Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.23 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
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...
18 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Delhi govt tightens 'no PUC, no fuel' rule, data shows over 15,000 vehicles denied fuel in four daysDelhi is cracking down on polluting vehicles. Over 15,000 cars were denied fuel in just four days for lacking a valid Pollution Under Contr...
01 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
No petrol, diesel or any other kind of fuel in Delhi if you travel without valid PUC certificate; check detailsPetrol pumps in Delhi have stopped fueling vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, intensifying anti-pollution ...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Vaishno Devi offerings case exposes toxic metal in silver: How this adulterant, if present in your jewellery, can damage lungs, kidneys & raise cancer riskA major controversy has emerged at the Vaishno Devi Temple after investigations found that much of the “silver” donated by devotees contain...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Vaishno Devi 'silver' offerings scam: Mint finds toxic fake metal in donationsSilver offerings at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are not pure silver. Assayers found offerings contained only 5-6% silver, with the rest being ...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
GRAP Stage 1 enforced across Delhi-NCR amid poor air qualityAir quality in Delhi-NCR has dropped to a poor category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Resp...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
ET Lifetime Achievement Award Winners: A well-planned urbanisation in India is an urgent necessity, says KP SinghKP Singh, chairman emeritus at leading property developer DLF said the test of prosperity of a country is not GDP but per capita income. "I...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Ghaziabad won't allow building construction without tree plantation anymore: Check new plot approval norms for builders & land ownersGhaziabad Development Authority has introduced a new rule making tree plantation compulsory based on plot size for all building approvals f...
11 Apr, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
100% road tax waiver for electric cars priced up to Rs 30 lakh till Mar 2030: Delhi's draft EV policyDelhi's new electric vehicle policy offers significant benefits. Electric cars priced at Rs 30 lakh or less will receive full road tax and ...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
No jail for first-time traffic, pollution offences? Government proposes shift to finesThe Jan Vishwas Bill aims to decriminalize minor offenses. Jail terms for first-time road safety and pollution violations will be replaced ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Govt notifies stricter air quality norms
Fifteen years after they were first notified, the environment ministry on Wednesday released new and tougher air quality norms under which ...
19 Nov, 2009, 12.54 AM IST