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India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Centre's action plan to check air pollution in Delhi takes effectBS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers will be immediately banned in Delhi and Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar ...
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...
Industries in Delhi-NCR using unapproved fuels, including coal, to be shut down from Jan 1The ban on heavily polluting fuels like coal, Light Diesel Oil (LDO) and Naptha in NCR will come into effect on January 1, 2023. The agency...
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...
Rice millers seek exemption as environment body extends shutdownThe ban on such operations has been extended beyond November 10 after air-quality nosedived in Delhi post Diwali.
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.
Conrad Sangma, Piyush Goyal discuss way forward for coal mining in MeghalayaAccording to state government the Chief Minister along with his cabinet colleagues discussed on way forward to operational coal mining in M...
Centre may ban import of pet coke to curb pollutionBanning pet coke import would make users switch to alternatives such as coal and natural gas. It may also raise local prices of pet coke, s...
Cement prices to rise in North India following petcoke ban by Supreme Court: India RatingsCement producers are likely to pass the hike in costs to the final consumer, leading to an increase in cement price.
Government working to increase iron ore supplies for steel industryAmid the domestic steel industry facing problems, Steel Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today said govt is trying its best to increase iron o...
Mining ban hurting economy, exports: Anand SharmaBan on mining by the Supreme Court has hit the economy and exports besides increasing India's dependence on imported coal.
- Government panel says 'Go, No-Go' concept of forest area classification legally not tenable and should be abandoned
The environment ministry's ban on mining in areas of thick forest cover has locked away millions of tonnes of coal reserves.
- Reworked policy on mining to be unveiled soon
The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure is expected to consider soon a reworked policy on the issue with an aim of striking a balance betwe...