NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollutionThe National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious ev...
20 May, 2026, 04.46 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
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
Central govt employees body seeks 'work from home', online meetingsA central government employees' association has urged the Centre to issue guidelines for work from home and virtual meetings. This follows ...
13 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dustDelhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authori...
12 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
'Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process': Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar projectSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escal...
10 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Disappointed that IPL playoff matches, including final, have been allotted to other centres: KSCABengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium will not host the IPL 2026 final or playoff matches. The BCCI shifted these games to Ahmedabad. The Karnata...
06 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh govt notifies five model e-mobility cities under EV policy 4.0Andhra Pradesh has launched its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0. Five cities, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore, and...
01 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh Longer With One Simple Fridge HabitFood wastage from bagged salads can be significantly reduced by a simple trick: adding a dry paper towel to the bag. This absorbs excess mo...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
How often should you get a haircut for healthy hair growth?Hair growth originates from follicles beneath the scalp, not the ends. While trimming doesn't accelerate growth, it's crucial for preventin...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Inox Clean Energy eyes $750M Boviet Solar buy to enter US marketIndian renewable energy firm Inox Clean Energy plans to acquire US-based Boviet Solar. This strategic move aims to expand Inox's footprint ...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study saysA war in Iran has significantly disrupted oil supplies. This has pushed up jet fuel prices. Long-haul flights from Europe now cost over $10...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Has RBI announced 'new rules' for exchanging old Rs 500 & Rs 1,000 currency notes?Social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India allowing exchange of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes are false. The official website of th...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
CCI dismisses complaint against Adani Group entities in solar power tender caseIndia's antitrust regulator has dismissed a complaint against Adani group entities and others. The Competition Commission of India found no...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST