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Indo-Gangetic plain continues to battle pollution despite NCAP: Report

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been deployed in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution, but the problem persists

Stubble burning cases top total of the last two years, shows data

The retreat of the southwest monsoon from northern India and an early harvest have contributed to the rise in instances of stubble burning in the six states

CAQM grants temporary exemption for diesel gensets for emergency services

This decision comes just two days before the scheduled implementation of GRAP

65% houses impacted, Rs 565 cr damage in Joshimath subsidence: NDMA panel

Cost of reconstruction Rs 422 cr for 1,403 homes: NDMA-led panel's report

Fresh consultations with stakeholders on battery swapping policy soon

The objective of the meeting is to streamline the standards for battery-swapping technology, ensuring compatibility across various EV models and charging stations

Jharia Master Plan brings down surface fires sites from 77 to 27

The total count of fire sites decreased from 77 to 67 by 2009 and further dropped to 27 by 2021

Waking up from a Canadian dream as India's diplomatic tensions escalate

'CANADA DRY': As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis. NITIN KUMAR writes

FAME-II subsidy violation: Hero Electric opposes Rs 130 cr refund demand

In a meeting with officials of the DHI, the company has said the period for which the government is demanding a refund of subsidies of Rs 130 crore does not apply to it

What ails the electric vehicle minnows? Branding, cost competitiveness

A quiet EV revolution is both promising, and pensive

NMET allots Rs 2,100 cr for 309 mineral exploration projects, 151 completed

Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi highlighted that efforts are also made to speed up the auction process of critical minerals in India

India's electric vehicle sales zoom past 1 million in 2023, shows data

The two-wheeler segment accounted for 56 per cent of the EVs sold in 2023, followed by three-wheelers and passenger vehicles

Project Cheetah: The second phase to commence in shadow of deaths

As the first lot of eight cheetahs completes one year on Indian soil, only six of them are alive to celebrate their journey. Two female cheetahs lost their lives to the new habitat

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Last week, Union Ministers had called for quick adoption of biofuels in the transportation sector

Auto dealers should open vehicle scrapping units, says Nitin Gadkari

The minister said the government was actively promoting a circular economy, and the government will grant permission to dealers to start vehicle scrapping facilities

India not considering import tax incentives for Tesla, says Piyush Goyal

Musk-led firm plans to source parts worth $1.9 billion from India this year, says Goyal

Centre will not make six airbags mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari

No deadline for BS7 implementation but industry should make the transition

Alternative fuels to take center stage in the India's mobility sector

Coelho highlighted that Brazil started because of economic reasons but today it is the need to decarbonize the environment

NITI Aayog spearheads efforts to standardise battery swapping policy

"The objective is to unite all stakeholders under a common policy framework. These consultations are designed to achieve that goal," government officials privy to the development said

Clean Air Survey 2023: Indore ranks first followed by Agra and Thane

A total of 131 cities have been identified for the implementation of the city-specific action plans under this programme, for reducing air pollution by up to 40% by FY26

Heavy industries' ministry scraps human safety tests for EV batteries

The ministry's testing parameters were more stringent than the MoRTH norms and required checks at three levels - the cell, battery management system, and the battery pack