Delhi's New Anti-Pollution Curbs: Hybrid Work, Vehicle Ban
Delhi enforces strict pollution curbs including 50% work-from-home for offices & vehicle restrictions after 3 severe air days. Supreme Court urges action.
Delhi enforces strict pollution curbs including 50% work-from-home for offices & vehicle restrictions after 3 severe air days. Supreme Court urges action.
Delhi cracks down on vehicular pollution with strict 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule and BS-VI engine ban. 580 police personnel deployed at 126 checkpoints. Details inside.
Delhi enforces a strict 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy from Dec 18 under GRAP-IV. Vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate will be denied fuel. Read how this impacts you.
Sonepat administration bans diesel auto-rickshaws from January 1, 2025, to curb pollution. Owners must switch to CNG or electric vehicles. Details on the phase-out plan here.
The Supreme Court has clarified that its order protecting old vehicles from coercive action applies only to BS 4/BS 6 models. Over 107 lakh BS 1-3 vehicles face action, impacting Delhi-NCR air quality.
The Trump administration expands its travel ban to 39 countries, impacting students and travellers. Full list, exemptions, and key details for affected nationals explained.
India's Supreme Court delivers a scathing verdict on Delhi's air pollution crisis, ordering a major reset for NCR and modifying vehicle restrictions. Read the full details.
Supreme Court allows Delhi government to deregister and scrap old petrol & diesel vehicles. A major step to fight air pollution in the capital. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has empowered the Delhi government to take action against vehicles over 10-15 years old that do not meet BS-IV emission standards. Read the full story on the court's crucial clean air directive.
Karnataka approves plan to scrap 17,059 government vehicles older than 15 years. Minister Ramalinga Reddy also addresses private vehicle policy and issues with electric buses.
Pakistan extends its airspace ban for Indian aircraft until January 23, 2026, impacting airlines and military flights. India maintains reciprocal restrictions. Full details inside.
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.
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.
Gujarat govt bans storage & sale of tobacco rolling paper, citing toxic chemicals & rising youth drug abuse. Police conduct raids in Surat, Vadodara. Details inside.
US President Donald Trump has added seven new countries to his controversial travel ban list. Find out which nations are affected and what it means for global travel.
US President Donald Trump expands controversial travel restrictions to include Syria, Palestine, and five other nations. Full details on the new policy and its global impact.
The Trump administration doubles its travel restrictions, adding 20 countries and Palestinian Authority documents. Critics call it a discriminatory move disguised as national security. Details inside.
Delhi announces strict fuel ban for vehicles without valid PUC certificates from December 18. BS-IV cars from NCR also face entry restrictions. Get your PUC now!
Delhi's air quality remains hazardous with AQI near 350. Flights disrupted, new vehicle restrictions trigger commuter anxiety. Authorities urge caution.
The Trump administration expands its immigration crackdown, adding five full and 15 partial travel bans. The move follows a shooting in Washington and aims to restrict migration from specific countries. Read the full details.
Delhi's ban on non-BS VI vehicles disrupts life for lakhs in NCR. Over 11 lakh vehicles in Gurgaon, Noida & Ghaziabad affected. Residents call it abrupt and impractical. Read more.
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.
Trichy faces a severe shortage of beds in old-age homes, with both free and paid facilities operating at capacity. Experts warn of a growing elderly population crisis. Discover the challenges and potential solutions.
Delhi bans non-Delhi registered, pre-BS-VI vehicles under GRAP. Experts welcome the move but urge focus on public transport & faster EV shift for lasting clean air.
The Trump administration has widened its controversial travel ban, adding five nations to the full entry prohibition list and imposing new restrictions on 15 others. Read the full details and implications.
President Trump expands US travel restrictions to Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria & Palestinian documents. New curbs for 15 nations, full bans for Laos & Sierra Leone. Details inside.
Gujarat govt bans sale & storage of rolling papers & smoking accessories statewide. Move aims to tackle health risks & substance abuse among minors. Full details inside.
Patna bans organised physical training at Gandhi Maidan due to extensive damage. Activities shifted to Ganga Ghats. New traffic, security measures announced.
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne defends relaxing car emission targets as a pragmatic move amid industry challenges. The bloc's 2050 carbon neutrality goal remains unchanged. Full details inside.
Gujarat government imposes a complete ban on the sale and storage of rolling papers and cones, citing severe health risks and youth drug abuse. Violators to face legal action under BNS.