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Delhi schools are shifting to fully online classes for students up to Class V due to severe air pollution. This directive follows the invocation of Stage-IV of GRAP, with AQI levels reaching 'Severe+' in the capital. Neighbouring Noida and Ghaziabad have implemented similar measures for younger students. The Delhi government on Monday directed all schools in the capital to shift from hybrid learning to fully online classes for students up to Class V, citing a sharp deterioration in air quality ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality contin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Amid rising pollution levels, Sirsa announced that all vehicles below the BS-VI category and registered outside Delhi will not be allowed to enter the city when GRAP 3 and 4 are in place. The government will not allow any polluting vehicle to enter Delhi, he added. "To control vehicular ta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): The national capital, Delhi, witnessed a slight improvement in air quality on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 328 at around 8 am, keeping it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality improved slightly compared to Tuesday, as the AQI was 354 at 4 pm. However, large parts of the city remained enveloped in toxic smog, and the overall air quality contin ...Read More >
NOIDA: With the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Stage-4 restrictions in force, the Noida authority has decided to take multiple measures including electric mobility, expansion of EV infrastructure, and reduction in daily vehicular movement. The Authority's plan is focused on accelerating a shift to electric and hybrid mobility, expanding EV infrastructure and cutting down daily vehicular movement, particularly in high-footfall IT and institutional zones, officials said on Tuesday in a statem ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has announced strict measures to curb rising pollution levels in the National Capital. Vehicles without a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will no longer be allowed to purchase petrol or diesel. Only BS VI-compliant vehicles will be permitted to operate within city limits; all older vehicles will face restrictions. Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Tuesday, with the AQI at 377, down from 498 a day earlier. Dense smog and low visib ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in the national capital from Thursday, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Amid rising pollution levels, Sirsa announced that all vehicles below BS-VI category and registered outside Delhi will not be allowed to enter the city when GRAP 3 and 4 are in place. The government will not allow any polluting vehicle to enter Delhi, he added. "To control ve ...Read More >
Hamirpur, (HP) Dec 16 (PTI) Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has become the first state transport undertaking in the country to introduce the 'National Common Mobility Card' facility, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said on Tuesday. Sukhu, while flagging off the Nadaun-Hamirpur-Ghumarwin-Delhi Volvo (luxury) bus service of the HRTC, said with this card, passengers can travel across the country, including in the Delhi Metro, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses, in Haryana Roadways ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi's Environment Minister, Manjit Singh Sirsa, has acknowledged that completely eliminating pollution in nine to ten months is an impossible task for any government. He apologized to the people of Delhi in this regard but also assured them that his government has made tireless efforts to reduce the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) compared to the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's tenure. Pollution is a serious problem in Delhi, and finding a solution has been a major challe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi from December 18. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Sirsa said, "To control vehicular tail pipe emissions, all the dealers of the petrol/ diesel/CNG pumps are directed to dispense/sell the petrol/ diesel/ CNG to motor vehicles only on production of a vali ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has delivered zero electricity bills to over 7.7 lakh households in the country out of the total 24.35 lakh households benefited under the scheme, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. The Centre launched PM Surya Ghar in February 2024 with an aim to achieve rooftop solar (RTS) installations in one crore households in the residential sector by FY 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore. "As on December 9, 2025, a total of 19,45,758 R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 20.42 lakh farmers have benefited through the PM-KUSUM scheme that enables them to set up solar power plants and irrigation pumps on their land, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, informed Rajya Sabha that the PM-KUSUM is a demand-driven scheme. The capacities and funds are allocated based on demand received and progress shown by state ...Read More >
Delhi Car Ban News: Delhi is rolling out new rules to fight air pollution. Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate will not get fuel. Only BS-VI compliant vehicles from outside the city will be allowed entry. These steps aim to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The government is also focusing on cleaner public transport and addressing pollution hotspots. The Delhi government has announced a fresh set of strict measures to curb air pollution in the national capital, ...Read More >
Stage III restrictions include a ban on non-essential construction, demolition work, stone crushing and mining activities. The Commission for Air Quality Management on Saturday invoked stricter GRAP Stage-III restrictions, including shifting schools to hybrid mode up to Class 5 and restrictions on construction and demolition work, in Delhi-NCR after pollution levels rose sharply amid unfavourable meteorological conditions. The national capital's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The prices of petrol and diesel on Tuesday has remained constant in Bhubaneswar. On December 16, 2025, the price of petrol has been recorded at Rs 101.11 per litre, while the cost of diesel was recorded at Rs 92.69 per litre. In Cuttack, the prices of petrol and diesel have decreased in the last 24 hours. On December 16, 2025, petrol was priced at Rs 101.24 per litre, while diesel cost Rs 92.81 per litre. The prices of petrol and diesel have decreased by 0.22 paise in the last 24 h ...Read More >
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel are costliest in Andhra Pradesh largely because of the highest VAT the state charges, while smaller states and Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands have the lowest fuel prices, according to information furnished in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. A litre of petrol in Amaravati - the capital city of Andhra Pradesh - costs Rs 109.74, while the same in Andaman & Nicobar Islands comes for Rs 82.46, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Petroleum ...Read More >
-- Jordan-India Business Forum to be held on Tuesday -- Two countries are linked by several bilateral agreements, MoUs AMMAN -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jordan underscores the strength of bilateral relations and the Kingdom's expanding international standing, grounded in a foreign policy based on trust, cooperation and mutual respect under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, the Indian Embassy in Amman said. The visit highlights the close ties between Jordan and ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh records the highest petrol and diesel prices due to its elevated VAT, while Andaman & Nicobar Islands offer the lowest fuel costs. This disparity arises from varying state VAT rates and freight charges, as highlighted by the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas. For millions of working Indians, the cost of petrol and diesel decides far more than weekend plans. It determines how expensive the daily office commute is, how much a delivery costs, and how quickly household ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that construction workers out of work since the implementation of GRAP-3 in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, must be provided a subsistence allowance. Hearing the air pollution case, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai also directed the governments of the aforesaid states to implement preventive measures to reduce air pollution and to ensure that their reviews are regularly conducted. The Supre ...Read More >
Supreme Court Justice P S Narasimha urged lawyers to use virtual hearings. This advice comes as Delhi-NCR faces severe air pollution. Justice Narasimha warned that masks might not be enough. He stated the toxic air could cause permanent damage. Delhi's air quality has been in the 'severe' category this week. New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Justice P S Narasimha on Thursday advised lawyers to appear virtually instead of attending court in person, citing the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR. Th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chhattisgarh on Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the formation of the state and unveil development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore spanning healthcare, infrastructure and energy. He will begin his visit with an interaction with 2,500 children who were successfully treated for congenital heart diseases as part of the 'Dil ki Baat' programme at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. The prim ...Read More >
The restrictions will not apply to commercial vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, or vehicles running on CNG, LNG, or electricity. Commercial goods vehicles (CGVs) registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital starting November 1, 2025, authorities announced. The move follows directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to curb vehicular pollution in the city, according ...Read More >
State-owned Convergence Energy Services (CESL) is set to open a mega tender next month to procure 10,900 electric buses for cities including Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru, marking a significant step in India's transition to zero-emission public transport. As per PTI, the tender is scheduled to open on 6 November 2025, comes under the National Electric Bus Programme and will cover multiple bus categories, including Standard Floor, Low Floor, and BRT models, both AC and non-AC. ...Read More >
Karnataka's Transport Minister has raised serious concerns about electric buses operated by private firms in Bengaluru. Frequent breakdowns, driver strikes, and a rise in accidents are impacting services. The minister is urging for stricter clauses in future tenders to ensure better driver training and operational standards. Karnataka's transport minister Ramalinga Reddy has written to Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy calling for rigorous clauses in tenders for private operators of elec ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Electric buses, which were mooted as a step forward in advancing sustainable urban mobility, are turning out to be a nightmare in Bengaluru's traffic with frequent breakdowns, poor battery performance, and flash strikes by drivers. So much so that the Karnataka govt has written to Union heavy industries minister HD Kumaraswamy to include rigorous clauses in tenders for private e-bus operators as part of the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model under various govt programmes.In May 2025, Kum ...Read More >
It also gave its approval to include 19 games in the list of games which qualify meritorious sportspersons for consideration for appointment to Group A, B, C and D posts and services under the government departments, boards, corporations, etc. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday decided to allow the Transport Department to issue necessary permission for conversion of 1,000 existing diesel and petrol taxis into electric taxis with the ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday (October 25, 2025) decided to extend the terms of Mayors and Deputy Mayors of municipal corporations from two-and-a-half years to five years. The decision will benefit the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation, whose two-and-a-half-year term is expiring in November 2025. Briefing media persons in Shimla, Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said a two-and-a-half-year term was raising apprehensions of horse-trading and pointed out th ...Read More >
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Bhubaneswar: The petrol and diesel prices have dropped slightly in capital city in Bhubaneswar on October 25, 2025. On Saturday, the petrol rate is recorded at Rs 101.11 per liter, and Rs 92.69 per liter, respectively. The cost of petrol and diesel have increased by 18 paisa in the city in the last 24 hours. On Thursday, petrol were recorded at Rs 100.93 per liter, and Rs 92.51 per liter, respectively. The petrol and diesel rates in silver city of Odisha, Cuttack, have increased by 43 paisa ov ...Read More >
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