Aravalli Under the Spotlight: Redefinition, Controversy and Conservation Concerns The Aravalli Hills, one of the oldest mountain systems on Earth and a crucial ecological lifeline for large parts of North-West India, has become the centre of a heated environmental, political, and legal controversy in late 2025. At the heart of this debate is a … Read more
Although a large number of these provisions have existed for quite some time and are not entirely new in nature, their implementation and monitoring have become significantly more rigorous in recent years. This change is largely due to improved coordination and more efficient data-sharing mechanisms among banks, registrars, and tax authorities. As a result, information … Read more
Migrant Worker Lynched in Kerala After Being Mistaken as “Bangladeshi”: A Brutal Act of Vigilantism and Prejudice In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident that has sparked nationwide outrage, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was lynched to death by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district after locals allegedly mistook him for a Bangladeshi … Read more
Sara Abhijeet Vartak: Redefining Possibility in Youth Swimming In a sporting world often dominated by seasoned athletes in their late teens and adult years, a 7-year-old Indian girl has captured national attention with an extraordinary long-distance swimming achievement. Sara Abhijeet Vartak, often affectionately called the “little sea swimmer” or “young open water pioneer,” has carved … Read more
We are facing a very contradictory situation in India today. On one hand, it is repeatedly claimed that the Indian economy has grown rapidly and has now become the fourth-largest economy in the world. We are told that India has moved from being one of the “fragile five” economies and from a lower global ranking … Read more
Kolkata’s Maidan Surpasses Delhi in Air Pollution: A Wake-Up Call for Urban India In an unprecedented turn of events this winter, Kolkata’s air quality in and around the Maidan — the city’s iconic green lung — surpassed that of New Delhi, a city long synonymous with hazardous smog and toxic air. On December 10–11, … Read more
Mexico has passed sweeping new tariffs of up to 50% on more than 1,400 imported products from Asian countries without free-trade agreements, marking a major shift in the country’s long-standing free-trade posture and drawing immediate attention from governments across the region — including India. The move aligns Mexico more closely with US President Donald Trump’s … Read more
IndiGo News LIVE: IndiGo operations across the country continue to remain severely disrupted for the eighth straight day. After days of mammoth cancellations and operational hiccups, the airline claimed that network has been fully restored and alleged “90% on-time performance across the network” on 8 December. However, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad airport witnessed more than … Read more
BCKV actively collaborates with IFFCO on World Soil Day (Dec 5th) and Soil Health Card initiatives. Activities include conducting awareness rallies, seminars (“Rural–Urban Soil Stewardship” seminar in 2025), mobile soil testing vans sponsored by IFFCO, distribution of Soil Health Cards to farmers, and their prescription for nutrient management for better yields and sustainable farming.Key Activities … Read more
IndiGo Flights Cancellations Live Updates: IndiGo faces a major operational crisis, cancelling over 850 flights today, leaving thousands stranded. The aviation ministry has ordered refunds by Sunday and instructed baggage reunification and dedicated support cells. Congress blamed the government’s alleged push for a duopoly and rollback of pilot safety norms, calling it a government-made disaster … Read more