The Supreme Court has ruled that cutting a large number of trees is worse than killing a human being, imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh per tree for illegal felling. The court set a benchmark for penalties in such cases, refusing to reduce the fine for a man who illegally cut down 454 protected trees.
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Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urged political leaders to exercise caution in their statements after Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane claimed Muslims were not in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's army. Pawar emphasized that historical research confirms Muslim participation in Shivaji Maharaj’s forces, noting their patriotic contributions.
The Assam government has mandated the use of Assamese in all official communication alongside English, effective Tuesday. This directive, aimed at preserving Assamese identity, is part of implementing Clause VI of the Assam Accord. Bengali and Bodo will also be used in Barak Valley and the Bodo Autonomous Region, respectively, with English.
The Lokayukta investigation cleared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of any involvement in the Mysore Urban Development Authority site allotment case. It revealed that Siddaramaiah became aware of the transactions only in 2013 and had no influence over them. His wife, Parvathi, returned the sites to uphold his reputation. Investigators found no substantial evidence linking Siddaramaiah to any illegal activities.
Loco pilots of Western Railway averted two lion-train collisions in two days, saving eight lions near Pipavav and Dhari. The Bhavnagar division, emphasizing wildlife protection, saved 104 lions this year. An intruder detection system, similar to technology used for bullet trains, is being implemented to prevent future incidents.
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Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar reaffirms commitment to secular and progressive politics, warns against divisiveness and corruption, and urges higher-income beneficiaries to opt out of the Ladki Bahin Yojana. He emphasizes transparency in party membership and criticizes opposition complaints about EVMs when they lose elections.