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 restrictions revoked in Delhi-NCRDelhi air quality: Owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 123, in the 'moderat...
29 May, 2026, 08.03 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
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
MCD to roll out revised green charges for commercial vehicles entering DelhiThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi will soon implement new environment compensation charges for commercial vehicles entering the city. Thes...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
No addition of petrol, diesel vehicles to delivery, ride aggregator fleets in Delhi: Draft EV policyDelhi EV polocy: The nationak capital is set to electrify its transport sector. New petrol and diesel vehicles will not join delivery and r...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM 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
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
Delhi pollution plan: Restrictions on goods vehicles, check when BS-VI and EV rules will applyDelhi will soon see stricter rules for goods vehicles entering the capital. From November 1, only BS-VI compliant, CNG, and electric trucks...
04 Apr, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Mumbai weather update: Light rain, IMD storm alert, pollution trend raises concernMumbai experienced light rain as the India Meteorological Department issued warnings for active weather across India. Western disturbances ...
04 Apr, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Air pollution curbs strand Delhi-NCR commutersDelhi's ban on non-BS VI vehicles to combat pollution is disrupting commutes for thousands from Noida and Gurgaon. Employees are shifting t...
20 Dec, 2025, 12.07 AM IST
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP stage 3 lifted in Delhi as AQI improvesThe decision was taken after the sub committee of GRAP noted that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi marginally improved from the level o...
15 Jan, 2023, 10.52 PM IST
Pollution curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR under stage 3 of GRAP lifted"The improvement in AQI is likely to sustain and the forecast does not indicate any steep degradation in the overall air quality in Delhi-N...
14 Nov, 2022, 08.14 PM IST
IITs told to bring projects on curbing pollution to DelhiThe Centre has asked the top institutes to station their prototypes and models at IIT Delhi for testing and possible scaling up for use by ...
08 Nov, 2019, 08.12 AM IST
NGT calls for curbing noise pollution at Delhi AirportThrust reversal, also called reverse thrust, is the temporary diversion of an aircraft engine's exhaust so that it is directed forward, rat...
24 Nov, 2017, 11.32 PM IST