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40 CPCB teams inspected 16,000 units; issued closure notice to 899 in 2 yrs

In November, Delhi's pollution levels exhibited no signs of improvement compared to the same month in previous years

Govt to pump in additional Rs 1,500 crore for FAME-II subsidy scheme

The MHI was allocated Rs 5,127 crore for the current financial year - the highest since the Rs 10,000-crore scheme was launched in 2019

India eyes Global South pole position with COP host pitch in 2028

Under the current Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, the Indian state has been positioning itself as the leader of the Global South

BJP consolidates grip on Madhya Pradesh, eyeing recurrence of 2013 triumph

Despite the BJP's nearly two decades in power, the Congress party's bid to dislodge the ruling party fell short

2023 set to be the warmest year on record, says WMO latest report

"2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair," WMO said in a statement

20 blocks of critical minerals, including J&K reserves, put up for auction

The 20 blocks on offer, including lithium reserves in J&K, may be worth Rs 45,000 crore

Govt to launch first-ever auction of critical mineral blocks on Wednesday

The lack of availability of these minerals or concentration of their extraction or processing in a few countries may lead to supply chain vulnerabilities

Electric buses to account for 13% of new bus sales by FY25, says ICRA

E-bus penetration has reached 7 per cent in FY2023, it noted

Tariff tussle: UK delegation reaches out to Siam to quell FTA doubts

Holds meets with industry representatives; agreement at advanced stage

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Revisit safety guidelines, say experts

"This is a war, and the enemy is Himalayan geology," National Disaster Management Authority member Syed Ata Hasnain told reporters earlier this week

Hero Electric seeks to settle Rs 140 crore penalty imposed by MHI

As a result, Hero Electric has made it clear that it, too, is willing to make a similar settlement of any violations that the ministry might ascertain after examining its case

MHI orders probe to investigate role of govt officials in FAME scam

The action comes several months after the ministry instructed 13 companies to reimburse improperly claimed subsidies

Draft mineral auction rules: Single bidder allowed in second attempt

The proposed amendments would enable the awarding of contracts even if only one technical bidder participates in the second attempt of the auction process

Centre proposes amendment to boost state revenue from mining waste

The existing regulation permitted the leaseholder to dispose of these materials without specifying their intended use

Delhi notifies premium bus aggregator scheme to encourage public transport

Electric premium buses will be exempt from licence fees

Why the public charging infra needs to catch up with the rise of EVs

According to data from OMI Found­at­ion's EV dashboard, India has 10,185 charg­ing stations comprising 17,094 charging points

Vindhyachal tribes have spoken in Madhya Pradesh's political wilderness

As the Vindhya Range echoes with political promises, the state's tribal communities stand firm, questioning the cost of progress while navigating the treacherous terrain of politics and relocation

Gwalior-Chambal battle: Loyalties, betrayals, and the cry for change

"It is 'Maharaja' who betrayed the people of Madhya Pradesh. This time, people are ready to take revenge for their betrayal," says Bablu Singh, a local member of Congress in Gwalior

MP Assembly polls: Heart of India gearing up to vote for real job prospects

Lies, damned lies, and statistics: Why is unemployment in the state a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma?

Women in election-bound Madhya Pradesh: Of opening moves, political pawns

Women voters emerge as the pivotal pieces on a complex board of shifting alliances and challenges for the Bharatiya Janata Party. NITIN KUMAR writes