Delhi Air Pollution: Calls for Urgent Action Intensify
Resident groups and political parties demand urgent steps to curb Delhi's toxic air, including shutting waste-to-energy plants and stricter GRAP enforcement. Read more.
Resident groups and political parties demand urgent steps to curb Delhi's toxic air, including shutting waste-to-energy plants and stricter GRAP enforcement. Read more.
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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?
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Noida Authority rolls out a strict pollution-control plan targeting vehicles, industries, and eateries. Key actions include an EV fleet transition, ban on coal tandoors, and WFH advisories for IT firms.
Gurgaon MCG cancels a former councillor's building plan approval for concealing a property dispute. The plan, approved via HOBPAS, was revoked after a complaint. Details inside.
A new Lancet study reveals over 80% of Indians carry multi-drug resistant bacteria. Experts warn of an AMR crisis driven by misuse in humans, livestock, and contaminated food and water. Learn the urgent steps needed.
Unauthorized vendors on Ludhiana's highways are creating severe safety hazards during dense fog, leading to accidents. Authorities are urged to take immediate action to clear these encroachments.
AAP leaders, including Saurabh Bharadwaj, detained after protesting Delhi's air pollution. They allege AQI data manipulation and demand action from BJP government. Details inside.
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Noida's air quality remains in the 'severe' category for the third day, with AQI at 437. Residents resort to rooftop water sprinkling as PM2.5 levels hit the maximum limit. Read for details and expert analysis.
Hassan police mandate traders to collect seller IDs to combat rising coffee theft. Legal action warned for non-compliance. Planters demand more night patrols.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended military strikes on suspected drug cartel vessels, citing presidential authority. Over 80 deaths reported as legal scrutiny grows. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's crucial project to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains grounded despite approval. Delays in fund release and staffing stall the fight against drug-resistant infections. Read why this public health threat is growing.
The National Commission for Women will take suo motu cognizance of the sexual assault and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Jalandhar. The NCW seeks a detailed action taken report from the Punjab DGP within 3 days.
Union Minister CR Patil informs Parliament that no other river-linking project in Andhra Pradesh is being implemented. Details on Polavaram's funding and the status of the massive ₹81,900 crore Polavaram-Banakacherla link.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces installation of 305 anti-smog mist sprayers at nine critical pollution hotspots to combat toxic air. A key step in the city's winter action plan.
A doctor reveals how a patient's self-medication with antibiotics for colds led to multi-drug resistant pneumonia. Discover the alarming rise of superbugs in India and crucial steps to control AMR.
Pune Municipal Corporation urges residents to avoid over-the-counter antibiotics to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. Experts stress completing prescribed courses.
A Chandigarh real estate firm introduces a revolutionary 1 rupee booking plan for its luxury project. Discover how this scheme makes homeownership more accessible.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta rolls out expanded Winter Action Plan with 326 shelters, targeting homeless, schoolchildren & patients. Plan active until March 15.
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Australia reveals its National AI Plan, aiming to boost AI adoption across the economy while managing risks through current laws, not new regulations. Learn the details and expert reactions.
US Department of Education finalises changes to income-driven repayment plans, removing hardship requirement. Millions may see reduced bills from July 2026. Explore your options now.
Mumbai's air quality sees relief, yet BMC faces hurdles activating pollution monitors at all construction sites. Only 39% have sensors installed. Details on enforcement actions and GRAP plans inside.
The Supreme Court demands a permanent, year-round solution to Delhi's air pollution, criticising the government's last-minute winter actions. Read the full directive for a cleaner capital.
Mumbai Congress unveils Clean Air Action Plan, promising to reduce AQI to 40-60 within five years. The plan includes real-time monitoring and strict pollution controls. Read the full manifesto details.
Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad unveils comprehensive 10-point action plan to tackle the city's severe air pollution crisis. Learn about the proposed solutions.
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Karnataka Food Minister alleges Congress misused Dalit and tribal funds. SCSP/TSP Act implementation failed, leaving communities deprived. Read the full investigation.