India, Dec. 24 -- The Supreme Court approved revised conservation measures for the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan and Gujarat, including time-bound undergrounding of critical power lines.

The National Green Tribunal sought responses from multiple authorities over alleged environmental and health impacts of coal mining in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

The Indian Council of Medical Research informed the NGT of progress on a study examining health risks from flame retardant exposure in vehicles.

The cases highlight growing judicial scrutiny of biodiversity protection, mining impacts and emerging public health risks.

Conservation of the Great Indian Bustard

The Supreme Court of India, on December 19, 2025, approved several recommendations made ...