Special Correspondent Beat - Environment and Wildlife/Infrastructure Twitter: @ranjeetnature
Activist and villagers say massive clearing has taken place to make way for bungalows; Nature and wildlife lovers from Kolzar have also alleged that the forests on the other side of the hills have been flattened and cleared for construction... [Read More]
23 January,2026 08:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavThe approvals concern mining activities in Lohardongari near the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary and Marki-Mangli in the Tadoba-Andhari tiger reserve corridor. The leader requested the Union Minister to prioritise conservation, arguing that the potential environmental damage far outweighs any limited revenue benefits... [Read More]
22 January,2026 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavTraffic woes from Western Express Highway to BKC and vice versa could reduce from March; the much-awaited connector will provide a direct link from WEH to Mumbai University and BKC, significantly easing traffic congestion in the area... [Read More]
22 January,2026 07:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavOn January 20, between 4 pm and 5 pm, a fortunate tourist had an extraordinary sighting of tigress Tara on the Zholambi forest safari route in Chandoli... [Read More]
21 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavWildlife conservation photographer on tiger safari, 60 km from Nagpur, captures picture... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet JadhavHeavy snowfall blanketed Shimla, transforming the Himachal Pradesh capital into a winter wonderland. Tourist footfall surged as IMD predicted more snowfall in the next 24 hours, with temperatures dropping across mid-hill stations and weather warnings issued for higher reaches. (Pics/PTI) ... [Read More]
23 January,2026 02:15 PM ISTThe Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) organised a felicitation ceremony for 24 newly elected corporator designates on Monday. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
19 January,2026 07:45 PM ISTHere are all the records that Team India`s Virat Kohli achieved in the third ODI match against New Zealand (Pic: X)... [Read More]
19 January,2026 09:23 PM ISTWith just a week to go for BMC Election 2026, Congress leader Kunal Ashokbhau Jadhav joined Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Thursday. He was welcomed by party chief Uddhav Thackeray at Matoshree, in the presence of senior leaders, marking a key political boost for the party in Andheri West (Pics/X) ... [Read More]
08 January,2026 05:56 PM ISTAt least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
02 January,2026 08:15 AM ISTFrom powerful processors to AI-driven features, 2025 has seen impressive smartphones under Rs 50,000. Models like OnePlus 13R, Realme GT 7, Pixel 9a, Galaxy S24 FE and Oppo Reno14 offer flagship-level performance, cameras and battery life at competitive prices.... [Read More]
26 December,2025 01:33 AM ISTThe BJP-led NDA appeared to register a landslide victory in Bihar, opening up impressive leads in more than 180 of the state`s 243 assembly seats, with early trends also indicating that the saffron party was on track to post its biggest tally with an excellent strike rate. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
14 November,2025 01:59 PM ISTElections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats across Maharashtra will be held on December 2, with counting scheduled for December 3, State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced on Tuesday. (PIC/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
04 November,2025 06:56 PM ISTSouthern California was shaken by an intense earthquake swarm as more than 150 seismic disturbances struck the Coachella Valley in under 24 hours. The quakes clustered along the Mission Creek strand of the San Andreas Fault, raising concerns about escalating seismic pressure beneath the region.... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:41 PM ISTAt a charged rally in Rocky Point, North Carolina, Trump unleashed a blistering round of jabs aimed squarely at Hillary Clinton while reflecting on his past election victories. In a moment that instantly lit up the crowd, Trump revisited the 2016 battle calling it “fun” and doubled down on his long-running criticism of Clinton, labeling her “nasty” in a fiery throwback to one of the most iconic flashpoints of modern politics. He went further, teasing that he had “held back the B-word,” joking that Melania would not have approved if he had gone any harsher. His comments stirred loud reactions, blending sharp political theater with the trademark bravado his rallies are known for. WATCH ... [Read More]
20 December,2025 08:08 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India has triggered major geopolitical ripples — and Washington is watching closely. From nuclear energy expansion to the Su-57 fighter jet production offer, Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of high-impact proposals that could shift the power balance across Asia.... [Read More]
06 December,2025 12:48 AM ISTWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is pulling back the curtain on what she calls the “PTSD” of working under President Trump but not for the reasons most people assume. In a candid conversation with the Daily Mail, Leavitt explained that her distress doesn’t come from clashing with reporters or facing the media. Instead, it stems from the relentless, nonstop rhythm of life inside Trump’s White House. WATCH... [Read More]
25 November,2025 12:48 AM ISTDemocrat Senator Elissa Slotkin says she has been placed under 24/7 Capitol Police protection after President Donald Trump accused her of “seditious behavior” and suggested it was “punishable by death.” Slotkin claims she has received nearly 1,000 threats since releasing a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. The White House scrambled to contain the outrage as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that Trump was calling for the execution of lawmakers.... [Read More]
21 November,2025 10:10 PM ISTBangladesh is in total upheaval as ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is officially convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by the Bangladesh court. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) judge ruled that Hasina is responsible for the killing of around 1,400 people during the July–August 2024 protests. This explosive verdict comes after months of political turmoil, mass protests, leaked intelligence reports, crackdowns on dissent, and Hasina’s dramatic fall from power.... [Read More]
17 November,2025 02:54 PM ISTIsrael’s 24-hour deadline to Hamas has expired, marking a critical turning point in the fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar. According to Israeli officials, the IDF began limited operations beyond the designated “Yellow Line” after Hamas failed to withdraw its remaining fighters before the 8 p.m. deadline. U.S. and regional mediators had relayed final warnings to Hamas through Cairo and Doha, emphasizing that any continued presence beyond the demarcated zone would be considered a violation of the ceasefire pact. WATCH ... [Read More]
31 October,2025 09:28 PM ISTTensions escalate once again in Gaza as Hamas accuses Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement after at least 24 Palestinians were reportedly killed since Friday. The alleged gunfire violations have been reported to international mediators, raising fears of the truce collapsing just days after it was brokered. A senior Hamas official described Israel as “working relentlessly to undermine the ceasefire on the ground,” claiming repeated attacks near ceasefire lines. The Israeli military has yet to issue an official response to the accusations. WATCH... [Read More]
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