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March 28, 2026, 02:22 PM - 3 min read
“We will try to bring policies similar to those on pollution, where polluting industries have to pay for carbon credits—we will introduce laws so AI firms can be taxed for ‘people credits’,” he said, adding, “It is only fair that companies with massive valuations compensate society for jobs that are lost.”
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March 24, 2026, 05:36 PM - 4 min read
By combining GPS data with waterbird counts, and analyses of regurgitated pellets, scientists have estimated that an average of 400kg of plastics, plus more than two tonnes of other debris such as glass, textiles or ceramics, are deposited by this gull species into the lake each year.
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March 24, 2026, 03:41 PM - 3 min read
For two free LPG cylinders to every household — one each on the Hindu festivals of Holi and Diwali — the Delhi government has allocated ₹260 crore in its budget, the chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday as she presented the financial statements and plans for the National Capital Territory (NCT)
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January 20, 2026, 04:02 PM - 3 min read
The printing press was shut down on the orders of Punjab Pollution Control Board. The media group, which publishes the highest circulating Hindi and Punjabi dailies in Punjab, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led State government of targeted harassment in recent weeks. A hotel run by the media group was also shut recently on the orders of the Pollution Board.
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January 10, 2026, 09:43 AM - 4 min read
The capital exceeded the PM10 standard on 285 days during the year, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in its analysis
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January 7, 2026, 11:43 AM - 2 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the commissioning of home-built pollution control ship, Samudra Pratap, has strengthened the vision of self-reliance and reflected India’s commitment to sustainability
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December 31, 2025, 05:09 PM - 2 min read
The government has said that an open discussion will also be held on pollution-related shortcomings and future action plans. All parties will be given an opportunity to present their views.
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December 22, 2025, 08:17 PM - 3 min read
A joint inspection of 28 notified industrial areas and 27 redevelopment areas is being carried out the DPCC, along with the Revenue Department and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).
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December 17, 2025, 08:12 PM - 3 min read
The CAQM’s recommendation was presented to the court by additional solicitor general (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati who pointed out that the expert body considered the pollution load by vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
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November 27, 2025, 03:03 PM - 5 min read
Several cities across the globe have battled thick smog, severe pollution levels and have made it to the world’s most polluted list. However, they have also battled the challenges with policies that are inclusive, effective and lasting. As Delhi turns to cloud seeding, mist sprayers, anti-smog guns and artificial rain for some respite, it should also look at others that are leading by example.
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November 21, 2025, 05:53 PM - 1 min read
The project, which is being handled by the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), represents one of the most comprehensive, technology-based upgrades planned for the state-run industrial clusters.
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November 13, 2025, 10:23 AM - 2 min read
The ‘severe’ category of air quality remained in place for the third day in a row as the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed an AQI reading of 404 in its morning air quality bulletin
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