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Delhi govt notifies EV policy, offers tax exemption for electric cars priced up to Rs 30 lakhDelhi has unveiled its Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, aiming to boost EV adoption and improve air quality. Effective July 1, 2026, electric...01 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST- While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
- Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoptionDelhi is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with two-wheelers now forming nearly 40% of registered electric vehicles. The city plans...30 Jun, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
- BWF shifts India Open Super 750 to February 2027; tournament returns to traditional January slot in 2028The India Open Super 750 badminton tournament is moving to February for the 2027 season, from February 2-7 in New Delhi, due to player conc...30 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...30 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- DPIIT issues guidelines to operationalise transition facilitation order for quality certificationNew guidelines from DPIIT now offer companies an alternative pathway for product quality certification under ten selected Quality Control O...29 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- 3 steps to cool your bedroom without AC, and all you need is a towelStruggling with summer heat and a broken AC? A simple trick involving a damp towel and cold water can significantly cool your bedroom. This...29 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations...28 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Delhi weather today: Brace for 50°C feel-like temperature as monsoon misses date with national capitalDelhi residents brace for another hot Sunday with partly cloudy skies and strong winds, as temperatures hover around 40°C. The city experie...28 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
- Air India may restore some flight schedules amid easing West Asia conflict: SourcesAccording to airline sources, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson communicated to employees that the easing of the conflict has created a more st...26 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- Haryana unveils tax breaks to accelerate shift to cleaner commercial vehiclesHaryana is offering a full waiver on motor vehicle tax for new environment-friendly trucks and buses in NCR districts. This initiative targ...25 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Mercury touches 40.2 deg C in Delhi amid delayed monsoon; IMD forecasts late-night rainDelhi sweltered under hot and humid conditions on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above...20 Jun, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
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