Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pointed out that the holy Akshay Vat, situated inside the Allahabad Fort, was locked during the colonial rule, depriving devotees of darshan for centuries, while sacred sites like Saraswati Koop and Patalpuri remained neglected.

Maharashtra residents will now be able to petition against new liquor shops. If 25% object, a survey follows, and 75% opposition blocks the license

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say. 

​The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.