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Uttar Pradesh targets 35% cut in NCR pollution, rolls out tougher vehicle curbsUttar Pradesh aims to cut air pollution in the NCR by 30-35% by 2026. A 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy will enforce pollution under control cert...
Geopolitics or politics? RS MP and Trident chairman Rajinder Gupta rethinks Punjab investment plan after shift from AAP to BJPTrident Group is reviewing its ₹5,000 crore investment plan in Punjab. This comes after Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta switched from AAP to ...
NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...
Coal gasification scheme open to private sector, govt to provide 30-year coal linkage: MoS DubeyThe Indian government is fully opening its coal gasification scheme to private sector players. Investors are assured of 30-year coal linkag...
From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Karnataka government's move to give cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
Making every possible effort to fix environment, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on pollutionDelhi's air pollution is a constant battle, not just a seasonal issue. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is driving year-round efforts to clean th...
East Jaintia Hills hearing on Shree Cement project turns violentViolence marred a public hearing for the Shree Cement limestone mining project in East Jaintia Hills. The hearing was called off after a la...
LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform DelhiLieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and en...
NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollutionThe National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious ev...
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...
India weighs $1 billion aid for private electric buses, trucksIndia is considering incentives worth more than $1 billion to encourage private operators to adopt electric buses and trucks as part of eff...
Delhi-NCR to get highway projects worth Rs 34,000 cr: GadkariDelhi-NCR is set to receive a major transport upgrade. Over ₹34,000 crore will be invested in new highway projects. These include expresswa...
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...
Haryana cabinet approves new rules: No petrol, diesel vehicles for cab aggregators in NCRHaryana's Cabinet has approved new rules for vehicle aggregators. From January 1, 2026, all new vehicles joining fleets in NCR areas must b...
Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dustDelhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authori...