'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Sunday, rejected claims of dilution in protection norms for the Aravalli range, asserting that "no relaxation has been given" and warning against what he termed a deliberate attempt to spread confusion on a long-pending and sensitive environmental issue.

BJP would not stop at statements if allegations were true, says Kumari Selja on Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 21, 2025 4:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday countered the "anti-India" allegations made by the BJP against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his foreign visits, and accused the party of becoming "habitually compelled" to criticise him. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday accused the BJP of having only one agenda -- "communal divide" -- for every election, while contrasting it with Congress, which she claimed always connects with the people.