Govt calling 'special session' to grab political mileage in Bengal, Tamil Nadu polls: CongressCongress criticizes the government's special parliamentary session. They claim the session aims to pass women's reservation and delimitatio...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Spain’s outdoor smoking ban proposal could bring changes for touristsSpain's government is proposing a ban on smoking in various outdoor public spaces, including beaches and restaurant terraces, aiming to pri...
16 Sep, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
Waaree Energies, Premier shares slide up to 11% as US peers stocks plunge post Trump Tax BillShares of Premier Energies and Waaree Energies declined following a selloff in US clean energy stocks. This was triggered by the US House p...
23 May, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
BJP govt in Delhi likely to be sworn in by Feb 19-20; to prioritise clean water, better civic infraThe new BJP government in Delhi is set to be sworn in around February 19-20, focusing on clean drinking water, civic infrastructure improve...
14 Feb, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Centre sets up panel to address air pollution in Indo-Gangetic PlainA new coordination committee has been established by the Centre to manage air quality across eight states and union territories in the Indo...
07 Oct, 2024, 11.53 PM IST
Why passive vaping can be a health scare for the smoker and those around himThe lung defenses of smokers, vapers, and bystanders are overwhelmed by repeated exposure.
27 Feb, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
First-world India? First, fix the airChecking pollution at source is the most effective solution for improving air quality. There are several measures that must be taken to hel...
11 Jan, 2023, 11.13 PM IST
Legislation introduced in US Senate to boost clean energy cooperation with IndiaThe activities under the CEPTP include promoting joint research and development on clean energy technologies, encouraging US private invest...
01 Oct, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
Legislative framework needed to implement National Clean Air Programme: Tharoor21 Nov, 2019, 07.41 PM IST
Lessons for Delhi: How China cut PM2.5 emissions by 33% in 5 yrsIn 2013, it was estimated that the health loss due to PM2.5 pollution in the 74 leading cites in China was 4.2 lakh premature deaths.
07 Aug, 2018, 11.04 AM IST
- EPA's Clean Air Act saved more lives than expected: Study
New York, Dec 26 (IANS) The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act has played a vital role in reducing the exposure of pe...
26 Dec, 2017, 01.02 PM IST
US Clean Air Act saved more lives than thought: StudyThe US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and amendments to address the health effects of particulate matter may have si...
26 Dec, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
Less pollution will help in reducing global warming: UNThe idea driving this formal arrangement between UNEP and UNFCCC is not limited to work on pollution and climate change.
05 Dec, 2017, 01.55 AM IST
Nearly 1.59 million premature deaths per year in India linked to air pollution: IEA28 Jun, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
Swachh Bharat must make law supremely efficient to flush out the dirtRule of law must come down with the same vigour on law-breaking citizens irrespective of their caste, creed, sex, status and wealth to evok...
13 Oct, 2015, 01.22 PM IST
Government plans social audit of factories to check working condition of labourersWhile such a move can risk unleashing one more inspector, the government sees it as essential to get workers on board for labour reforms.
06 Jul, 2015, 06.34 AM IST
Delhi elections 2015: Clean power, alternative energy & low emissions are AAP's proritiesAam Aadmi Party believes an environmental policy should seek to bolster growth and development by promoting public good.
05 Feb, 2015, 11.10 AM IST