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.
Visakhapatnam's air quality index (AQI) consistently breaches 300. The AP Pollution Control Board plans a comprehensive city-wide vehicular emission assessment to tackle pollution sources. Read more.
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's air quality deteriorated sharply to AQI 332 on Friday, with eight stations recording 'Severe' levels. Vehicular emissions are the top contributor. Read about the forecast and government actions.
Delhi's air quality worsens again, entering the 'very poor' zone with an AQI of 292. Vehicular emissions remain the top culprit. Get the latest updates and forecasts here.
Delhi's air quality improved for the second consecutive day, with AQI at 234. However, forecasts predict a dip to 'very poor' levels soon. Read the full CPCB report and pollution source breakdown.
Delhi's PUC certificate requirement will remain enforced even after GRAP-IV restrictions are lifted, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced. Learn about the ongoing measures to combat vehicular pollution in the capital.
Mumbai's car registrations cross 15 lakh, pushing vehicle density to 753 per km. Experts warn of worsening congestion and call for urgent public transport boost. Read more.
Delhi govt plans talks with Ola, Uber for pooled e-buses, ends challan waivers, and issues new e-rickshaw rules to cut private vehicles and pollution. Details inside.
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.
Odisha mandates 'No PUC, No Fuel' to fight vehicular pollution as AQI hits 177. Delhi's campaign sees 61,000 PUCCs issued in 24 hours. Dense fog alerts prompt road safety warnings.
Odisha's transport department mandates oil companies to deny fuel to vehicles lacking a valid PUC certificate. This move aims to combat air pollution and enforce the Motor Vehicles Act. Vehicle owners urged to comply.
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 government reports a significant reduction in vehicular movement following the imposition of GRAP-4 anti-pollution measures. Read the full impact assessment here.
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.
Delhi intensifies its anti-pollution drive by denying fuel to vehicles without valid PUC certificates at petrol pumps. The move sparks mixed reactions from motorists and staff. Read more.
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
How Beijing slashed PM2.5 levels by 70% in a decade offers a roadmap for India's fight against toxic air. Experts highlight the scale and political will needed for similar success.
The Supreme Court has mandated the shifting or closure of nine toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular pollution. The order targets key entry points causing major snarls.
The Supreme Court has asked NHAI and MCD to consider shifting or closing 9 toll plazas at Delhi's borders to ease traffic and cut emissions. MCD must decide within a week.
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.
As Delhi battles severe pollution, the Chinese embassy outlines Beijing's successful strategy: shutting industries, odd-even rules, and vehicle control. Delhi responds with work-from-home and stricter PUC checks.
Delhi government restricts BS3 and BS4 vehicles in NCR from December 18 to curb severe air pollution. Learn the key differences between BS4 and BS6 norms.
Delhi mandates PUC certificates for fuel, bans non-BS-VI & out-of-state vehicles during GRAP. 8.66 lakh challans issued. Read about the capital's anti-pollution drive.
Delhi's new ban on non-BSVI private vehicles from NCR states reignites debate over the failed concept of a seamless National Capital Region. Experts call the move a crude pollution fix, highlighting decades of planning paralysis.