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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...
BS-VII likely from 2027; stricter emission norms to cover CNG vehicles, EV battery rules on radarNew emission rules for cars, buses, and trucks are expected from 2027. These Bharat Stage VII norms will target more pollutants. The govern...
ET Graphics: Why Delhi–NCR remains India’s worst air pollution hotspotDelhi–NCR remains India’s most severe air pollution hotspot, despite years of policy action and court-led interventions, according to an ex...
Will pass effective, enforceable orders on air pollution, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will issue effective orders to tackle Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution. A bench will hear the crisis on December 17. A...
SC to hear Delhi-NCR air pollution plea on Dec 17 amid severe smogThe Supreme Court will hear a plea on December 17 concerning Delhi-NCR's worsening air pollution. Amicus curiae highlighted poor implementa...
An escape from India's air pollution for those who can afford itNew Delhi faces extreme air pollution, forcing emergency measures. Wealthy families are installing costly clean air systems, creating a div...
Lenskart’s rising valuation; consumption slump at new-age firmsHappy Tuesday! Lenskart is closing a new funding round that could significantly boost its valuation, sources tell us. This and more in toda...
AQI blues: What India can learn from China to curb air pollutionDelhi is experiencing severe air pollution due to crop residue burning, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities. The Supreme Court has...
Delhi in grip of season's first smog episode, likely to be longest in 4 yrs: CSE“Predictably, the season's first episode has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions (cool and calm winds ...
India’s battle against heat shows stakes of COP26 climate talksIndians are on the front line of the battle against rising global temperatures. The nation of 1.3 billion people is one of the most vulnera...
Measuring pollution: How government is ramping up air quality monitoring stations according to Indian standardsMost solutions to battle pollution are imported from foreign shores. Instruments for both measuring and monitoring air quality and cleaning...
Beyond the smoke and the stubble: Fighting Delhi's killer air needs sustainable, year-round solutionsWhile steps have to be taken on multiple fronts, improving air quality will require everyone to pitch in.
Seoul keen to share its experiences in fighting pollution with Delhi"The important thing is to drastically reduce the number of personal cars to make the city more environment friendly," said Park.
- Remedy in sight to end straw burning in northern India?
Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) A joint effort is under way by Indian and US scientists to end the harmful practice of rice and wheat straw burnin...
World Environment Day: Why kids in Delhi are growing up without seeing a starry skyDust from more than 2,000 high rise-buildings in Gurugram, Noida, and smoke in Delhi create this layer of smog. Visibility of stars has dro...
Emission woes: Here is why Bengaluru winter is not the same anymoreYet, Bengaluru's comfortable climate is a distinct factor that has made this city a destination for investors.
Up to 10% of Delhi's office-goers may have called in sick due to toxic air: StudyIndia’s Assocham said air pollution is preventing workers from doing their jobs efficiently, and could impact tourism.
Super-cheap driverless taxis may kick mass transit to the curbWhile driverless cars have already shown the ability to handle highways, companies are pushing to perfect them for city streets, using GPS ...
Delhi will record world's largest number of premature deaths due to air pollutionIn another 10 years, Delhi will record the world's largest number of premature deaths due to air pollution among all mega cities in the wor...
Yamuna Bio-Diversity Park in DelhiDifferent kinds of flowers make it an ideal hub for butterflies, bees, wasps and many other nectar loving insects. It’s easy to see them bu...