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Delhi pollution worsens: HC questions 18% GST on air purifiers

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national...

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.' IMAGE: A view of India Gate as dense smog engulfs the...

Delhi breathes easier as air quality improves: Here's what helped

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Saturday said that coordinated efforts by various government departments to curb air pollution in the national capital have started showing visible results,...

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Two days after Diwali, the national capital remained blanketed by haze on Wednesday with air quality in the "very poor" category, which has sparked a war of words between Aam Aadmi Party and the...

Delhi AQI hits 461, second-worst Dec day; Rohini, Wazirpur at 500

The Air Quality Index in Delhi climbed to 461 on Sunday and marked the city's most polluted day this winter and the second-worst December air quality day on record, as weak winds and low...

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Kindly note that this illustration generated using Copilot has only been posted for representational purposes. The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and...

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A...

Delhi govt orders sealing of 77 hotels near IGI airport

These hotels in south Delhi's Mahipalpur area are popular among tourists In a major move, the Aam Aadmi Party government has ordered sealing of 77 budget hotels near Indira Gandhi International...

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in New Delhi has done away with the need to secure crucial permits for setting up small-scale industries in the national capital. Now, micro, small and...

Ban on single-use plastic kicks in from July 1

As the ban on certain single-use plastic items kicks in from Friday, state governments will initiate an enforcement campaign and close down units engaging in production, distribution, stocking and...

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

'Indian captain has confirmed that the team was fine and had a full outdoor training session without any issue.' IMAGE: The Indian players during their training session at the Arun Jaitley stadium...

India vs Bangla T20: Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution a cause of concern

The BCCI and DDCA officials are now hoping that the city's poor air quality doesn't become an issue during Sunday's first T20 International. IMAGE: Sri Lanka's players wear masks during the third...