Auto Inc turning to cleaner fuels, but SUVs still chug on dieselDiesel engines remain popular for Indian SUVs, offering torque and efficiency for long drives. However, upcoming BS7 emission standards wil...
11 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India's heatwave challenge boosts need for renewable energy storage solutionsIndia’s rising heatwaves are pushing power demand to record highs. Renewable energy is helping meet peak load, but limited storage capacity...
07 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Why gentle acceleration may be the most overlooked fuel-saving techniqueDrivers can significantly boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions by accelerating gently. This simple technique, often overlooked, helps en...
07 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
BS-VII likely from 2027; stricter emission norms to cover CNG vehicles, EV battery rules on radarNew emission rules for cars, buses, and trucks are expected from 2027. These Bharat Stage VII norms will target more pollutants. The govern...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.47 AM IST
Automakers split over zero emission vehicles classificationIndian carmakers are split on a Niti Aayog report. Some support classifying flex-fuel and compressed biogas vehicles as zero-emission. Othe...
05 Mar, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
India’s real estate sector poised for multi-decade growth, set to touch $10 trillion by 2047: CREDAI-Colliers reportA joint report by CREDAI and Colliers India projects India's real estate market to reach $5-10 trillion by 2047, contributing up to 20% of ...
11 Sep, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Greening India’s smart cities: From budgetary intent to scalable impactIndia's urban development is undergoing a pivotal shift with the Urban Challenge Fund, emphasizing cities as growth hubs and creative redev...
26 Jul, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
How Indian real estate can lead the renewable energy revolutionThe future of India's urban growth hinges on sustainable real estate, which drives economic growth, energy efficiency, and enhanced living ...
30 Jan, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
Vehicles may be polluting more than you think despite passing PUC testsThe International Council on Clean Transportation reported that Indian vehicles, including those compliant with BS VI norms, emit more poll...
24 Aug, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
In real world, emissions are much higher than in lab tests: StudyConducted as part of The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with authorities in Delhi and Gurugram, the study utilised...
24 Aug, 2024, 01.16 AM IST
Cities will be responsible for more than 70% of the country’s GDP by 2030, says Housing Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri“At the same time, cities are also major contributors to climate change. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that cit...
25 Aug, 2023, 02.48 PM IST
Bihar to get real-time AQM reports from all 534 blocks from next monthThe Bihar government is all set to get real-time air quality monitoring (AQM) reports from all 534 blocks in the state from next month. The...
12 Aug, 2023, 12.20 PM IST
View: Transport sector emissions and moving aheadOf estimated 17090 kilotons per year of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) emission in the country, the transport sector emits only 2%, and ...
31 Aug, 2021, 12.43 PM IST
Kolkata has least overall emission levels among mega-citiesIts position on the two counts is better than the other five megacities - Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai as well as the me...
25 Aug, 2018, 11.07 AM IST
Mahindra business city in Jaipur to be carbon positiveMahindra World City Jaipur (MWCJ) has become the first project in Asia and sixth in the world to commit to a carbon-positive road map.
05 Jun, 2015, 11.39 AM IST
Aiming big in real estate, Punjab to incentivise skyscrapers and energy efficient buildingsPunjab is all set to lead India on the path of green growth by subsidising high-rise and energy efficient buildings in the state.
18 Nov, 2012, 06.18 PM IST