Maharashtra Pollution Control Board cracks down on air pollution in Mumbai region, shutting 10 ready-mix concrete plants and imposing hefty penalties. Discover the full story of the enforcement drive.
Dr. Vijay Negalur explains the hidden risks when diabetes patients ignore diet but continue medicines & workouts. Uncontrolled eating leads to complications.
After a TOI report highlighted Nagpur's poor air quality, the MPCB has issued guidelines for citizens and authorities. Collective action on vehicles, waste, and dust is key to rapid improvement.
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board cracks down on air pollution, shuts 10 ready-mix concrete plants in MMR and recovers Rs 84 lakh in penalties. Inspections to continue as air quality remains a concern.
India's shopping basket is changing fast. Hair creme penetration jumps to 31%, noodles make a comeback. Discover the convenience-driven trends reshaping Indian households. Read the full analysis.
Animal rights activists in Lucknow protested the Supreme Court's interim order on removing dogs from public spaces. They demand strengthening of Animal Birth Control Rules and call the directive unscientific. Read more.
Animal rights activists in Chennai held silent protests demanding a Supreme Court stay on the mass removal of stray dogs before the Jan 7 deadline. They advocate for scientific ABC-ARV programs.
As Agentic AI takes over tasks from shopping to taxes in 2026, a veteran tech writer explores the trade-off between hyper-convenience and the loss of personal choice and skills. Read more.
Winter drives lizards, rats, cockroaches, ants, and spiders indoors. Learn effective, preventative strategies to remove them and keep your home pest-free all season. Act now!
Kolkata airport is finally adding restrooms on the upper arrival level after 12 years of complaints. The first of three new toilet blocks opens this month, bringing relief to weary flyers. Read more about the long-awaited fix.
Discover why mice seek shelter in your home during colder months. Learn about their entry points, nesting habits, and effective, practical strategies to keep them out for good.
Kanpur administration seals a chemical factory and inspects 108 units to ensure Ganga purity for Magh Mela. Tannery closure roster enforced from Dec 31, 2025. Read the full report.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI at 391, nearing severe levels. Key areas like Anand Vihar recorded 445. Govt announces Rs. 100 crore for water body rejuvenation and new E-Waste Park. Stay informed and take precautions.
India's first dedicated marine disaster response vessel, Samudra Pratap, is now operational. Learn how this ship will combat oil spills and protect our coastal ecosystem.
Delhi govt to continue 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy even after GRAP-IV lifts. Minister Sirsa announces crackdown on faulty PUC centres & Rs 100 crore for water bodies. Read more.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Thane Municipal Corporation announces a scientific initiative including shelters, sterilisation drives, and awareness campaigns to manage the city's stray dogs. Learn about the new measures.
Delhi CM announces strict enforcement of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule to combat air pollution. Learn how this move aims to curb vehicle emissions and improve air quality in the capital.
Karnataka appoints 1,000 pharmacy students to support drug control efforts. Learn about the initiative's impact on public health and student careers.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Parel residents report SRA site violating pollution norms with late-night work and no dust control. MPCB and BMC respond. Read the full story.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Travel platform ixigo announces full refund of convenience & assured fees for passengers hit by IndiGo's mass cancellations from Dec 3-8, 2025. Get details here.
Travel aggregator ixigo announces full refund of convenience and assured fees for all passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations between December 3 and 8, 2025. Learn the details.
Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur opens a night OPD to treat non-critical patients, reducing rush in the emergency unit. Learn how this new facility improves healthcare access.
Gurgaon's new Income Tax building in Sector 29, operational from April 2026, will centralize all units, boosting efficiency and taxpayer convenience. Learn about the key features and benefits.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on Dec 2, marks the Bhopal Gas Tragedy & highlights pollution's deadly health impact, causing 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Learn risks and solutions.
Andhra Pradesh emerges as India's top state in controlling HIV, recording an 88.72% decline in AIDS deaths and major reduction in new infections. Discover how they achieved this success story.
Odisha detects 2,462 HIV-positive cases from April to October through extensive testing. Ganjam reports highest numbers as officials cite unprotected sex among youth as primary cause. Learn about state's response.