Ajmer Sharif cleric demands national animal status for cow, ban on slaughter, beef exportA cleric from Ajmer Sharif has urged the Indian government to officially designate the cow as the national animal. With Eid-ul-Azha approac...
22 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: NTA lists prohibited items, warns candidates of disqualificationNEET UG 2026 aspirants, mark your calendars for May 3rd! The NTA has issued strict exam day guidelines, prohibiting items like mobile phone...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
No litter, no smoking, no spitting: Odisha’s tribal village is attracting tourists for its cleanliness. But there’s more.Babojola village in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, is a model of civic sense. Women sweep the village thrice daily. Plastic is banned, and smoking and...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Ban on single-use plastics kicks in: Check the banned items and how much you may be finedEarbuds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene (thermocol) for decora...
01 Jul, 2022, 12.43 PM IST
Single-use plastic banned in India from today. Here are some eco-friendly alternativesSome of these green options will make life hassle-free.
01 Jul, 2022, 09.16 AM IST
Single-use plastics will be banned in India from July 1The production, importation, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of certain single-use plastic items that have a low utility and a high p...
28 Jun, 2022, 09.05 PM IST
India is committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEAMaking the national statement for India, Environment Secretary Leena Nandan also said that sustainable development is core to the country's...
01 Mar, 2022, 08.34 PM IST
Industry seeks clarity on single-use plastic ban; officials say each state following its own policies is fragmenting industryIndustry has urged the Centre to issue clear guidelines on phasing out single use plastics by 2022. Companies said an outright ban would es...
16 Oct, 2019, 09.46 AM IST
Single-use plastics won't be allowed within 100 metres of monuments02 Oct, 2019, 07.07 PM IST
Govt to launch plastic waste collection drive from September 11To collect 10,000 tons of plastic by Gandhi Jayanti for recycling and disposal by October 2.
29 Aug, 2019, 07.14 PM IST
India’s efforts for global phase-out of single use plastics at UN Environment Assembly failThe United States was opposed the idea of a time-bound phase out of single-use plastics.
14 Mar, 2019, 12.30 PM IST
Govt puts complete ban on import of solid plastic waste07 Mar, 2019, 02.54 AM IST
Airports Authority of India bans single-use plastic itemsIt said that on the basis of a third-party assessment carried out by Quality Council of India (QCI), 16 of its airports have been declared ...
07 Jan, 2019, 11.19 PM IST