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70% opinion leaders see India as major global power in two decades: SurveyIndia is poised to become a major global power within two decades. A recent survey reveals strong confidence among policymakers and busines...
Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...
Tata says India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple iPhone parts plantTata Electronics, an Apple supplier, has cleared pollution concerns at its iPhone plant in Tamil Nadu. The state pollution control board dr...
Indian officials survey farms around Tata iPhone parts plant after water pollution warningGovernment officials are inspecting farmland near Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. This follows reports that wastewater discharge from...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
Delhi Temperature: IMD predicts brutal heatwave with 'yellow alert' from tomorrow; check how dangerous it could getDelhi Temperature heatwave warning: Delhi is bracing for intense summer heat with temperatures expected to reach 45°C, prompting a yellow a...
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats growIndia's major banks are disclosing more climate data but not using it for lending decisions. Physical climate risks like floods and heat ar...
Bengaluru’s corporations, local bodies to get notice if AQI breaches 100-markBengaluru AQI: These notices will require authorities to improve air quality within a specified timeframe, failing which the forest, enviro...
“You might hate us, but Bangalore is slowly killing us”: Couple leaves city citing poor air quality; watch videoAswin and Aparna left Bengaluru after two years. They cited declining air quality as the reason. The couple experienced breathing problems ...
Bengaluru's Dirty Picture: Commuters embrace windcheaters as construction turns 'City of Pleasant Weather' into 'Dust Bowl'Bengaluru faces high dust pollution. Dust is causing allergies and breathing issues. Commuters use windcheaters for protection. Roads and c...
- Mumbai and Bengaluru among 10 polluted cities yet to submit air action plan, Centre asked to modify NCAP target
Noise pollution rises in two areas marked as ‘Silence Zones’ in BengaluruIndira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (Nimhans) and RVCE, Mysuru Road have been reported as sensitive areas.
Very soon Bengaluru may need an 'Air' liftBengaluru’s air quality has improved in the last two years, says Karnataka State Pollution Board (KSPCB)
Seeking breathing room, CXOs say no to jobs in toxic NCRSearch firms estimated that nearly 40% of CXOs are declining job offers citing pollution.
Bengaluru hosts first meeting of C40 Air Quality NetworkThe cities discussed the need to plan a system around clean bus and fossil fuel free streets declarations to reduce emissions.
Indiranagar says no to open street, threatens protestThe government is planning to transform the upmarket Indiranagar 100ft road, which is dotted with pubs, eateries and retail outlets, into a...
Transport department may okay e-rickshaw run in BengaluruTransport Department, which is already considering a proposal to implement Delhi's `odd-even' experiment in the city to decongest traffic.
Pollution Control Board wants to keep autos out of central business districtKSPCB chairman Lakshman believes autos have serious emissionrelated problems. “This is a big concern. It is up to the government to act,“ h...
Pollution boosts online sales of air purifiersDelhi-NCR's overwhelming lead is no surprise as the region has been marked as the most polluted city in the country by several reputed bodi...