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Cong. attacks Pinarayi Vijayan govt. for launching political witch-hunts against dissenters, whistle-blowers, Opp. leaders & journalists. Kuzhalnadan had attempted to bait Mr. Vijayan over corruption allegations against his daughter. Mr. Vijayan denied the imputations & alleged an Opp.-corporate media plot. Kuzhalnadan alleged political corruption by proxy & quoted IT consultancy's…

In early 2023, the German village of Lützerath was the site of violent clashes between thousands of protesters and police who wanted to clear the village so it could be swallowed up by Garzweiler II, a huge opencast coal mine. In small groups, police forces charged into groups of protesters,…

'It's only fair that communities like Singleton be adequately compensated.'

Mining bosses have been warned to expect more scrutiny from regulators and investors as the critical minerals sector rides out a "tumultuous" period.

Phosphorus is a non-renewable resource that we are rapidly running out of. This is a big problem because it is an essential ingredient in fertilisers – even as it is a major pollutant. We must address both problems with systemic change, not incremental steps.

CM Vijayan denied corruption charges, said IT forum had political axe to grind. He said anti-Left forces wanted to get to him. He denied accepting funds from mining firm, said Congress feared to demand criminal inquiry into alleged 2021 plot. He said no imminent Cabinet reshuffle, sought public support to…

K. Krishnasamy urges BJP's J.P. Nadda to intervene in AIADMK-BJP rift, focus on defeating DMK. Urges Nadda to visit TN, unite NDA parties. Leaders must show restraint, focus on removing DMK instead of war of words. DMK failed to implement 505 promises, illegal sand mining rampant. Time to remove anti-people…

Despite four Hunter ministers, the region gained little funding.

The Old Oak is a story of two traumatised communities thrown together.