From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict m...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report saysThe Environmental Integrity Project reviewed 74 gas-fired US power plant projects proposed or planned to provide electricity directly to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Psychologists say one belief separates workers who bounce back after layoffs from those who struggleLosing a job can take a toll on both finances and mental health, but psychologists say one belief can make recovery easier: confidence in y...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Delhi EV Policy 2026 paves way for hydrogen-powered vehiclesDelhi's new Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 paves the way for hydrogen fuel-based vehicles within four years, aiming to curb vehicular emissio...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Nearly 4 in 10 Delhi EVs are two-wheelers, data shows; experts back EV adoptionDelhi is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with two-wheelers now forming nearly 40% of registered electric vehicles. The city plans...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit VenezuelaIn response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equippe...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Sore throat or tonsillitis? Symptoms, causes, why infections keep coming back and new treatment options explainedRecurring sore throats and difficulty swallowing might signal tonsillitis, an inflammation of the tonsils. With growing antibiotic resistan...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Haryana unveils tax breaks to accelerate shift to cleaner commercial vehiclesHaryana is offering a full waiver on motor vehicle tax for new environment-friendly trucks and buses in NCR districts. This initiative targ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST