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'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.
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.
Karnataka's Chief Secretary reviews new cab pickup rules at KIA to ease passenger congestion. The plan includes a dedicated holding area and tech solutions for smoother transit.
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.
UAE mandates exit permits for students to leave school, introduces strict absence tracking. New rules aim to boost child safety. Details on permits, 'Friday trap', and penalties for Indian families.
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.
Chandigarh advocate Siddharth Arora critiques Supreme Court's 2025 orders on community dogs, highlighting violations of ABC Rules 2023 and the constitutional principle of coexistence. Read the full analysis.
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 Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia must now obtain prior clearance for carrying certain restricted medicines. Learn the new rules to avoid legal issues and deportation.
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.
Planning a trip in 2026? Avoid visa denials & travel hiccups with this guide to 6 crucial passport rules for Portugal, Denmark, US, Bhutan & more. Make your holiday stress-free!
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.
Kuwait introduces major residency reforms: a 6-month cap on staying abroad for most expats, new long-term 'Golden' visas for investors, and stricter rules for domestic workers. Learn the key changes.
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.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
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.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
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 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.