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Subsidy for cargo electric 3-wheelers restored, cap halved to Rs 25k

By reallocating the FY26 budget to support vehicles sold after November 8, 2024, the ministry aims to strike a balance between maintaining momentum in EV adoption and adhering to fiscal limits

Farm fires reach five-year high in Rajasthan, Delhi; record low in Punjab

In Delhi, all reported cases were concentrated in the North and North West districts. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 494

'India's annual temp to rise 1.5°C by 2057, if emissions stay moderate'

The study highlights that these changes could exacerbate extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and intense rainfall, with wide-ranging effects on communities, agriculture, and natural

Vedanta, Oil India, Hindustan Zinc emerge top bidders in mineral auctions

The latest awards follow a second-round auction held after the initial round failed to attract sufficient interest, as the government mandates at least three technically qualified bids per block

After Supreme Court rap, Centre doubles penalty for stubble burning

The rules apply to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, and the National Capital Region areas of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh

MoEFCC issues new rules for inquiries, penalties after SC's pollution order

Under the new rules, complaints against violators of environmental regulations can be initiated by key bodies, including the CPCB, SPCBs, Pollution Control Committees and others

Centre introduces new royalty rates ahead of first offshore mineral auction

The Act has established ad valorem royalty rates for key minerals, meaning that rates are based on the mineral's sale value rather than quantity

India's EV market sees festive season boost, reversing recent slump

This year has seen the EV sector on a roll, as it took only 10 months to hit the 1.5 million mark-a feat that took a full 12 months last year

No 'severe' AQI cities in India for third consecutive year post-Diwali

Historically, the post-Diwali haze has lingered, especially with winter weather compounding the pollution from firecrackers

Govt to remove logistic cost to calculate metallurgical grade bauxite ASP

Revised conversion factor would apply to new mining leases granted following the notification

Climate change to put APAC GDP on thin ice with 41% melt by 2100

India alone could face 24.7% loss in GDP by 2070

CPCB targets plastic waste breaches, tightens PWM compliance in tenders

The renewed focus on surveillance and compliance, along with the enforcement of strict labelling and certification standards, is aimed at improving the effectiveness of PWM regulations

NMDC-KIOCL merger on cards, awaits clearances from ministries, regulators

NMDC continues to meet the country's iron ore demands, achieving a turnover of Rs 21,294 crore in financial year 2023-24

India saw steepest surge in greenhouse emission in 2023, says report

The UNEP report reveals a technical potential to cut emission by up to 31 gigatons of CO₂ equivalent in 2030, representing about 52 per cent of the 2023 emission and up to 41 gigatons by 2035

Tracking air: As Delhi AQI worsens, experts call for long-term solutions

Transportation sector contributes approximately 41 per cent to Delhi's pollution, experts suggest implementing Beijing-like measures

Resolved 99.1% of the 10,644 complaints received from CCPA: Ola Electric

The CCPA had issued a show-cause notice demanding an explanation for the handling of thousands of consumer complaints regarding service deficiencies, and providing 15 days to respond

New offshore-mining regulations allow lease surrender after 10 years

Under the new rules, offshore areas will be made available for mineral exploration and production only after being notified in the Official Gazette by the administering authority

J&K's 5.9 mn tonne lithium reserve to be re-explored after failed auction

Aim is to reach at least G2 level of exploration before putting the block up for auction again

Not price cut, but festive discounts: Ola Electric on ARAI notice

The Boss sale of Ola is already under regulatory scanner as the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has raised concerns over the company's recent pricing practices

Festival season, discounts boost Ola Electric's daily average sales

This pricing strategy positions Ola Electric as a formidable contender, making it a tough act to follow in the competitive landscape, said market observers