India Expands Emission Rules to 4 More Sectors
India adds petroleum refinery, petrochemicals, textiles and secondary aluminium to emission reduction regime. 208 industrial units must cut emissions by 2026-27 or face penalties.
India adds petroleum refinery, petrochemicals, textiles and secondary aluminium to emission reduction regime. 208 industrial units must cut emissions by 2026-27 or face penalties.
The Centre has notified legally binding emission reduction targets for 208 industries in petroleum, petrochemical, textile, and secondary aluminium sectors, bringing them under India's carbon market.
An IIT professor clarifies that cloud seeding is not a viable solution for Delhi's severe air pollution, urging focus on proven measures like emission control and green initiatives.
Delhi government approves framework to monetize carbon credits from green projects. Policy aims to sell credits internationally, but implementation details remain unclear.
Delhi prohibits non-BS VI vehicles from outside, highlighting Bharat Stage norms. Learn how BS VI cuts emissions and why this matters for UPSC exams on environment and polity.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation will equip crematoriums with scrubbers and filters to reduce harmful emissions, aiming for 70-90% PM reduction as part of the city's air quality strategy.
Get ready for a hotter bill this summer! New energy efficiency norms are pushing AC prices up by 7-8%. Find out how this impacts your budget and what the new star ratings mean.
JNU's Prof Sangeeta Bansal advocates for region-specific emission taxes in India's pollution-choked Indo-Gangetic Plains. Her policy aims to incentivize cleaner tech and relocate industries, citing major health benefits.
Chandigarh's electric vehicle push yields massive results: EV registrations skyrocket 16 times from 2021 to 2025, slashing cumulative CO2 emissions by 150 kt. Discover how policy and solar power fuel this green revolution.
India's construction equipment industry faced a 7% volume decline in 2025. Key factors include prolonged monsoons and the shift to Stage V norms. Discover the market leaders and the 2026 recovery outlook.
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.
Delhi authorities have seized 7,789 end-of-life vehicles since Oct 2025 for violating GRAP norms. Over 12 lakh challans issued for pollution violations. Read the full crackdown details.
India's auto sector faces internal conflict over draft CAFE 3 & CSFC norms. With April 2027 deadline, the disagreement threatens to delay progress on national climate targets and EV adoption goals. Read more.
Odisha transport dept rolls out AI-powered geofencing for emission centres to ensure physical checks, stopping fake PUCCs. 42 centres already penalised. Read more.
Odisha govt extends deadline for mandatory Pollution Certificates to March 31. 'No PUCC, No Petrol' rule to be strictly enforced from April 1. Get your vehicle tested now to avoid fines.
Odisha govt extends PUCC deadline to March 31. Strict 'No PUCC, No Petrol' enforcement starts April 1. Get your pollution certificate now to avoid fines up to Rs 20,000.
Pune-based Hydrovert Energy is developing hydrogen fuel cell powertrains to replace diesel & CNG engines in cargo vehicles. Born from PhD research, the startup is backed by NCL & MEDA. Read more.
AP Air Quality Monitoring Committee chairman Kantilal Dande directs officials in 11 non-attainment cities to accelerate action under NCAP. Measures include strict PUC checks and road sweeping.
Jammu & Kashmir's shift to e-office has prevented 62,000+ tonnes of CO2 emissions, saved 405 million paper pages, and set a green governance model for India. Discover the full impact.
IAS officer Tarun Kumar Pithode outlines CAQM's progress on stubble burning, industries & vehicles. A new 2026-based emission inventory aims for better forecasts. Read the full interview.
Battery swapping is entering India's heavy-duty freight, cutting EV truck costs by 50% and charging time to 5 mins. Discover how this tech aims to decarbonize transport and achieve price parity with diesel.
Delhi and Gurgaon crack down on pollution violators: 20,808 PUCC challans issued, 612 industries face closure, and 1,081 challans in Gurgaon. Authorities intensify GRAP-IV enforcement.
Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG settle for $149.6 million over allegations of using illegal software to cheat emission tests in over 211,000 diesel vehicles. Read the full details.
Delhi's GRAP-4 enforcement sees over 2 lakh PUC certificates issued, but 10,000 vehicles fail. Experts call for stricter, mileage-based testing to combat air pollution.
Delhi's enforcement drive against non-compliant vehicles intensifies. 419 cars turned away, 374 fined on Day 2. Police manage to avert major traffic snarls despite rigorous checks. Read the latest updates.
Delhi's PUC certificate issuance slowed down Friday due to server overload from high demand. Long queues formed at pollution check centres as enforcement of 'no PUC, no fuel' rule continues. Read more.
Delhi's GRAP Stage IV rule barring non-Delhi, non-BS 6 vehicles caused major traffic chaos at 13 borders. 2,768 vehicles were checked, 460 sent back. Commuters fume over poor communication.
Delhi enforces strict BS-VI norms, banning older vehicles. Learn how to check your car's compliance, avoid Rs 20,000 fine, and understand Bharat Stage emission standards.
Supreme Court modifies its order on old vehicles in Delhi-NCR, allowing action against those not meeting BS-IV norms. Court directs action on toll plazas and aid for construction workers amid severe air quality crisis.
China shares its detailed roadmap for combating severe air pollution, offering Delhi a potential model. Learn about the key strategies from vehicle control to industrial reform.