted a ban on illegal mining, hillside quarrying, and unauthorized sand extraction from riverbeds. This decisive action comes in response to the significant ecological damage observed near the Wahniangleng river, where vital water resources and aquatic habitats have suffered.

Around 1.25 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims face a last-minute Rs 10,000 airfare hike due to rising jet fuel costs amid Middle East instability. Airlines initially sought a larger increase, but the government capped it, shifting the burden to pilgrims despite years of careful financial planning.

Dhanauri, a haven for nearly 217 bird species including the sarus crane, meets criteria for international wetland status but remains officially unrecognized. Despite Supreme Court directives for wetland protection and a Union ministry's push for Ramsar designation, bureaucratic delays and state inaction have stalled progress. Environmentalists fear real estate interests are hindering conservation efforts.