The Supreme Court approved a revised definition of the Aravalli hills, limiting them to landforms rising at least 100 metres above surrounding terrain, triggering peaceful protests across northern ...

They occur globally but are especially significant on the West Coast of the United States, where they create 30% to 50% of annual precipitation and are vital to water supplies but also can cause ...

A technical redefinition threatens to turn one of India's oldest mountain ranges into legally exploitable land. But even by ...

The Supreme Court of India has established a uniform definition for the Aravalli Hills and Ranges. This move aims to regulate mining activities and protect the ecologically sensitive region. A ...

Hills in the Aravalli Range represent heavily eroded remnants of one of India's oldest fold mountain systems, often classified as such due to their low elevations and rugged, dissected profiles.

Aravalli ridges play a key role in moderating heat and reducing the intensity of dust storms in Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur. One of the most crucial concerns is environmental impact ...

Legal experts warn that the Supreme Court’s acceptance of a new technical definition for the Aravalli Hills could leave large ...

There is massive outrage against the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine what makes up the Aravalli mountain range ...

A new definition of what constitutes as the Aravalli hills could dilute environmental protections, say activists.

The Centre maintains that the Supreme Court’s definition brings clarity, not dilution, and that claims of large-scale loss of ...

A change of definition, and a Supreme Court ruling have raised concerns over mining in the Aravalli mountain range. The ...