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'No courtroom for 50 million minor cases', says Piyush Goyal; urges closure after Jan Vishwas Amendment BillIndia is tackling its overloaded courts by decriminalizing minor offenses. The Jan Vishwas Bill aims to clear millions of pending cases. Th...04 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST- Why Older Homes Handled Fresh Air Better Than Many Do NowOlder homes, built before the 1970s, naturally facilitated better air circulation than modern, tightly sealed houses. Research indicates th...01 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Deepika Padukone flags Mumbai air pollution, mayor says BMC reviewing rising AQI concernsActor Deepika Padukone highlighted Mumbai's poor air quality. This sparked a debate, leading Mayor Ritu Tawde to assure citizens the civic ...14 Mar, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Delhi pollution: GRAP-1 restrictions imposed across NCR with immediate effect; check what’s banned & what’s notThe CAQM has enforced Stage-I GRAP restrictions across the NCR due to a sharp decline in air quality, with Delhi's AQI reaching the 'poor' ...16 May, 2025, 09.27 PM IST
- Pollution Level: More trees won't cancel out your SUV emissionsScientists are raising the alarm about the over-reliance on natural carbon sinks to achieve net-zero emissions. They argue that this approa...20 Nov, 2024, 01.20 PM IST
- How is the world's most polluted city battling toxic air?Lahore, Pakistan, facing severe air pollution, has been ranked as the world's most polluted city. The hazardous smog, attributed to factors...06 Nov, 2024, 02.02 PM IST
- Supreme Court slams Commission for Air Quality management over lack of inaction on stubble burningThe Supreme Court has criticised the Commission for Air Quality Management for not taking action against stubble burning. The court highlig...03 Oct, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
- SC asks CAQM to apprise it about steps taken to curb pollution, stubble burningThe Supreme Court has asked the Commission for Air Quality Management to explain the steps being taken to curb air pollution from crop resi...24 Sep, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
- We need to nab the killer in the airAir pollution is again a concern in northern India following criticism from the Supreme Court on under-staffed pollution boards in Delhi, P...01 Sep, 2024, 11.02 PM IST
- IIT-Delhi, Koo partner to create public awareness on air pollutionThe partnership – through the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), an industry-academia interface organization for IIT...07 Aug, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
- Bureaucracy has developed inertia, they want court to pass orders: SC on Delhi pollutionThe Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the bureaucracy for having developed a "don't take any step" attitude in dealing with a...17 Nov, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
- Better not be in Delhi, it's like 'gas chamber': Supreme CourtA bench of justices Mishra and Deepak Gupta said these problems affect the right to life.18 Jan, 2019, 08.04 PM IST
- 100 environment ministers to attend UN environment assembly in KenyaEnvironment ministers from about 100 countries are gathering in Nairobi from Monday to issue a clarion call against air, land and water pol...02 Dec, 2017, 03.09 PM IST
- Next Odd-Even phase only after public consultation: Satyendar JainThe Minister said they have also sent a proposal to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung for imposing a fine of Rs 2,000 on those who violate the bus la...02 May, 2016, 03.11 PM IST
- NGT suggests variable office hours to check pollutionThe NGT today floated the idea of having variable office hours for the govt and the private sector in the national capital to reduce vehicu...14 Jul, 2015, 08.43 PM IST
- Air pollution affecting even foetal growthStudies show it’s causing host of diseases, including lung cancer, and premature deaths05 Dec, 2014, 02.10 AM IST
- India ranks among the world's worst for its polluted air: WHOIndia appears among the group of countries with highest particulate matter levels.09 May, 2014, 07.42 PM IST
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