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Haryana unveils tax breaks to accelerate shift to cleaner commercial vehiclesHaryana is offering a full waiver on motor vehicle tax for new environment-friendly trucks and buses in NCR districts. This initiative targ...- Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
- 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...
- Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
- India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance MinisterJapan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Toky...
- When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
- Delhi-NCR Weather Report: IMD issues rain alert; Check what the weather will be like in Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad & FaridabadDelhi-NCR Rain Alert: Delhi-NCR residents can anticipate a respite from the summer heat as light rainfall and thunderstorms are predicted f...
- Mercury touches 40.2 deg C in Delhi amid delayed monsoon; IMD forecasts late-night rainDelhi sweltered under hot and humid conditions on Saturday, with the maximum temperature reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius, significantly above...
- Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from Nov 1 to curb winter pollutionDelhi is gearing up for winter with new pollution control measures. Older commercial vehicles from outside the city will be banned from Nov...
- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
- Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...
- Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
- Delhi NCR Weather Update Today: Rain brings relief as IMD predicts thunderstorms; temperature to touch 41°C this weekDelhi experienced pleasant Monday morning with light rain showers, offering temporary relief from humidity. The IMD forecasts more rainfall...
- Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon weather update: IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms and 70 kmph winds but no real relief from heatDelhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR braces for turbulent weather with an orange alert issued for Thursday. Thunderstorms, lightning, ...
- China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
- Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
- AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
- Delhi gets relief from heat as IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms over weekendDelhi woke up to pleasant weather on Saturday. The minimum temperature was 26.4 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend...
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