Kabul coal prices surge despite ample local supply
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
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Karnataka: Ethanol-blended petrol does not cut mileage
Karnataka government experts counter public concerns, stating ethanol-blended petrol does not reduce vehicle efficiency or mileage. Learn the facts about E20 fuel compatibility.
Toyota pitches ethanol hybrids as India's EV alternative
Toyota urges India to incentivize ethanol-powered flex-fuel hybrids, arguing they are cleaner than EVs in a full lifecycle analysis. The push is backed by the sugar industry.
DoT Mandates SIM Binding for WhatsApp, Telegram in 90 Days
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp & Telegram within 90 days to curb fraud. Users must have active SIM in device. Learn the new rules.
OTP Mandatory for Tatkal Train Tickets from December 1
Indian Railways makes OTP verification compulsory for Tatkal ticket bookings starting December 1, 2024. This new rule aims to curb malpractice and ensure fair access. Read details.
Modi-Putin Summit: Nuclear Cooperation Beyond Kudankulam
Putin arrives in New Delhi for 23rd India-Russia summit with Modi. Leaders to discuss nuclear fuel cycle cooperation and Small Modular Reactors. Read full details.
Fuel Prices Today: Petrol & Diesel Rates Stable
Check today's petrol and diesel prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai. Learn about daily fuel price revision system and factors affecting rates. Stay informed!
India Urges Farm Machinery Shift to Green Fuels
India's Agriculture Ministry calls for transition to green fuel-based farm technologies to reduce emissions and fuel costs. Industry leaders commit to sustainable solutions.
Delhi Industrial Workers' Inflation Drops to 1.7% in 2024
Delhi's retail inflation for industrial workers fell sharply to 1.7% in 2024 from 3.7% last year, driven by significant fuel price drops. Housing costs, however, continued to rise. Read more about the economic implications.
2.5L Delhi Families Get LPG Under Ujjwala Scheme
Over 2.5 lakh families in Delhi received LPG connections under PM Ujjwala Yojana, transforming lives with clean cooking fuel. Discover how this initiative fights air pollution.
No Helmet No Fuel: SC Panel's Safety Push for Coimbatore
Supreme Court Road Safety Committee chairman Justice Sapre recommends strict helmet enforcement and accident accountability rules to reduce Tamil Nadu's road fatalities. Read more.
Carmakers oppose weight-based emission concession
Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra oppose weight-based emission concession for small cars in new efficiency rules, saying it benefits only Maruti Suzuki and hurts India's EV goals. Read more.
Kabul Residents Asked to Cut Fuel Use Amid Pollution
Kabul municipality urges residents to reduce fuel consumption as severe winter pollution creates health emergency. Learn how Afghanistan's capital is tackling this crisis.
Karnataka Plans Rs 2,120 Cr Welfare Fund via Fuel Cess
Karnataka labour department targets Rs 2,120 crore welfare fund through fuel cess for health, accident benefits, education and death compensation. Learn how this impacts workers.
Bathinda Ethanol Plant Environmental Clearance Dispute
Malbros International faces NGT challenge over fuel-ethanol production clearance. PAC alleges environmental violations at Bathinda plant. Key hearing scheduled for January 2026.
Pune-Mumbai flights environmentally disastrous: Ex-IOC chief
Former IOC chairman Shrikant Vaidya calls short-haul flights between Pune and Mumbai environmentally criminal, advocates high-speed rail networks to cut emissions.
Kitchen Smoke Damages Lungs of 53% Indian Women
Shocking study reveals biomass cooking smoke causes worse lung damage than cigarettes. 53% of exposed women develop irreversible bronchiectasis. Learn how to protect your family's health.
BP fixes pipeline leak, averts Thanksgiving travel chaos
BP identifies the source of a gasoline pipeline leak, restarting jet fuel supply to Seattle-Tacoma airport. The move prevents major Thanksgiving travel disruptions. Read more about the incident and the $3.8 million fine.
Serbia Energy Crisis: Russian Refinery May Shut in 4 Days
Serbia's only oil refinery could shut down within days if Washington doesn't renew OFAC license. President Vucic calls it 'blackmail' as fuel stocks dwindle.
Gadkari Pushes Alternative Fuels to Curb Pollution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights transport fuel as a major cause of India's air pollution, urging a shift to alternative energy and new technology for cleaner air.
Nagpur Police Arrest 4 in Interstate Diesel Theft Case
Kelwad police swiftly arrested four interstate diesel thieves, recovering stolen fuel and equipment worth ₹3.5 lakh within hours of the crime. Read how technology helped crack the case.
Central Government's Expanding Footprint in Chandigarh
Central Civil Service Rules now apply to Chandigarh UT employees as AGMUT cadre officers take key posts. Retirement age increases to 60, child care leave expands. Read analysis.
UN Decries COP30 Failure, Warns of Climate Crimes
UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemns COP30's weak climate agreement, warning fossil fuel inaction may become crime against humanity. Read the full analysis.
COP30 Delivers Finance Boost But No Fossil Fuel Roadmap
COP30 climate summit concludes with historic $1.2 trillion finance commitment for developing nations but fails to establish fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Key outcomes analyzed.
COP30: Power Shift as India, China Win Key Climate Concessions
COP30 climate summit in Brazil reflects a major power shift, accommodating India and China's concerns on finance and trade while omitting a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap demanded by EU nations.
COP30 Climate Talks Yield Limited Progress on Fossil Fuels
Global climate negotiations in Brazil produced agreement but failed to explicitly target fossil fuels. Key outcomes include adaptation finance boost and renewed focus on deforestation.
COP30 Climate Deal Reached, Sidesteps Fossil Fuels
Nations at COP30 in Brazil agreed on new climate efforts but the deal omits a direct fossil fuel phase-out plan. Critics call the agreement insufficient to meet the 1.5°C goal.
COP30 Draft Excludes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Roadmap
COP30 draft agreement faces criticism for omitting fossil fuel phase-out timeline. Brazil's proposal raises concerns about climate commitments ahead of November summit.
CAFE-3 Norms Spark Small vs Big Car Debate in India
India's proposed CAFE-3 emission norms create industry divide as small car makers warn of price hikes while SUV manufacturers support weight-based formula. Learn how this affects car buyers.
India's CAFE 3 Emission Norms Divide Auto Industry
India's proposed CAFE 3 emission norms create industry split as lighter cars face steeper efficiency targets than heavier SUVs. Maruti, Tata differ on approach.
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