The government ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis today, amid the controversy over new rules announced recently on the definition of Aravalli hills and ranges.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said today that the Aravalli mountains are the “breath” of the state, and the current government will not tolerate any interference with this natural heritage.

An explosion was detonated after police approached a ‘suspicious’ individual in Moscow, authorities said. 

​An explosion was detonated after police approached a ‘suspicious’ individual in Moscow, authorities said.