Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 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
Transporter union announces three-day strike in Delhi-NCR from May 21The AIMTC, the apex body of truckers, private buses, taxi and maxi cab operators, held a meeting on Tuesday in Delhi where issues related t...
19 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata as sugar exports halted, milk gets costlier and gold import duty doubledPetrol, Diesel Price (May 14): Petrol and diesel prices remain stable in India despite rising global crude oil costs and West Asian conflic...
14 May, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
First big move in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma govt to table UCC Bill on May 26; enforces 20% fuel cutAssam's new cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code bill, set for assembly presentation on May 26. The government is also implementing ...
13 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
EV policy: Petrol two-wheelers to be barred from registration in Delhi from 2028Delhi is set to ban new petrol two-wheeler registrations from April 2028. Electric models will be mandatory for new two-wheeler registratio...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Iran war roils India's neighbourhood, emergency manoeuvres carried out to cushion energy blowWest Asia crisis: Pakistan is implementing strict energy-saving measures, including early closures for markets and weddings, to combat a fu...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
South Asia battles fuel crunch amid Iran war falloutSouth Asian nations are taking action to combat an energy crisis. Countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldive...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
NGT asks states to submit worst-hit cities’ pollution data in three weeksThe directions came after the counsel for the automobile industry pleaded before the tribunal not to pass orders before hearing auto makers...
01 Jun, 2016, 05.08 AM IST
NGT hears pleas of auto industry and central government not to ban diesel vehicles, next hearing in JulyThe NGT Bench headed by Chairperson Swatanter Kumar directed the states to submit details about most polluted cities, vehicle density and p...
31 May, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
Not extending ban on diesel vehicles to other cities: NGT"Sources of pollution are other than diesel vehicles as well. Other sources like dust and burning also contribute to the air pollution," Si...
31 May, 2016, 06.19 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ban of diesel-run vehicles tomorrowSupreme court will hear a plea on Tuesday by automobile manufacturers seeking modification of its order prohibiting the sale and registrati...
04 Jan, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
Have to consider economic,other aspects: Nitin Gadkari on NGT ban on diesel vehiclesThe comments by Gadkari came even as Transport ministers of southern states suggested scrapping all types of vehicles, both petrol and dies...
10 Apr, 2015, 09.19 PM IST