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BJP's Annamalai calls for probe into ‘deepest conspiracy’ in activist's murder
Annamalai said that killing whistleblowers is becoming a “pattern” in Tamil Nadu, citing a similar incident in Karur district months ago.
![Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K. Annamalai. (ANI Photo)
Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K. Annamalai. (ANI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/23/148x111/ANI-20240228139-0_1713426529346_1737628505192.jpg)
Illegal mining in Gurugram starts eroding protective Aravalli barrier
Illegal mining in the Aravalli range threatens biodiversity, groundwater, and local communities, leading to severe ecological and economic consequences.
![Illegal mining in the Aravalli hills is significantly draining government revenue in the state. (HT Photo) Illegal mining in the Aravalli hills is significantly draining government revenue in the state. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/18/150x84/Illegal-mining-in-the-Aravalli-hills-is-significan_1737220463216.jpeg)
Three more arrested in connection with Assam coal mine mishap: Police
At least nine labourers were feared to be trapped inside an abandoned mine in Umrangso’s 3-Kilo area and four bodies have been recovered so far as the rescue operation continues
![Security personnel try to control members of the Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASOM) during their protest against the Umrangso Coal Mine incident outside Assam Mineral Development Corporation office in Guwahati on Thursday. (ANI) Security personnel try to control members of the Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASOM) during their protest against the Umrangso Coal Mine incident outside Assam Mineral Development Corporation office in Guwahati on Thursday. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/18/150x84/Security-personnel-try-to-control-members-of-the-A_1737212240863.jpg)
Who benefits from illegal mining in Aravalli hills?
Activists and opposition leaders are increasingly demanding the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the nexus of illegal mining. They argue that only an independent, high court-monitored investigation can uncover the truth
![The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Haryana, headed by chief minister Nayab Saini, has been accused by locals of ignoring overwhelming evidence of illegal quarrying. (HT PHOTO) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Haryana, headed by chief minister Nayab Saini, has been accused by locals of ignoring overwhelming evidence of illegal quarrying. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/18/150x84/The-Bharatiya-Janata-Party--BJP--led-government-in_1737201737617.jpeg)
With a blast, fear of illegal mining returns to haunt Aravallis in Gurugram
Despite a Supreme Court ban on mining in the ecologically critical Aravalli range, such activities persist unabated
![Illegal mining in Pichopa Kalan village in Dadri district in Gurugram on Thursday. (HT Photo) Illegal mining in Pichopa Kalan village in Dadri district in Gurugram on Thursday. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/16/150x84/Illegal-mining-in-Pichopa-Kalan-village-in-Dadri-d_1737050424805.jpg)