SC Nod For Green Crackers; Sale Restricted In Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed certified manufacturers to produce green crackers on the condition that their sale is not carried in Delhi-National Capital Region without approval. Photograph:......

SC hints at relaxing blanket firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR

Days ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court on Friday said a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is 'neither practical nor ideal' as such restrictions were often violated and......

SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

In a significant relaxation ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the sale and bursting of green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the festival......

'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......

India's Space Manufacturing Boom

The $1.2 billion in-space manufacturing market is expected to grow and be worth more than $20 billion by 2033. IMAGE: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during an experiment onboard the International......

Will budget for agri research get a big boost this year?

Several leading scientists, academicians, and agriculturalists have called for raising government support for research and development to make Indian agriculture future-ready. Kindly note the......

NGT slaps Rs 500 cr fine on Volkswagen for 'cheat device'

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday slapped a fine of Rs 500 crore on German auto major Volkswagen for damaging the environment through the use of "cheat device" in its diesel cars in......

Green firecracker norms may rob Sivakasi's sparkle

Some experts opine that green crackers are yet not practical and question government's move to promote them. The fireworks industry in Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, is expected to take a hit of about Rs......