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Great Indian Bustard in Desert National Park, Rajasthan - file photo

Centre defers limestone mine clearance near Great Indian Bustard habitat in Rajasthan

The decision brings the collision between mineral extraction and species conservation back into focus in one of India's most fragile grassland landscapes.

11 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

GS-IIIGS-IPrelims: HighMains: High

Mallikarjun Kharge speaking at a public event - file photo

Ethics & Society

The ‘shuddhikaran’ FIR in Uttarakhand has reopened questions about caste, dignity and public space

Police registered a case after complaints over an alleged purification ritual following Mallikarjun Kharge’s rally in Haldwani.

9 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

GS-IGS-IIGS-IVPrelims: LowMains: High