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China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...- India to launch E85 fuel today in push for flex fuel mobilityIndia is launching E85 fuel on Friday. This is an 80-85% ethanol-blended petrol. The move aims to boost flex fuel mobility across the natio...
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA huge AI data centre is planned for Fouju, France. This project brings hope for jobs and money to the small village. However, residents wo...
- France's data centre ambitions bump up against rural fearsA massive AI data centre planned for the small French village of Fouju is creating a divide. While proponents see economic benefits and job...
- Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to cap jet fuel prices; clears Rs 24,249 crore highway projectsAviation Turbine Fuel prices will be capped by state-run oil companies. The government has approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme. This ai...
- From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
- Airlines' fuel, vehicle replacement & roadways in focus as Cabinet announces key decisions worth Rs 30,290 croreThe Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in bu...
- From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
- Why NRIs don’t return to India even after saving ₹5-6 Crore? A young Indian abroad explainsA viral video has sparked a debate on why affluent Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) opt to stay abroad. While financial security is achieved, fa...
- No noise pollution, healthy AQI, better work-life balance: Indian techie reveals perks of living in Ireland. ‘I now understand why an Indian does not return after coming abroad’An Indian techie in Ireland, Sanket Salke, shared a video highlighting the country's excellent work-life balance and pristine natural beaut...
- A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...
- UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
- A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
- Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
- India weighs $1 billion aid for private electric buses, trucksIndia is considering incentives worth more than $1 billion to encourage private operators to adopt electric buses and trucks as part of eff...
- 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...
- Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
- India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
- From 10 to 3: Raghav Chadha leads AAP MPs to BJP, leaving Arvind Kejriwal with three loyalists; who are they?Seven out of ten Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raghav Chadha led this significant shift, redu...
- New EV policy crafted with 'citizen-first' approach: Delhi transport ministerDelhi's draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0, designed with a "citizen-first approach," offers purchase and scrapping incentives for EVs, aimi...
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