Nitin Kumar
 "Nitin Kumar")
Nitin Kumar
Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
Nitin Kumar is a journalist with over seven years of experience covering the automotive industry, mines & minerals, and political affairs. Based in New Delhi, he focuses on policy reporting in sectors key to India’s sustainability goals. A two-time recipient of the Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism (2020, 2021), Kumar is also a regular expert on clean energy and policy on platforms such as All India Radio. He holds a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Hons.).
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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
 "No 'severe' AQI cities in India for third consecutive year post-Diwali")
Climate change to put APAC GDP on thin ice with 41% melt by 2100
India alone could face 24.7% loss in GDP by 2070
 "Climate change to put APAC GDP on thin ice with 41% melt by 2100")
CPCB targets plastic waste breaches, tightens PWM compliance in tenders
The renewed focus on surveillance and compliance, along with the enforcement of strict labelling and certification standards, is aimed at improving the effectiveness of PWM regulations
 "CPCB targets plastic waste breaches, tightens PWM compliance in tenders")
NMDC-KIOCL merger on cards, awaits clearances from ministries, regulators
NMDC continues to meet the country's iron ore demands, achieving a turnover of Rs 21,294 crore in financial year 2023-24
 "NMDC-KIOCL merger on cards, awaits clearances from ministries, regulators")
India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report
The UNEP report reveals a technical potential to cut emission by up to 31 gigatons of CO₂ equivalent in 2030, representing about 52 per cent of the 2023 emission and up to 41 gigatons by 2035
 "India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report")
Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions
Transportation sector contributes approximately 41 per cent to Delhi's pollution, experts suggest implementing Beijing-like measures
 "Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions")
Resolved 99.1% of the 10,644 complaints received from CCPA: Ola Electric
The CCPA had issued a show-cause notice demanding an explanation for the handling of thousands of consumer complaints regarding service deficiencies, and providing 15 days to respond
 "Resolved 99.1% of the 10,644 complaints received from CCPA: Ola Electric")
New offshore-mining regulations allow lease surrender after 10 years
Under the new rules, offshore areas will be made available for mineral exploration and production only after being notified in the Official Gazette by the administering authority
 "New offshore-mining regulations allow lease surrender after 10 years")
J&K's 5.9 mn tonne lithium reserve to be re-explored after failed auction
Aim is to reach at least G2 level of exploration before putting the block up for auction again
 "J&K's 5.9 mn tonne lithium reserve to be re-explored after failed auction")
Not price cut, but festive discounts: Ola Electric on ARAI notice
The Boss sale of Ola is already under regulatory scanner as the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has raised concerns over the company's recent pricing practices
 "Not price cut, but festive discounts: Ola Electric on ARAI notice")
Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric's daily average sales
This pricing strategy positions Ola Electric as a formidable contender, making it a tough act to follow in the competitive landscape, said market observers
 "Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric's daily average sales")
Delhi's air quality index hits 'poor' levels; Grap Stage-I enforced
Delhi and its neighbouring regions will begin enforcing a 27-point action plan aimed at curbing pollution and stabilising the city's declining air quality
 "Delhi's air quality index hits 'poor' levels; Grap Stage-I enforced")
Ola Electric's BOSS sale under regulatory lens: What are ARAI's concerns?
Not updating ARAI about discount could risk subsidy claim
Tapping wastewater: Govt floats 50% reuse mandate for bulk users by 2031
50% reuse target for new bulk users and 25% for existing bulk users after FY31
 "Tapping wastewater: Govt floats 50% reuse mandate for bulk users by 2031")
Ola Electric executives meet MHI, seeks time to resolve service complaints
Ola Electric has said that the show-cause notice from the CCPA "would not impact" its activities and that the company will file a response to the notice within the 15-day deadline
 "Ola Electric executives meet MHI, seeks time to resolve service complaints")
Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms
Environment analysts say fire burning has just begun, with peak stubble burning expected in late October through early November
 "Early dip in stubble fires offers brief relief, but pollution threat looms")
MHI seeks ARAI's comments on consumer grievances against Ola Electric
The notice from CCPA came in response to 9,948 consumer complaints registered against Ola Electric between September 1, 2023, and August 30, 2024, on the National Consumer Helpline
 "MHI seeks ARAI's comments on consumer grievances against Ola Electric")
CCPA showcause notice won't impact activities, says Ola Electric
Won't impact operations or finance, says company after founder's social media spat with stand-up comedian
 "CCPA showcause notice won't impact activities, says Ola Electric")
Ola electric vehicles on a bumpy ride as social media takes stock
Comedian Kunal Kamra and Ola's Aggarwal engaged in a verbal duel on X
 "Ola electric vehicles on a bumpy ride as social media takes stock")
Centre offers aid to tackle coastal waste, boost Blue Flag beaches
Preference will be given to proposals planning to install plants and machinery manufactured under the 'Make in India' programme
 "Centre offers aid to tackle coastal waste, boost Blue Flag beaches")
