The Chhattisgarh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has approved significant amendments to the Minor Mineral Rules to crack down on illegal mining, transportation, and storage of minerals.
A violent clash broke out on Monday in the Ajitpura-Kujeta area of Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district when unidentified men allegedly attacked villagers protesting against illegal mining operations. According to police, the assailants opened fire on protesters gathered at a sit-in demonstration
