Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found inside a plastic bag near a factory in Moti Nagar. The body is of an unidentified man, and the cause of death is currently unknown.
India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.
Retail traders oppose ban on plastic bags
Landfill sites are filling up faster than ever, raising concerns about where all our waste will go in the future. India alone produces more than 150,000 to 170,000 tonnes of household waste every day, with each person generating roughly 0.3 to 0.6 kilograms of rubbish daily, depending on the area and lifestyle, as per PIB.
In an attempt to check environmental pollution, Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to ban the use of plastic bags, bottles and cups with thickness less than 50 microns.
Many countries are doing it successfully, India also can.
The conversion produces significantly more energy than it requires and results in transportation fuels -- diesel, for example -- that can be blended with existing ultra-low-sulphur diesels and bio-diesels, researchers said.
An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.
Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd anticipates annual revenue of approximately Rs 2,000 crore from its new bio-plastic plant in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for commissioning in the December quarter. The company is investing over Rs 3,000 crore in the Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant with a capacity of 80,000 tonnes per annum.
Plastic bags that clogged drains and led to massive flooding on July 26, 2005, led the government to implement ban on polythene bags of below 50 micron thickness.
HC tells Delhi to ban non-biodegradable plastic bags
A homeless man in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly killing his 5-month-old daughter and disposing of her body in a dustbin.
The board will also provide modern shelters made of pre-fabricated material, J&K Governor Sinha added.
Delhi Police busted two illegal units manufacturing counterfeit cement in the city's northeastern areas and arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the racket.
Security forces have arrested Haobijam Dilip Singh, a key commander of the banned Manipuri insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, in Delhi. The arrest led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in Manipur's Kakching district.
Use of plastic bags has been banned in Pahalgam, Baltal and en route to the Amarnath cave shrine as part of a master plan to check environmental damage and introduce eco-friendly facililies for pilgrims
The sheriff's office said in a statement it "is continuing to aggressively investigate and to follow leads regarding Baby India. As of today, we are still receiving tips from across the country on the possible identity of 'Baby India'".
An Indian court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of a businessman in Bhubaneswar, after a trial lasting over 11 years.
Awarded to select nominees and winners, the 2026 Everyone Wins Oscar swag bag includes luxury vacation stays in Ibiza and Lapland worth $65,000, a $25,000 facial plastic surgery voucher from a New York-based surgeon, and even a custom prenuptial agreement service, among several other high-end gifts.
'Stray cows, which feed on leftovers discarded in plastic bags, consume plastic materials. This led to the animals' intestines getting blocked. If left unattended for long, they will die'
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate in Nagpur, seizing 522 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.61 crore and arresting two individuals involved in supplying contraband across the Odisha-Central India corridor to Maharashtra.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 13 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 6.50 lakh, from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station.
Six Thai nationals, including three women, were arrested at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after customs officials seized hydroponic cannabis valued at over Rs 19 crore from their possession.
The Metropolitan Police in London are increasing patrols and resources following a series of antisemitic attacks, including an incident targeting a Jewish charity. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the attacks, which are suspected to be linked to an Islamist group with ties to Iran.
The deceased woman has been identified as Minki Sharma (30), who was an HR manager in a private company at its office in Agra, and was allegedly in a relationship with Vinay, who worked as an accountant in the same company.
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul defended the detailed application form for the Annapurna Yojana scheme, stating it ensures benefits reach only Indian citizens. She also announced stringent waste-related penalties and a 'Swachh App' to improve urban cleanliness.
Patna Police arrested a major narcotics supplier and seized drugs worth approximately 7.5 crore during a raid in the Khagaul area. The operation uncovered heroin and brown sugar, along with evidence suggesting the suspect amassed significant wealth through illegal drug trade.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 11.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore at Secunderabad railway station and arrested two women passengers.
Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases in the process. The burglar, known for his unique method of identifying targets, was caught with stolen property and a weapon.
From Mexico to Canada, across 16 stadiums in wildly different climates, the continental tournament is putting turf science to its ultimate test. The goal: creating living surfaces that can withstand kicks, studs, tackles and scorching summer heat.
Galleguillo, who is part of the Argentine team of deaf swimmers and training to participate in the 2021 Deaflympics in Brazil, said his time out of the water had been tough.
'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'
Delhi Police have arrested a serial burglar nicknamed 'Doremon' and his associate, solving 11 criminal cases. The burglar was known for his unique lurking style and mimicking the cartoon character Doraemon.
The renewed rush comes days after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal would aggressively implement a 'detect, delete and deport' policy against infiltrators.
There are rewards in the gentle rhythm of travelling with elders. You can actually unwind, relax and chill. You will not need a holiday to recover from the holiday when you return home!
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Delhi's Kashmere Gate area for possessing illegal imported cigarettes worth approximately Rs 40 lakh. The accused, identified as Sanjay Aggarwal, was found with three lakh sticks of imported cigarettes that lacked mandatory health warnings.
Delhi Police have arrested a 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fake auto parts racket operating in Karol Bagh, arresting two individuals and seizing counterfeit spare parts valued at Rs 25-30 lakh.
