US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
GRAP-1 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCRDelhi air quality: Owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 123, in the 'moderat...
29 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
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 ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
China tightens border inspections for fertilizer exports, sources sayChina is intensifying customs inspections on fertilizer exports, particularly ammonium sulphate, to prevent circumvention of new restrictio...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports more than triple to 5.3 billion euro in MarchIndia’s crude oil imports from Russia surged in March, with purchases tripling to €5.3 billion as volumes doubled and prices rose, accordin...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Iran amplifies LNG shortage by blocking passages through HormuzIran's apparent ban on liquefied natural gas carriers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying global shortages. Loaded LNG tan...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Govt imposes export curbs on wood briquettesIndia has restricted the export of wood briquettes. This eco-friendly fuel alternative now requires government permission. However, curbs h...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Delhi-NCR: Ban on coal, other unapproved fuels comes into forceThe ban is part of a comprehensive policy released by the CAQM in July last year. The policy lists sector-wise action plans to curb air pol...
01 Jan, 2023, 11.36 AM IST
Air quality panel bans use of coal in Delhi-NCR from next yearIn an order issued on June 3, the CAQM said the ban on the use of coal will come in force with effect from October 1 in areas having PNG in...
08 Jun, 2022, 01.32 PM IST
Europe set to ban Russian coal, but struggles on oil and gasThe coal ban is significant because it breaks the taboo on severing energy ties with Russia. But compared with natural gas and oil, coal is...
07 Apr, 2022, 06.20 PM IST
EU proposes sanctions on Russian coal, shipping"Russia is waging a cruel, ruthless war, also against Ukraine's civilian population. We need to sustain utmost pressure at this critical po...
05 Apr, 2022, 11.11 PM IST
EU's biggest economy Germany blocked Russian coal ban, sources sayGermany's economy ministry Robert Habeck said on Friday that Berlin had reduced its dependence on Russian coal and hoped to cease all coal ...
25 Mar, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
Australian PM says China coal ban would breach WTO rulesCoal and iron ore are Australia's most lucrative exports. But Australian exports appear to have suffered due to deteriorating bilateral rel...
15 Dec, 2020, 09.03 AM IST
Conrad Sangma discusses restarting coal mining in Meghalaya with Piyush GoyalThe chief minister said, “All cooperation and support has been extended by the Centre to resolve the ban on coal mining in Meghalaya.
12 May, 2018, 06.57 PM IST