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Electric vehicle sales down 12% in November after festival-driven rush

In the e2W category, which accounts for more than 60 per cent of total EV sales, volumes fell 15 per cent to 118,944 units in November, compared to 139,787 units in the previous month

NCAP's silent crisis: Air pollution rises while funds gather dust

The NCAP set a goal of reducing PM10 levels by 40 per cent or achieving the national standard of 60 micrograms per cubic metre by 2025-26

First auction of its kind: 13 offshore mineral blocks up for bidding

Offers include sand blocks in Kollam, lime mud in Porbandar, and polymetallic reserves near Great Nicobar Island

First offshore mineral auction kicks off tomorrow; 13 blocks up for bidding

In August 2023, Parliament amended the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002, instituting an auction-based approach for allocating mineral blocks in offshore areas

Over 6K pollution complaints in Delhi since Oct 2021; 38% still unresolved

Rajasthan registered 77 complaints, 51 of which are unresolved

Centre spent Rs 3,623 cr for crop residue management: Environment Minister

After Punjab, Haryana received Rs 1,081.71 crore, Uttar Pradesh was allocated Rs 763.67 crore, the NCT of Delhi Rs 6.05 crore, and ICAR Rs 83.35 crore from the total Rs 3,623.45 crore

After SC's intervention, CAQM relaxes GRAP curbs for schools in Delhi-NCR

The Bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, also emphasised the urgent need for a decision by Tuesday

CCPA seeks to polish diamond framework; invites stakeholder views for norms

Amid the growing debate and confusion between natural and lab-grown diamonds, the CCPA, recognizing customer concerns, held a meeting on November

Govt extends deadline for electric construction equipment safety compliance

The extension comes after manufacturers struggled to align with the stringent requirements within the initial timeline

Ficci seeks PLI 2.0, tariff review to boost electric vehicle growth

For instance, eligibility for the auto original equipment manufacturer (OEM) PLI requires global group revenues of at least Rs 10,000 crore and investments in fixed assets of Rs 3,000 crore

At 122, harmful AQI days in 2024 six more than last year

From January 1 to November 18, there were 122 days when the air quality index (AQI) exceeded 201, compared to 116 days during the same period in 2023

Subsidy for cargo electric 3-wheelers restored, cap halved to Rs 25k

By reallocating the FY26 budget to support vehicles sold after November 8, 2024, the ministry aims to strike a balance between maintaining momentum in EV adoption and adhering to fiscal limits

Farm fires reach five-year high in Rajasthan, Delhi; record low in Punjab

In Delhi, all reported cases were concentrated in the North and North West districts. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 494

'India's annual temp to rise 1.5°C by 2057, if emissions stay moderate'

The study highlights that these changes could exacerbate extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall, with wide-ranging effects on communities, agriculture, and natural

Vedanta, Oil India, Hindustan Zinc emerge top bidders in mineral auctions

The latest awards follow a second-round auction held after the initial round failed to attract sufficient interest, as the government mandates at least three technically qualified bids per block

After Supreme Court rap, Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning

The rules apply to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, and the National Capital Region areas of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

MoEFCC issues new rules for inquiries, penalties after SC's pollution order

Under the new rules, complaints against violators of environmental regulations can be initiated by key bodies, including the CPCB, SPCBs, Pollution Control Committees and others

Centre introduces new royalty rates ahead of first offshore mineral auction

The Act has established ad valorem royalty rates for key minerals, meaning that rates are based on the mineral's sale value rather than quantity

India's EV market sees festive season boost, reversing recent slump

This year has seen the EV sector on a roll, as it took only 10 months to hit the 1.5 million mark-a feat that took a full 12 months last year

No 'severe' AQI cities in India for third consecutive year post-Diwali

Historically, the post-Diwali haze has lingered, especially with winter weather compounding the pollution from firecrackers