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Air pollution in Delhi nears 'severe' category again

Air pollution in Delhi neared the "severe" category again amid unfavourable meteorological conditions on Tuesday and a relief is unlikely soon. IMAGE: A view of North block amid dense smog as air......

Delhi squanders rain gain, Diwali pollution up by 45%

Delhi's air quality plunged into the poor category on Monday after late-night bursting of crackers even as a political slugfest erupted over the issue with the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya......

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating......

Stringent curbs set in but Delhi's air quality still 'severe'

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR on Monday morning were recorded around seven to eight times above the government-prescribed safe limit, as a toxic haze persisted over the region for the seventh......

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying......

Shift to new norms may hamper growth, margins for Cummins India in FY24

Over the past three trading sessions, the stock of Cummins India has gained about nine per cent on strong January-March quarter (Q4) results and good near-term prospects. Its Q4 performance was led......

Ban on single-use plastic items kicks in

The ban on certain single-use plastic (SUP) items kicks in from Friday, with state governments initiating an enforcement campaign to identify and close down units engaging in production,......

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......

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air......

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its......

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution IMAGE: Bangladesh braved hazardous conditions to train on Saturday evening, wearing masks at the Feroz Shah......

Green Tribunal concerned over water use in IPL

IMAGE: The National Green Tribunal suggested laying down mandatory requirement of engagement of an environmental expert for every cricket stadium for ensuring compliance with the environmental......

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......

PIX: Lankans get 'fussy' over smog-covered Feroz Shah Kotla

'If 20,000 people in the stands did not have problem and the Indian team did not face any issue, I wonder why Sri Lankan team made a big fuss. I will need to talk to the secretary and ask him to......

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