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TN govt begins extraction of ammonia gas stored at seafood export factory in TiruvallurInvestigations into safety lapses are ongoing, with factory owners arrested. The extracted ammonia will be returned to the supplier for dis...
Delhi government clears Rs 8,300-crore for 7-year programme to combat air pollutionIn a bid to improve air quality, the Delhi government has introduced an ambitious seven-year project worth Rs 8,300 crore, primarily funded...
AI race weakens climate pledges at Google, AmazonGoogle and Amazon this week reported sharp increases in greenhouse gas emissions, driven by the frantic construction of artificial intellig...
Psychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't driven only by saving money: What psychology explains about this behaviourPsychology says people who have turned to solar energy-powered products aren't making decisions based only on lower electricity bills. Psyc...
Can toothpaste be used for polishing Silver products? Effects, limitations, better alternativesToothpaste polishes silver because the mild abrasives in toothpaste can remove light tarnish and restore shine. However, current guidance f...
From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict m...
Gurugram: Representation submitted seeking demolition of 'illegal commercial hub' on govt landA Gurugram resident has urged authorities to demolish an alleged illegal commercial cluster on government land, citing Supreme Court direct...
Delhi EV buyers get single-window charging push, wider charging network under new policyDelhi's new EV policy aims to boost electric vehicle adoption with a single-window clearance for charging stations and encouragement for ho...
Delhi notifies permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan; year-round PUC rule among key measuresDelhi has unveiled a permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan, effective annually from November 1 to February 28. This comprehensive strategy...
Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...
CBI arrests three in embezzlement of Rs 504 crore from Haryana govt accountsA senior IAS officer, Pardeep Kumar, has been arrested by the CBI for his alleged role in embezzling Rs 504 crore from Haryana government a...
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
10-year 'No Entry' exemption for first 1,000 electric medium-duty trucks under Delhi EV PolicyDelhi is offering a significant perk to the first 1,000 electric N2 trucks registered under its new policy: a decade-long exemption from 'N...
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...
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
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...
China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
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...
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...